HardwareZone Singapore https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/ Latest tech news from HardwareZone Singapore Thu, 14 May 2026 14:01:33 GMT en-US hourly 1 https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/favicon.ico HardwareZone Singapore https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/ 32 32 Samsung starts One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series users https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/samsung-one-ui-9-beta-start-announced-android-17 Thu, 14 May 2026 05:20:10 GMT Liu Hongzuo Smartphones Mobile https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/samsung-one-ui-9-beta-start-announced-android-17 These Android versions (now Android 17) are coming faster with each passing year. Samsung’s rumoured July Unpacked event may bring AI glasses, foldables, and more https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-event-july-2026-galaxy-glasses-galaxy-zfold8-zflip8-galaxywatch9 Thu, 14 May 2026 01:45:00 GMT Shawn Tan Smartphones https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-event-july-2026-galaxy-glasses-galaxy-zfold8-zflip8-galaxywatch9 Samsung is expected to introduce new Galaxy Z foldables alongside updated Galaxy Watches and Galaxy Glasses. Google expands Quick Share’s AirDrop support to more devices, and upgrades iOS-to-Android transfer process https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/google-expands-quickshare-airdrop-compatibility Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT Shawn Tan Smartphones https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/google-expands-quickshare-airdrop-compatibility Google is making file transfers and device migration from iPhone to Android easier. WhatsApp introduces incognito mode for conversations with Meta AI https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/apps/whatsapp-meta-ai-icognito-mode-launch-how-to-use Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT Liu Hongzuo Apps Lifestyle https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/apps/whatsapp-meta-ai-icognito-mode-launch-how-to-use WhatsApp claims it has true incognito, in a space where other AI providers either retain the data for model training purposes or are still able to parse messages when the chat is active. Samsung Singapore’s 2026 TVs land, adding Vision AI Companion, Micro RGB, and more miniLEDs models https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/video/samsung-singapore-2026-tv-audio-lineup-vision-ai-price Wed, 13 May 2026 10:51:07 GMT Ken Wong Video https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/video/samsung-singapore-2026-tv-audio-lineup-vision-ai-price Samsung Singapore’s new 2026 TV and audio range puts Vision AI Companion at the centre, adding Bixby, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot to your new TV assistant. ASUS’s introduces new 4K ROG Strix monitors with upgraded Dual Mode refresh rate https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/accessories/asus-rog-strix-gaming-monitor-2026-series Wed, 13 May 2026 10:14:15 GMT Glenn Chua Accessories Gaming https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/accessories/asus-rog-strix-gaming-monitor-2026-series Both monitors are joined by a TUF Gaming monitor featuring dual refresh rates, 4K and a sub-$400 price tag. Lian Li’s DK-07 Wood is a stylish desk chassis for not one, but two PC systems https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/components/lian-li-dk-07-wood-desk-chassis-pc-system Wed, 13 May 2026 10:12:51 GMT Glenn Chua Components Gaming https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/components/lian-li-dk-07-wood-desk-chassis-pc-system One thing it isn’t, however, is cheap. Sony Xperia 1 VIII arrives in Singapore with Ultra-sque pricing and AI Camera smarts https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/sony-xperia-1-viii-singapore-specs-price-launch Wed, 13 May 2026 09:57:33 GMT Liu Hongzuo Smartphones Mobile https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/sony-xperia-1-viii-singapore-specs-price-launch At S$1,989 for 256GB, Sony believes its just as good as the telephoto-touting Ultra handsets that crowd out our market. Tesla now has an even more affordable version of the Model 3 that starts at S$179,999 https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/cars/tesla-model-3-rear-wheel-drive-110-cat-a-singapore-price Wed, 13 May 2026 04:45:00 GMT Kenny Yeo Cars https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/cars/tesla-model-3-rear-wheel-drive-110-cat-a-singapore-price Tesla says you can get this model from S$1,401 a month. Google introduces new Fitbit Air tracker, Google Health app, and Google Health Coach https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/google-fitbit-air-7-day-battery-life-less-than-200 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT