Looking Back 2019
Looking back at 2019, I expanded my smart home with an Amazon Echo Wall Clock, and bought a PS4 Pro bundle on 11/11 for Final Fantasy VII Remake, plus a GoPro HERO7 and my first eGPU.
2019
Posts published in 2019, including the year-in-review and the gadgets, launches, and events covered that year.
Apple AirPods (2019) With Wireless Charging Case
Apple refreshed the AirPods in March 2019, offering two versions: with Wireless Charging Case at S$299 or standard Charging Case at S$239, a S$60 premium for Qi wireless. I got the wireless version during Lazada's mid-year festival.
Second Apple Store in Singapore will open on 13th July 2019 at 10am
Singapore's second Apple Store, Apple Jewel Changi Airport, opens at Jewel on 13th July 2019, two years after Apple Orchard Road. Jewel is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex on the landside of Changi Airport.
Looking Back 2018
Looking back at 2018, I left my smart home mostly alone, adding three voice-assistant devices: an Echo Spot bedside alarm, an Echo Show photo frame, and a Google Home Hub. I also upgraded to the iPhone XS Max.