{"id":156958,"date":"2017-12-13T17:13:06","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T09:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=156958"},"modified":"2023-01-27T10:20:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T02:20:31","slug":"new-gadgets-we-cant-wait-to-get-our-hands-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/new-gadgets-we-cant-wait-to-get-our-hands-on\/","title":{"rendered":"New gadgets we can\u2019t wait to get our hands on"},"content":{"rendered":"

New year, new gadgets! On top of <\/span>new smartphones<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>headphones<\/span><\/a> and assorted <\/span>tech from Christmas<\/span><\/a>, start your year fresh with some of these coveted gadgets that can make your life easier, save electricity, and even reduce your carbon footprint. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Nintendo Switch: go-everywhere gaming
\n<\/b>For anyone who loves Nintendo games, this fully portable device (pictured top) with a 6.2-inch screen and detachable controllers that support motion controls will pack quite a punch. It functions just as good as a full-fledged TV game console and you can bring your beloved Mario and Zelda everywhere you go!
\n<\/span>Where to get it: Electronic and game shops around Singapore or <\/span><\/i>Lazada<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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The gadget that translates in real time (Photography via Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Google Pixel Buds: your instant translator
\n<\/b>The Pixel Buds are the wireless accompaniment to the Google Pixel 2 and sure is a compelling set of Bluetooth headphones, boasting the ability to translate a conversation in different languages in real time. Say what? Programmed to understand over\u00a040 languages spoken around the world (including Singlish!) in instant translation situations, we see a lot of party tricks in its future. However, this can easily be done using Google Assistant, sans the Pixel Buds. Still, this is one sleek looking wireless headphones with great battery performance and decent sound. Also, we don\u2019t mind having Google Assistant reading out the headlines and giving us the weather report via the Pixel Buds on our commute with just one tap.
\n<\/span>Where to get it: <\/span><\/i>Singtel<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/i>Philips Hue: the clapper got an upgrade
\n<\/b>Start building up your smart home now, starting with your light fixtures. The Philips Hue system offers colour and brightness control and it can all be managed via Siri, Google Assistant and similar apps. Now you never have to leave your couch again to switch off your lights.
\n<\/span>Where to get it: <\/span><\/i>Select stores online and in-store<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Alexa Echo fits right in your home (Photography by Amazon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alexa Echo: just don\u2019t fall in love with her
\n<\/b>Alexa (named after the ancient library of Alexandria) is Amazon\u2019s voice-control system which lets you speak to a smart speaker to trigger simple tasks like playing music, dimming the lights, searching the Web for answers and get instant weather reports.
\n<\/span>Where to get it: <\/span><\/i>Amazon, of course<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n