Shawn Tan Wearables https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/google-fitbit-air-7-day-battery-life-less-than-200 The new health and fitness tracker is said to last up to seven days on a single charge. Sony's new Reon Pocket Pro Plus and Reon Pocket 6 are the personal coolers you need in this hot weather https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/home/sonys-new-reon-pocket-pro-plus-and-reon-pocket-6-are-personal-coolers-you-need-hot-weather Tue, 12 May 2026 16:01:00 GMT Cheryl Tan Home https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/home/sonys-new-reon-pocket-pro-plus-and-reon-pocket-6-are-personal-coolers-you-need-hot-weather Can’t stand the heat anymore? This might help a little bit. Google expands its AI-powered mosquito-suppression programme in Singapore https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/ai/google-debug-wolbachia-mosquito-suppression-technology-upgrades Tue, 12 May 2026 07:48:04 GMT Liu Hongzuo AI Lifestyle https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/ai/google-debug-wolbachia-mosquito-suppression-technology-upgrades Bite lah, bite some more lah. GOMO now offers a 10Gbps broadband plan for S$29.99 a month https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/networking/gomo-now-offers-10gbps-broadband-plan-s29-99-month Tue, 12 May 2026 07:35:48 GMT Kenny Yeo Networking https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/networking/gomo-now-offers-10gbps-broadband-plan-s29-99-month Good news, 10Gbps plans are getting more affordable. Apple could axe the entry-level 256GB MacBook Neo https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/laptops/apple-consider-dropping-base-256gb-macbook-neo Tue, 12 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT Shawn Tan Laptops https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/pc/laptops/apple-consider-dropping-base-256gb-macbook-neo Soaring memory prices is said to be the reason behind Apple contemplating this drastic move. Apple Singapore now offers Education pricing for Apple Watch https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/apple-watch-education-pricing-series-11-ultra Tue, 12 May 2026 01:01:00 GMT Aaron Yip Wearables https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/apple-watch-education-pricing-series-11-ultra Eligible students and educators can now get discounted pricing on Apple Watches alongside Macs and iPads. Singapore will have a dedicated Cyber Command unit to fight online crimes and scams https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/singapore-cyber-command-july-fight-online-crime-scam Tue, 12 May 2026 00:45:00 GMT Kenny Yeo Lifestyle https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/lifestyle/singapore-cyber-command-july-fight-online-crime-scam To be established in July, the unit will eventually comprise around 400 officers and will focus on combating online crimes. Nintendo Switch 2 prices are going up worldwide, including Singapore https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/entertainment/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-price-adjustment-worldwide-singapore Mon, 11 May 2026 12:04:00 GMT Aaron Yip Gaming https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/entertainment/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-price-adjustment-worldwide-singapore A price increase is coming, although the revised pricing for Singapore has yet to be finalised. GameStop makes surprise US$55.5 billion bid for eBay https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/entertainment/gamestop-ebay-55-billion-takeover-bid Mon, 11 May 2026 11:07:34 GMT Aaron Yip Entertainment https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/entertainment/gamestop-ebay-55-billion-takeover-bid How would a struggling game retailer attempt to acquire a company nearly four times its size? Intel could manufacture chips for Apple under preliminary deal https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/apple-intel-possible-chip-deal-manufacturing Mon, 11 May 2026 08:15:00 GMT Shawn Tan Smartphones https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/smartphones/apple-intel-possible-chip-deal-manufacturing The Trump administration reportedly played a key role in facilitating the chip deal between Apple and Intel. Huawei Watch Fit 5 series clocks in 10 days of battery life in an energetic design https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/huawei-watch-fit-5-series-pro-singapore-price-specs-availability Mon, 11 May 2026 06:43:27 GMT Liu Hongzuo Wearables Mobile https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/huawei-watch-fit-5-series-pro-singapore-price-specs-availability Style-conscious users can find the ideal blend of fashion and functionality in the Huawei Watch Fit 5 and Watch Fit 5 Pro, now available in Singapore.