It’s been a while, but Asian fans of Motorola’s phones now have something to cheer for. Lenovo, who owns the brand, last week launched a series of Moto phones in Singapore, including the Moto X Force. The launch, part of an Asia-wide roll out, is a step of Lenovo’s plan to make its $2.91 billion …

Fresh from rolling out a new robot vacuum, Xiaomi today announced a new contactless payment system for its home market in China. The catch? It really only works on one of its phones, the Xia​omi Mi 5. That’s because the Mi 5 is really the only phone in Xiaomi’s lineup that supports NFC. It’s likely Xiaomi took NFC out of …

German audio giant Sennheiser is further foraying into retail with its first directly-run outlet at Marina Square, a shopping mall located in sunny Singapore. The country’s retail sector is going through something of a slump, but Sennhesier has a new deal that may help beat the retail woes. Customers who are interested in trying out new headphones can rent a …

Based in China’s electronic hub of Shenzhen, Huawei has long aimed to be a global brand, and over the last few years has worked hard to shake off first impressions from its early budget phones. The company started off as a telecoms equipment provider, as well as a maker of Wi-Fi dongles, before entering the phone market with cheap handsets. …

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has something up its sleeve, and it’s likely a new budget Redmi phone, if the rumor mill is to be believed. The company will on Monday start selling tickets to a July 27 press conference in Beijing for about 199 yuan (roughly $30, £20 and AU$40 respectively).Unlike press conferences in other parts of the world, which …

Now playing: Watch this: The dancing and talking Robi the robot requires some… 1:56 Launched in 2012 in Japan, Robi the robot makes his bilingual debut in Singapore. Unlike many such toys, however, Robi requires some assembly and patience. Robi comes in parts bundled with a weekly magazine that costs S$28.90 (that’s around $21, £16.50, AU$28.50) per issue, for 70 …

Singapore is quickly becoming a testbed for the mobile payments scene. With the recent announcements of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay’s availability in the island state, Google’s Android Pay makes its official debut here — its third market after the UK and US. The service is immediately available in Singapore, and can be used at any store that accepts contactless …

Ever feel bothered by the same old boring selfie poses because your hand is permanently attached to your camera? Well this Australian-made Roam-e Flying Selfie drone camera should help you get a bit more creative, if you can stomach the fact that it looks like a flying carrot. Retailing at $399 (around £300) online and AU$499 in Australia , the …

Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and LeEco could soon be offering phones featuring dual cameras, much like the Huawei P9, the Korean Herald reports. What’s more, Samsung Electro Mechanics will be supplying the dual-camera modules to both smartphone makers in July, sources told the publication. “Samsung Electro Mechanics will offer a true dual camera to the market in the second half …

Now playing: Watch this: Get a taste of the Litchfield Penitentiary experience… 1:04 I don’t know about you, but I never want to go to prison. However, if you’re a fan of Netflix series “Orange is the New Black,” you might make an exception and visit the Litchfield Penitentiary Cafeteria in Singapore. With the next season of the show set …