Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category
Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
From 1 to 31 July 2014, GrabTaxi and MyTeksi users stand to win 2-month Deezer Premium+ subscriptions which allow users to enjoy unlimited access to 30 million tracks online and offline, while on the road.
Ride on GrabTaxi or MyTeksi in July to win a 2-month Deezer Premium + subscription.
Global music streaming service Deezer today announced the contest with GrabTaxi, the largest Southeast Asian taxi-booking mobile app, to provide GrabTaxi users who win with access to unlimited music through its Premium+ subscriptions.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:contest, Deezer, GrabTaxi, music, MyTeksi
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014
The 24th edition of Singapore’s longest running information technology (IT) and consumer electronics show returns for four days from June 5-8 at the Singapore Expo, Halls 5 and 6.
Here are the floor plans for PC Show 2014 at Singapore Expo Halls 5 and 6.
The second of four major IT shows in Singapore every year, the PC Show 2014 will open daily from 12pm to 9pm (admission FREE).
Customers who make purchases at The PC Show 2014 will stand the chance of driving away with a brand-new Chevrolet Cruze5 Sportback 1.4(A) Turbo in a lucky draw organised by Lines Exposition & Management Services.
For every $100 spent, customers will receive one chance to win the top prize and a host of other attractive prizes.
Organised by Lines Exposition & Management Services Pte Ltd., the PC Show 2014 encompasses four sections in 400 m2 of exhibition space: The PC Show 2014, Digital Imaging 2014, GAME 2014, and Consumer Electronics 2014.
The Show will play host to leading brands such as ASUS, Aztech, Brother, Canon, Case Logic, Creative, Dell, D-Link, Epson, Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, HP, Lenovo, M1, Microsoft, Samsung, Seagate, SingTel, StarHub and Toshiba.
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Tags:exhibitions, IT exhibition, PC Show, PC Show 2013, promotions, Singapore, Singapore Expo
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
So the much anticipated FIFA World Cup 2014 is happening in eight and all the paricipating nations have already announced their starting teams.
FIFA World Cup 2014 on Twittersphere. Click on image for full-sized inforgraphic.
Here’s an infographic showing the buzz surrounding the tournament that’s happening on Twittersphere.
For Singapore fans, here are some of the stats based on research from @globalwebindex.
- 81% of Twitter users in Singapore will be watching the World Cup.
- 71% of Twitter users in APAC will be watching live matches on TV.
- 76% of Singaporean users use Twitter for something related to football.
- 36% of people on Twitter in Singapore follow football clubs.
- Nearly half (45%) of football lovers in Singapore say that news breaks fastest on Twitter.
- 45% of Singapore users tweet when there is a goal, and 56% tweet post-match.
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Tags:Brazil, FIFA, FIFA14, globalwebindex, Singapore, Twitter, World Cup
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
More than 4,000 fans from around Asia showed up at Shaw House in Orchard Road to catch Hugh Jackman, Fan Bingbing and Peter Dinklage walk down the blue carpet for the South East Asian Premiere of the latest installment of the X-Men movie franchise.
Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) takes a selfie with a throng of fans behind him. Photo credit: Twentieth Century Fox.
The show was an engrossing watch from start to finish, and was candy galore for X-Men fans to oggle at the huge range of mutants past and present, although, some only appeared for a short glimpse.
Fan Bingbing (Blink) taking a selfie with her fans. Photo credit: Twentieth Century Fox.
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Tags:entertainment, Fan Bingbing, Hugh Jackman, Lido, movies, Peter Dinklage, Premiere, reviews, Shaw House, Singapore, TCL, X-Men
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
TCL is sponsoring the Premiere of latest installment of the X-Men series of movies as the Chinese company makes global entertainment marketing key to its corporate strategy.
TCL has previously sponsored films such as “Transformers 3”, “The Avengers”, “The Dark Knight Rises”, “Cloud Atlas” and “Iron Man 3”. In 2013 bought the naming rights to the landmark Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
TCL is one of the leading players in the global TV industry and is partnering with Twentieth Century Fox as the Presenting Sponsor of all of the Premieres of “X-Men: Days of Future Past” around the world.
Worldwide tour of X-Men Premieres
- Saturday, May 10th – New York Global Premiere
- Monday, May 12th – London
- Tuesday, May 13th – Moscow, Beijing
- Wednesday, May 14th – Singapore
- Thursday, May 15th – Sao Paulo
- Friday, May 16th – Melbourne
This marks another major step in TCL’s transformation from being a traditional electronics manufacturer to a global multimedia entertainment technology enterprise.
By sponsoring what promises to be the biggest movie of the year, TCL is positioning itself as a global leader in entertainment marketing.
