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StarHub launches festive sale with big discounts & special bundles

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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StarHub's Festive Sale in Singapore offers up to SGD $700 off smartphones, big discounts on audio gear, and free Disney+ with TV+ Pro bundles this December.
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A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
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Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
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Apple introduces the thinnest, most advanced Apple Watch yet

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple unveils the sleek, feature-rich Watch Series 10, boasting its largest, most advanced display yet, and innovative health-tracking capabilities. Priced from NZD $749.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 debuts in stylish black titanium finish

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces Apple Watch Ultra 2 in striking black titanium finish with watchOS 11, offering advanced features like sleep apnoea monitoring and dual-frequency GPS.
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Apple expands health features in Apple Watch & AirPods Pro 2

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Apple introduces health features for the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, targeting sleep apnoea and hearing issues, expanding its health-tech footprint.
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Apple unveils watchOS 11 with new health & fitness features

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Apple's watchOS 11 debuts with new health apps, advanced fitness tracking, and customisation options, reinforcing Apple Watch as a vital health tool.
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Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.
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Zepp Health to launch Amazfit Active Edge smartwatch in Malaysia

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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Zepp Health gear to launch the rugged yet stylish Amazfit Active Edge smartwatch in Malaysia on 22nd Dec 2023.
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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
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Littlepay revolutionizes bus payment system in Regional NSW

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Littlepay links with Transport for NSW to replace paper tickets with contactless payments on Dubbo, Bathurst buses.
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Apple reveals new Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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Like the iPhone 15 series, the new devices come with a range of upgrades to both the hardware and software, with some exciting new features.
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Apple previews watchOS 10 featuring a new smart stack

Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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According to the company, the new OS features a new design, new watch faces, new features for cyclists and hikers, and important tools for health.
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Global shipments of wearable devices to rebound in 2023: IDC

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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After the market's first-ever contraction in 2022, global shipments of wearables are to reach 442.7 million devices this year, growing 6.3% year over year.
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Hands-on Review: STM ChargeTreeGo portable wireless charger

Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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STM's ChargeTreeGo offers a portable solution for charging multiple Apple devices simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple cables.
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Apple's watchOS 9 and its new features, including a medications app

Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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The new watch0S 9 gives users more watch faces, an updated workout and sleep app and a brand new medications app.
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Apple previews new features for users with disabilities

Wed, 18th May 2022
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Apple says new software features that offer users with disabilities new tools for navigation, health and communication, are set to come out later this year.
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Bigger display for new Apple Watch Series 7

Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has today announced the Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders.