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CGNAT, or Carrier-Grade NAT, is a type of network address translation (NAT) technology used by internet service providers (ISPs) to extend the lifespan of IPv4 addresses. It is commonly used…

Today Google announced new features for Pixel, including updates to the camera, editing tools, and safety and wellness features. Here are some new features to look out for on your…

UGREEN is a company that manufactures a wide range of electronic accessories. Their product portfolio includes charging devices, mobile-phone and computer accessories, hubs & adapters, cables and more. They focus…

If you are looking for a SIM-only plan that offers both local and roaming data at an affordable price, you might want to check out the new SIMBA SuperRoam 50GB…

Japan is a popular travel destination for tourists from all around the world, but for those who plan to stay connected while abroad, data roaming can be a crucial concern.…

If you’re like most people, you probably use your phone every day for various purposes, such as browsing the web, checking social media, playing games, taking photos, or making calls.…

Have you ever wondered what Bing, the search engine from Microsoft, can do besides searching the web? Well, you might be surprised to learn that Bing has a chat mode…

SIMBA launched this new SuperRoam 50 GB plan some days ago. At S$20, it offers 130 GB of local data and 10 GB for roaming in Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand,…

It looks like SIMBA heard some feedback and launched this plan which caters to data roaming in 5 of the most visited countries. It comes with 10 GB data roam…

Poco is slated to launch the POCO X5 series tomorrow evening. From what we have gathered from the net, the POCO X5 Pro 5G will be a phone powered by…

Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Galaxy S23 Series during the livestream of Unpacked 2023: Share the Epic. With the introduction of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, Samsung is marking a new era…

MyRepublic launches 5G plans 5G Plus 100 GB and 5G Ultimate Unlimited data plans at $19.95/mth and $29.95/mth respectively. 5G PLUS 5G Plus comes with 100 GB and Unlimited data…

The Year of the Rabbit is just right around the corner. OCWorkbench team has taken some time to film the Chinatown of Singapore in 4K using the Mi 10T Pro…

Xiaomi will officially open its latest Authorised Store in Singapore on 14 January 2023. Located in Jurong Point, the largest suburban shopping mall in Singapore, the store is the eighth…

Looking for a light weight Android tablet for work and entertainment ? The Oppo Pad Air might be a good fit for this purpose. Weighing at only 440g and 6.94mm…

SIMBA users will be able to access to a new frequency band LTE Band 1 at 2100 MHz. Currently, it is supposedly co-existing as n1 for 5G deployment but it…

It looks like the SIMBA should be ready to launch their 5G services in 2023. In our pokemon style search for 5G areas, a couple of SIMBA subscribers have uncovered…

IN this video, we detail the procedure to apply for a SIM ONLY plan using desktop browser. The step by step guide is attached below. You can post your comments…

It has been some time since we last reviewed a vivo smartphone. This time round we will take a look at it’s mid ranger the V25 Pro 5G The V25…

Circles.life just launched their latest eSIM based data roam package for all subscribers and non subscribers. It is pretty cheap and is now offering 3 plans and offer data roaming…

Pricing S$1299 on Amazon.sg Google Pixel 7 Pro is finally here. Build with the newer Tensor G2, it gets a speed boost not only in AI but also in photo…

A couple of months ago, we reviewed the DJI action 2, we were impressed with the video quality other than the shortcomings of overheating issues and short recording time In…

If you have been following our site on the 5G developments of variouis telcos, you will not want to miss out this news. SIMBA, formerly known as TPG Singapore seemed…

Previously, we posted an article about Zero1 MVNO launches it’s 5G plans. We did a field test at 3 different areas in town and was delighted with it’s speed of…

Last week, Zero1 launched 2 5G (NSA) plans at S$22.90 and S$29.90 (90GB). Zero1 Speedtest review here. Today, we found out that CMLink, another lesser known MVNO of Singtel also…

Last week, Zero1 announced that it’s the first MVNO in Singapore to launch a 5G NSA plan (powered by SIngtel). Today, we have a submission from a reader. He has…