TCL had a strong red carpet presence at the world premiere in New York on May 10, and will maintain that presence through global events in Beijing, Sao Paulo, Moscow, London, Paris, Melbourne and Singapore.
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Tags:AV, TCL, TV, X-Men
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Friday, May 2nd, 2014
Huawei has unveiled a slew of mobile devices, launching premium handset range Honor 3X, world’s slimmest 7-inch tablet MediaPad X1, Mobile WiFi Miao Wang and home entertainment device MediaQ.
Prices and availability below.
The home entertainment device MediaQ is one of four devices Huawei launched in Singapore.
All the new devices are available in Singapore now, except for the 4G version of the MediaPad X1, which will be available in June 2014.
| Huawei |
Price |
Device |
| Honor 3X |
S$468 |
Smartphone |
| MediaPad X1 |
S$498 (3G) |
Tablet |
| S$598 (4G) |
| Miao Wang (E5730) |
S$168 |
Mobile WiFi |
| MediaQ |
S$178 |
Media Player |
For more details, the press release is appended below.
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Tags:Honor, Huawei, launch, media players, MediaPad, MediaQ, Miao Wang, mobile, Singapore, smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi
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Thursday, May 1st, 2014
The latest and flagship store in the heart of Orchard Road in Singapore is the largest in South East Asia and features the latest innovations, gadgets and contents from the Sony group of companies.
The new Sony Store in 313@somserset mall is now open to the public from today, and operates daily from 10am to 10pm.
The 9,902 square feet flagship store is located at Level Two of 313@somerset mall and puts under one roof offerings from Sony Electronics, Sony Mobile, Sony Pictures, Sony Music and Sony Computer Entertainment.
“The new Sony Store 313@somserset truly embodies the ‘Be Moved’ experience. At this new Sony Store, we intend to showcase a new lifestyle that only Sony can offer,” said Atsushi Endo, General Manager, Singapore Marketing Centre, Sony Electronics (Singapore).
Besides being a showcase for the latest and most innovative technology Sony has to offer, from digital imaging, gaming and mobile, the store will also be used by Sony Music and Sony Pictures to host meet-and-greets with its local and international artistes and screenings of exclusive trailers and sneak peeks.
With a prominent video wall mounted on its store front, customers are invited to step into the wide and open entrance of the store with the dazzling and captivating visual displays.
The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.
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Tags:Bravia, gaming, mobile, music, PlayStation, PS4, Singapore, Somerset, Sony, Xperia
Posted in Alpha, Audio, audioVisual, Cameras, cameras, Compact camera, Cyber-shot, DSLR, earphones, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Games, Gaming, Gaming, headphones, Launch, Phones, players, PlayStation, Shopping, Sony, Sony Mobile, speakers, Tablets, tablets, Walkman, Xperia | No Comments »
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
Came across an interesting educational implementation that combines the interactivity of an tablet-based app with the big screen delivery of educational content to captivate pre-school children.
ZooMoo has been available on StarHub Channel 306 from 1 April 2014, and will be free for 6 weeks. The app is available completely free on App Store and Google Play.
ZooMoo is an educational programme on StarHub Channel 306 that is “All about animals, all the time”.
ZooMoo will be presented to the public during AFCC 2014 in Singapore.Simply head to t the Plaza on Level 1 of the National Library Building for one of two sessions.
- 30 May 2014, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
- 1 Jun 2014, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Targeted at children aged three to six, the programme uses a combination of puppets, high-production animation, narrative techniques and wildlife footage developed in collaboration with Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
The channel is designed to help children explore the animal world in ways that are entertaining, interactive and enriching.
Extending the ZooMoo experience
The free ZooMoo App is an interactive companion to the ZooMoo channel.
It is a unique second screen learning application that allows children to explore a world of animals and a range of educational content.
A rich diversity of habitats for children to explore.
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Tags:Android, animals, Apps, demo, education, iOS, Singapore, StarHub, tablets, ZooMoo
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014
The S$659 bundle will include the PlayStation 4 (PS4) computer entertainment system, PS4 software title “FIFA 14”, One-Month PlayStation Plus membership and PlayStation 4 One-Year Extended Warranty Service.
Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net.
With features that inspire fans to dictate the tempo of a match and build play through the midfield, “FIFA 14” plays the way great matches are contested.
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Tags:bundle, FIFA 14, games, PlayStation, PS4, Singapore, Sony
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2014
The new Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter transforms your speakers into a wireless sound system for your smartphone or tablet. Price: S$49.
Multipoint Bluetooth in the new Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter offers versatile connectivity.
Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity connects two devices simultaneously and streams audio from either one with the push of a button, making it easy to enjoy your favorite playlist on your smartphone or a movie on your tablet.
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Tags:adapters, audio, AV, Bluetooth, Logitech, speakers, wireless
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