Besides the highly anticipated Milan Furniture Fair, the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair is another design exposition that has gained international recognition as a key industry event showcasing emerging trends.

Sleek, stylish pieces for a home office that will contribute to a job well done.

Panasonic RZ-S500W

Soul ST-XS2

Wine’s relationship with food has been extensively explored. Next up, the wine and music pairing.

Living on your own comes with many joys and challenges. Here are 30 nifty appliances that make flying solo a breeze.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+.

1More True Wireless ANC.

Four supercar owners. Four really fast cars. The Peak gets in the passenger seat and discuss the drivers’ passion for power.

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

Audioengine A2+ Wireless Computer Speakers

Music and passion—here, Lolo reflects on living a life of contrasts, a sound that’s rare in this world, and keeping it real in her work.

Technology has done more for smart home devices than sync them with a remote-controller app, or made them respond to voice commands.

Women are enamoured with their charming virtual lovers in interactive romance novels that are now the hot dating game.

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.

A good sound system never gets old.

ONE-OF-A-KIND COMPOSITIONS.

Vacheron constantin hits all the right notes with its latest ultra-exclusiVe chiming timepieces.

To Chavalit Frederick Tsao, chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group and founder of Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, wellness is not just about the individual – it is the way to tackle the challenges of the new economy.

Music can be like food for the soul.

Sound healing, once regarded as an alternative therapy only for the most devoted of new age hippies, has now gone mainstream.

Find out if your toddler’s language development is on track, what to do about stuttering and when to seek help about speech disorders.

Apple AirPods Pro

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

DESIGN NEWS, PLACES TO VISIT, THINGS TO BUY.

Apple Watch Series 5

Bringing together the best of Microsoft and Google, this dual-screen device is two 5.6-inch displays held together by an elaborate 360-degree hinge.

The primordial stillness that reigns over New Zealand’s remote and pristine Dusky Sound makes an impression on seasoned traveller Victoria Burrows.

Experience True Cinema c Sound with the latest Samsung Harman Kardon HW-Q90R Soundbar.

Help is here for homeowners who have always been disturbed by the sight of a gaping black rectangle taking centre stage in the living area.

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

The scientists and astronomers of the Event Horizon Telescope project showed how this is possible when they captured the first image of a black hole by using an array of radio telescopes.

BE THE ULTIMATE WINNER AND PICK ANY 3 PRIZES WORTH UP TO $10,000!

Uwe Cremering, Director, Ambeo Immersive Audio, Sennheiser.

Klipsch HP-3.

Vintage kilim rugs that have gone through wear and tear are given a new life in the form of cushion covers, thanks to local Web store Better Piece.

Can’t decide between a tablet and a traditional clamshell notebook? These convertible notebooks are for you.

Turn one basic scone recipe into super yummy treats for any time of the day.

It’s a glorious time to get into custom mechanical keyboards.

With the rise of alternative therapies, ESTELLE LOW puts on her new-age hat to try a treatment that combines energy reading, massage, aromatherapy and sound healing.

Home-grown Creative Technology’s SXFI Air is a mind blow for audiophiles.

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.

Challenger Technologies ventures into the high-end audio market with Musica Boutique.

So the new year is here, and you’re looking to add a statement to your living room. How does a large 4K TV sound? Here are three of the very best 4K TVs you can buy today.

The Withings BPM Core a 3-in-1 device that can measure blood pressure, ECGs and be used as a stethoscope.

With electric vehicles toning down decibels, supercars are wading into unfamiliar territory.

Where radios and newspapers used to provide advice to the lovelorn, podcasts now play the agony aunt role by providing tips, tough love and true stories for the modern woman looking for love.

A headphone amplifier does exactly what its name says it does: it amplifies analog music signals so that they are loud enough to be heard.

The German sportscar maker has embraced the electrification trend with a vengeance, and it is a slinky four-door saloon that will lead its charge.

Porsche 911 Carrera T.

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.

New age therapies can sound kooky, but they may be the key to getting your mind out of its rut.

Or how your brain needs your eyes to help trick your ears into hearing what’s not there.

iBasso IT04

The vinyl revival is here to stay.

A look at how unnatural headphones are and what is being done to fix them.

Would you enrol your little one in a large childcare centre that can hold up to 1,000 kids? EVELINE GAN reports on this hot trend in estates with high demand.

NAD VISO HP 70

Feliks Audio Echo.

The problem with wireless in-ear headphones is working out what to do with them when they’re not in use.

In a Home & Decor exclusive with Michael Anastassiades, the London-based designer talks about his latest collaboration with Danish luxury audio-visual brand Bang & Olufsen, and the Beosound Edge.

Dale Lott, VP Product development, Fender Audio

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

As thousands converge on the Thai capital to celebrate Porsche’s 70th anniversary, we too head over to South-east Asia’s largest sports car fan gathering to understand why people go absolutely gaga over the fabled marque.

Young, ambitious and blessed with a unique sound, it's time to add these local indie acts to your playlists.