Starting with a price of $22.90/mth you will get the 60u 5G plan with 60 GB of data , 500 mins and 500 SMS. Another plan is 90u 5G at…

It looks like more leaks will be out in the wild before 26 Sept 2022 when the AMD new processors goes to the shelves. From the screen shot, it can…

Xiaomi has always been trying to make a breakthrough in camera photography. With it’s partnership with Leica, will it bring photography to another level. As one of the first to…

Qualcomm rebranded it’s snapdragons to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and announced a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip this May. Today, a leak has surfaced on the net showing what is…

Over the past months, there were many SIMBA users complaining about data roaming overseas. While most users do not face issues, some of the readers simply think that everything is…

Oppo Reno8 Pro 5G is the successor to the mid range Reno 7 Pro 5G. Sharing a common camera setup, the Reno8 Pro is enhanced with the Marisilicon X NPU.…

If you have been following our site, we have mentioned before Gomo Thailand already had 5G enabeld for their plans some time ago. At the mean time, Singapore’s GOMO is…

Maxis is one of the major telcos in Malaysia. Although they have yet to launch their own 5G network, their Prepaid card – Hotlink is able to data roam in…

In Singapore, there are 4 MNOs that operating 4G networks. They are Singtel, Starhub, M1 and SIMBA. Singtel, Starhub and M1 also operate 3G network on Band 1 and Band…

Pixel Buds Pro is launched alongside with the Pixel 6a. This Pixel Buds Pro is a small compact active noise cancellation earphone which also acts as a bluetooth earphone. The…

The Pixel 6a, just like it’s predecessors the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 is powered by the Google Tensor processor. In fact, it shares many similarities with the Pixel…

DJI is a leader in civilian drone and camera technology. Last year, they launched the DJI Action 2, a compact magnetic modular size camera system for action sports recording. Note:…

At the AMD Financial Analyst Day 2002, AMD presented it’s roadmap of it’s processors, detailing Zen4 and Zen5. It also revealed V-cache technology. The roadmap also highlighted the transition of…

i Light Singapore 照亮新加坡 is back after 2 years.  The installation is a key highlight of the Festival line-up this year, which comprises 20 captivating artworks and a host of…

Smartphone these days are no longer just a device for making calls, surfing net. Night videography is the next big challenge among players to improve on noise reduction, colour accuracy.…

Welcome heya, the latest player to join in the 4G data price war. Offering something at $10 for 50 GB seems like a norm these days after SIMBA started that…

Finally, we get our hands on the flagship Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone. Incorporating the best features packed into a handy smartphone, the Xiaomi 12 Pro will impress with it’s performance,…

TPG SIMBA being the 4th telco in Singapore has been running 5G trials for sometime. Last year, we tested but it didn’t work. This time round, we managed to get…

Redmi has always deliver best cost/peformance products for the masses who is looking for great specs with affordable pricing. As Flag ship phones usually have the highest end specifications featuring…

If you own one of the 2021 or earlier Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco 5G phones, you would be wondering most of the phones can work on 5G NSA network. Although the processors can…

The 5G Google Pixel 6 Pro is finally launched in Singapore. Being the first device to use Google’s own processor and new camera sensors, this is a device that everyone…

Last year, Oppo released Reno 6 Pro 5G. It was a remarkable phone that is based on the Mediatek processor. Today, we take a look at the newly launched Reno…

Introduction   Noise pollution is an invisible danger. It not only disrupts your listening pleasure, prolong exposure to such noise can also cause high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disturbances,…

Mediatek has been making in roads in the entry level 5G market. Today, we will review yet another Dimensity 700 based smartphone the Vivo y72 5G. The Vivo Y72 5G…

If you have been wondering on how to maximise your returns and save your way to your first bucket of gold, banks may not be the way in this new…

Oppo Reno 6 Pro is the latest addition to it’s mid high range slate. This seems to be a general trend among smartphone players to diversify it’s portoflio to include…

If you are looking for an affordable 4G phone to replace your aging phone, the Redmi 10 might be worth considering. Bearing a 6.5″ FHD Dot play at 2400×1080 and…

