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Meet the Casio GA-110PKM, a new limited-edition G-Shock created in collaboration with Pokmon to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary this year. Based on the oversized GA-110, the new timepiece incorporates a range of subtle design touches inspired by the original Pokemon games that first launched on the Game Boy in 1996. The watch adopts the iconic red, green and blue colour palette from those titles, with matching accents across the bezel, buttons, dial and hands.

Leica has expanded its full-frame mirrorless camera lineup with the new Leica SL3-P, a flagship model aimed at photographers and filmmakers looking for a camera that can handle both high-resolution photography and professional video production. At the heart of the SL3-P is a new 44-megapixel backside-illuminated full-frame sensor that offers up to 14 stops of dynamic range.

Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the company will be increasing prices to cope with rising memory prices. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Cook explained that the company has been absorbing higher component costs and optimising its supply chain. But that has its limits, and the current situation is unsustainable, even for a company that enjoys the scale that Apple does. Effective immediately, Apple has increased the prices of its Macs and iPads.

Xiaomi’s T series phones have always strived to offer flagship specs at an affordable price, and the Xiaomi 17T Pro continues that tradition.

Xiaomi has plans to open over 20 stores in Singapore by the end of this year, and the newest addition to the family is its largest yet. Taking up 221m² (2,378ft²) at level two of VivoCity, this is Xiaomi’s 18th store, and it’s even larger than the Jewel Changi Airport outlet that opened in late 2025. Check out the new store at #02-29A, VivoCity Thanks to the added store space, Xiaomi will be offering over 500 SKUs here, ranging from smartphones and wearables to smart home and lifestyle products.

Apple wrapped up its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 earlier this month, unveiling the next generation of software updates across its ecosystem. From the revamped Siri experience and expanded Apple Intelligence features to enhancements for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, the updates represent another major step forward for Apple’s software platforms. As with every major release, not all existing devices will make the cut.

If there is one problem facing the Windows PC industry in 2026, it is that laptops have become almost too good. What I’ve just said might sound like a strange criticism when modern notebooks are faster, thinner and more efficient than anything that came before them.

Meta has expanded its smart eyewear ambitions with the launch of Meta Glasses, a new range of AI-powered glasses developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. Starting from US$299, the new collection aims to make Meta’s wearable AI technology more accessible, while marking the next step in a partnership that has already produced the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses. Unlike its earlier collaborations with EssilorLuxottica, Meta Glasses are not tied to an existing eyewear brand.

Toto may be best known worldwide for its premium toilets and bathroom fixtures, but the Japanese company is quietly becoming a bigger player in the semiconductor supply chain. According to Nikkei Asia, Toto plans to invest US$495 million over the next five years to expand its chip materials business.

2. New MaxiReachX feature 4. Final thoughts I’ve found that reviewing robot vacuums has become a slightly strange experience over the past couple of years. Not because these machines have become less capable, but because they’ve become so consistently good that genuinely standout features are getting harder to find. Most premium robot vacuums today can vacuum effectively, mop competently and navigate around the average home without much fuss.