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Friday, October 9th, 2015
The new affordable in-car video recorders feature built-in sensors that collect video and black-box data for legal use or social sharing. Prices begin at S$189.52 (see below).

The 2.5-inch TFT LCD of the Full HD Vehicle Video Recorder.
The two full-HD in-vehicle video recorders (dash cams) enable businesses to implement real-time video evidence collection and black-box event recording.
The new RS dash cams enable business road users to prove culpability in accidents or other emergencies, and so avoid losses due to threats such as poor driving or deliberate crash insurance fraud.
Pricing
Customers can choose from the base model Full HD Real-Time Recorder (Model no. 880-2208) at S$189.52, or the Full HD Vehicle Video Recorder with GPS (Model no. 880-2201) at S$271.92.
The recorded video, with time, date, audio and 3D G-sensor data also included, provides the evidence that can help resolve disputes quickly and reduce legal costs.
The cameras are also ideal for personal use or for leisure activities, such as recording driving experiences to post on social media.
The additional GPS capability enables continuous geo-tagging of the vehicle, thereby providing richer event information.
Both units have a 5-Mpixel CMOS camera with 105° wide-angle view, and record data continuously at 1080p/30fps on a SDHC card up to 4GB.

The 105-degree wide-angle CMOS Lens with Full HD Real-time recorder (H.264 compression technology).
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Tags:AV, cameras, dash cam, RS Components, video, videocams
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2015
Jabra expands its SPEAK series by adding ease of use to conference calls and simplicity to collaboration. The SPEAK 810 is now available in Singapore at US$599.

The new Jabra SPEAK 810 promises flawless call experiences, removing barriers to productivity and poor technology adoption for the future of meeting collaboration.
The key features of the SPEAK 810 conference speakerphone includes the following.
- Zoom Talk microphone with adaptive array 5m/15ft. range (15 people).
- Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth/NFC and 3.5 jack.
- USB charge out for charging tablets and mobile phones.
- Kensington lock (optional).
More details can be viewed/downloaded in the press release below.
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Tags:AV, Jabra, phones, SPEAK, SPEAK 810, speaker, UC, unified communications
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Monday, October 5th, 2015
Olympus will release – in November 2015 – v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II cameras.

v4.0 firmware update for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 (left) and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-m5 Mark II (right) cameras will be available in November 2015. Exact availability dates will be subsequently announced.
The v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 (left) professional camera brings 18 new feature enhancements to video recording, macro photography and stealth shooting capabilities.
The v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II enthusiast camera will bring 9 new feature enhancements with the introduction of video specific enhancements for professional use.
More details of the updates are in the press release below.
E-M1 firmware v4.0
The fourth iteration of the OM-D E-M1 camera firmware (v4.0) introduces an extensive number of new or improved features that significantly broaden its imaging capabilities.
Update highlights
- E-M1 firmware v4.0
- 24, 25P video frame rates
- Focus Stacking & Bracketing
- Silent electronic shutter mode
- 4K video time lapse
- S-OVF (Simulated Optical Viewfinder)
- E-M5 firmware v2.0
- Flat Picture Mode (for video)
- Video noise filter
- Focus Bracketing
- Synchronised sound recording with Olympus LS-100
- Olympus Capture v1.1
- Faster tethered data transfer speeds
- Keystone compensation
- Super Control Panel interface
- Lens firmware updates
- For all M.Zuiko PRO & Premium lenses
For video recording, 24 and 25P frame rates have been added to the camera’s existing Full HD video recording capability.
The video stabilisation algorithm has been completely revised to deliver a much higher level of dynamic image stability in handheld operations.
Two powerful new focus stacking and focus bracketing modes assist to improve depth of field for close-up imaging.
A new silent electronic shutter mode provides stealth shooting operation in delicate wildlife, concert and stage photography environments.
Other new feature highlights include 4K time-lapsed video recording, and a simulated optical viewfinder (S-OVF) mode that uses high-dynamic range technology for a traditional SLR viewfinder experience.
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Tags:cameras, E-M1, E-M5, firmware, lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M5 Mark II, software, updates, Zuiko
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
Sharp has launched in Singapore what it claims to be the world’s first air purifier with built-in mosquito catcher. The FP-FM40E-B is now available at all Gain City outlets at S$459.