Last we, we received our M1 5G SIM card. Last weekend, we went around parts of Singapore to test out the M1 5G Standalone coverage. The tests were done at…

In a surprise move by M1 to counter MVNO Zero1 and TPG prepaid plan, M1 has launched the new Maxx plan. Similar in nature, it offers lots of data, call…

When it comes to network routers, Linksys is probably one of the better ones in the market. While most of the wireless routers were capable of high speeds, traditional 4G…

Changi Mobile is the latest MVNO that joins the crowded MVNO space in Singapore. While the market seems saturated with the number of MVNOs, we are seeing higher mobile penetration…

Last week, we just reviewed the Gorilla Mobile, today, we welcome another MVNO – Changi Mobile. Changi Mobile which is part of Changi Recommends, a subsidiary of Changi Airport Group…

POCO, as we already know it similar to Redmi, a sub brand of Xiaomi which focuses on the entry to mid range level smartphone that don’t break your piggy bank.…

In our previous article, we mentioned some of the ideas behind Gorilla Mobile, today, we are going to do unpack the SIM and do a test on it’s app and…

In Singapore, we are already spoilt for choice with the number of MNO & MVNOs. Other than the 4 MNOs – Singtel, Starhub, M1 and TPG, 2 sub brands Gomo…

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Today, OPPO Launches Find X3 Pro — the World’s First Full-Path Billion Colour Smartphone with Dual-flagship Billion Colour Cameras today. We have a chance to have a hands on the…

Most people don’t wear watches these days. Even if they do, some would still go for the branded expensive models. These changed when wearable technology took off a few years…

Hands on the OPPO X 2021 Smartphones have transformed over the years. From the single touch screen to dual screens to foldable designs. While some of these design works, the…

Samsung ? WD ? All the different NVMe are flooding the market. Which one will you choose ?

27/11/2020 The Mi 10T Pro was announced and released earlier last month and it has finally landed in Singapore just 2 weeks ago. If you are looking for a 5G…

The highly anticipated Zen 3 processor is finally launched today on the 5 Nov 2020. Today, we are going to examine this new Zen 3 processor and see if it…

29 Oct 2020 A lot of readers have been asking which is a good 5G smartphone that is good in specs and is not expensive. Well, there are plenty of…

A few days ago, we posted the test of OnePlus 8T on the 5G network. Today, we take you through the unboxing of the device and a quick view of…

If you intend to purchase a 5G smartphone, it would be best that you buy those that are listed and certified by the telco you intend to use it on.…

M1 Limited (M1) launched their 5G NSA network on 24 September 2020. Being the first telco to launch an affordable 5G plan for everyone, we took the opportunity to test…

Introduction12 Oct 2020 AMD has been in the forefront in desktop PC processors but lesser known in the notebook space. Today, we are going to review the HP ProBook x360…

The new BigPay card by AirAsia is here and available in Sunny Singapore. If you are familiar with Youtrip or Revolut, BigPay is rather new and has some catching up…

Introduction If you are an avid fan of Google home devices, you are probably familiar with the Google Home series. Google Nest inherits the best from the Google Home. With…

Review of Oppo Reno4 Pro – the slimmest 65W fast charge smartphone with amazing cameras 27/9/2020 Oppo Reno 4 Pro is probably one of the slimmest smartphones at 7.7mm and…

If you have been following OCWorkbench’s news, we have covered Google Pay when it was in beta stage here. Today, Google launches an all-in-one contactless payments experience that works with…

Back in July, Google has discontinued the production of Pixel 3a and 3a XL right after the announcement of the availability of the Pixel 4a. So, one might wonder, why…

Introduction The Pixel 4a has arrived in the crowded mid range smartphone space this month (Aug 2020). While most brands are pushing out 5G phones, Google Pixel 4a, being a…

Huawei smartphones have always been a candidate due to it’s impressive photography features. Since the older P20 Pro, it has proven to be a serious challenger in the mobile market.…

Introduction Today, AMD officially announced their latest AM4 chipset, B550. With the launch, new motherboards are released by the major manufacturers. So, what is in store in the B550 chipset…

