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

Making the most of Google Meet for video conferencing and home-based learning.

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.

Struggling to find the perfect present this Christmas? Here are some great ideas if you are gifting for the homebody, the techie or the creative-minded friend.

SMALL BUT FEATURE RICH

AsiaSpa magazine is proud to announce the 15th annual AsiaSpa Awards.

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).

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards is back and the 2019 edition means a new round of polls to find the best technology brands of 2018.

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

Need to make a presentation?

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 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.

LIGHTS ALL AROUND

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?

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max

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

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.

Now that we are well into the 21st century, it’s time to look beyond old staples, such as the Eames lounger and Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair, and uncover fresh favourites for the modern home.

Razer Nommo Chroma.

LG G7+ ThinQ

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Trinnov Audio.

Powerful speaker proves its weight.

California-based electronics company Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom is immune to the shower, rain, pool, beach, clumsy (or playful) kids, and curious pets.

Want to pack light, but not compromise on the sound? These pocketable speakers offer you a better option than just cranking your laptop speakers up to their maximum volume.

Perhaps the smallest speaker in Sony’s line-up, the SRS-XB10 is part of their Ultra Bass family, and features a selection of fun colors.

One of the older models in this shootout, the Clip 2 is also the best designed for outdoor use. It has an actual snap link hook so you can easily affix it to the back of your bicycle.

The Kai X2s are part of X-mini’s newest line of speakers, and feature a sleek new modern look that’s quite a departure from the old design.

Coming from the same company that gave us the line of Roar speakers, the Muvo 2C seems to have pretty large shoes to fill, and it tries its hardest to impress.

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?

BeoPlay A6 by B&O Play – a contemporary division of Danish giant Bang & Olufsen – is a one-point wireless speaker with three modes to change its sound based on where it’s placed in a room or outdoor area.

It’s one of the hottest tech trends at the moment, and for good reason – anything that is suspended without visible support is always fascinating and eye-catching.

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

The years from ages two to six are amazing yet challenging, as your child grows and learns. Join our panel of experts to learn about preparing for preschool and tackling common behavioural issues.

The years from ages two to six are amazing yet challenging, as your child grows and learns. Join our panel of experts to learn about preparing for preschool and tackling common behavioural issues.

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

Bluetooth speakers have been gaining popularity for their convenience, portability and, more importantly, improvement in sound quality. With the popularity of streaming services and more people listening to music through computers and mobile devices, they are becoming a must-have in every modern home.

It’s been a while since we’ve had an update to the Sonos series of speakers, and that probably gave the rest of the competition a chance to catch up as we saw new players from the likes of BlueSound and Lenco throw in solid offerings last year that not only did multi-room audio, but offered full support for High Resolution Audio (HRA) too.

MusicCast technology makes for great versatility within the system.

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

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.

A super speaker in disguise as a pet will get all the attention at your New Year parties.