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07/11/2025

The 11.11 madness is back again and if you're looking for a robot vacuum, there are some interesting deals to be had from Ecovacs.

One big deal is the Ecovacs flagship Deebot X11 Omnicyclone vacuum, which is sold at discounts of as much as 67 per cent and comes with limited gifts with purchase.

It's the first to be equipped with Ecovacs' PowerBoost technology which delivers perpetual run while maintaining a consistent performance. And it can easily conquer obstacles with its TruePass Adaptive 4 wheel Drive Climbing System. It also introduces the industry-first OmniCyclone Station which brings a bagless, sustainable design.

Check out the deals here:
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Also, our review here: https://www.techgoondu.com/2025/10/09/ecovacs-deebot-x11-omnicyclone-review-a-step-up-from-regular-robot-vacuums/

07/11/2025

While some CEOs are happily handing down AI mandates and cutting staff to show their board and shareholders they are on the AI bandwagon, their short-term gains (especially in share price) could later come back to haunt them.

Some of them already backtracking and hiring people back. However, this should not be to simply clean up the AI work slop but also to help make the big decisions that AI is not ready to. Crucially, to take responsibility as well.

This is why self driving cars still have a steering wheel for drivers to take over, when needed. And pilots are still needed even now when planes can fly themselves, Someone has to be responsible for that autonomy given to AI.

Similarly, if businesses want AI to succeed, they have to get humans in the loop. Build trust over time by making the AI work better with people who will take responsibility for the outcomes.

Businesses that jump on the AI bandwagon with short-term gains in mind will lose out if they don't design AI with humans in the loop.

07/11/2025

Unboxing the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones, you get a sense of the luxury the British hi-fi brand is known for. It’s not just the shiny aluminium arms or the tightly braided cables that impress – great as they are at a glance – but it’s the smell of leather.

Yes, taking these headphones out, like earlier models of B&W’s premium headphones, you get a whiff of the kind of luxury a hefty price tag buys you. Costing S$999 in Singapore, the Px8 S2 comes with fine Nappa leather ear cups and head band, which are as comfortable to put on as they are good looking.

More seriously, does the sound quality match up? The Px8 S2, which B&W says are the best headphones it’s made, certainly don’t disappoint in the most important department.

The headphones win our Editor's Choice award. Check out the review!

If you spend a lot of time on the road and desire a pair of top-notch headphones to go everywhere, then the B&W Px8 S2 could be worth S$999.

07/11/2025

If you fancy something different for your earphones, the Nothing Ear (3) true wireless ear buds could be something that might catch your eye. They look the part on first impressions and feel well put-together as their predecessors, while keeping to a translucent, monochromatic, and circuit-like design language.

If you fancy something different for your earphones, the Nothing Ear (3) true wireless ear buds could be something that might catch your eye. They do look the part on first impressions, they feel well put-together as their predecessors, while keeping to a translucent, monochromatic, and circuit-like...

07/11/2025

If you have a diverse library of games across various launchers, and especially games on a Xbox library or Xbox Game Pass, the ROG Xbox Ally X is a hassle-free choice for ease of accessing, installing and running most games compared to the Steam Deck.

However, for games that require more tweaking and customisation on Windows 11, its lack of a touchpad and inconsistent controls using the thumbsticks and buttons can be a source of frustration.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X plays games from various platforms relatively well as a portable game deck but it runs hot and is pricey.

07/11/2025

Seeing the Oppo Find X9 Pro for the first time, you’re struck by the big steps that the Chinese phone maker has taken in trying to make this the flagship phone ot have as we approach the end of 2025.

From a fresh design to a truly exceptional camera, the new features should excite users who want an alternative to Apple and Samsung. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the market for a top-end phone.

It combines a solid design, powerful performance, long battery life, and a versatile camera system that’s fun and professional. Well worth the S$1,599 that Oppo is asking for. The phone wins our Editor's Choice award.

The S$1,599 Oppo Find X9 Pro is a well-rounded flagship phone with solid design and performance, as well as an exceptional camera.

07/11/2025

Businesses are trying to add AI as a separate layer on top of their existing business processes and failing to integrate their data and build compelling apps, according to SAP. Implementation gets stuck, as a result.

To get the seemingly elusive return on investment that many early AI adopters are seeking, they have to make sure their AI apps are built with actual business data and to complement existing processes, said Muhammad Alam, who is on the SAP executive board and heads up product and engineering.