If you have been waiting for the price of X570 chipset motherboards to come down, you might as well consider the upcoming B550 chipset motherboards which provides future proof support…

AMD B550 chipset Last year, AMD introduces the X570 chipset, bringing PCIe 4.0 to high end motherboards. With PCIe 4.0, you get faster bandwidth not only to the graphics card,…

Realme shoud be a familiar name to handphone enthuiasts who look for value for money smartphones based on Android. In fact, if you found the user interface of Realme similar,…

If you have a phone which supports multi band carrier aggregation, chances are that you will get improved speeds. This is usually indicated as 4G+ or LTE+ on the left…

Intro If you are a light data user, MyRepublic UNO $8 plan for 1 GB should be very familiar plan. The UNO plan was an attractive plan priced at $8…

Today, TPG officially launches it’s SIM ONLY plan after 1 year 2 months of free trial. Currently, TPG has 400,000 subscribers for free trial launched in Dec 2018. The new…

Revolut VISA debit card vs YouTrip, Transferwise and Crypto

Readers who have been following the site will know that our passion for telcos. TPG, being the 4th MNO to enter the Singapore market really shoke the industry in the…

Realme the sub brand of Oppo enters the Singapore market a few weeks ago. The first product that arrives at our shore is the Realme XT. The realme XT brings…

Honor today announced the availability of the Honor 9X at a presss event held in Singapore. Honor 9X is the latest member of the Honor family which boasts photography with…

If you are a traveller to Malaysia, you might be spoilt for choice for the amount of telco operators and plans. MAXIS, being the leading operator has one of the…

Just launched in Kuala Lumpur, the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro will begin selling from 7 Dec 2019 in both Singapore and Malaysia. in Singapore, the Mi…

Oya a MVNO running under M1 started accepting users to sign up for it’s free 1 GB service a few days ago. Oya, being a new player uses a different…

The Singapore MVNO market is really flooded with lots of SIM ONLY plans. From the initial 3 MNO and 1 MVNO back in the days before TPG enters the market,…

Last year, we reviewed the Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3a some time ago. We were impressed by Google’s computational photography. With a single camera, it is capable of providing…

Google’s Pixel 3 comes with a single camera. For photo zoom, it uses Super Res Zoom which is merely a Digital zoom of up to 7 times. Although it can…

As confimed by some of the earlier leaks, the Pixel 4 has 2 cameras at the rear, including a new telephoto lens. When combined together, the Super Res Zoom gives…

Introduction of Trend Micro HomeNetwork Security With more devices connected to your home network, the chances of a possible cyber security breach increases. Although most routers have built in firewall…

Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Review 20 Aug 2019 Smartphones are now becoming more of a all in one device. Major brands have been enhacing the features of their phones with…

Review of the Google Nest Hub1 Aug 2019 Introduction Google brings in the Nest Hub to Singapore a couple of weeks ago. You probably have seen it in the stores…

Review of AORUS X570 XTREME with AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, Ryzen 7 3700X and Ryzen 5 3600X processors 7 Jul 2019 Introduction Buy AMD Ryzen 3000 series processors from Amazon(US)…

Review of AORUS NVMe Gen4 2TB SSD with X570 AORUS XTREMEOCWorkbench 7 Jul 2019  Introduction Gigabyte AORUS has come a long way. From motherboards to accessories and SSD. In conjunction…

Review of Grid Mobile SIM ONLY Plan 27/6/2019 We just received the SIM card and will be doing some tests on it. At the mean time, you can take a…

Grid Mobile launches with price plans. Just as our prediction, S$24.90 / mth will get you 20 GB of data, 200 mins of outgoing calls and 200 out going SMS,…

Review of the Google Pixel 3a – Get the experience at half the price6/6/2019 Pricing of Pixel 3a at Amazon USD 399, Pixel 3a XL at USD 479 Last October,…

Review of RedONE Singapore Amazing8 SIM Only PlanOCWorkbench 24/5/2019  RedONE is the latest MVNO to join the Singapore telco space. To date, we have 3 MNO – Singtel, Starhub and…

