Plaud Note Pro Review
A review of the Plaud Note Pro, Plaud's flagship AI note-taker and successor to the original Plaud Note, retailing at S$259. It is my first dedicated AI recording device, and I was curious if it would fit my lifestyle.
Gadget
The miscellaneous gadgets and accessories that do not fit elsewhere, from voice recorders to security keys.
Benks ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet Stand
The Benks ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet Stand is a 2-in-1 MagSafe hardcase wallet that holds up to three cards and doubles as a portrait or landscape phone stand. It retails for S$36.90 on Shopee, in 600D, Aurora, and Prestige variants.
Benks ArmorPop Phone Grip & Stand
The Benks ArmorPop is a MagSafe phone grip and stand that borrows openly from PopSockets, right down to the name. With a metal stand and plastic grip, it sells direct for US$25.99, though Shopee is cheaper at S$28.86.
Yubico NFC Security Keys
Yubico offers two NFC security keys in its Series 5: the YubiKey 5C NFC for USB-C at US$55 and the 5 NFC for USB-A at US$50. NFC support on iOS has matured with Safari and Chrome.
Belkin Marvel-themed Accessories
To mark its 41st anniversary, Belkin partnered with Disney on five themed accessory collections, from Disney100 Prism and Music to characters like Lotso from Toy Story. A look at these limited-edition designs.
Omron Body Composition Monitor (HBF-222T)
The Omron Body Composition Monitor (HBF-222T) retails for S$169, though I paid S$130 on sale to replace my decade-old Fitbit Aria. It measures weight, body fat, visceral fat, and muscle, then calculates body age and BMI.
Flipper Zero
Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for tinkering with radio protocols and access-control systems. It smashed its Kickstarter goal in 2020, raising nearly US$4.9 million. As an early bird, I paid US$119 before shipping was even sorted.
Omron Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor (JPN500)
A sign of getting older: needing a blood pressure monitor after my health checkup flagged me as High-Normal and warned me to watch my salt. So I got the Omron Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor (JPN500).
Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S
After a screw punctured my run-flat tyre and the pressure quietly dropped, I learned how handy a portable pump can be. The Xiaomi Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S lets me top up tyres anywhere.
Torras Coolify Portable Air Conditioner Review
With nights topping 30°C, Synced sent me the Torras Coolify Portable Air Conditioner to review. This neck-worn cooler retails for S$169, using 36 vents and a 5,000rpm motor to blow air around your neck.
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
I bought the Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 from Amazon.sg for S$203.59 with free Prime shipping, below the local S$228 retail. The second generation's main upgrade over the original is a detachable USB-C cable.
Bebird R1
The Bebird R1 is the brand's entry-level smart visual ear-cleaning rod, below the flagship X17 Pro. It retails for US$26.99, though Lazada had it for S$26.50. It packs a 3MP camera and six LEDs.
Bebird X17 Pro
After my Bebird M9 Pro post, the company behind Bebird reached out about the new flagship X17 Pro. It retails for US$69.99 on Bebird's site, currently only in Black, with white and blue sold out.
Bebird M9 Pro – Smart Visual Ear Cleaning Rod
After seeing a SUPERADRIANME review, I bought the Bebird M9 Pro from Lazada, paying just S$38.90. It's a smart visual ear-cleaning rod with a 3MP CMOS camera and Wi-Fi, pairing with the Bebird app.
PQI My Lockey USB Fingerprint Reader
I bought the PQI My Lockey USB Fingerprint Reader from Amazon Singapore for S$39.49. I rely on a PIN for Windows, but this reader lets me log in faster with a fingerprint.
Yubico’s YubiKeys Series 5 Is Now Available in Singapore
Yubico's YubiKeys are now officially available in Singapore, with the company hiring a regional manager and setting up distribution via DT Asia. A YubiKey is a hardware security key offering two-factor and passwordless authentication; Yubico itself is Swedish-American.
Singtel Smart Car
I tried the Singtel Smart Car for over a month, and no, this isn't sponsored. The service uses Modus, a CalAmp GPS tracker plugged into your car's OBD port, to monitor location, trips, driving habits, and vehicle health.
Yubico FIDO U2F Security Key
The Yubico FIDO U2F Security Key is a USB device using the FIDO U2F protocol, working with supporting sites like Facebook, Google, GitHub, and Dropbox. U2F, or Universal 2nd Factor, is an open standard that strengthens two-factor authentication.
Vitastiq – A Device That Tracks Your Vitamin & Mineral Levels
I was seeded the Vitastiq, a device claiming to track your body's vitamin and mineral levels. It began on Indiegogo in December 2014, raising US$264,937 from over 900 backers, and shipped in March 2015. It's still available to buy.
Freefly VR – Mobile Virtual Reality Headset
Thanks to my friend Stephen, I tried the Freefly VR, a mobile VR headset that uses your phone as screen and speaker. This differs from the Oculus Rift and Razer OSVR, which have built-in screens and audio.
Logitech now known as Logi
Logitech is rebranding to Logi, dropping the 'tech', with the new label appearing across its newer product categories. Logitech remains the official company name and stays on core products like PC peripherals and gaming gear.
iblazr – LED Flash For Smartphones
The iblazr is a compact LED flash that plugs into the 3.5mm audio jack of almost any device, not just smartphones. Measuring 27x32x9mm and weighing 10g, I bought mine in Hong Kong from Life Digital at ifc mall for HK$388.
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