Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
The latest Ultra-HD 4K L9450 series with Android Pro Theatre TVs from Toshiba embraces the Android platform. Now available throughout Asia, prices range from S$2,299 to S$17,999 and are listed below.
The L9450 Pro-Theatre TVs with Ultra-HD 4K and Android come in 50, 65 and 84-inch models.
The Android compatibility makes available an abundance of apps that are downloadable on Google Play
| Toshiba |
Price |
| 50L9450VE |
S$2,299 |
| 65L9450VE |
S$4,999 |
| 84L9450VE |
S$17,999 |
Four times sharper than Full HD, Ultra-HD 4K offers unparalleled clarity for a growing selection of 4K content, ranging from movies to games and photos.
Not only are visible on screen details significantly bolstered, viewers can also sit closer to the display without being distracted by pixilation.
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Tags:4K, Android, AV, Singapore, Smart TVs, televisions, Toshiba, TVs, UHD, Ultra HD
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
The new memory cards for action cameras are built to match the harshest conditions and enables the next generation of 4K Ultra HD video capture. Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.
The SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I cards are built for extreme durability. Available in Singapore now in 32GB (S$49) and 64GB (S$99) capacities.
The new SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I memory cards for action cameras give extreme sports enthusiasts the speed, quality, capacity, and durability they need to confidently capture the moment in breathtaking detail.
“We are committed to offering customers a range of memory solutions that stand up to environmental extremes, including temperature, water, shocks and x-rays. These new memory cards give users the confidence that their high quality video will be there to share with others when the adventure is done,” said Mark Eng, Country Manager, Singapore and Malaysia, SanDisk Corporation.
Now rated UHS Speed Class 3 (U3), these fast, high-performing cards are well-matched with action cameras, as they deliver the performance required to capture Full HD and 4K Ultra HD action video.
The SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC UHS-I memory cards for action cameras offer read/write speeds of up to 60MB/s/40MB/s to enable users to capture the most daring adventures in stunning detail.
With the new cards, action camera users can quickly transfer files and view their thrilling adventure on today’s new 4K TVs and monitors.
Perfect to endure all the action, the cards are waterproof, shockproof, and X-ray proof, and are capable of operating in temperatures ranging from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Tags:4K, Extreme, memory cards, microSD, SanDisk, SDHC, SDXC, sports, UHS
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Monday, October 13th, 2014
Atlas Sound & Vision has introduced four new personal audio products from Bose.
SoundLink Colour Bluetooth speaker (S$219) and SoundTrue in-ear headphones (S$149).
These are now available at the Atlas e-store and Atlas showrooms.
The SoundLink Colour Bluetooth® speaker is a completely new SoundLink design and weighs just 567 grams.
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Tags:Atlas, AV, Bluetooth, Bose, earphones, headphones, music, Singapore, SoundLink, SoundSport, SoundTrue, speakers, wireless
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
The LG UC970T Curved ULTRA HD TV is available in 55-inch (S$4,499) and 65-inch (S$6,299).
The LG UC970T Curved Ultra HD TV is available in Singapore at Audio House, Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, Mega Discount and other LG appointed retailers.
LG Electronics has launched its latest Curved ULTRA HD TV (UC970T).
As with the flat ULTRA HD TV, the latest model supports 4K Motion Estimation Motion Compensation (MEMC), which offers flawless ULTRA HD images with minimal motion blur.
The LG Curved ULTRA HD TV employ 3840 x 2160 resolution In-Plane Switching (IPS) 4K panel that reproduces vivid colours.
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Tags:LG, televisions, TV, UHD, webOS
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Saturday, October 4th, 2014
Raoul offers an interactive shopping experience of its latest Fall Winter 2014 collection through the launch of its collaboration with iQNECT, with promotions below.
All shoppers need to do is to download the IQNECT app and visit Raoul (located at #02-49 Paragon), snap pictures of selected Raoul looks and be taken on a virtual journey to New York Fashion Week and this season’s Lookbook. Photo taken with Samsung GALAXY S5 smartphone.
Through the iQNECT app, Raoul is transporting shoppers from its boutique in Singapore to the heart of New York Fashion Week through rich branded content and information on their mobile devices.
Promotions
To launch the new season’s collection, Raoul is giving away shopping vouchers and limited edition canvas tote bags with this season’s signature flower motif to IQNECT app users.
The Raoul FW14 collection pays homage to Wiener Werkstatte – a progressive alliance of artists and designers founded in 1897.
Some of the more conscious and graphic approaches to the design ideals of this movement inspired the strict black and ivory diamond-shaped graphics in linear silhouettes along with the overblown flower motifs.
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Tags:Apps, fashion, iQNECT, lifestyle, Raoul
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
PayPal partners with local merchants to create seamless mobile app experiences and to solve business productivity challenges.
“With smartphone adoption growing and smart devices become more integral to our daily lives, it is more important than ever for businesses to adopt mobile strategies with flawless purchasing experiences,” said Lawrence Chan, Vice President of Merchant Services, Asia Pacific and General Manager for Southeast Asia and Japan, PayPal.
PayPal has announced the general availability of its new mobile software development kit (SDK) in Singapore.