The FP-FM40E-B air purifier cum mosquito catcher uses Sharp’s Plasmacluster Ion technology and is designed for family protection.
The device is suitable for all households and is developed with the intention of providing families peace of mind and added protection against mosquitoes throughout the year.
The device’s built-in mosquito catcher utilises a multi-step process (see below) that eliminates mosquitoes without the use of harsh chemicals.
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Tags:FP-FM40E-B, Gain City, haze, mosquito, purifier, Sharp
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Thursday, October 1st, 2015
Targeted at driving business growth in the region, the US$1 million innovation hub will serve as a test bed for advanced networking & communication solutions to empower businesses in the region.

Tour of the new Innovation Facility in the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise office in Singapore.
Singapore ALE Pte Ltd today announced the opening of its new office and innovation facility in Singapore – one year after ALE separated from parent company Alcatel-Lucent in October 2014.
“ALE was searching for a solid ground to establish its innovation hub in the region. With Singapore investing heavily in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and amidst plans to become the world’s first smart nation, we saw this country as a natural fit for us to set up base,” said Matthieu Destot, Vice-President of Sales, Asia Pacific, ALE.
The new office and innovation facility will provide ALE new opportunities to deliver specialised solutions tailored to the Asia Pacific region.
As part of ALE’s commitment to innovation, an investment of US$1 million was invested into creating the research and testing facility in Singapore.
The innovation facility will serve as a prime test bed for ALE’s latest networking and communications solutions, aimed at delivering the personalised connected experience to empower businesses in the region for success.
The new office and innovation facility is located in the TechnoPark @ Chai Chee.
This centre is equipped to accomplish the following.
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Tags:Alcatel, Alcatel-Lucent, ALE, Lucent, Office, opening, Singapore
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2015
The new series of digital pianos were designed in collaboration with renowned piano manufacturer C. Bechstein and promises the sound and tonal quality of an acoustic grand piano. Price & Availability below.

Casio CELVIANO GP-500BP (left) and GP-300BK Grand Hybrid Pianos.
Casio Singapore has launched a new series of digital Grand Hybrid Pianos designed in collaboration with renowned piano manufacturer, C. Bechstien.
The line-up includes the CELVIANO GP-300BK and CELVIANO GP-500BP which employs Casio’s proprietary Acoustic and intelligent Resonator (AiR) Sound Source technology and grand piano sound sampling to deliver matchless realism, tonal and sound detail of an acoustic grand piano.
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Tags:AP-700BK, Bechstein, Casio, GP-300BK, GP-500BP, hybrid, pianos
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Norton has streamlined multiple core offerings into one flagship subscription service – Norton Security – offering protection to PCs, Macs, Android smartphones & tablets, iPhones & iPads. Available in Singapore now from S$59 (S$39 after introductory offer).

Norton Security is available as a “Standard” version for 1 device (S$59), and “Premium” versions for 5 devices (S$99) or 10 devices (S$129) – for one-year subscriptions. Introductory offers now at S$39, S$59 and S$99 respectively.
The new service offered by Symantec is an advanced, multi-layered protection solution that promises to help shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving threats across all platforms.
Availability
Norton Security is offered as a flexible service to protect all of your devices.
Norton Security is being offered from MSRP SGD59 onwards. Norton Security is available for purchase online, in retail stores and through value-added resellers.
Norton Security also includes secure PC cloud backup to help ensure photos, address books and important files don’t get lost.
According to Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report, there were nearly one million new threats released into the wild each day and crypto-ransomware threats increased by more than a 4,000 percent in 2014.
It is increasingly important for consumers to take steps to protect themselves in this highly complex and connected world, no matter what device they are using.
“Today our digital lives are central to the way we connect, interact and transact,” said Gavin Lowth, Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan.
Norton Security promises a seamless, easy-to-use service that takes advantage of Symantec technologies and intelligence to protect consumers from today’s advanced threats.
A New Norton
Norton Security is a single service that protects PCs and Macs, as well as Android smartphones and tablets, iPhones and iPads.
Norton Security comes with different tiers of service that are catered to customers’ needs.
Below are some of the key features and protections within Norton Security (from the press release).
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Tags:antivirus, cloud, Norton, Norton Security, protection, security, subscription, Symantec
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
The Top 40 teams that made it from the Top 100 team pitching session on 7 September refined their presentations and came back to battle for the Top 20 places. Erin Tan reports.

