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Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft Surface set to bring AI-powered experiences to Singapore

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Pre-orders for new Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition now open

SINGAPORE, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft announced that pre-orders for the new Surface Pro 11th Edition and Surface Laptop 7th Edition – the first AI-powered Copilot+ PCs, which are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs on the market – are commencing today in Singapore. From July 11, consumers can reserve these next-generation Surface devices via the Microsoft Official Store and authorized retailers, including Harvey Norman and Best Denki, Courts, Gain City as well as Microsoft authorized stores on Lazada and Shopee ahead of general availability on August 6, 2024.

The all-new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are thin, light, and beautiful devices that empower users to work, play, and create with AI-enhanced experiences, superb performance, and all-day battery life – starting from 1,599 SGD.

Surface Pro 11

After the first-generation Surface Pro pioneered the 2-in-1 PC category more than 10 years ago, the all-new Surface Pro is now unlocking a new way to think about a laptop: Combining accelerated performance, all-day battery life and industry-leading AI capabilities in an ultra-flexible design that can replace your tablet, your laptop and can even power your multi-monitor set-up.

The all-new Surface Pro, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors, delivers incredibly fast speeds, 90% faster than Surface Pro 9. It’s built for the ultimate multitasker, supporting up to three external 4K displays, with two USB 4 ports, and a stunning 13″ display with new optional OLED with HDR technology, delivering new levels of peak brightness and immersive colors. Surface Pro also comes with Wi-Fi 7, offering the fastest wireless connection available and optional 5G keeps you connected to the fastest cellular network while you’re on the move.

The ultra-wide, quad-HD front-facing camera is our best Surface camera ever. AI-powered Windows Studio Effects like Automatic Framing keep you in focus, even as you move around your space. The 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing autofocus camera supports 4K video so you can capture and edit all on one device.

Surface Pro is made with more recycled materials than Surface Pro 9, including 72% recycled content in the enclosure. It is serviceable by design with more replaceable components than ever, including the motherboard, battery, cameras and more.

Surface Slim Pen gets even better with the new Surface Pro, with all new AI experiences. The ink now flows naturally with Zero Force inking, ultra-precise shading, 4,096 points of pressure sensitivity and a built-in haptic engine for a more natural writing experience. The all-new Surface Pro is the most flexible laptop, reimagined.

Surface Laptop 7

The all-new Surface Laptop continues to redefine the classic form factor of a laptop with hardware and software that are purpose-built to unlock a new AI era with Copilot experiences that transform the PC experience and set new standards for excellence and innovation.

Redesigned from the inside out, this new Laptop has modern lines and a stunning PixelSense touchscreen display with razor-thin bezels.  With 120Hz refresh rate, HDR technology, Dolby Vision IQ™ and Adaptive color technology, this display delivers crisper whites, darker blacks and an extended color spectrum. There are two screen sizes, as our new 13.8″ display provides larger viewing area than a traditional 14″ laptop, in a more compact design and a 15″ with an even larger working canvas.

Also powered by the Snapdragon® X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors, the Surface Laptop unleashes lightning-fast speed and AI accelerated power for the ultimate multitasking. It is 86% faster than Laptop 5, delivering incredible performance. It can power up to three external 4K monitors. The 45 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) Neural Processing Unit (NPU) unlocks new AI experiences and delivers industry-leading performance for seamless productivity with the longest battery life on any Surface – up to 22 hours on the Surface Laptop 15″ and up to 20 on the Surface Laptop 13.8″. With a large variety of ports and lightning-fast Wi-Fi 7, you will always be connected.

The new Surface Laptop has a Full HD Surface Studio Camera that supports AI-powered Windows Studio Effects like Automatic Framing, Portrait Blur, Creative Filters and Voice Focus – so you come across clearly and confidently. AI-enhanced sound with premium Omnisonic® Speakers and Dolby® Atmos®, and Studio Mics amplify your voice and presence.

