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CNA
28-07-2025
- CNA
Singapore tech: Some of the best homegrown gadgets available here
As National Day approaches, we thought this would be a good time to showcase some of the best Singapore tech products and gadgets from local brands. From OG tech trailblazer Creative, to MyFirst and Valore, we've shortlisted some noteworthy tech accessories from Singapore-based brands. HOW TO REDEEM YOUR SINGAPORE FLAG If you want to embrace the SG60 festivities, we have some good news. As part of the Fly Our Flag initiative, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents can redeem one complimentary National Day flag via the Shopee app. Visit here by July 29, 2025 for details (one redemption per household). We reviewed the Creative Outlier Go and found plenty to like. This is a good pair of workout earbuds. It stays securely in place during intense sessions and is comfortable to use for extended periods, even if you wear spectacles. Balanced, punchy sound and an expansive soundstage are icing on the cake. If you're just using it to listen to music or podcasts, it's a great option. However, latency on non-Android devices is a concern, so it may not be suited for videos or gaming. Battery life: Up to 6 hours per charge, Up to 26 hours of total playtime Water Resistance: IPX4 Bluetooth version: 5.4, supports multipoint connection Shop here As far as gaming mice go, this is a bang-for-the-buck device. The Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed features ultra-low latency, dual wireless modes (Bluetooth + 2.4GHz), and an ergonomic design. It's got nine customisable controls, mechanical mouse switches for greater durability. It also offers slick RGB lighting, and battery life that lasts forever (okay, up to 285 hours). It runs on AA batteries and for the price, it's a solid win for casual and competitive gamers. Valore is the house brand of homegrown electronics retailer, Challenger. This PD100W adaptor could be your favourite travel companion. It offers a total of 100W USB-C charging and lets you power up to four devices at once with its dual USB-A and USB-C ports. Featuring US/ AUS, EU and UK sockets, it has a fireproof casing and short-circuit, over-temperature, over-voltage and overload protection. Shop here This home-grown brand's kids smart watch that includes GPS tracking, calling and messaging. It has a 1.4-inch square screen, supports 4G LTE connectivity and has a 2MP front camera for video calls. An integrated myFirst eSim eliminates the need for physical cards. The firm says that there are no activation or cancellation fees, though it's only compatible with the myFirst eSIM. The watch offers heart rate monitoring and step tracking. It also offers customisable safe zones, one-touch SOS alerts and parent-approved contacts. It does not allow the installation of third-party apps like social media and games. eSIM technology GPS tracking Calling and messaging Up to 40 hours of standby time, six hours working time Shop here I've been using this chair for the past six months and it's been great for just about any situation. Whether I'm working, gaming or leaning back to watch a movie, it offers plenty of back support, thanks in part to the four-way adjustable lumbar support system. It is pricey but you get what you pay for. Build quality is solid, its wheels roll very smoothly and it feels solidly planted even when reclining. I assembled it myself in about 20 minutes, though it would have been easier with an extra pair of hands. If black is too basic for you, there are over 70 colour options available. Cons? The leatherette material gets hot in our weather, so you'll need to point a fan directly at yourself to keep cool. Shop here Omnidesk Classic Regular Standing Desk, White, 153cm x 76cm (S$710.10; Usual Price: S$969; 26% off) This sleek, compact standing desk features a steel frame that supports up to 130kg. The dual-motor system makes height adjustments between 74cm and 121cm. The smart controller lets you save your favourite heights, charge your devices and syncs with the Omnidesk app. Safety features include collision detection and child lock. OLED monitors offer a significant qualitative jump over cheaper LCD offerings. While OLED panels are pricier, you do get what you pay for. Stunning colours, good contrast and deep blacks are par for the course. Gameplay is smooth thanks to its 240Hz refresh rate and fast 0.03ms response time. This handles high-res videos and fast-paced games easily. HDR400 True Black for that extra visual punch and FreeSync support to keep things tear-free. Shop here
Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Times
‘He's giving it his all. When you invest, that's what you want'