RedONE Singapore offer 3 plans that will benefit those who frequent Singapore and Malaysia. Read our review of the RedONE Amazing 8 https://en.ocworkbench.com/review-of-redone-amazing8-sim-only-plan/ There are 3 with pricing of Amazing…

Review of Giga! SIM ONLY Plan19/5/2019  Yesterday, we reported the latest SIM ONLY plan launched by Starhub. This morning, the net is set abuzz with netizens receiving their SIM cards…

Google Pixel 3a launch at Google Asia Pacific HQ ocworkbench 8 May 2019   My friends have been praising the Pixel 3 XL shots that I took. This are impressed…

OCWorkbench 20/2/2018 Smart homes are becoming a norm in Singapore. With more and more IoT devices connected to your home network, the chances of it being infiltrated becomes higher. Such…

Today, Raduga, Singapore’s distributor of Honor Smartphones launched 2 new smartphones and 2 smart watches at Marina Bay Sands. One of the phones is the Honor View 20 which comes…

Review of ViVoBee Last week, we reported about the 5th MVNO in Singapore – VIVOHUB. Yesterday, we managed to get hold of the SIM and did a simple test on…

OnePlus 6T Review bluetooth 23 Dec 2018   Qoo10 SG $699 Lazada SG S$999 Amazon USA USD 699 We reviewed the OnePlus 6 4 months ago. OnePlus introduced another variant…

AMD releases Radeon™ Software Adrenalin 2019 Edition with device independent PC to VR and mobile streaming via Radeon Relive ocworkbench 13 Dec 2018 AMD has been progressively upgrading it’s Radeon…

Review of Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard with Intel Core i7-9700K coffeelake processor OCworkbench 19 Oct 2018 Today, Intel launch it’s 9th generation coffelake processors. Together with the launch…

Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard preview OCWorkbench 8 Oct 2018   2018 is an exciting year with AMD and both Intel deliverying newer products to match in performance and…

AMD Threadripper 2990WX Review ocworkbench 3 Oct 2018   2018 is definitely the year for AMD. Since 2017, it has been pressurising it’s competitor head to head with more cores…

Huawei Kirin 980 Preview OCWorkbench 17 Sept 2018 Huawei will soon launch phones based on the latest Kirin 980 which host many 1st in the world. Be it in terms…

Google’s AI building blocks, platform and solutions discussed at Google AI Master Class 11 Sept 2018 AI as a science has been around for decades. We heard a lot about…

Cupertino, California — Apple today announced iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, the most advanced iPhones ever, taking the vision for the future of the smartphone to a new level.…

  AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X TDP 180W Core Count 16 Cores, 32 Threads Topology 8 Cores ea. in Dies 0,1 L2 Cache 512K Per Core (8MB Total) L3 Cache 16MB…

Unboxing the Pocofone F1 28 Aug 2018 You can get it on Qoo10 at S$399 (less warranty) way cheaper than the official SRP of S$449. Just a recap of the…

OCWorkbench 16/8/2018 Price : S$398 (Qoo10), S$378 (Lazada) Huawei should be a familiar household brand by now to most smartphone users after dethroning Apple as the second largest smartphone maker. Over…

Hands on the YouTrip MasterCard OCWorkbench 14 Aug 2018 Last week, we posted an article about YouTrip, a Mastercard by EZ-Link, YouTrip and Mastercard. It serves as a multi currency…

AMD launches AMD B450 chipset OCWorkbench 31/7/2018 AMD today announce the availability of a new chipset, the B450. The B450, as you have already guessed is the 400 series that…

Hands on the Oppo FInd X [4 pages] 31 Jul 2018 Oppo Find X is the latest smartphone to enter the market. Phone in the past have never impressed me.…

OnePlus 6 Review [6 pages] OCWorkbench 30 Jul 2018   OnePlus 6 is OnePlus latest flagship model based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip. Build in all glass design, OnePlus…

TabSquare bridges AI with self ordering kiosks at Hokkaido Ya Restaurant at Vivocity OCWORKBENCH 24 Jul 2018 Everyday when we turn on the TV or radio, we heard about Artificial…

