Epomaker TH80 V2

Epomaker sent me the TH80 V2, a 75% tri-mode wireless mechanical keyboard retailing at US$68.99. I chose Black Grey with linear Creamy Jade switches. Hot-swappable, gasket-mounted, with an 8,000mAh battery.

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Asus ROG Gladius IV Ace Gaming Mouse Review

The Asus ROG Gladius IV Ace is an esports-focused wireless mouse that is bigger than the Keris II. It starts at 56g with stackable weights, and drops RGB entirely for a desk-mounted 8K receiver.

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Apple Mac Mini (M5 Pro)

I bought the Apple Mac Mini (M5 Pro) for Li Xiang, her first Mac desktop. It has a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 1TB storage, and 2.5Gb Ethernet in a small, compact body.

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Asus ROG Strix XG129C Touchscreen Gaming Monitor Review

The ROG Strix XG129C is a 12.3-inch touchscreen monitor retailing at S$299. It is a decent small secondary screen for AIDA64 hardware stats or chat, but lacks the software to rival a Stream Deck.

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Belkin Launches Mickey & Friends Collection With Disney And Formula 1

Just in time for the Singapore Grand Prix, Belkin has launched a Mickey & Friends collection with Disney and Formula 1. Belkin sent me two power banks and earbuds, priced from S$79 to S$149.

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Benks ArmorEdge Case For iPhone 18 Pro Max

Benks sent me the ArmorEdge Air Navigator for iPhone 18 Pro Max, a thin Kevlar case engraved with Magellan's route. It retails for US$69.99, and it fits my iPhone 17 Pro Max too.

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This Is Fine Talking Figurine by KC Green

I saw the This Is Fine talking figurine on my colleague's Instagram and bought it immediately on Lazada. A 3.5-inch Question Hound with light-up flames, sound, and a 32-page mini book.

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GL.iNet Comet Q

GL.iNet Comet Q is a palm-sized remote KVM that plugs into a phone, tablet, or Mac over one built-in USB-C cable. I backed it on Kickstarter for US$89 shipped, and it now retails at US$139.99.

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Singtel iPhone 18 Pro And 18 Pro Max Price Plans

A rundown of Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, launching 18th September 2026. There is no regular iPhone 18 this year, and both Pro models now go up to 2TB.

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Logitech G316 X Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

The Logitech G316 X 98 is a wired 98% gaming keyboard retailing at S$139. It packs an 8,000Hz polling rate, hot-swappable switches, and a gasket-mounted build into Logitech's G3 Series.

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Apple Wallet Express Mode For Travel In Singapore

Apple Pay Express Mode, which lets you tap to pay without unlocking or authenticating, now works at some MRT stations in Singapore. I tested it successfully at Cantonment MRT Station on my iPhone.

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Logitech G304 X Superlight Gaming Mouse Review

The Logitech G304 X Superlight is a lightweight, symmetrical, tri-mode wireless gaming mouse retailing at S$119. It gets the fundamentals right, a safe first mouse for gamers who haven't figured out their grip yet.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review

Google sent me the Pixel 11 Pro Fold to review, my first foldable, from S$2,499. The folding screen is useful day to day, but if you buy on camera, the Pixel 11 Pro XL wins.

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Aqara Power Plug H2 UK (RGB)

Aqara's new Power Plug H2 UK (RGB) supports both Zigbee and Matter over Thread. I chose Zigbee for the full feature set with my existing Aqara Hub, and it now doubles as a Zigbee repeater.

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Cantonment MRT Station (CC31) Finally Opens

Cantonment MRT station (CC31) opens on 12th July 2026, completing the Circle Line loop. Construction started in 2017, was delayed by COVID-19, and after 42 years of living in Singapore, I finally have an MRT station within walking distance.

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lesterchan.net v6.0

lesterchan.net 6.0 is the biggest structural change to the site in years. The sidebar is finally gone, replaced by a single-column card layout, with redesigned pages, accessibility overhaul, and a cleaned-up archive.