Surface Laptop is known for its comfortable and quiet typing experience and now, every keystroke is perfected. With optimal key travel for accurate and swift typing and a large precision haptic touchpad that is smooth, responsive and customizable for your personal preference. This is the fastest, most intelligent Surface Laptop ever.

Pre-order information

The all-new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are available for pre-orders in Singapore starting July 11 via Microsoft Official Store and authorized retailers including Harvey Norman, Best Denki, Courts, Gain City as well as Microsoft authorized stores on Lazada and Shopee. They will be generally available from 6 August 2024 in the following configurations:

All prices indicated below are in SGD

Models

Surface Pro 11th Edition

Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Available in Platinum

$1,599

Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Available in Platinum, Black, Sapphire and Dune

$1,948

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, OLED display
Available in Platinum, Black, Sapphire and Dune

$2,348

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, OLED display
Available in Black

$2,648

Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, OLED display
Available in Platinum

Exclusive at Harvey Norman, Best Denki and Microsoft Store

$3,248

Surface Pro 11th Edition – 5G

Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Available in Platinum

Exclusive at Microsoft Store

$1,999

Surface Laptop 7th Edition – 13.8″

Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Available in Platinum

 

$1,599

Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Available in Platinum, Black, Sapphire and Dune

Dune and Platinum exclusively at Harvey Norman and Microsoft Store

$1,948

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Available in Platinum, Black, Sapphire and Dune

Dune and Platinum exclusively at Harvey Norman and Microsoft Store

$2,188

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Available in Black

$2,488

Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Available in Black

Exclusive at Harvey Norman, Best Denki and Microsoft Store

$3,088

Surface Laptop 7th Edition – 15″

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Available in Platinum

$2,048

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Available in Black

$2,348

Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Available in Black

$2,648

Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Available in Black

Exclusive at Harvey Norman, Best Denki and Microsoft Store

$3,248

A seamless Harvey Norman experience for Surface device and Microsoft customers 

For a seamless experience with Surface, customers can now access convenient support services at the Microsoft Concierge counter that is located exclusively at Harvey Norman Millenia Walk. Concierge staff onsite will be able to assist with Windows-related software queries. This includes troubleshooting or upgrading your device to the new Windows 11, helping with device set-ups or providing guidance on how to use Microsoft software products. Harvey Norman will also be running a Surface Pre-order Event at Millenia Walk atrium this weekend from July 12-14. Customers can enjoy free ice cream and coffee as they try out new Copilot+ PC features.

Copilot+ PC commercial availability

For commercial customers, the new Copilot+ PC Surface Pro for business will be available for purchase on September 10, 2024, including an NFC reader to simplify authentication and safeguard your business with chip-to-cloud security on a Secured-core PC.

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Super Famicom Style Comes to PS5 and PC with Killscreen’s SFC-1 Controller

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Killscreen™ launches SFC-1, a Super Famicom-inspired custom controller for PC and PS5 featuring retro 16-bit styling, multicolor face buttons, and optional performance upgrades including TMR Anti-Drift Thumbsticks, Omron powered Mecha Triggers™, and mechanical face buttons.

LARGO, Fla., June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Killscreen™ today announced the launch of SFC-1, a new custom performance controller inspired by the Japanese Super Famicom and the 16-bit era of gaming. Built for PC and PlayStation 5 players, SFC-1 brings the unmistakable visual style of classic Japanese gaming hardware into a modern performance controller.

With SFC-1, we wanted to capture a little bit of that Super Famicom feeling and bring it forward for PC and PS5.

SFC-1 features a retro SFC-inspired aesthetic with a soft gray body, graphite directional controls, and multicolor face buttons in blue, green, red, and yellow. The design draws from the Japanese Super Famicom console and controller — 16-bit hardware many players in the U.S. first discovered through magazines, import shops, and collector culture.

