Review | Asus ROG Phone 2 review: a true gamer’s smartphone at last

The latest smartphone from Asus is marketed as a gamer’s phone and it lives up to the claim. The screen refreshes twice as quickly as iPhones and Samsung handsets and there are plenty of game-centric options.

11 Aug 2019 - 7:30PM
Galaxy Note10 first impressions: stylus becomes magic wand

New Note handsets keep the improvements seen in Galaxy S10 phones, and innovate some – the S-Pen stylus can control some functions by gesture; but headphone jack is gone, and it doesn’t have facial unlock.

New Note handsets keep the improvements seen in Galaxy S10 phones, and innovate some – the S-Pen stylus can control some functions by gesture; but headphone jack is gone, and it doesn’t have facial unlock.

8 Aug 2019 - 2:59PM
Galaxy Note10 first impressions: stylus becomes magic wand
Hey Siri! Voice assistants – the future of computing … or surveillance?

Apple’s voice assistant has the power to record private conversations, store and send your audio clips onto third-party, human contractors. But what will this mean for the future of surveillance?

Apple’s voice assistant has the power to record private conversations, store and send your audio clips onto third-party, human contractors. But what will this mean for the future of surveillance?

5 Aug 2019 - 1:28AM
Hey Siri! Voice assistants – the future of computing … or surveillance?
I spy with my little iPhone: Apple to start AR art tours

Three years after Pokemon Go popularised augmented reality, tech giant to begin guided walks whose participants view sites enhanced by computer-generated art. A separate AR work will be visible to iPhone users in Apple stores worldwide.

Three years after Pokemon Go popularised augmented reality, tech giant to begin guided walks whose participants view sites enhanced by computer-generated art. A separate AR work will be visible to iPhone users in Apple stores worldwide.

31 Jul 2019 - 6:36PM
I spy with my little iPhone: Apple to start AR art tours
‘World’s first’ foldable phone (that won’t crack) hits the market

Chinese company Royole makes history releasing FlexPai, the first foldable device that can be used as a tablet and a smartphone. Be warned, the camera is terrible and Google apps cannot run on the device, though.

Chinese company Royole makes history releasing FlexPai, the first foldable device that can be used as a tablet and a smartphone. Be warned, the camera is terrible and Google apps cannot run on the device, though.

30 Jul 2019 - 8:19PM
‘World’s first’ foldable phone (that won’t crack) hits the market
New Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop: extreme power and looks

Razer’s 2019 iteration of its Blade 15 gaming laptop comes with Nvidia’s new RTX GPU and is slimmer than ever, boasting incredible power that delivers silky smooth gameplay in a sleek, portable device.

28 Jul 2019 - 6:30PM
Samsung A80 smartphone review: no bezel but no selfie camera

Samsung has given its A80 a daring design, but the camera is not up to standard and the fingerprint sensor is slow. It has dropped the annoying Bixby digital assistant button and has a camera that rotates to face the front or back.

Samsung has given its A80 a daring design, but the camera is not up to standard and the fingerprint sensor is slow. It has dropped the annoying Bixby digital assistant button and has a camera that rotates to face the front or back.

21 Jul 2019 - 7:58PM
Samsung A80 smartphone review: no bezel but no selfie camera
Review | Xiaomi Mi 9T: all the latest features, best deal going

Smartphone’s 6.4-inch OLED display is uninterrupted thanks to pop-up selfie camera, its processor is second-tier but very capable, and its triple-lens rear camera performs well in daytime; at this price, it offers unbeatable value.

Smartphone’s 6.4-inch OLED display is uninterrupted thanks to pop-up selfie camera, its processor is second-tier but very capable, and its triple-lens rear camera performs well in daytime; at this price, it offers unbeatable value.

28 Jun 2019 - 10:24AM
Xiaomi Mi 9T: all the latest features, best deal going
Apple Pay vs. Alipay: find out which digital wallet is best for you

In China, mobile payment apps have practically been a way of life for the last three years, with the trend now finally catching on in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. We put Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and PayMe to the test.

In China, mobile payment apps have practically been a way of life for the last three years, with the trend now finally catching on in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. We put Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and PayMe to the test.

23 Jul 2019 - 8:54AM
Apple Pay vs. Alipay: find out which digital wallet is best for you
Sony Xperia 1 full review: excellent camera in a well-built smartphone

Sony’s latest handset the Xperia 1 is attractive and well made, with an ultra-wide screen. It doesn’t have the strongest battery out there, but it is enough for a day’s use.

Sony’s latest handset the Xperia 1 is attractive and well made, with an ultra-wide screen. It doesn’t have the strongest battery out there, but it is enough for a day’s use.

23 Jun 2019 - 7:12PM
Sony Xperia 1 full review: excellent camera in a well-built smartphone
Review | TicWatch Pro LTE is everything you want in a smartwatch

Android device’s 4G connectivity via eSIM is a given, its circular display houses two panels, it tracks your heart rate and steps, and lets you use chat apps. Easy to use and navigate, at US$300 it is expensive.

