Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Saturday, December 5th, 2020
The Rakuten Kobo Libra H2O is the Christmas present for my wife who is an avid reader. I chose it because it offers all the features that she needs and uses at a reasonable price. Looks good, works well and value-for-money.
The Rakuten Kobo Libra H2O e-reader (S$279.90) and the optional sleep cover (S$59) is available online as well as at key retailers such as Challenger, Courts, and Sprint-cass.
So the two flagship e-readers that I started out looking at were the Kindle Oasis 3 and the Kobo Forma.
Eventually, I decided on the Libra H2O because it offers almost the same set of features but at a much lower price.
Borrowing books from the public library and discovery of books from the Kobo eBookstore is easy and intuitive. I like the recommendations of similar books based on the books that I have read.
The Libra H2O has a seven-inch Carta E Ink HD touchscreen with 1690 x 1264 pixels at 300ppi.
The display is sharp and the content is clearly readable in dim light or in bright sunlight.
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Tags:e-books, e-readers, Kobo, Overdrive, Rakuten, reading, reviews, Singapore, trends
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Sunday, November 15th, 2020
Singapore readers spent an equivalent of 28 years reading this year – 8 years more than 2019. The pandemic has seen a 270% increase in reading minutes, with nonfiction, romance and fiction topping the list for most popular genres of the year.
Reading a book on an e-reader while enjoying a cup of tea.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been a tumultuous year full of change and uncertainties.
The allure of romance has never been stronger
Singaporeans are consistent in the type of books they prefer to read, with nonfiction, romance and fiction emerging as the top three most popular categories in both 2019 and 2020.
From contemporary romance, escapist romance, to the steamier erotica, the romance genre offers a lot more than it seems and remains one of the best-selling of all time.
According to Rakuten Kobo’s data, 90% of the most popular authors of 2020 were classified under the romance category.
Contemporary erotic romance is definitely a trend to watch, with three out of the top 10 most popular authors of the year (Charlie Richards, Lynn Hagen and Sam Crescent) penning novels of this genre.
As the nation grapples with an ongoing pandemic, reading has been an escape from the present to disconnect from current worries.
As we near the end of 2020, data from Toronto-based digital reading company Rakuten Kobo provides a snapshot of what and how Kobo users in Singapore read.
According to Rakuten Kobo’s data, Singaporeans spent at least 10,409 days reading this year – which is the equivalent of 28 years.
This is an increase of 8 years more time spent reading compared to 2019.
Additionally, with readers spending more time at home, they also clocked 270% more reading minutes this year as compared to 2019.
While familiar genres like romance and nonfiction remain mainstays, books focused on kids are rising in popularity.
Despite being known as busy individuals (ranked 32 out of 40 for work-life balance in 2019), Singaporeans are still able to allocate time for reading first thing in the morning at 7.00am and before bed at 12:00am, the first and second most popular times of day for reading respectively.
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Tags:e-book reader, Kobo, Rakuten, reading, Singapore, studies, surveys, trends
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2020
The science and technology university aims to train future leaders who can combine technology and business to boost the digital industry.
Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) launches a new course: Masters of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Software Engineering.
To tackle the shortage of potential leaders joining the digital sector, the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) has crafted a new course: Masters of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Software Engineering – to better prepare graduates for leadership roles, specifically within the IT and science disciplines.
Launching in September 2020, the newly developed program is available for students with bachelor’s in computer science or software engineering who have ambitions to be a part of the next generation of technical leaders.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Acronis, education, events, press conference, SIT
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020
The new and affordable Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi features a redesigned S Pen for note taking and creating, and a generous display for enhanced entertainment. Available in Singapore from 2 May at S$598. Promotions below.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi aims to help consumers capture ideas, create, stay organised and multitask effectively.
Designed for students and young professionals, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi sports a generous screen space, a thin and compact body, along with an S Pen included in the box.
Availability, Pricing & Promotions
The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi will be available in Oxford Gray from 2 May, sold exclusively at Challenger and Hachi.Tech, at a recommended retail price of S$598.
Starting 2 May, enjoy a special rate for the Samsung Book Cover retailing at only S$85 (U.P. S$108) with any purchase of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi, while stocks last.
Exclusive promotions are available for ValueClub Student members who can purchase the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 128GB Wi-Fi at S$498 (U.P. S$598).
Students with a valid edu.sg email address that have not been registered on ValueClub enjoy a complimentary 12-month ValueClub Student membership.
The updated S Pen serves as a note-taking and multitasking assistant for the tablet, snapping magnetically onto the right side of the tablet, or to the optional Book Cover.
The new S Pen features a refreshed design to make it as practical and comfortable to use as a traditional pen.
The S Pen, with its improved pen latency and 0.7mm pen tip, offer precision for note-taking and drawing.
Smart and intuitive features include Screen Write and Smart Select.
Screen Write enables you to take a full-screen screenshot and jot down ideas that can be saved or shared with colleagues.
Smart Select allows you to select, clip and collect whatever content you want.
Users can capture animation and Smart Select can turn this into a GIF for easy sharing with friends and on social media.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, Galaxy, launch, new arrivals, prices, Samsung, Singapore, tablets
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Saturday, April 6th, 2019
Singapore’s first social Augmented Reality (AR) Experience is free and kicks off today. The free exhibition at the ArtScience Museum will be open daily from 10am to 7pm for two months until 2 June, 2019.
“Rewild Our Planet” was developed using footage from Our Planet, a new Netflix Original Documentary Series, leveraging Google’s ARCore technology.
REWILD Our Planet is a collaboration by WWF, Google, Netflix, ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands and PHORIA, highlighting the urgency of restoring nature.
