HWM Singapore

HWM Singapore is a monthly consumer technology publication covering the 3Cs of tech -- Computers, Consumer Electronics & Communications (and now Software & Games). A strong technology brand with independent editions throughout South-east Asia since 2000, HWM Singapore is known for its authoritative product comparison shootouts, analytical feature stories, benchmarked product reviews and technical walkthroughs. Feast your eyes on easy-to-read layouts, useful tips and decisive reviews, before plonking that hard-earned dollar on the best technology for you, your social circle and your home.

WOULD THE REAL OPEN AI PLEASE STAND UP?

HWM Singapore

01 BUILDING VERIFIABLE, DECENTRALISED AI FOR THE WORLD: INSIDE NTU AND ZERO GRAVITY’S AMBITIOUS NEW RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP • Just as Linux was built as an open-source OS that is now the foundation of many platforms, small and large, this is the way forward to equitable AI access for all.

02 LITERAL CLOUD 9 • The Origin LumbarCloud enters the crowded mattress-in-a-box market with bold promises of serious spinal support, advanced cooling, and luxury-level comfort at a fraction of the usual price. But can a 35cm slab of layered sleep tech really fix what years of poor rest have broken?

03 AWAITING SUPERPOWERS • The Actxa Core smart ring promises a world-first blood glucose feature, but being unavailable in Singapore, its biggest draw is on hold. Without it, does this more affordable ring still stack up against the competition?

04 THE PRICE OF A 0.3-MICRON CLEAN • Bosch’s Unlimited 10 is one of the most powerful cordless stick vacuums we’ve tested, pairing brutal suction with clever MicroClean sensors that tell you when your floors are truly clean. But beneath the smart lights and interchangeable batteries lies a hefty, demanding machine that trades comfort and agility for sheer cleaning force—and at a premium price.

05 AFFORDABLE HI-RES • Creative’s Aurvana Ace 3 earbuds fuse the best ideas from the Ace 2 and Ace Mimi into a single, sound-focused upgrade, pairing a dual-driver design with personalised tuning, high-res codec support and adaptive ANC—making a compelling case for listeners who prioritise audio quality over outright noise cancellation.

06 QUIET AND BAGLESS CLEANING • Ecovacs’s Deebot X11 Omnicyclone dares to rethink the modern robot vacuum with a bagless cyclone dock, whisper-quiet power, and polished everyday cleaning. It’s a premium machine that doesn’t chase spectacle, but focuses on reducing the mental load of keeping your floors consistently clean.

07 PAYING MORE FOR NOTHING • Nothing’s newest flagship earbuds look smarter and add new features, but confusing naming, weaker battery life, and a sound profile that needs heavy tweaking make the Ear (3) feel like a pricey step backwards rather than an upgrade.

08 THE PC-LIKE CONSOLE • Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 is a powerful PC gaming handheld that barely tries to be portable. Big, heavy, and unapologetically PC-first, it trades couch-friendly simplicity for flexibility, pushing players toward desks, kickstands, and power sockets instead of on-the-go play.