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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: Perfect dimensions but the crease…

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold remains a competent foldable phone but doesn't…

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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: Camera great as ever, AI shows potential

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is not a huge upgrade from…

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Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 review: Surprisingly good for the price

The Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 true wireless earbuds feel premium and…

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Nothing CMF Phone 1 review: Great budget phone but no NFC

Costing S$369, the CMF Phone 1 is an excellent offering by Nothing.…

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Netgear Orbi 970 review: Premium, pricey Wi-Fi 7 performance

Offering great Wi-Fi 7 performance with a price tag to match, the…

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Samsung Galaxy A55 review: Mid-priced smartphone that’s not underpowered

The S$618 Samsung Galaxy A55 isn't the cheapest in its segment but…

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Nothing Phone (2a) review: Smooth experience, great screen at low price

The attractively priced S$498 Nothing Phone (2a) has great design and excellent…

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Upgrades go beyond AI for an attractive flagship

The changes may seem small but the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a…

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Four smartphone trends we wish for in 2024 and beyond

From trifold flexible screens to more 1-inch imaging sensors and better cameras,…

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Sony Xperia 1 V review: Grippier body, same polarising aspect ratio

The Sony Xperia 1 V has improved on its predecessor and it…

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Holiday 2023 Gift Guide 3: Tech gear for the young professional

In the third instalment of our Techgoondu 2023 Gift Guide, we share…

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Paid Facebook, Instagram subscriptions raise more questions on privacy, influence

While paid Facebook and Instagram subscriptions let users avoid seeing ads, they…

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Roborock Q8 Max review: Reliable, mid-priced robot vacuum gets basics right

Costing a fraction of flagship robot vacuums, the Roborock Q8 Max gets…

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Intel unveils redesigned Core Ultra CPUs, first chip built on new Intel 4 process

Intel's new Core Ultra chips, codenamed Meteor Lake, feature a big redesign…

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An inside look at Intel’s Malaysia chip assembly and test operations

What happens in a chip assembly and testing facility? Our reporter toured…

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Nothing Phone (2) review: Excellent on many fronts but misses a step on others

The Nothing Phone (2) has a great screen, battery life and build…

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Beyond polls and editable messages, a few WhatsApp privacy, migration features we truly need

WhatsApp has had new handy features of late but what else does…

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With more foldable phones in 2023, which one should you buy?

Four years after the first foldable phones turned up, there are now…

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Lenovo Yoga 9i (Gen 8) review: Excellent speakers, keyboard, but stylus seems an afterthought 

Though not perfect, the Yoga 9i is among the best 2-in-1 laptops…

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A Goondu guide to hassle-free overseas mobile data for Singapore travellers

With global travel now back in full swing, it is time to…

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