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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple Wallet 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'd been eyeing a travel router, GL.iNet Beryl 7 or UniFi's UTR, when Asus offered the RT-BE58 Go Wi-Fi 7 to review. RRP S$170, S$145 on Shopee sale days. Hotel Wi-Fi once, WireGuard tunnelling everything home.
A review of the Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless, a gasket-mount keyboard retailing at S$229. It is a more affordable, mod-friendly alternative to the Scope II 96 Wireless, letting you swap switches and tinker freely.
Have been playing with Claude Code after subscribing to Claude Pro for personal use at S$30 per month. I vibecoded an iOS app for lesterchan.net with no prior Swift knowledge, and the results surprised me.
A review of the Plaud Note Pro, Plaud's flagship AI note-taker and successor to the original Plaud Note, retailing at S$259. It is my first dedicated AI recording device, and I was curious if it would fit my lifestyle.
For my iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AirPods Pro setup, I compared the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 against the Ugreen MagFlow 3-in-1, both supporting Qi2.2 25W charging with Apple Watch certification.
The Belkin UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger is my first UltraCharge product from Belkin. Designed for travellers, it charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously in a compact, foldable form factor ideal for travel.
To celebrate my 42nd birthday, Li Xiang proposed weekly steakhouse visits throughout March. We kicked off with The Feather Blade, where I had the Feather Blade Steak and Li Xiang ordered the Portobello Burger.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Apple Watch Charger is Belkin's latest portable charger designed for Apple users, retailing at S$179. It supports fast charging for Apple Watch and is available at major electronics retailers.
The Belkin BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K is Belkin's newest slim power bank for iPhone, retailing at S$65 in Singapore. A compact option for users who need portable wireless charging without the added bulk.