Explore the forests of Borneo or dive deep into the coastal seas of Southeast Asia with “REWILD Our Planet”.
The experience connects people to nature and one another through immersive storytelling that blends cutting edge persistent AR technology with stunning content from Our Planet, a new Netflix original documentary series.
It combines spectacular IMAX style projections with spatial soundscapes and AR to transport visitors to the last wilderness landscapes on Earth – from vast Arctic ice caps to the remote jungles of Borneo and coastal seas of Southeast Asia.
At REWILD Our Planet, visitors can interact with the environment and each other to understand how collective action is desperately needed to restore balance and protect the Earth’s vibrant and diverse natural habitats.
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Tags:AR, ArtScience, augmented reality, events, exhibitions, Google, Netflix, Phoria, Singapore, WWF
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Saturday, December 1st, 2018
From 30 November 2018 to 6 January 2019 at ION Orchard, explore the wonders and relive the splendors of the finest in French art, culture and history dating from the 17th century to its present-day marvel at Virtually Versailles.
By the invitation of ION Orchard, the Palace of Versailles and ESSEC Business School are showcasing the French arts, history and culture in the heart of Singapore’s shopping district, at ION Art and ION Sky.
The highly immersive and interactive technology brings you on an exploration of the Palace of Versailles.
Virtually Versailles
- Venue: ION Art Gallery
2 Orchard Turn, Level 4 next to Lobby A
Singapore 238801
- Dates:
30 Nov 2018 – 6 Jan 2019
- Time:
10am to 10pm
An initiative by the Palace of Versailles and ESSEC Business School, supported by the Michelin Corporate Foundation and in partnership with ION Orchard, Virtually Versailles made its global debut in Singapore in celebration of the France-Singapore Year of Innovation (YOI) 2018.
Conceptualised by Lumina Live!, Virtually Versailles is the world’s first exhibition to distill the grandeur of the historical landmark entirely through digital assets, yet retain its magnificence thanks to collaborations with technological partners like Google Arts & Culture.
The Ambassador of France, Marc Abensour, sharing the background of Virtually Versailles. It’s part of the France-Singapore Year of Innovation 2018 initiative to intensify cooperation in innovation between the two countries.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:ESSEC, exhibition, France, ION, Orchard, Singapore, travel, Versailles
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
Epson has launched the first 3LCD laser ultra-short throw projectors. The company boasts that the EB-1470Ui is the world’s first 3LCD interactive laser ultra-short throw projector. Price below.
Epson’s new 3LCD laser ultra short throw projectors: EB-1470Ui (left), EB-700U (right).
Combining inorganic 3LCD panels with an inorganic phosphor wheel, the projectors’ laser light source provides up to 20,000 hours of operation with virtually no maintenance needed.
Both the projectors deliver 4,000 lumens of white and colour brightness and WUXGA beyond Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels for a dynamic viewing experience.
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Tags:3LCD, EB-1470Ui, EB-700U, Epson, laser, projectors, ultra short throw
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017
Bedok Public Library has relocated to Heartbeat@Bedok. It will be officially re-opened this Saturday, 28 October by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information.
Update (28 October, 2017):
The Bedok Public Library was reopened today after its relocation to Heartbeat@Bedok.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information, viewing the Legal Deposit Display at Bedok Public Library. He is joined by Mrs Elaine Ng, Chief Executive Officer, National Library Board (left), and Ms Julia Chee, Deputy Director, Content & Services, National Library Board. Photo: NLB.
The Hour of Code was also successfully conducted across 16 libraries.
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim with 71-year-old Foo Chee Meng (right), a Senior Inforcomm Wellness Ambassador (SIWA) from IMDA, who has been trained to learn coding prior to the event to enable them to facilitate the Hour of Code for more seniors. Photo: NLB.
The design of the library references the overall garden and greenery theme of Heartbeat@Bedok. The library aims to create a space for library visitors to experience reading in a garden.
The new library will feature specially designed seats and features to provide a comfortable reading space for everyone.
There are also versatile and distinct spaces for patrons of all ages.
With a total floor area of 4,150sqm, Bedok Public Library will have some 200,000 books, more than 300 magazine titles and 13,000 AV items.
With greater integration of digital content that complements the physical collection, the library aims to provide an engaging reading and learning experience for users.
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Tags:Bedok, education, Heartbeat, library, NLB, office opening, Singapore
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
The “Riding for the Disabled Association” (RDA) of Singapore is holding their annual Open House tomorrow. The fund-raising drive will have games & food stalls, and activities stations such as handicraft & horseshoe decorating and more. Details below.
Help someone with disabilities and have some fun with your families at the same time.
RDA is a registered charity which conducts all of its equine-assisted therapy sessions free of charge for children and adults disabilities.
At the open house, children pony rides will be conducted between 10-11am and 1:30-3pm.
The money raised through its various fundraisers throughout the year, including this Open House Carnival, goes into the cost of maintaining RDA facilities, running the therapy program and the upkeep of their therapy horses.
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Tags:carnival, charity, events, Open House, RDA, Singapore
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Friday, July 14th, 2017
BenQ launched in Singapore the X12000 (S$9,299) home cinema projector, the LU9715 & LU9235 laser projectors and the RP750K (S$9,999) 75-inch interactive flat panel display.
BenQ X12000 DLP 4K UHD LED Home Cinema Projector (S$9,299).
BenQ boasts that the X1200 (S$9,299) is the world’s first DLP 4K UHD LED Home Cinema Projector.
It combines exclusive CinematicColor™ technology and Philips ColorSpark™ HLD LED technology for cinema quality color in 8.3 million pixels.
BenQ LU9715 & LU9235 colour-accurate digital laser projectors.
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Tags:audiovisual, AV, BenQ, laser, projectors, video
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