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Sony Float Run review: Do you really need running-specific headphones?

Note:This article was first published on 27 August 2023

Over-ear headphones are really mini speakers beside your ear. They are marketed as being "open" for environmental awareness during outdoor sport activities, but is this format too niche for regular use?

You can buy the Sony Float Run for S$199 on the Sony Online Store, as well as official stores on Shopee and Lazada.




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What to expect from Apple’s Peek Performance event (plus some thoughts)

Apple's first event of the year is happening early tomorrow morning. Here's what we can expect.




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What I hope to see at HP Amplify 2024

This is my Wishlist of tech I'd like to see at HP Amplify later this week. #hp #hpamplify #ai #ar #vr



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I was there when Tim Cook visited the Developer Centre in Singapore to talk gaming

I got the chance to spend some time with Tim Cook when he visited the Developer Centre in Singapore. #apple #timcook #developers #gaming



  • Tech Trends and Commentaries

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From Pebble to Apple: The smartwatch's journey over the years from gimmick to quintessential

I stumbled upon my Pebble smartwatch collection while decluttering, and it sent me down memory lane! We've come a long way since the 'OG' smartwatch craze to today's Apple Watch Ultra 2. Who else remembers the early days of smart tech on our wrists? #TechThrowback #SmartwatchEvolution #PebbleToAppleWatch #TechNostalgia




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Europe must back Biden in suspending patents for COVID-19 vaccines | View

Europe must back Biden in suspending patents for COVID-19 vaccines | View




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European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview

European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview




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Google fined €220m by French competition watchdog over online advertising market

Google fined €220m by French competition watchdog over online advertising market




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US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack

US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack




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The ISS flipped 540 degrees in last week's Nauka thruster incident. NASA said it was only 45

The ISS flipped 540 degrees in last week's Nauka thruster incident. NASA said it was only 45




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Apple iPhone iOS 14.8 patches security exploit used by Pegasus spyware

Apple iPhone iOS 14.8 patches security exploit used by Pegasus spyware




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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp down: How a social giant disappeared from the Internet

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp down: How a social giant disappeared from the Internet




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Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pro laptops and cheaper Airpods - what are the upgrades?

Apple launches faster chips, MacBook Pro laptops and cheaper Airpods - what are the upgrades?




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Europe's space sector seeks to boost commercialisation

Europe's space sector seeks to boost commercialisation




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Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Ballistic performance without the crazy price tag

Can you find a faster car for less money? I don’t think so. And that’s the main appeal of the Model 3 Performance. #tesla #model3performance #ev




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11.11 Special: Deals the HardwareZone staff would get for ourselves (Updated)

As we count down to the 11.11 shopping extravaganza, why don't you get some shopping ideas by checking out what the HWZ writers and editors want to buy. #11.11




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The ultimate 11.11 sale guide 2024: Best deals from Lazada, Shopee and more in Singapore

It's the last day of the 11.11 sales. See these new picks we've added at 50% off and more.




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iPhone 18 Pro's main camera could have a variable aperture lens

Variable aperture lenses have been present on some Android flagship phones for some time now. #variableaperture #iphone18 #apple



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OPPO Singapore opens up pre-registration for Find X8 series, confirms 21 November global launch

The early-bird reservation closes in just 10 days (20 November 2024). #oppo #findx8series #findx8pro #android #hasselblad




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The rumoured iPhone 17 Air may not be as thin as Apple hoped it would be

Manufacturing means Apple may not be able to make the iPhone as thin as it wants to. #iphone17air #apple #iphone



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Opensignal: Seoul comes first in APAC cities for 5G reliability and consistency, Singapore is 5th

Is deploying 5G in Singapore necessarily easier just because we’re smaller? Here, the big cities come out to play. #5g #connectivity




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Pre-order the Huawei MatePad 12 X from 18 November and enjoy some specials and freebies!

Unfortunately, the Huawei MatePad 12 X will be available with Wi-Fi only connectivity. #huawei #huaweimatepas12x




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Barracuda launches community for partner SEs, opens up XDR

Barracuda Networks looks to connect and reward partner sales SEs and open up the "greenfield" SOC-as-a-Service market to more partners as it continues to incentivize partners to go deeper and work more across its lineup of solutions.