The Gymshark co-founder Lewis Morgan has snapped up a 15 per cent stake in MyFirst, a car insurance company targeting young drivers, and is backing the start-up to reach unicorn status. Morgan, who started Gymshark in 2013 with Ben Francis, bought out existing shareholders and said he believed the company would achieve a £1 billion valuation in the coming years. As part of the same transaction, an existing minority shareholder, Rob Pierre, who is best known as the co-founder of Jellyfish, a digital marketing agency, has increased his stake from seven to 20 per cent. James Noble launched MyFirst in 2016 after struggling to secure cover for his first car. At the time he was working as a golf caddy with no experience in the
Irish Times
22-05-2025
- Irish Times
MyFirst Fone S3 review: A child-friendly watch that mimics a smartphone but is not cheap at €170
MyFirst Fone S3 Price : €170 Website : Where To Buy : DID I've tried out a lot of smartwatches over the years, from the ones that promise a lot and deliver little to the ones that mimic a traditional timepiece while collecting lots of data in the background. But the latest smartwatch I'm wearing isn't my usual style. The functionality may be similar – it tracks my location, it allows me to make and take calls, and I can post updates from the device for family and friends. It even has a music player. But in this case I'm not the target audience. This is the MyFirst Fone S3. It is durable, it is child friendly and it serves an important purpose: to stave off the inevitable smartphone for your kids. It looks like many child-friendly smartwatches on the market: a colourful plastic case and silicone strap, with a decent-sized display for your child to read messages and otherwise interact with the watch. READ MORE Accompanying it is the MyFirst Circle app, which controls everything from the access to the watch and the contacts your child can use to geofencing safe zones. It has a heart-rate monitor and a step counter so you can keep an eye on your child's activity. But it will need a sim card, which is an ongoing expense. It comes with a preinstalled MyFirst sim, which includes a free month, but you can swap it for your own. In this case, a GoMo sim card did the job, keeping the costs down, but the watch will support a 4G nano sim, so the choice of network provider is up to you. [ What's the right age for my daughter to get a smartphone? I asked her older siblings Opens in new window ] Setting up the Circle app is key to getting the best out of this device. You can add in select contacts and send them an invitation to join the app. After that, they can contact the watch owner, receive voice and video calls with the 2-megapixel camera, exchange messages or view posts on the Circle feed, which functions as a sort of social media interface for the limited family circle. Your child can post photos and updates, and have them seen by the wider family group. You can also share the watch's location among select contacts – family members, friends – if needed. The watch is aimed at children aged three to 12, but the younger end of that age group will need to be trusted not to take the watch off and leave it behind. The buckle doesn't take a genius to undo, and at €170, it is not cheap the replace. However, it can take a lot of abuse. The watch was handed to the hardest-wearing member of the family, and came back with barely a scuff and in full working order. There are also specific child-friendly features. The chat messages are done via emoji or photos, rather than text, which suits the age group better. You can also add voice notes to chats. Class Mode will lock out the watch for a set period of time – a school day, an afterschool club, a weekend activity. You can set up multiple class modes for various times of the day, too, rather than a single school session. If needed, the SOS function will still work, alerting parents to a situation if their child needs help during school hours. The buttons are big enough for small fingers to get to grips with, and the S3 keeps things simple with two buttons on the right side of the case to control access to the menus, power and putting the screen to sleep. Good This watch is a good alternative to a smartphone for parents who feel that is a step they don't want to take just yet. It protects children from access to third-party apps such as games and social media, and from strangers. The MyFirst Circle app is a must, allowing you to keep an eye on the watch and notifications such as video calls and voice notes. Bad This watch may fall foul of smart-device rules in schools – it has a camera and a microphone, both of which may go against the spirit of smartphone ban. School mode helps, but it requires parents to enable it. The watch can't be customised in the same way as other kid-focused smartwatches. The pastel colours are nice, but it would be better if the cases could be customised in the same way as the Xplora X6 Play, for example. Everything else The watch itself is decently powered. It has a quad-core processor and 8GB of capacity. The storage can be used to hold songs for your child – more than 1,000, which should cover all the current hits and then some. Verdict A child-friendly watch that will bridge the gap before a smartphone.
