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I bought the Energea Travelite 34W 4-Port Wall Charger at Challenger Bugis for S$59, or S$53.10 with the member's discount. It delivers a combined 6.8A across four ports, two at 1A and two at 2.4A, with a US-to-UK adapter.
The iRobot Braava Jet 240 retails for S$469, dropping to S$399 during IT Show 2017, where distributor John Ackerman had a cash-or-NETS booth. Since the same discount applied online, I simply ordered mine from their website with fixed-price delivery.
KeySmart began as a Kickstarter in May 2013, raising US$329,862 from 8,900 backers. This compact key organiser holds between 2 and 8 keys, or up to 100 with expansion packs, eliminating annoying key jingle in your pocket.
I currently use the Bose QC15, the best active noise cancelling headphones around, especially on flights. The Bose QC35 updates the QC25, which itself updated the QC15. What sets the QC35 apart is its wireless capability over its predecessors.
I turned 33 yesterday, with my brother turning 28 in three days. We celebrated together with our family at Naked Finn in Gillman Barracks. As Li Xiang had a housewarming, I'll celebrate with her tomorrow.
The D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310) launched in Singapore at S$319, sold in stores and the Apple Online Store. Its standout feature is Apple HomeKit integration. There's no cloud recording; instead, video clips save to a microSD card.
The Fidget Cube is a desk toy for restless fidgeters, dice-shaped with six sides for different actions: click, glide, flip, roll, rub, and spin. It raised a staggering US$6.4 million on Kickstarter; I pledged for two.
The Belkin Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone is exclusive to Apple Stores and authorised resellers, retailing for S$194. It comes in Silver, Rose Gold, and Black, though it's pricey for a dock.
Sensibo Sky retails for US$119 plus shipping to Singapore, with free shipping when buying two or more. This smart device adds app and voice control to almost any air conditioner via infrared.
Pitaka's Aramid iPhone 7 Plus Case retails for US$49.99, with the iPhone 7 version slightly cheaper, and free worldwide shipping via DHL. What makes it unique is its construction from Aramid fibre, a strong, lightweight material.
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.
The Igloohome Smart Deadbolt Lock 02, or igloobolt 02, is the second generation of the Igloohome Smart Lock. The product was renamed for clarity as the range grew to include the Smart Keybox and upcoming Smart Mortise Lock.
Beseye is a Taiwanese company making home cameras and cloud services. Its first product, the Beseye Pro Wi-Fi monitoring camera, won a Red Dot Award in 2015 for its smooth design and magnetic mounting. It retails for S$299.
EOZ Audio is a young Barcelona-based audio startup. Its first product, the EOZ One, is a premium wireless Bluetooth earphone that began on Kickstarter, raising €53,062 from 554 backers and shipping in October 2016. It's now on sale directly.
The Synology Router RT2600ac launched in Singapore on 12th January 2017 at S$365, Synology's second router after the RT1900ac. It upgrades to a 1.7GHz dual-core CPU, 512MB RAM, and 4x4 802.11ac wave 2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO and beamforming.
I've happily used the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 car mount for over two years, its suction cup withstanding Singapore's heat and holding firm. With a new car coming, I upgraded to the Easy One Touch 3 (v2).
Blink began as a Kickstarter, raising over US$1 million from 6,879 backers and shipping in May 2015. It's available in Singapore through Aztech, a partnership where Blink designed the software and app while Aztech manufactured the battery-powered hardware.
The Transcend TLC 480GB 2.5-inch SATA III SSD was an Amazon Gold Box Deal in December 2016, dropping from US$126.99 to US$86.99, with free AmazonGlobal shipping. I bought it to replace the ageing HDD in my eight-year-old MacBook Pro.
Cards Against Humanity began as a Kickstarter, raising US$15,570 from 758 backers. I didn't back it then, but recently Li Xiang asked me to get it. I bought it from Amazon, since it doesn't ship directly.
The Anova Precision Cooker began as a Kickstarter, raising US$1.8 million from 10,508 backers and shipping in October 2014. This sous-vide cooker comes in two versions: Bluetooth at S$219 and Bluetooth + Wi-Fi at S$289 for remote control.
The Kikkerland Bobino Folding Mobile Phone Holder comes in six colours and retails for US$8 on Kikkerland's site, or about S$13 in some Singapore shops. It's cheaper on Amazon, where I bought the white for US$5.80 via AmazonGlobal Saver.
The Sudio Regent is the brand's first wireless headphones and my second Sudio product, after the Vasa Blå earphones. It retails for S$229; the 20% tax rebate in Singapore brings it to S$183.20, with the code lesterchan for more.