Our monthly roundup of the hottest new design products for the home.

Vivo X50 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition

Google Pixel 4a

Sony Xperia 10 II

OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro

Vivo V19

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll worldwide for both individuals and economies.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung Galaxy Buds+.

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

Create a snooze-friendly bedroom with a few simple swaps

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.

Get the most bang out of your buck with these 20 ideas on how to save and grow your wealth for the rest of the year.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10/10 Pro.

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

Think outside the box when it comes to clean lines and look to doubling up on trends.

Another year, another set of true wireless earbuds. This year the competition has only gotten stiffer, with Bluetooth 5.0 and water resistance becoming the norm. But there’s far more competition too. Here’s your definitive true wireless shootout.

The future of video streaming could be on your phone.

ALL THE BUZZ IN FASHION.

MASTER YOUR CPU COOLIN.

Help your child develop healthier digital habits with these expert strategies.

( IF YOU HAPPEN TO FALL INTO THIS PARTICULAR GROUP OF PEOPLE )

Flagship smartphone makers have it tough.

Just be happy it isn’t another Windows Phone.

Yes, the tech we have in our smartphones now is the best they’ve ever been.

‘Our screens will kill us all’? An exaggeration, but here are some super-easy ways to help you cut down screen time so you can live in the moment.

This new cordless vacuum cleaner from Samsung offers up to 40 minutes of operation on a single charge.

Audi A7 Sportback.

OPPO SPECIAL

Tech addiction is real, so the earlier you manage your kid’s screen time, the better. EVELINE GAN polls the experts for their best strategies.

Google had a bunch of exciting announcements at its I/O developer conference this year.

As popular as ride-hailing and food delivery apps are, they are also exerting a heavy burden on our roads in terms of safety and congestion.

The Nike PG-2 PlayStation Colorway limited edition basketball shoes are the collaborative results between Nike Basketball, Sony PlayStation and NBA star Paul George (PG).

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

Out of the brutal gauntlet that is the HWM and HardwareZone.com testing labs, only the worthy are bestowed with the coveted Editor's Choice. Herein lies the best products and innovations of 2018.

Activity trackers are getting more powerful, and smartwatches are getting healthier.

LG V40 ThinQ.

The connected car as a standard is closer than ever.

DJI Osmo Pocket.

Now that we’re into the third Pixel phone, has Google’s definion of the Pixel changed in any way since the original’s debut?

The flagship smartphone market is one of the most competitive consumer spaces out there. It’s the place where manufacturers get to showcase their greatest research and development, and most luxurious designs. These are the best phones of the year.

The Samsung 860 QVO SSD is the latest affordable high-density SSD from Samsung.

The future of smartphone form factors.

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

Last month, Google rolled out Night Sight for its Pixel phones, including the Pixel 2 and 2016’s Pixel.

The highly connected nature of the modern automobile requires several layers of cyber security to keep it safe from thieves and hackers alike.

Entry-level phones used to be drab plastic affairs with limited features and barely usable cameras. All of that has changed in recent years. Budget phones today offer much of the same experience as flagship devices, including bezel-less designs and multiple cameras. But which phone gives the most bang for buck?

Green Entrepreneurs & Champions.

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Having a hard time getting quality sleep? The problem may lie within your bedroom.

The Find X is the latest flagship smartphone from OPPO and is also quite the standout among the crowd of Android-based phones.

Because phone cameras and apps have improved so much now, Eleanor feels like it’s easier than ever to take good food photos and edit them. Here are her tips to get better food photos with just your phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 By James Lu

Samsung’s latest and greatest phone, the Galaxy Note9, is now on sale islandwide, and you can land a great deal on the Note9 that’s exclusive to Singtel.

Brandt zoneless horizone tech technology boasts a true zoneless induction cooking surface, being able to accommodate all shapes and sizes of cookware - from rectangle pans to oval dishes.

