3D-Printed Wi-Fi QR Code
After moving in and hosting housewarming guests, I wanted a neat way to share my Wi-Fi instead of reading out the password. Inspired by a friend's, I made a 3D-printed Wi-Fi QR code in three variants.
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Review
The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 features custom 50mm drivers and Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound supporting codecs from aptX Adaptive to LDAC. You can listen via Bluetooth, 2.5mm cable, or USB-C.
UNI-T Mini Temperature Humidity Meter (UT333BT)
Unlike my other sensors that don't show when a reading was taken, the UNI-T Mini Temperature Humidity Meter (UT333BT) gives real-time room readings. The BT suffix marks this as the Bluetooth version of the meter.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger has three USB-C ports and one USB-A, topping out at 140W, enough for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. It comes in white and retails for S$199.
Belkin BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C Cable (240W)
The Belkin BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C Cable delivers up to 240W via USB PD 3.1's Extended Power Range. The thicker braided cable comes in black and white, in 1m and 2m lengths.
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.
Samsung 990 Pro With Heatsink NVMe M.2 SSD
With my PS5 Digital Edition limited to its 1TB SSD, expanding storage was essential. I went with the Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink, one of the top M.2 NVMe picks alongside WD's SN850X.
Looking Back 2023
Looking back at 2023, the 'back to normal' year as most countries ended COVID restrictions. It was also the year I tumbled into the coffee-making rabbit hole and built a full setup.
Sony DualSense Charging Station For PS5
Following my habit of buying an extra controller then a charging station, I picked up the Sony DualSense Charging Station for my PS5. I bought it from Sony's Lazada store at S$44.90, paying S$42.11.
Sony DualSense Wireless Controller For PS5
My PS5 Digital Edition came with just one controller, so I bought a second DualSense for two-player games. Rather than the S$99.90 local price, I grabbed a Japan export set from Lazada for S$77.87, around S$22 cheaper.
GilletteLabs x Razer
GilletteLabs x Razer is a clever collaboration on a shaving razor, launched in Singapore in December and now widely stocked. Against the S$44.90 retail price, I held out and grabbed mine from Watsons for just S$29.90.
Sony PS5 “Slim” Digital Edition
Sony's PS5 'Slim', officially still just the PS5 (model CFI-2000), launched in Singapore on 20th December 2023. The Digital Edition retails for S$669 and the Disc Edition for S$799. A look at this revised, slimmer console.
Roborock Dyad Air Review
The Roborock Dyad Air is the mid-range model in Roborock's Dyad wet-and-dry vacuum series, retailing for S$499.90. At S$200 less than the Dyad Pro, it drops to a single roller and loses the automatic cleaning-solution dispenser.
Aqara Camera E1 Review
The Aqara Camera E1 is Aqara's latest security camera at S$99, essentially a stripped-down Camera Hub G3 costing about S$100 less. It drops the built-in Zigbee hub but still supports HomeKit Secure Video, with improved Wi-Fi.
Aqara Motion Sensor P1
I bought the Aqara Motion Sensor P1 for S$26 during 11/11, down from S$36. This battery-powered sensor runs on two CR2450 cells with a claimed five-year life, and it proved impressively responsive in use.
Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter
The Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter retails for S$45, though a Singtel voucher brought mine down to S$30. It lets you connect Lightning accessories to a USB-C device such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Aqara Wireless Remote Switch H1
The Aqara Wireless Remote Switch H1 is a battery-powered, 2-gang wireless Zigbee switch, essentially the wireless version of the Smart Wall Switch H1 EU. Compatible with Apple HomeKit, it retails for S$39.90 at Souky's stores.
Starling Home Hub
The Starling Home Hub connects Google Nest devices to HomeKit. I currently use a Homebridge plugin to surface my Nest Cams, but it is rate-limited by Google and lacks thumbnails, prompting me to try this hub.
Ulti Flex Single Monitor Arm
The Ulti Flex Single Monitor Arm retails for S$79.90, with a dual version at S$119.90. It offers tilt, swivel, and rotation, supports up to 9kg for 17 to 32-inch monitors, fitting standard VESA mounts.
Aqara Water Leak Sensor
The Aqara Water Leak Sensor is an IP67 waterproof sensor that detects water and triggers automations. My use is simpler: alerting me when the drainage under my sink overflows. I paid S$26.90 for it.
Aqara Wireless Mini Switch
The Aqara Wireless Mini Switch is a no-frills button offering single, double, and long-press triggers. Powered by a CR2032 with a claimed two-year life, I bought it from Souky's Shopee store for S$27.90.
Mikit MT80
The Mikit MT80 is an 80% white mechanical keyboard at S$180, bundling Mac keycaps and swappable logo accents. Its translucent shell shows off RGB lighting, and a 4,000mAh battery lasts up to 50 days over Bluetooth.