Smart Homes in a 90sqm HDB: What Automation Actually Makes Sense

Smart Homes in a 90sqm HDB: What Automation Actually Makes Sense

I live in a fairly typical HDB flat — around 90 square metres, the kind of place most of us in Singapore call home. And like most people who read gadget blogs, I’ve stood in the smart-home aisle (physical or digital) eyeing the promise: a home that locks itself, dims itself, and knows you’re home …

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Foldables in 2026: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rumors — finally practical, or still a rich-kid toy?

Foldables in 2026: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rumors — finally practical, or still a rich-kid toy?

Samsung kicked off the modern foldable back in 2019 with the Galaxy Fold. Seven years later, the rumour mill’s churning about a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the same question keeps coming back: are these things finally practical, or still a two-thousand-dollar toy for people who want to show off at a café? From …

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The AI gadget graveyard: why every AI pendant, watch, and pin has flopped

The AI gadget graveyard: why every AI pendant, watch, and pin has flopped

Every few months some company tries to sell us a gadget that’s supposed to kill the smartphone. So far, all of them have ended up in the graveyard. The Verge’s own Vergecast said it straight — after years of AI pins, pendants, watches and glasses, there hasn’t been a single great one. I’ve been watching …

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Why Retro Gaming Still Hooks Us (It’s More Than Nostalgia)

Why Retro Gaming Still Hooks Us (It’s More Than Nostalgia)

I’ll admit it: the gadget I reach for most these days isn’t the latest flagship or a shiny next-gen console. It’s a handheld running games older than some of the people playing them. Lately I’ve been firing up Super Mario and Shinobi II on the Sega Game Gear, and the strange part is how little …

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Flagship Phones Mid-2026: Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro, OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — Which Should You Buy?

Flagship Phones Mid-2026: Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro, OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — Which Should You Buy?

It’s mid-2026, which means the flagship shelves have been restocked and your current phone has suddenly developed a “battery issue” you’re sure wasn’t there last week. We get it. The good news: this year’s top-tier phones are closer than they’ve ever been. The bad news: that makes choosing harder, not easier. So here’s our mid-2026 …

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The $15 Board with a Cult Following

The $15 Board with a Cult Following

No brand name. No box. No manual. Just a bright yellow circuit board that arrived in a padded envelope from Shenzhen — and quietly became one of the most beloved bits of maker hardware around. My son was immediately drawn to it, and he decided to incorporate it into his school project, using it to …

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Gaming Goes Mobile: how 2025’s Hottest Gadgets Redefine Play Anywhere

Gaming Goes Mobile: how 2025’s Hottest Gadgets Redefine Play Anywhere

The gaming world is changing, where power meets portability and players are no longer tethered to desks or consoles. This year’s standout gadgets are transforming how and where people game—whether it’s during a coffee break, on a train ride, or from the comfort of a couch. Leading the charge is the Razer Kishi V3 Pro, …

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