Archive for the ‘travel’ Category
Friday, November 26th, 2021
The new Huawei Health Lab in Songshan Lake in Dongguan, China is the third and largest so far and was officially unveiled on 22 October, 2021, during the first day of the Huawei Developer Conference. I was invited to visit (virtually) the facility as part of the showcase to select media from APAC.
The new Huawei Health Lab in Songshan Lake in Dongguan, China
In its efforts to lead the industry with continuous technological innovation, Huawei opened its first Health Lab in Shenzhen in 2016.
The 700 sqm facility focussed on research on testing and technology of sports and health products.
Huawei Health Labs help the company lead the industry with continuous technological innovation. * Click to enlarge.
The next Health Lab was built in Xi’an in 2020.
The bigger 1,100 sqm facility explored the innovation and application of sports and health technologies, to help more people to work out scientifically and live a healthy life.
The latest Health Lab in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, is by far the largest – at 4,380 sqm.
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Tags:China, health, Health Tech, Huawei, Office, wearables
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Huawei will be opening the “doors” of its Health Lab in Dongguan to media from APAC for a virtual tour on 25 November, 2021. The 4,680 sqm facility is Huawei’s largest Health Lab in China.
The latest Huawei Health Lab in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China aims to become a world class health and fitness technology institute dedicated to product R&D, standards R&D, certification, exhibitions, and industry incubation activities.
The new Health Lab in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China represents the Huawei’s ¥200 million (SGD 42.5 million) R&D investment that supports more than 80 types of simulation tests.
These tests support and provide data for the R&D department that covers extensive research on human health and fitness, incubation and testing of Huawei’s smart wearable products.
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Tags:China, event forecast, Health Tech, Huawei, Office, wearables
Posted in Event forecast, Events, fitness watches, Huawei, Online, Press Release, smartwatches, travel, Visits, Watches | No Comments »
Thursday, June 17th, 2021
StarHub boasts it is the first in Singapore to launch 5G-bundled SIM Only plans. Two new Mobile+ SIM Only plans are available for customers from today. Prices below.
New and re-contracting mobile customers will receive StarHub’s brand-new 5G SIM cards from today
Called Mobile+ SIM Only, both plans offer customers 1,000 talktime minutes, 1,000 SMS, and free incoming calls.
The S$38 plan comes with 70GB of data, made up of 60GB with a launch bonus of 10 GB.
Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot
Need a 5G mobile hotspot device to share the data with up to 15 devices, check out the Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot that was launched yesterday.
For S$7 more monthly (at S$45), customers will get extra 20GB of data (90GB).
Both plans offer customers 12 months of Disney+ on StarHub, 1,000 talktime minutes, 1,000 SMS, and free incoming calls.
In conjunction with today’s launch, StarHub has also started issuing brand-new 5G SIM cards to customers who renew or sign up for Mobile+, Mobile+ SIM Only and Biz+ plans, free-of-charge (Usual price: S$37.45).
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:5G, data, mobile, new arrivals, Singapore, StarHub, telco
Posted in Announce, Internet, Launch, Network, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Specifications, StarHub, travel | 3 Comments »
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
Once in a while, you come across a device that does it all – and does it well. When it comes to a mobile storage companion, Trek iSSD ticks the check boxes of all the functionalities that I’ve always wanted in a single device.
In the box: Trek iSSD, USB Type-C data cable, user manual, microSD card adaptor, pouch.
Three of biggest problems holding back a mobile worker on the move are: storage space, battery power and the ability to share.
With the limited storage space on notebooks, tablets and mobile phones, workers on the move quickly run out of storage space on their mobile devices, especially if their work require huge media files that they have to present at meetings and discuss with their clients.
The Trek iSSD measures 120 x 75 x 15mm and weighs 230g. It has an aluminum alloy frame with glass cover.
At home, the easy solution is to buy a desktop hard disk drive (HDD) with a huge capacity eg. 6-12TB – but it is not something you can bring on the road.
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Tags:iSSD, mobility, productivity, SSD, storage, tech4xmas, tech4xmas2020, Trek, wireless
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, Opinion, Prices, reviews, Specifications, storage drive, travel | 4 Comments »
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
The luxury maison added the new MB 01 wireless over-ear headphones to its range of tech gadgets, enhancing its tech travel offering for business and leisure travel. RRP: S$925.
