The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on virtually every aspect of our lives.

Moshi Lounge Q

Shielding your skin from sun damage may not be a new edict, but the latest circumstantial changes have once again underlined its importance.

OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro

With 5G taking its time to reach our smartphone users here, do the current crop of 5G-ready smartphones matter in Singapore?

While circuit breaker, lockdown and other various movement control restrictions begin to lift, life as we know it will likely not simply revert back to how it was in a blink of an eye.

This year marks the 11th edition of the annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Singapore tech industry’s premier event where we recognize the best brands, products and services.

What would a cutting-edge smartphone have, in terms of hardware and features? What is the next step up for smartphone cameras? What truly defines a smartphone worthy of the future?

The annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards serves to honour the very best in tech brands, products and services.

We normally pit printers of the same type together, but inkjet and laser technologies have gotten so similar in terms of price and performance that we decided to do a categorical comparison, with no restrictions in the type of print engine used.

THE GALAXY S20 ULTRA IS A PHONE WITH A LOT OF BIG NUMBERS ATTACHED TO IT. BUT WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN FOR EVERYONE?

DON’T BUY INTO THE HYPE JUST YET.

The web browser is your window to the world, so pick wisely.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Delay the signs of ageing by levelling up your sun protection game.

It seems like it was only yesterday that we were still sending letters and driving manual cars.

USB has undergone a couple of big changes recently, what with the introduction of USB 3.2, the renaming of previous USB specifications, and the announcement of the USB4 standard.

Bart Giordano, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Ruckus Networks.

The Bell Nexus flying taxi is a full-scale vertical-takeoff-andlanding (VTOL) air taxi vehicle that can seat up to five persons.

Gearing up for more devices, and faster, seamless connectivity in and out of the home.

The connected car as a standard is closer than ever.

Jonathan Ballon, Vice President in the Internet of Things Group (IOTG), Intel Corporation.

To get more people to walk, cycle and ride, planners need to put proper infrastructure in place first.

Here’s why you should rethink getting that infant walker, sitting pillow or bouncer, a rehab specialist tells EVELINE GAN.

It's not just about performance any more, smartphones are reaching peak luxury lifestyle.

With its numerous improvements, 802.11ax looks set to be the next big wireless standard, but why should you care?

ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 700

Batteries are an unsolved problem that’s now invading my desktop.

Living spaces are more interconnected and intuitive than ever, thanks to the rise of smart tech.

It causes the same harm to your skin. Yet, conventional sunscreen and skincare may not protect you enough. This is what you can do.

Patrick Lo, Chairman and CEO, Netgear.

It’s a post-Windows world, and Microsoft knows it.

At WWDC last month, Apple announced iOS 12, the OS that will be powering this year’s iPhones and iPads. The OS won’t be released until later this year, but you can try it for yourself right now by downloading the public beta. Here’s 7 of the best features to try out.

Ramesh Jayaraman, Vice President and General Manager, Harman Professional Solutions.

How mesh networking kits like the D-Link Covr can solve your Wi-Fi woes.

How Asia is driving global tech trends, and how we’re also apparently responsible for driving up prices.

Chipzilla should worry when both Apple and Microsoft don’t want its chips.

From the way we communicate to how many photos we take a day, the camera in your phone has literally changed the way we live. By James Lu, Alvin Soon, and Marcus Wong

No, because it’s still a big pile of mess.

Lee Jui Siang, President, Samsung Electronics Singapore.

As IFA 2017 draws to a close, we take a quick look at the overarching tech trends from the show and what they might mean in our near future. By Marcus Wong.

Nick Savvides, Security Advocate, Norton by Symantec.

“The moment you unbox your phone, ensure that your operating system is up to date. Additionally, ensure that any pre-installed applications and applications that you download are also of the latest version. Updates help to patch vulnerabilities that expose your device to cybersecurity risks such as ransomware and malware.”

Hint: When its maker doesn’t know what it’s doing.

This is the 8th edition of our annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, and in the last issue, we rounded up the products and technologies that won our Editor’s Choice awards.

Amazon’s virtual assistant is winning in a big way By Koh Wanzi

If your kids are hooked on the Internet and their gadgets, it may be time for the family to take a tech break. Here’s how to go about it

A $400,000 Tesla Model S is not the only way for us to embrace batterypowered mobility.

A wireless router connects multiple wireless devices to the Internet in a home. The new generation is the “tri-band” type, or “AC3200”- class routers, which claim to deliver faster Wi-Fi speed.

Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 by Kenny Yeo

The Latest and Greatest.

Every month, we receive dozens of product announcements and mentions, sit through many a launch event and try out all kinds devices. All these products are then carefully curated by our crack team of tech gurus. The final list is presented here in Gear and it is our hope you’ll find something to geek-out to.

With iOS 9.3 bringing Night Shift onto its platform, we decided that a quick run-down on Night Reading is in order.

If you ask us, we think tri-band routers are the best choice for homes with many connected devices. But with so many options to pick from, which is best? We are glad you asked, and we are only too happy to help. You’re welcome.

Intrigued, but not sure if Netflix is for you? Check out our guide to help you get started.

Smart TVs offer a wealth of entertainment options besides regular TV programming. We check out various smart TV platforms from major manufacturers.

When was the last time you met up with your old school mates for meals? Who was the last friend you made who isn’t a colleague? And do you remember what your Mum was saying yesterday over dinner?No man is an island, and man is by nature a social being. Let 2016 be the year where you strengthen bonds with your family and loved ones, and build new ones with the people around you. And no, liking a comment on Facebook doesn’t count.