The Top 40 Teams for this round. Photo credit: nemation.sg.
The judging sessions yesterday ran concurrently in three separate rooms in Nanyang Polytechnic.

Guangyang Secondary’s “Muscular Musclecles” with their catchy slogan: ‘Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a progress, working together is a success. Teamwork makes a Dream-work!’
Each team had ten minutes to present their ideas and answer questions from the judges, with the help of visual aids.

Cedar Girls Secondary’s “Duck Duck Glucose” facing the ominously-placed timer, awaiting judgement.
It was an intimidating experience for some given that the timer was placed practically right in front of their noses!

Why do boys do that? These boys are practising their pitch facing a wall.
Most of the teams, however, managed to keep to the time limit.
The other teams waiting for their turns were frantically rehearsing and refining their pitches in two computer labs behind the judging rooms.
N.E.mation! 10 one-week selection
The annual NEmation! competition, organised by Nexus, marks its tenth anniversary this year, and the competition is already well underway.
Out of 475 teams that registered for the contest this year, 100 were shortlisted to pitch their ideas to judges on Monday to see which team would make the Top 40.
Yesterday, the third stage of selection was conducted – whittling down the 40 teams who made it through the first two rounds to just 20 teams.
I witnessed many different and dynamic ideas were produced, ranging from a tower of bricks made in the shape of the Total Defence logo shaped like a hand; to a dish with many ingredients representing the different elements that make Singapore unique.
There was even an extremely comical pun on the words “eyelid” and “I Lead” representing Singapore’s ‘vision’. Very punny!
All in all, the students had great fun.
Many of them I chatted with shared that they had had great fun and had learned many new things like teamwork, time management and spontaneity.
All the ideas seemed promising, with great potential, but in the end, only 20 could be selected.

The Top 20 Teams who emerged from the Top 40. Photo credit: nemation.sg.
Here are the Top 20 Teams that will head into the final selection round on Saturday.
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Tags:animation, competition, education, N.E.mation!, N.E.mation! 10, ne10, nemation, Nexus, schools, Total Defence
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Friday, September 4th, 2015
TomTom’s latest navigation device is in Singapore. The Start50 GPS is normally priced at S$199 but will be available at COMEX 2015 at S$169.

The new TomTom Start50 ships with Lifetime Maps, Quick Search function and Advanced Lane Guidance. With a 5” capacitive touch screen, drivers can tap anywhere on the map for an instant route to their destination.
The 5-inch TomTom Start50 GPS features Lifetime Maps of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Key features of the TomTom Start50 are listed below.
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Tags:COMEX, COMEX 2015, GPS, navigation, PND, Singapore, Start50, TomTom
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2015
Available now in Singapore in COMEX 2015 at S$599. Premium pack with additional accessories at S$729.

The TomTom Bandit lets action fans record wide-angled HD videos. Its cable-free battery stick allows three hours of non-stop filming, together with built-in sensors to record Speed, G-force, Altitude, Rotation and Heartbeat.
The TomTom Bandit Action Camera is the first camera to come with a built-in media server, making editing and sharing videos quick and easy.
TomTom at COMEX 2015
TomTom will be at Booth 305, Level 3 at Suntec Singapore during COMEX 2015 from 3-6 September, 2015.
On top of the standard show discount, visitors who trade-in any brand of their old personal navigation devices or GPS sport watches will receive a S$50 voucher, which can be redeemed at the show for a further discount against the TomTom GO range or the TomTom GPS Sport Watch range.
Instead of spending hours downloading and sorting through footage, users can now create a video clip of the action and share it within moments of the recording by pairing the camera with a companion smartphone app.
Action fans simply have to shake their paired smartphone for a ready-to-share edit of their video highlights.
The TomTom Bandit is also equipped with in-camera motion and GPS sensors, to automatically find and tag exciting moments based on speed, altitude, G-force, acceleration and heart rate*.
Key features of the TomTom Bandit are listed below:
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Tags:action camera, audiovisual, AV, Bandit, cameras, COMEX, COMEX 2015, GPS, Singapore, TomTom, video, videocam
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