You wouldn’t work under the rain without proper gear, or tolerate it if your boss didn’t compensate you after an accident. So why should anyone else? But that’s not always the case for migrant workers here, who don’t always have people to look out for them. That’s why Dipa Swaminathan decided to step up to help. This is the story of one woman’s efforts to do everything she can – to make a difference.

A Bluetooth enabled luggage lock that has redefined safe travel.

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

Google Duplex and Android P show how AI and machine learning can make our lives easier.

LG G7+ ThinQ

Jabra Elite 65t

Stunning travel photographs with just your phone.

The No. 1 health tracker and wearables brand pivots into new territory.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

A beautiful design and a top-notch triple camera setup make the P20 Pro a legitimate challenger for best Android smartphone.

KRATOS’ CONSOLE Are you a fan of the game God of War and its main character Kratos? Inspired by the Leviathan Axe (Kratos’ weapon), this $669, limited edition bundle includes a specially designed PlayStation 4 Pro with 1TB HDD, a Dualshock 4 wireless controller, and the Blu-ray Disc version of the PS4 title.

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

Huawei Mate 10 Pro.

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max.

Hear the word ‘drone’, and you’re probably thinking of the kind that fiies, but this drone is designed to swim instead. The PowerRay is a lifestyle underwater robot, featuring multiple conflgurations and add-on components that will allow you to do anything from shooting cool underwater photos and videos, to finding fish through sonar detection. It has a 4K 95-degree wide-angle underwater camera, and can operate at depths up to 30 meters in both freshwater and saltwater environments with a four hour battery life.

When great software makes up for deficient hardware. By Koh Wanzi

Originally French, the word refers to decorative balls. Translate it onto key fobs, shoes and phone cases, and what you get is balls of fun.

The very first iPhone was unveiled ten years ago, on 7th January 2007. While it wasn’t the first smartphone, it leapfrogged far beyond the competition and launched the mobile revolution, and the world has never been the same since.

Samsung Galaxy Note8.

Which brand suits your style?

ASUS ZenFone AR.

MOTO Z2 FORCE.

“Moto Mods are hot-swappable – it doesn’t require you to power off the phone when you switch the modules around.”

When her boyfriend offered to help set up her new smartphone, Bernice* thought he was just being nice. Only much later did she discover his hidden agenda.

It is safe to say that delaying the age of time on our body and skin is probably one of the most important life goals that every woman has in mind.

Ten years ago, Tumi introduced the Voyageur, a range of travel and everyday bags made of utilitarian nylon.

Amid the sea of smartphones flooding the market.

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

The advent of smartphones with near bezel-less displays such as the LG G6 and Samsung Galaxy S8 got us at HWM thinking: is a near bezel-less display really that great?

There’s a trend we’ve been noticing with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 devices; they don’t just offer great all-round performance, but seem to be extremely efficient when it comes to sipping at battery reserves too. If you want a smartphone that can actually outlast your day, you’re in luck.

Totally wireless earbuds are incredibly portable and offer unprecedented freedom of movement. But do they sound any good?

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe

Shattered phone screen = the end of days. Protect your most valuable possession with one of these cool cases.

If you haven’t heard about Gooligan, you should. Here’s what you need to know.

If Batman went offroad, he’d probably ride this bike. The Renegade X xc comes armed with a 89hp Rotax V-Twin engine, with precision-engineered handling, high-performance shocks, performance wheels and protection against the elements. Go fast, go furious, and look good.

Sony Xperia XZ.

Abhishek Gupta, Co-founder and Director, Circles.Life.

Moto Z.

With these five hidden features in your Android 7.0 device.

The risks are everywhere. In your PC. Your smartphone. Your email. Here’s how the bad guys are trying to get to you – and how you can protect yourself from getting hacked.

ASUS ZenFone 3. By Liu Hongzuo.

HTC 10. By Liu Hongzuo.

Samsung Galaxy Note7 by James Lu

The $600 - 800 smartphone tier is one of the most competitive markets today. As increased competition drives the price of these flagship-level smartphones down, consumers reap the rewards of advanced features, premium builds, powerful processors and high-resolution displays. But which offers the most bang for your buck? We find out.