Android device’s 4G connectivity via eSIM is a given, its circular display houses two panels, it tracks your heart rate and steps, and lets you use chat apps. Easy to use and navigate, at US$300 it is expensive.

10 Jul 2019 - 8:00PM
TicWatch Pro LTE is everything you want in a smartwatch
Rise of the machines: five new time-saving household gadgets

Cordless and robot vacuum cleaners from Xiaomi and Roidmi, a battery-powered Kärcher high-pressure water cleaner, a home water filtration system – these machines make life easy. A Google Nest Hub makes it even easier.

Cordless and robot vacuum cleaners from Xiaomi and Roidmi, a battery-powered Kärcher high-pressure water cleaner, a home water filtration system – these machines make life easy. A Google Nest Hub makes it even easier.

2 Jul 2019 - 5:02PM
Rise of the machines: five new time-saving household gadgets
Review | Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: half the price of Huawei P30 Pro, almost as good

For those drawn to the prowess of the Huawei P30 Pro’s zoom lens but put off by its price – not far off that of an iPhone X – new Oppo handset is a great alternative. It looks clean and stylish, and the battery lasts all day.

For those drawn to the prowess of the Huawei P30 Pro’s zoom lens but put off by its price – not far off that of an iPhone X – new Oppo handset is a great alternative. It looks clean and stylish, and the battery lasts all day.

20 May 2019 - 2:32PM
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: half the price of Huawei P30 Pro, almost as good
Google Nest Hub digital assistant not as loud as Google Home

Nest Hub is the same as the Home Hub. The rebrand is to help better differentiate it from Google’s growing product line. The touch screen is responsive, but the volume doesn’t appear as loud as that of the Google Home.

Nest Hub is the same as the Home Hub. The rebrand is to help better differentiate it from Google’s growing product line. The touch screen is responsive, but the volume doesn’t appear as loud as that of the Google Home.

14 Jul 2019 - 7:15PM
Google Nest Hub digital assistant not as loud as Google Home
AirDrop, Apple’s file-share tech, has become Gen Z must-have

The peer-to-peer communication technology lets Apple device users quickly share photos or videos, anonymously if desired. Young Hong Kong protesters against extradition law changes used it to bypass Chinese censors.

The peer-to-peer communication technology lets Apple device users quickly share photos or videos, anonymously if desired. Young Hong Kong protesters against extradition law changes used it to bypass Chinese censors.

12 Jul 2019 - 4:30PM
AirDrop, Apple’s file-share tech, has become Gen Z must-have
How wearable tech could measure your work performance

Researchers used wearables to monitor workers’ sleep, stress, food intake, physical activity and phone use, and found what separates high performers from low performers. But what if your boss got hold of that data?

Researchers used wearables to monitor workers’ sleep, stress, food intake, physical activity and phone use, and found what separates high performers from low performers. But what if your boss got hold of that data?

4 Jul 2019 - 7:34PM
How wearable tech could measure your work performance
Stunning looks but is Sony’s new glass speaker worth the money?

Stylish, expensive and built around unusual tech, the LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is an alluring product that can deliver incredible sound, but suffers from a lack of native 360-degree music.

Stylish, expensive and built around unusual tech, the LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker is an alluring product that can deliver incredible sound, but suffers from a lack of native 360-degree music.

9 Jun 2019 - 7:25PM
Stunning looks but is Sony’s new glass speaker worth the money?
Review | A lot to like about Honor 20 Pro; should you buy it?

New handset has a lot in common with the Honor View 20, but adds useful telephoto and wide angle camera lenses; however, if Google won’t service phone because of US ban on Huawei, don’t buy it if you’re outside China.

New handset has a lot in common with the Honor View 20, but adds useful telephoto and wide angle camera lenses; however, if Google won’t service phone because of US ban on Huawei, don’t buy it if you’re outside China.

26 May 2019 - 7:20PM
A lot to like about Honor 20 Pro; should you buy it?
Vivo X27 Pro review: good, but competing handsets are better

In its favour is its 6.7-inch display and wild gradient design on rear, but Vivo’s processor is low-powered and other features – all-screen display, pop-up selfie camera, in-display fingerprint scanner – are standard on recent Chinese phones.

In its favour is its 6.7-inch display and wild gradient design on rear, but Vivo’s processor is low-powered and other features – all-screen display, pop-up selfie camera, in-display fingerprint scanner – are standard on recent Chinese phones.

28 May 2019 - 8:00PM
Vivo X27 Pro review: good, but competing handsets are better
Review | US$499 4K laptop: great value if you don’t multitask

Chuwi LapBook Plus is a MacBook Air clone with a gorgeous 15.6-inch screen, full-size keyboard and large, responsive trackpad; best used to consume media or do basic office work, it’s not capable of graphic-intensive work.

Chuwi LapBook Plus is a MacBook Air clone with a gorgeous 15.6-inch screen, full-size keyboard and large, responsive trackpad; best used to consume media or do basic office work, it’s not capable of graphic-intensive work.

2 Jul 2019 - 8:00PM
US$499 4K laptop: great value if you don’t multitask