Instead of ripping everything out and starting on a blank slate, he advocates making AI work around existing processes by complementing what human staff do. Only when AI has done well enough, over time, can it inspire the trust to earn its autonomy, he told reporters here.

Once this happens, the apps that are built with solid data will keep improving the AI, which in turn will improve processes to keep driving improvements, he said.

“People are tired of keynotes,” he later told an audience of developers and partners in a keynote speech. “And people are tired of keynotes that hype AI.”

SAP has pushed out a slew of upgrades for its SAP Build tool that promise to help developers create business applications that make AI work.

29/10/2025

The industry is awash with AI hype and research reports that suggest AI deployments so far have delivered little commercial success.

Yet at Oracle AI World earlier this month, the sentiment had support. Several CEOs, CIOs, and technology leaders from global corporations went on stage to share real-world examples of Oracle’s AI in action in workflows and operations.

Ravi Simhambhatla, the chief information officer of Avis Budget Group, described how Oracle Database 23ai enabled employees to query data in plain English and automate procurement decisions. No coding was required.

“AI stands for augmented individuals,” he said, stressing that the technology empowers workers rather than replaces them.

By combining data and AI in one platform, Oracle promises faster decisions, fewer manual tasks, and smarter business operations.

29/10/2025

As businesses face manpower crunches and pressures to deliver faster, more personalised service, agentic AI has become a goal that many seek to give them a competitive edge for the future.

Yet, most do not have the data foundation to enable the analysis, automation and reasoning that the next leap forward in AI promises.

Despite the enormous hype of AI, most businesses do not have the technological maturity to reap its true benefits. While an overwhelming majority – 80 per cent – of businesses in Asia-Pacific expect to invest in agentic AI, only 12 per cent are confident in their data, according to research firm IDC.

Key to overcoming this issue is finding and making sure data is of high quality and can be trusted, say experts. With this foundation, they note, businesses can truly take the big leap into the future with agentic AI.

Trust in quality data is the most important part of agentic AI, said Maurizio Garavello, the senior vice-president for Asia-Pacific for Qlik, which provides data analytics and integration, as well as AI tools to businesses.

It is important to know where AI is basing its decision on and where the data is coming from – a trusted sources or a YouTube video, he pointed out, during a recent analyst and media event in Singapore.

“Data is the new oil but it may be in the sand, it has to be taken out and refined and be made ready for use,” he noted.

AI not delivering as promised? A solid data foundation is needed for the analysis, automation and reasoning to leap into agentic AI.

29/10/2025

At first glance, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels much like its older sibling. It sports a 6.3-inch cover screen just a hair smaller than the 6.4-inch on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and has an 8-inch inner display. No changes, too, to the S$2,399 sticker price for the base 256GB storage offering.

It's clear Google has followed a winning formula but has it missed an opportunity to perhaps reduce the screen crease and change out the protective film to make the new phone more attractive? Could it have also thinned down the bezel, and improved the cameras this year?

Check out our review of the latest Google Pixel foldable.

Sticking to formula, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold misses a chance to reduce the screen crease, slim down the bezel and improve the camera.

29/10/2025

Can Logitech's new flagship mouse - the MX Master 4 - improve on what is already felt by many to be the perfect mouse for your everyday use?

Anyone who has used the earlier MX Master 3S will likely tell you it’s as good as it goes, with the sculpted design to rest your (right) palm and the silent buttons for clicks that are fast yet unintrusive.

How does the MX Master 4 improve things? Well, after using one for a couple of weeks, we can say it offers clear improvements, though the upgrade from an already “perfect” mouse is understandably not huge.

Check out the review to learn more.

The new Logitech MX Master 4 mouse takes the already excellent MX Master 3S and adds new features like a haptic button for quick app access.

23/10/2025

Despite the rapid advances made in quantum computing of late, there is still time – years, in fact – for organisations to beef up their digital infrastructure before these powerful computers start breaking today’s encryption.

That’s according to IBM, a key proponent behind one of the most consequential technologies to arrive in the next few years.

Quantum computers would not be able to break the encryption used to secure today’s online payments and other transactions until some time between 2029 and 2033, said Oliver Dial, IBM Quantum’s chief technology officer.

One reason is that the error correction used in today’s state-of-the-art quantum computers is still unable to perform well enough to crack the encryption, he told reporters in Singapore today.

Quantum computers won't break the encryption used to secure online transactions until some time between 2029 and 2033, says IBM.