“Growing up, the Super Famicom always felt like this mysterious, cooler version of the system we got in the U.S.,” said Erik at Killscreen. “The gray body, the colored buttons, the shape of the console — it had this completely different energy. It felt like hardware from another world. With SFC-1, we wanted to capture a little bit of that feeling and bring it forward for PC and PS5.”

Beyond its retro-inspired design, SFC-1 is available with Killscreen’s premium performance upgrade options, including TMR Anti-Drift Thumbsticks for improved precision, durability, and long-term resistance to stick drift. Players can also configure SFC-1 with Mecha Triggers™, featuring high-performance Omron microswitches for shorter, faster trigger pulls, and mechanical face buttons for crisp, tactile inputs.

SFC-1 is designed for players who want a unique custom controller with a clear connection to gaming history, without giving up modern performance options. Like all Killscreen controllers, SFC-1 can be configured from a clean standard build to a competition-focused setup, giving players the ability to choose the controller that fits how they play.

The release continues Killscreen’s growing line of retro-inspired modern gaming hardware, following previous controllers that reimagine classic PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo-era design cues for today’s players.

The SFC-1 Super Famicom-inspired PS5 controller is available now exclusively at killscreen.io.

Key Features

Retro SFC-inspired aesthetic — Classic 16-bit color styling with multicolor face buttons inspired by the Japanese Super Famicom console and controller.TMR Anti-Drift Thumbstick upgrade option — Built for improved precision, durability, and long-term resistance to stick drift.Mecha Triggers™ upgrade option — High-performance Omron microswitch triggers with shorter, faster pulls designed for quicker response in competitive play.Mechanical face button upgrade option — Crisp, tactile button inputs with a more responsive mechanical feel.Configurable performance-focused build options — Available in standard or upgraded configurations depending on how players want to build their controller.Full PC + PS5 compatibility — Designed for PlayStation 5 and compatible PC gaming setups.

About Killscreen

Killscreen™ is a premium gaming hardware company focused on custom performance controllers for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC players. Combining distinctive industrial design with competition-focused upgrade options, Killscreen builds next-generation controllers engineered for precision, speed, durability, and personal expression.

For more information, visit For more information, visit Killscreen custom performance controllers.

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Maya, Killscreen LLC, 1 212-457-1776, pr@killscreen.io, https://killscreen.io

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AKA Foods Launches AKA Label Studio, a Free Food Labelling Tool for FDA and EU/UK Markets

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AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AKA Foods, a European food technology company, today launched AKA Label Studio, a free food labelling tool that produces compliant labels for the US (FDA) and Europe (EU/UK) markets. The product is available immediately at no charge, with no usage tier, no usage cap and no credit card required.

AKA Label Studio is built for food product developers, QA leads, regulatory teams and consumer packaged goods brands. Comparable nutrition and regulatory labelling software typically costs between $500 and $1,500 per user per year. AKA Label Studio is the company’s first free product and an entry point to the wider AKA Studio platform, the AI-powered R&D system used by AKA Foods’ paying customers.

Built by AKA Foods’ in-house food R&D team

AKA Label Studio was developed by the same in-house food R&D team behind AKA Studio. The product includes a Feedback bar on every page, where users can submit requested features. AKA Foods has committed to building the most-requested capabilities and publishing what it ships.

“We have spent two years building a professional food labelling tool inside AKA. Today we are making it available to the food industry free of charge. The food professionals who use it will tell us what to build next.”
David Sack, CEO and co-founder, AKA Foods

Product features

AKA Label Studio supports FDA and EU/UK compliance from a single tool, with a two-click market switch. It automatically detects the US Big 9 and the 14 EU-regulated allergens, includes a compliance review workflow and a live regulatory radar covering FDA and EFSA sources. Recipe versions, lab results and multi-recipe reports are included. Labels export as print-ready PNG, SVG or PDF.