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Asus RT-BE58 Go Travel Router Review

I have been eyeing a travel router from either GL.iNet Beryl 7 or UniFi Travel Router (UTR). Connect the travel router to the hotel Wi-Fi once, go through the captive portal login once, and every device I carry connects to the travel router instead. On top of that, I can run WireGuard VPN (Virtual Private  …

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Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard Review

Asus ROG sent me the Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless Gaming Keyboard as a review unit. The recommended retail price (RRP) is S$229 and you can buy it from Square Deals Singapore on Shopee. It may be too new, and hence, as of writing, this is the only shop listing it. The Morph 96  …

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Claude Code

Have not been playing much with gadgets in May; rather, I have been playing with Claude Code. I have been using Claude Code at work for many months, and I only recently subscribed to Claude Pro for personal usage. Opting to go with the monthly plan at S$30 instead of the annual plan at S$300. Claude Code Mac App Like  …

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Plaud Note Pro Review

I had not used any dedicated AI recording device before. So when Plaud sent me the Plaud Note Pro for review, I was curious to see whether such hardware could fit my lifestyle. The Plaud Note Pro is Plaud's flagship AI note-taker, the successor to the original Plaud Note. The recommended retail price (RRP) is S$259. You can  …

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Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock

I am currently using an iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AirPods Pro (3rd Gen). Naturally, a 3-in-1 charger makes the most sense for my setup. There are plenty of 3-in-1 wireless chargers on the market. But once you narrow it down to Qi2.2 with 25W fast charging and Apple Made for  …

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Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger

The Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger is my first UltraCharge product from Belkin. I am not aware that they have an UltraCharge product line, as I always thought they only have BoostCharge products. Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger is designed for users who want a compact solution to charge their iPhone, Apple Watch,  …

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Happy 42nd Birthday To Me

Since I love steak so much, Li Xiang proposed we start my birthday month with a weekly casual steakhouse visit. The steakhouse cannot sell only beef, as Li Xiang doesn't eat beef. Week #1 On the first week of March (Saturday, 6th March 2026), the first steakhouse we visited is The Feather Blade. I ordered  …

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Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K With Apple Watch Charger

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Apple Watch Charger is Belkin's latest portable charger designed for Apple users. It retails for S$179, which is S$20 more expensive than the previous generation. You can buy it online from Shopee or Lazada, or in-store at Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, or Harvey Norman stores. Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with  …

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Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K

Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K was released by Belkin last month in Singapore, and it retails for S$65. Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K - Box Front Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K - Box Back Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K - Box Though three colors are listed on  …

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Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)

Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) was announced on 23rd January 2026, close to 5 years after the original AirTag was released. Price remains the same. 1-pack retails for S$45, while 4-pack retails for S$149 (works out to be S$37.25 per AirTag). If you are on the Apple Corporate Employee Purchase Program (EPP), the 1-pack costs S$40.33 and the 4-pack  …

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Kuxiu X40 Turbo Wireless Charging Station

I have been getting a lot of sponsored ads on my Facebook and Instagram feed about the Kuxiu X40 Turbo Wireless Charging Station. What caught my attention was that this is the only orange wireless charging stand that I have seen. And it matches my iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange. Orange is my  …

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Benks Mist Case For iPhone 17 Pro Max

Since the iPhone 16 Pro Max, I have been using either the Benks ArmorPro or ArmorPro case, since they look nice with the Kevlar fabric. ArmorPro, ArmorAir, and ArmorTint are part of their "Cases Built With Kevlar" series and are slightly more premium and expensive. Benks offers an Essential series, where cases are more affordable  …

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Benks ArmorGrid ArmorPro Case For iPhone 17 Pro Max

Benks ArmorGrid ArmorPro Case is the latest addition to the ArmorPro series of cases. Two colors are available, Terra Orange and Azure Blue, to match your iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue, respectively. Benks ArmorGrid ArmorPro Case For iPhone 17 Pro Max - Box Front Benks ArmorGrid ArmorPro Case For iPhone  …

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Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable (240W)

Anker product names can be confusing at times, as there are many series of USB-C to USB-C cables. Some examples: Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (Shopee | Lazada) Anker Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (Shopee | Lazada) Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable (Shopee | Lazada) Anker 322 PowerLine USB-C to USB-C Cable (Shopee |  …

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