What if you told you it could just be a Google search away.

Huawei brought us on a campus tour around their Shenzhen headquarters, and we left with a better understanding on how exactitude and aesthetics is a step up from competence.

Smartphone vibrators? Talking sex dolls? It’s not the stuff of a Hollywood sci-fi, but a glimpse at the not-too-distant future of your bedroom antics.

Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL

IF YOU’RE SHOOTING IN A DIM RESTAURANT Can’t seem to get a good picture of your romantic candlelit dinner? Get the OPPO R9 phone ($649). The brand’s signature Hi-Light technology makes the camera more sensitive and cuts down the amount of noise in photographs – perfect for low-light shots.

Compares favorably to phones in the $400 price point, but right now it’s trying to punch above its weight class.

This is a championship fight – which among today’s Android flagship smartphones has the best performance?

Fresh from a divorce, 42-year-old isabelle ho* found a new zest for life with a man almost 20 years younger.

Three tyre pressure monitoring systems tested, rated and compared.

Besides the low price tag, the Redmi Note 3 offers a premium, beautiful design that is a first for its tier.

If you’re still holding onto an iPhone 4 or 5 because you don’t want to get a bigger phone, this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

The LG G5 is an adventurous experiment for a powerful phone with potential still waiting to be realized.

ASUS did a decent job with the ZenFone Zoom, but falls just shy of the hype as a great camera phone.

Not just a spec bump, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are better than ever. The Galaxy S7 Edge gets an additional Editor’s Choice because of the exceptional Edge Panel, with all the improvements of the S7 and more.

A large display smartphone in a compact form factor with outstanding battery life.

Pimp and protect your phone with shock-absorbing covers that come with a side of chic.

Smartphone cameras have only been getting better with the times. But there’s only so much their makers can include to keep the smartphone portable. However, travelers always have a little more room and many more reasons to take better photos for their trips. Here are some must-have accessories if you want to make the most of your smartphone’s camera and your travel memories.

Every school-going kid seems to have one, but is there really a need for Junior to have a smartphone?

The latest thing in smartphone features is the selfie function. MIA CHENYZE posed and smiled her way through these two Android-based smartphones.

The safe, affordable and feature-rich entry into the world of smartwatches that you can’t go wrong with.

The high-end smartphone category is one of the most competitive consumer markets out there. It’s the place manufacturers showcase their latest and greatest developments, plus the most luxurious designs. We’ve rounded up five flagships to find out which is truly the best of the best.

Unless you’re the proud owner of the Huawei Nexus 6P, you probably haven’t had the chance to experience the latest version of Android yet. Google’s latest Nexus phone may have shipped with Marshmallow, the yummy moniker slapped onto the most polished version of Android so far, but it’ll likely be a while before other manufacturers roll out their own updates.

When Xiaomi first launched their phones, they had the masses in a titter because of the interface – it had flagship quality despite it coming from a low-cost brand. To some, it was seen as the most complete use of Android OS, with sensible functions, a decent design and deep customization. MIUI is also unofficially available for non-Xiaomi users willing to experiment. Here’s a look at some features of its latest incarnation.

Beware! Your gadgets may be your lifeline, but they could be harming your health without you realising it. Aretha Loh investigates.

Mirror mirror on the wall, the 21st-century girl doesn’t need you at all when there’s sassy Siri and wise guy Google to consult instead. We put these two super bots to the test.

From sprucing up your social media accounts to decluttering your desktop, cleaning up all your digital debris could be the key to a clearer mind – no feather duster required.

As smartphone displays have grown in size and resolution, so too has battery capacity to meet the increased power draw. Unfortunately, battery life still struggles to accommodate the needs of heavy-usage smartphone users and, as such, reducing re-charge times has become the next best thing. Over the past few years, a number of companies have introduced innovative technologies that speed up the charging process.