“We set out to create headphones that would strike the ideal balance between advanced technology, sophisticated design and comfort, because that’s what really matters to Montblanc travelers, whether they are aboard a long-haul flight, on a conference call at the airport or simply trying to recharge while on the road,” says Nicolas Baretzki, Montblanc CEO.
The new over-ear wireless Montblanc headphones includes the following features.
- Active noise cancelling technology.
- Advanced technology for impressive sound quality.
- Ergonomic design for greater comfort.
- Fine materials and quality craftsmanship for durability.
- Google Assistant for a more personalized on-the-go experience featuring voice-activated device control and commands.
- Functions across a broad range of Bluetooth devices, including iOS & Android.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:audio, AV, headphones, HiFi, luxury, Montblanc
Posted in Announce, Audio, audioVisual, Entertainment, Gadgets, gadgets, headphones, Launch, Lifestyle, Montblanc, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Specifications, travel | No Comments »
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
The Google Translate app has just launched Transcribe – a new feature that enables you to translate and transcribe audio in real time.
The redesigned home screen of Google Translate (left) and options to change the settings for a comfortable read (right).
Transcribe began its roll-out early this morning, and a full roll-out will be happening within the next few days.
Real time transcription in action in Google Translate.
The new feature will support any combination between the following eight languages: English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai.
Previously, Translate wasn’t well suited to translate lectures over video conferencing or in a classroom, longer discussions, or stories from grandparents who speak another language.
To address this gap, Google is introducing this new feature that transcribes audio into translated text.
While the feature is only available on Android devices currently, Google is planning to launch it on iOS in the future.
Here’s how Transcribe in the Google Translate app works:
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Tags:Android, Apps, assistant, features, Google, Internet, new arrivals, OS, software, transcribe, Translate, updates, upgrades, voice
Posted in Android, Announce, App, Apps, Google, Launch, newArrivals, Software, software, travel | No Comments »
Saturday, February 8th, 2020
GrabShare services will be temporarily suspended from 9 February, 1am.
Notification from GrabShare on its temporary suspension of service.
Due to the latest Novel Coronavirus developments, GrabShare services will be temporarily unavailable from 9 Feb, 1am until further notice.
This is a sensible and responsible move by Grab, Bravo!
Tags:coronavirus Singapore, Grab, GrabShare, Novel, transport, travel
Posted in App, Apps, Grab, Healthcare, News, travel | No Comments »
Friday, February 7th, 2020
Google Maps was introduced 15 years ago on 8 February, 2005. First launched on desktop, Google Maps helped users search for nearby businesses and navigate from Point A to B.
Thanks for 15 years of Google Maps!
Today, Google Maps is used by more than one billion people every month around the world.
Every month, Google Maps connects people to businesses more than nine billion times, including more than one billion phone calls and three billion requests for directions.
The new Google Maps icon to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
Before we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Google Maps tomorrow, let’s take a trip down memory lane to see how much ground Maps has covered over the years, both in Singapore and worldwide.
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Tags:anniversary, Google, maps, navigation, Street View
Posted in Anniversary, App, Apps, Google, Software, travel, VehTech | No Comments »
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
It’s 2020. Happy New Year! あけましておめでとうございます!
This photo was taken at the entrance of Mousehole, a little town near Penzance that’s famous for its Christmas & New Year lights. Photo taken with Google Pixel 4 XL Android phone.
Best Wishes for the New Year.
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Tags:Google, holidays, Johor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Malaysia 2018, New Year, photography, photos, Pixel, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4 XL, potd, travel, vacation
Posted in Google, Holiday, Phones, Photos, Pixel, POTD, POTD, travel, UK 2019 | No Comments »
Wednesday, December 25th, 2019
Here’s wishing everyone who celebrates Christmas a very Blessed Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the Blue Drawing Rooms in St Michael’s Mount in Marazion. Queen Victoria & Prince Albert (in the 18th Century) as well as Queen Elizabeth II & the Duke of Edinburgh in 2013 were in this room when they visited.
May peace and love be with you always!
* The two photos were taken with a Google Pixel 4 XL mobile phone. (more…)
Tags:Christmas, Cornwall, Goolge, greetings, holidays, London, Penzance, Pixel, Pixel 4 XL, St Michael’s Mount, UK
Posted in Google, Holiday, Photos, Pixel, POTD, POTD, travel, UK 2019 | No Comments »