  Do you play games on your smartphones but always lament the lag in performance. Well, Honor has the solution with it’s first gaming phone – Honor Play. Powered by…

Review of LG G7+ ThinQ AI powered smartphone [5 pages] bluetooth 22 July 2018 Thin, lightweight and powerful is probably the best way to describe the LG G7+ ThinQ. Powered…

Honor 10 Smartphone Review [6 pages] 7 June 2018 Introduction Price SGD 579 I am always asked, which mid range smartphone has a good camera that takes breathtaking photos. My…

LG G7+ ThinQ comes with 7.1 DTS sound, BoomBox loud sound, Super Bright Camera and Super Bright Display 28 May 2018 LG Electronics (LG) introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the…

Honor 10 makes its debut in Singapore 21 May 2018 Honor 10 finally arrives in Singapore at a price tag of SGD 579. The price took many by surprise as…

MyRepublic MVNO Speedtest A few days ago, we reported that MyRepublic Mobile started accepting applications for their supporters and friends with referral codes. We are lucky a friend passed us…

Google Home Mini 6 May 2018 OCworkbench If you have been fascinated by Google Home’s power but the price wasn’t within your budget, the Google Home mini might tbe answer…

At the LG Home Entertainment & IT Media Launch 2018 held at the Marina Sands Expo & Convention Centre, LG showcase the latest Alpha 9 image processor with LG OLED…

What you need to know about the AMD 2nd generation Ryzen processors 19 Apr 2018 Quick links  AMD Store MI boosts HDD Speed to SSD levels AMD Ryzen 7 2700X…

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X heatsink cooler – WRAITH PRISM colour in action This heatsink comes with the Ryzen 7 2700X and is supposedly able to handle much better than previous…

What is StoreMI ? 19 Apr 2018 Quick links  AMD Store MI boosts HDD Speed to SSD levels AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X benchmarked on the Gigabyte…

Introduction to AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X and Gigabyte X470 AORUS Gaming 7 WIFI motherboard 19 Apr 2018 Quick links  AMD Store MI boosts HDD Speed to…

If you have tested out ChatGPT, you would have been shocked by it’s capabilities. Today, Google announce the launch of Bard, an innovative experiment that allows you to collaborate with…

Introducing the TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (Archer AXE75), now available for only USD 197 on Amazon. This revolutionary router is designed to meet the demands of the modern…

SIMBA’s recently announced plan to launch a S$20 for 2.5Gbps fibre broadband has sparked discussions and generated interest within the online community. Consumers are curious about the pricing, package inclusions…

I was taken aback to learn that SIMBA, which is renowned for providing the most favorable 4G mobile plan, has now made an entry into the Fiber broadband market. A…

Starting today, SIMBA users will be able to enjoy 1 GB of free data roaming while in Canada. This exciting development has led to Canada being promoted from Group B…

According to Google, the latest update will enable Dual eSIM capability on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Previously, the phone supports one Physical SIM and one eSIM profile. If…

As per a Facebook post, a user was able to successfully request an eSIM for their iPhone. They chose the option of self-collection and communicated their order details to the…

Samsung smartphone users have reported an issue where green lines appear on the screen after updating their device’s firmware. A number of individuals have shared their experience with this issue…

Earlier, a Facebook user by the name of Steve Wong shared that he had come across a new setting on his iPhone 13 after updating it to a beta firmware.…

Zyxel Networks, a leading provider of secure and cloud-powered networking solutions, has been awarded the 2023 Taiwan Excellence Award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan for its innovative…

Zero1 updates the two 5G plans with more data. It now includes 1 GB data roam in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand (free for 12 months). In total, you will get…

Changi Mobile (MVNO on M1) seems to be aggressive with it’s price plan lately. Previously, it introduced the FlexTravel plan that throw in data roaming in a few selected countries…

ChatGPT and Bing are the latest OpenAI powered by large language model. Although they are both powered by the same engine, the new bing is powered by GPT-3.5. We put…