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Okta pushes for open digital identity standard

In order to reach its goal of completely eliminating identity-based attacks, the seucrity vendor will champion a new standard that it hopes will define how devices, applications, and systems authenticate and manage digital identity.




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5G network specialist Celona launches expanded channel program

Celona reacts to the growing maturity of its channel by moving from a single-tier organization to a more diverse three tiered one, while complementing the channel announcement with new Aerloc security improvements for industrial IoT.




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TotalEnergies' profits hit by lower refining margins in Europe

TotalEnergies' profits hit by lower refining margins in Europe




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European Commission fines MS drug maker Teva over improper patent use

European Commission fines MS drug maker Teva over improper patent use




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UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns

UAE opens summit as energy industry weathers Middle East concerns




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Netflix's European offices searched over suspected tax fraud

Netflix's European offices searched over suspected tax fraud




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European markets drop after Trump's win as focus shifts to the Fed

European markets drop after Trump's win as focus shifts to the Fed




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European judges confirm EU bond trading cartel decision

European judges confirm EU bond trading cartel decision




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European jobs at risk as car maker Nissan reveals major cutbacks

European jobs at risk as car maker Nissan reveals major cutbacks




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Trump's personal fortune soars as shares of his media company rise

Trump's personal fortune soars as shares of his media company rise




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European countries are spending more on defence, a think tank says

European countries are spending more on defence, a think tank says




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Should the EU issue joint debt to boost competitiveness? 'Everything is on the table,' says Michel

Should the EU issue joint debt to boost competitiveness? 'Everything is on the table,' says Michel




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AstraZeneca beats expectations and raises guidance despite China troubles

AstraZeneca beats expectations and raises guidance despite China troubles




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Woman trapped under rubble rescued after 5 days

Woman trapped under rubble rescued after 5 days




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Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, displaced people seek shelter

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, displaced people seek shelter




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Retired couple escape death as Russian rocket hits their home in Kherson

Retired couple escape death as Russian rocket hits their home in Kherson




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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: the 90 competing timepieces on display

Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: the 90 competing timepieces on display




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Desperate rescue efforts continue in Valencia’s flooded car parks

Desperate rescue efforts continue in Valencia’s flooded car parks




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Peter Schiff Slams Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Plan As An Economic Disaster

Economist and long-term Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff has come out criticizing the idea of establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve under the coming Trump administration. While many industry leaders cheered the proposal, Schiff has elaborated why the move, if achieved, could be catastrophic for the United States.  Anti-BTC Advocate Peter Schiff Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Would [...]




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Trump Appoints Elon Musk To Lead D.O.G.E. Commission. Experts Predict DOGE Price To Hit $2.4

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E). The initiative aims to streamline government operations and cut wasteful government spending.  Trump Appoints Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy To Head D.O.G.E And Cut $2 Trillion In Government [...]




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NIS2 Article 28 Guidance: A Positive Step Toward Reducing DNS Abuse Across Europe

The European Union (EU) has set a high bar by tackling domain name system (DNS) abuse head on via government regulation and seems to have successfully resisted attempts to water down DNS stewardship obligations. Recent guidance from a key European Commission cooperation group (the NIS Cooperation Group) handling sections of the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) intends for a robust implementation of Article 28, which will go a long way toward helping to mitigate some of the longstanding problems that persist in the DNS.




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Want to Help Ensure the Internet Remains Open? Internet Society Seeks Nominations for 2025 Board of Trustees

Do you (or someone you know) believe that people everywhere should have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet connectivity? Are you passionate about ensuring that people everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online? Do you have leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, and/or the nonprofit sector?




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The Role of Cloud Resource Provisioning in Web App CICD Pipelines

Thanks to wide adoption of the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach, programmatic provisioning of cloud resources is slowly transforming almost every aspect of computing, with administration of web apps having emerged as a key use case. With IaC, it's possible to streamline resource management tasks, shorten time-to-market, control costs, and scale at will. The adoption of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) pipelines is already making a huge difference in web app deployment and cloud resource management.




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A DNS Investigation of the 32 Doppelganger Websites Seized by the U.S. Government

The U.S. Office of Public Affairs issued a statement on 4 September 2024 regarding the seizure of 32 websites that are believed to be part of the so-called "Doppelganger" campaign.




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The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype

Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long.




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Here’s the paper no one read before declaring the demise of modern cryptography

The advance was incremental at best. So why did so many think it was a breakthrough?