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Sony MDR-1AM2

Are you finally ready to make the jump and invest in a pair of end-game planar magnetic headphones? We rounded up the best for a listen.

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Razer Nommo Chroma.

Stifled

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

THE LATEST AND GREATEST

Just one year on, and the competition in the true wireless earbuds category has ramped up immensely, with big names like Bang & Olufsen, Bose and Sony jumping in the fray.

HWM Tech Awards winning brand and models for digital gadgets!

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Trinnov Audio.

Focal Clear.

That and other sounds can upgrade your workout, your happiness, and your health. Here’s how to tune in.

FOUNDER OF AUDIO COMPANY TRINNOV AUDIO

EXPANDED FLAGSHIP STORE OF PREMIUM FRENCH AUDIO BRAND.

MrSpeakers Aeon Flow By Kenny Yeo

Sometimes it's about having the most megapixels, and sometimes it's not. The path to getting better pictures, better sound or even better frags doesn't stop just because you've got the fastest, most powerful piece of equipment you can afford. We offer you a collection of sage advise on how you can take your tech game to the next level.

Home & Decor travels 12 hours across the globe to Helsinki, where Habitare – the country’s annual and prestigious interior, design and furniture fair – is taking place.

It’s that time of the year again! Here are a few suggestions that will make great presents this holiday season.

Don’t want to sit in an office all day? Try your hand at these offbeat jobs instead.

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

Julien Bergère, General Manager, Asia-Pacific, Devialet.

Sony MDR-Z1R.

Thanks to NASA, the supersonic passenger jet might be coming back.

Why Dolby Atmos will always be best in the cinemas.

Easily one of the best closed headphones money can buy.

“Audio is the emotive part that grabs your heart and touches your soul…”

Everyone loves the idea of better sound in the home, but most of us can’t afford the space for multi-speaker setups. So what are you to do?

This French speaker makes large home entertainment systems look obsolete.

Kef, an established hi-fi audio brand from the UK, recently launched the LS50 Wireless – a sophisticated and high-performance pair of speakers that delivers crisp and quality sound.

Gong baths are applying the millennia-old percussion instruments in new ways, using its vibrational tones as a means of healing and facilitating inner calmness.

Employing Bose’s exclusive Adaptiq calibration technology, the US brand’s Lifestyle 650 home entertainment system can automatically adjust and optimise acoustics in any room on a luxury yacht.

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

“Every part of the audio chain – from the stylus to the phono preamplifier to the final speakers/headphones can be selected to your liking, so the audio is just the way you want it.”

You can have audio equipment that produces great sound, without compromising on design and aesthetics, with the new Beoplay M5 by B&O Play.

Or why LG needs DV more than Samsung

A leading player in the audiovisual market

A sultry growl, an engine’s throaty rev, a choral climax. Sound textures our environment like no other stimuli can, so invite only the best-in-class, in form and function, into your listening universe.

Noise-cancelling headphones are commonplace on a flight, where people are trying to drown out the drone of the plane, get some sleep or watch a movie in peace. But they’re not just good for travel; noise cancelling lets you listen to music at lower and more comfortable levels by keeping out ambient noise and distractions.

These smartphones from ZTE fuse design and performance with natural ergonomics.

I may be the only person not looking for a beach holiday, but where can I go snow skiing or boarding during the northern hemisphere’s summer?

Light, compact, and designed for travel, on-ear wireless headphones are great companions. They’ve also come a long way with advanced technologies to ensure audio quality over wireless can match up to traditional cable connection. Which one of these will be your next upgrade?

Mr. Niels Møller Nielsen, Managing Director of Expansion Markets, Bang & Olufsen.

Good music quality with practical usability, even for a situational gadget.

Following sihh, watch connoisseurs had another event to look forward to, the week-long baselworld 2016 in its namesake city. Here are some of the most memorable pieces.

One of the most powerful portable speakers we’ve seen in its class/ size, now with smarts built-in.

TVs have been getting flatter, bigger and better in picture resolution over the years, but one thing that has not improved much is audio quality. Tiny speakers at the back of the TV just aren’t enough, if you’re after good quality sound reproduction. As such, due to its easy set-up, size and sound quality, sound bars have been gaining popularity in recent years.

We answer your renovation and decorating questions with help from industry experts. E-mail questions to maghomedecor@sph.com.sg.

From apps to dedicated studios and spas, opportunities to meditate are everywhere

In-built support for audio calibration is a nice touch.

Ng chee soon, president and managing director, sennheiser electronic.

Greater flexibility in speaker placement as 360-degree feature works well.

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to wireless portable speakers – they come in all shapes and sizes, calling out to us with the promise of great sound. But if you had to pick one, here’s our take of speakers large enough for great sound, with aesthetics and features that matter, yet small enough to bring about anywhere.

Mid-range headphones provide decent audio quality, through varying levels of aesthetics and appeal. The only question that remains then is, which should you buy?

With St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival just around the corner, we brush up on our indie music history.