“In 2013, PayPal processed $27 billion in mobile payments globally, so we understand the challenges and opportunities of capturing the mobile market. We are excited to be announcing the launch of the new mobile SDK in Singapore, which offers businesses a simple and secure way to accept mobile payments, as well as the innovation to push the boundaries of mobile commerce and drive productivity,” Chan added.
The new mobile SDK eliminates app redirects, provides a one-time sign-in for future payments and enables both PayPal and credit card payment processing options.
With this, consumers can make seamless and secure payments across their favourite apps in just a few clicks.
PayPal is announcing the launch with four merchant partners which will be the first local businesses in Singapore to go live with the mobile SDK:
- Coastes
- HotelQuickly
- My Laundry Box
- Dilivr.it.
Key Features of the new mobile SDK
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Tags:Coastes, Dilivr.it, HotelQuickly, mobile, My Laundry Box, payments, PayPal, SDK
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
Singapore officially welcomed the Xbox One today at 1300hrs.
Update (9pm, 23 September):
Xbox One fans got to pit themselves against each other on board the Singapore Flyer, against the Skyline.
Singapore F1 GP may be over but #Xbox One fans are still racing the McLaren on #Forza5 in the Singapore Flyer. #XboxOneSG. Photo taken using Samsung Galaxy S5 and posted on Instagram.
Microsoft Xbox One Launch at Funan DigitaLife Mall. Photo: Microsoft Singapore.
The event kicked off with pre-order collection amongst the mass of over 500 fans as they turned Funan DigitaLife Mall into a sea of green.
“The feedback from our fans in Singapore has been overwhelming. We are on track to making this the biggest ever Xbox launch in history in Singapore. Today marks a historic day for us and our fans,” said Hanson Yap, Marketing Manager, Interactive Entertainment Business, and Microsoft, Singapore.
The console launch continues into the evening as invited fans battle it out in the sky onboard the Singapore Flyer.
The iconic landmark will light up Singapore’s skyline with the Xbox’s signature green – telling Singaporeans that the new entertainment console has landed.
This holiday, gamers will be able to create Car Clubs of up to 1,000 members and race through a wide-open world featuring the stunning landscapes of Southern Europe in “Forza Horizon 2”.
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Tags:Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Dead Rising, FIFA 15, Forza, Funan, Halo, Kinect, launch, Microsoft, Singapore, StarHub, Xbox, Xbox One
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Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Thermos has announced a new series of sports bottles for children and adults, as well as a pop-up museum in Singapore.
“Artefacts” exhibited at the Thermos Pop-up museum.
The pioneer in developing innovative vacuum-insulated lifestyle products celebrates its rich heritage of 110 years this September with a mini pop-up museum in Singapore.
The original plaque awarded by Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain to Thermos.
The pop-up museum will make its first stop at Ngee Ann City’s B2 Takashimaya Square from 11 till 28 September 2014.
After that, it will next appear at OG Albert Complex from 2 – 15 October 2014.
Thermos also launched new sports bottles for children and active adults – the FFG and FFZ series, which are available in stores immediately.
An urban chic straw bottle TS-400 is slated to be available in October.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:bottle, insulation, mugs, promotions, Singapore, sports, Thermos, vacuum
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Friday, September 12th, 2014
Casio boasts that the G-SHOCK GPW-1000 is the world’s first to use GPS and radio wave time-calibration hybrid technology for greater precision and reliability. Available now in Singapore for S$999.
The GPW-1000 comes in Blue (GPW-1000-1A), Black (GPW-1000-1B) and Orange (GPW-1000-4A).
The Casio G-SHOCK GPW-1000 is available at all G-FACTORY and G-FACTORY Premium stores in Singapore.
“The first G-SHOCK was born out of an engineer’s dream of creating an unbreakable watch,” said Koyu Kotani, Assistant General Manager, Timepiece Division, Casio Singapore.
Inspired by the speed and accuracy of modern aviators soaring through the skies, the hybrid technology uses both Global Positioning System (GPS) and radio wave time-calibration signals to ensure utmost precision and reliability for aviation adventures.
Casio’s innovative timekeeping system enables the GPW-1000 to simultaneously receive both GPS and radio wave time calibration signals from six stations worldwide.
The Casio GPW-1000 is packed into a lightweight 126g body, complete with Casio’s trademark Triple G Resist construction to make it indestructible to meet the needs of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Wearers can travel anywhere in the world and rely on the watch to accurately adjust the time display, reflecting changes in time zones and daylight savings.
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Tags:Casio, G-SHOCK, Gravitymaster, Singapore
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Thursday, September 11th, 2014
Deezer and Sonos have announced an exclusive partnership to stream Deezer Elite HRA through Sonos speakers.
The collaboration will bestow music lovers all over the world with the first high-resolution streaming experience.
Deezer Elite will first be available in the US on 15 September through Sonos and Home Integrators, followed by a global rollout.
Deezer Elite and Sonos will offer audio enthusiasts high quality audio streaming exclusively available on Sonos and through Home Integrators.
Deezer Elite and Sonos will offer audio enthusiasts high quality audio streaming exclusively available on Sonos and through Home Integrators.
There are approximately 22,000 Home Integrators in the US that represent an estimated $14 Billion in annual revenue, according to a CEDIA industry study.
Professional integrators can enroll in Deezer Elite for Sonos at www.pro.deezer.com to offer the product exclusively.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Deezer, Elite, HRA, music, Sonos, streaming
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