“AKA Label Studio is a full implementation of food labelling functionality. It has been built to the same standard as the rest of the AKA Studio platform used by our paying customers.”
Shahar Rosentraub, Chief Product Officer, AKA Foods

AKA Studio integration

AKA Studio integrates formulation science, sensory data and institutional knowledge into a single AI-powered R&D system for food product development. The platform was named in the FoodTech 500 and received the Fi Europe Innovation Award 2025. Users of AKA Label Studio see references to AKA Studio inside the product, with an upgrade path to a paid licence.

AKA Label Studio is available immediately at www.aka-food.com. Registration requires an email and a phone number for verification.

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Olga Sukhman, AKA Foods
417131@email4pr.com
+1 888 301 5010

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In HelloNation, Plumbing Expert Manny Valdez Explains What a Plumbing Estimate Should Include

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The article outlines how Southern Arizona homeowners can review a plumbing estimate to understand scope, permits, and warranty coverage before work begins.

ORO VALLEY, Ariz., June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should homeowners expect to see in a written plumbing estimate before approving a plumbing repair or installation? HelloNation recently published an article that explains what Southern Arizona homeowners should review in a plumbing estimate before any project begins.

The article features insights from Plumbing Expert Manny Valdez of Acclaimed Drain and Plumbing Solutions LLC. The HelloNation article explains that a plumbing estimate should function as a clear roadmap for the repair or project, outlining the scope of work, permit requirements when applicable, and plumbing warranty coverage.

According to the article, transparency is one of the most important elements of a written plumbing estimate. Homeowners should be able to clearly understand the work being performed and the total cost of the project before the job begins. This clarity helps prevent misunderstandings between the homeowner and the plumber.

The article also notes that a detailed plumbing estimate should identify what is not included in the project. Because many plumbing estimates use flat-rate pricing, homeowners may receive a single price for the job without separate breakdowns for labor, materials, or equipment. Reviewing exclusions and asking questions helps homeowners understand the full scope of the work.

Local conditions can also influence how plumbing repairs are handled in Southern Arizona plumbing systems. Hard water is common throughout the region and can cause mineral buildup and corrosion in pipes and fixtures over time. The article explains that a thorough plumbing estimate should describe how the plumber plans to address the underlying cause of the problem rather than simply replacing damaged components.

The scope of work should also be clearly defined within the plumbing estimate. Homeowners should confirm which areas of the home will be serviced and what specific plumbing issues will be addressed. This level of detail allows homeowners to compare estimates more accurately and ensures the project targets the intended problem.

Permit requirements are another important consideration discussed in the article. Certain plumbing installations or repairs may require city or county permits. A detailed plumbing estimate should clarify whether the licensed plumber will obtain the permit or whether the homeowner is responsible for arranging it.

Warranty coverage is also a key part of the estimate review process. The article explains that homeowners should receive a clear explanation of the plumbing warranty, including its duration and any limitations. A written list of exclusions should also be provided so homeowners understand what may not be covered after the repair is completed.

Communication during the estimate process plays a major role in homeowner plumbing decisions. Reliable professionals take time to explain the estimate, answer questions, and provide realistic timelines for the project. This communication helps homeowners understand what to expect throughout the repair process.

Experience with regional plumbing conditions is another factor homeowners should consider when reviewing an estimate. Homes in Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley often face challenges related to hard water, aging infrastructure, and desert climate conditions. A Tucson plumber or Oro Valley plumber familiar with these conditions may provide estimates that reflect practical solutions designed to last.

Referrals and online reviews may also support the evaluation process. Feedback from previous clients can help homeowners determine whether a Marana plumber or other local professional typically completes projects within the estimated scope and timeframe.

The article concludes that reviewing a plumbing estimate carefully helps homeowners protect their investment and reduce the risk of unexpected costs. By confirming the scope of work, permit responsibilities, and plumbing warranty coverage, homeowners can make informed decisions and prepare for successful repairs.

What a Written Plumbing Estimate Should Include for Southern Arizona Homeowners features insights from Manny Valdez, Plumbing Expert of Oro Valley, Arizona, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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