Category: Gadgets
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Samsung T5: No more storage woes
Digital storage is so important in today’s world. With digitisation and digitalisation, many things are now stored in soft copy — from data and documents to photos and videos. When my WD portable hard disk drive (HDD) started acting wonky last year, my heart began working overtime. My work, life and family stuff were all…
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Cool respite for hot days
Think of portable fans and what comes to mind? Those that you can hold in your hands? Cute but not entirely functional? I’ve been blessed to have one of such portable fans which can be held in the hand or placed on a stand, is cute and very functional. It’s the So-love N-9 which I…
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MOFT X: A must-have smartphone stand if you can get it
Smartphone stands come and go. Over the years, I’ve used so many different phone stands that I have lost count. One reason for the constant change is the evolution of smartphones — with each generation comes a new size that renders the previous generation’s mobile stand obsolete. Hence, I was intrigued when I heard about…
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A Kindle Paperwhite 4 really makes reading pleasant
I’ve had the Kindle Paperwhite 4 for a couple of weeks now – 6 weeks to be exact – and I have to say that I really like it! Having read eBooks on multiple platforms – iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and my current OnePlus 6T mobile phone – I did not realize till I switched…
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AirPods Pro Review
A recent treat for myself was the purchase of an Apple Air Pods Pro to upgrade my current Air Pods. The Bluetooth headset came on the market around two months back and has received its fair share of positive and negative reviews. As an Android user, here’s my review on this product! What I like…
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Juice for your devices!
With some vouchers on-hand earlier this year, I decided to purchase the iWalk Scorpion X Quick Charge 3.0 Power Bank (12000 mAh). Having a similar 8000 mAh one at home, I figured that the 12000 mAh version will come power-packed, and it did not disappoint! This power bank is fast charging, allowing me to charge…
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Magic MOGICS Power Bagel
MOGICS power bagel is an award-winning extension cord that is able to charge six devices at once. With two USB ports and four universal adapters placed in a circular shape, this power bagel is a nifty gadget to have, especially when traveling. Features 92 cm extension cord 2 USB Ports – 2A if one is…
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When tradition triumphs over technology
The young and tech savvy lap up technology and take to new devices without needing to consult user manuals or be taught how to use them. Take the smartphone for instance. Everything feels so intuitive that most of us can easily switch devices or even platforms without feeling lost. But there’s still a group that’s…
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Pre-matured end of life (for products)
Apple will be rolling out a new generation of its smartwatch tomorrow (September 20). It’s an annual introduction for the Cupertino-based company, along with a slew of other computers and devices. This is what keeps technology companies innovating and in business. But, what shocked me was that the one-year-old Apple Watch 4 is being discontinued.…
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When upgrading is unnecessary
Apple has launched a new iPhone. Google is expected to announce Pixel 4 on October 15. With every introduction of a new product, the message is crystal clear — buy, buy, buy! The question is — is it really necessary to get the latest toy? Is your current device good enough? If vendors were to…