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Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac is now available.

It supports the new Windows 10 Anniversary Update, and is ready for the upcoming macOS Sierra update.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be launching in Singapore on Saturday, 20th August 2016.

Three colors will be available at launch, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium.

Bought the TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router (TL-WR802N) from Hachi.tech. Hachi.tech is a online tech-focused marketplace by Challenger.

The nano router cost S$45 with a 5% rebate. In Challenger stores, they are selling it for S$50 (member’s discount is S$45).

Bought the Energea Amp Charger 17W 5V/3.4A 2-Port Wall Charger for S$26.90 (S$24.21 after 10% member’s discount) at Bugis Junction’s Challenger.

I am surprise that Challenger’s online store, Hachi.tech, is selling it more expensive at S$35.10, excluding a 5% rebate.

Bought the Remotec Z-Wave AC IR Extender (ZXT-120) from Vesternet when they are having their Vesternet started having their Vesternet Mondays promotion on 18th July 2016.

During Vesternet Mondays, you will get up to 20% discount for Vera, Fibaro, Aeon, Qubino, Foscam, and Popp Products. Every monday there are different products on sale.

The Voice Remote for Amazon Echo and Echo Dot is retailing for US$29.99 (S$41).

During Amazon Prime Week, you can get a one-time US$10 off any purchase if you order things through Amazon Echo. Of course, you need to be an Amazon Prime member.

The official Sennheiser store opened in Marina Square yesterday, 2nd August 2016.

This store is the first fully-owned Sennheiser brand store in Singapore. Previously, the store was operated by a Sennheiser distributor/agent.

I have not heard of the brand XPower before till Kakki, sole distributor of XPower, wrote to me to see if I was interested in featuring their products.

I took a look at their products on Lazada and found that they sell cables, power banks, USB chargers, etc.

Vesternet started having their Vesternet Mondays promotion since 27th June 2016. During Vesternet Mondays, you will get up to 20% discount for Vera, Fibaro, Aeon, Qubino, Foscam, and Popp Products. Every monday there are different products on sale.

On 11th July 2016, I bought the Aeon Labs Aeotec Z-Wave Siren for £29.02 (S$51) down from £35.83 (S$65).