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IT Fair: PC Show 2014 (5-8 June) @ Singapore Expo Halls 5 & 6

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.

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).

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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Sony launches flagship store at 313@somerset and new gadgets

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 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.

The Sony Store at 313@somerset mall is located close to the Starbucks cafe at Level 2.

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PayPal & Samsung collaborate on GALAXY S5 LTE for secure/simpler shopping

Friday, March 28th, 2014

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users can easily and securely shop password-free online on the new smartphone using its new fingerprint authentication feature, with millions of merchants that accept PayPal.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users will be able to shop more securely and simply with the fingerprint authentication feature on the new smartphone.

Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users will be able to shop more securely and simply with the fingerprint authentication feature on the new smartphone.

The collaboration between Samsung and PayPal enables Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users to be the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile and in-stores using only their fingerprint as authentication.

“We are very excited to partner PayPal to provide consumers with a seamless and secure experience in online shopping and payments on our new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE,” said Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.

The new secure, biometric feature means GALAXY S5 LTE users will no longer need to remember passwords or login details across millions of PayPal merchants.

PayPal will be the first global payment company to support Samsung’s mobile fingerprint authentication technology.

PayPal provides a secure wallet in the cloud and doesn’t store personal information on the device.

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Promotions: SingPost celebrates Hello Kitty 40th anniversary

Sunday, March 16th, 2014

SingPost celebrates 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty with extensive limited edition MyStamp releases through the year. Enjoy savings up to S$33.90 with Early Bird Promotion until 31 March 2014.

In conjunction with Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary, SingPost will issue five limited edition MyStamp sets progressively in 2014 showcasing the evolution of Hello Kitty.

In conjunction with Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary, SingPost will issue five limited edition MyStamp sets progressively in 2014 showcasing the evolution of Hello Kitty.

Each MyStamp set comes with specially designed Hello Kitty collectibles and souvenir sheets.

“凯蒂猫的粉丝请注意:为了庆祝凯蒂猫的四十周年纪念,新加坡邮政公司 SingPost 将在这一年内发布一系列限量版Hello Kitty 邮票集 – 追思凯蒂猫在这四十载里的“成长”过程。欲购者可享有折扣。” – 科技点心(微薄)

It is SingPost’s most extensive release of Hello Kitty MyStamp products to date.

The Hello Kitty MyStamp products will appeal to Hello Kitty fans, young executives, students, and stamp collectors.

The signature product of the SingPost X Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary Collection is the Hello Kitty Limited Edition MyStamp Book Set (S$69.90) which will be released on 16 April 2014.

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Event forecast: “Rakuten Super Bag” at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza Singapore

Saturday, March 15th, 2014

Japan’s number one online shopping mall Rakuten celebrates Singapore launch with three-day public extravaganza at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza – from 28-30 March 2014, 11am – 10pm. Admission Free.

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more.

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more.

The e-commerce giant is bringing together the best of its Japanese and local merchants’ products in an experiential showcase at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza during those three days.

Kuriya Fish Market’s chef will be guiding local celebrities through a different Japanese-themed culinary demonstration each day.

  1. Mar 28, 6.30pm: Keagan Kang and Paul Foster
  2. Mar 29, 5.30pm: Michelle Chia
  3. Mar 30, 2.30pm: Wong Lilin

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IT Fair: IT Show 2014 (27 Feb – 2 Mar) @ Marina Bay Sands

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

From today till Sunday, the first of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore takes place for four days (27 Feb – 2 Mar) at the Marina Bay Sands, Levels 1 & B2. IT Show 2014 will open daily from 12 pm to 9 pm (Admission FREE).

The first of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore.

The first of four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore.

For IT Show 2014, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook page.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links above.

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Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Logitech

Friday, February 7th, 2014

Thinking of what to buy for Valentine’s Day?

Range of Valentine's Day gift ideas from Logitech.

Range of Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Logitech.

Logitech has put together a list of gadgets for the tech-savvy couple.

UE BOOM portable wireless speaker (S$299)

For the music-loving mum to enjoy her favourite tunes.

UE BOOM portable wireless speaker (S$299)Play soothing music to accompany that special home-cooked candle-light dinner.

With its 360-degree design, the UE BOOM projects your soulful tunes in every direction, no matter where you are.

It can also be paired with another UE BOOM unit for a larger sound.

Available in white, black, red and blue.

Logitech G19s Gaming Keyboard (S$299)

Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse (S$135)Logitech G19s Gaming Keyboard (S$299), Logitech G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse (S$135)

A good gaming mouse and keyboard makes the avid gamer’s lifemuch easier.

Just as the gaming mouse and keyboard go hand in hand, take this chance to test how well you can work with your Significant Other in the virtual world and you might just discover a new side of your relationship.

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Omigo and SampleStore: Two shopping websites for the weekend

Saturday, January 4th, 2014

Two very different online shopping experience to check out over the weekend. Omigo offers to be Singapore’s one-stop online shopping destination; while SampleStore.com is an innovative try-vertising platform in Singapore.

Omigo and SampleStore.com are two online shopping websites that belong to SingPost.

Omigo and SampleStore.com are two online shopping websites that belong to SingPost.

Both websites are part of the Singapore Post group of companies with the former powered by vPost.

I first came across them during a briefing by SingPost a few weeks ago. I suppose it is part of the company’s effort to diversify its business beyond traditional mail and package delivery.

Omigo - online offers free delivery for purchases above S$99, and 14 days free return policy.

Omigo – online offers free delivery for purchases above S$99, and 14 days free return policy.

Omigo offers a broad range of products in the following categories: cameras, mobiles & tablets, computers, games, audio & video, and baby & toys.

So the product line at the moment seem to be heavy on the IT and electronics side.

The site offers free delivery for purchases above S$99, and 14 days free return policy. To start you off, you can sign up for their newsletter and get a free S$15 voucher.

SampleStore.com allows members to try out samples for free.

SampleStore.com allows members to try out samples for free.

SampleStore.com is a more interesting concept, taking sample-trying into the digital age.

The website offers consumers the opportunity to “Try Before You Buy” a product.

You get to try out the samples you select for free, paying a flat rate of S$5.99 for handling and postage (certain samples even have these fees waived if they are sponsored).

To continue receiving samples for free, you have to write reviews on the website about the samples you have received and tried.

How SampleStore.com works.

How SampleStore.com works.

Sample product categories include: Baby, Body, Eye, Face, Feminine care, Food, Fragrance, Hair, Sports, Supplement, Toiletries and Others.

IT Fair: SITEX 2013 (28 Nov – 1 Dec) @ Singapore EXPO

Sunday, November 24th, 2013

From Thursday this week, the final of the four large annual IT exhibitions in Singapore will take place for four days (28 Nov – 1 Dec) at the Singapore EXPO, in Halls 4B-6. SITEX 2013 will open daily from 11 am to 9 pm (Admission FREE).

SITEX 2013 @ Singapore EXPO (Halls 4B, 5 & 6) from 28 November - 1 December. Admission FREE, daily 11am to 9pm.

SITEX 2013 @ Singapore EXPO (Halls 4B, 5 & 6) from 28 November – 1 December. Admission FREE, daily 11am to 9pm.

This year, SITEX comes closely on the heels of the new kid on the block – the Consumer Electronics Exhibition (CEE) which ended on 3 November.

For SITEX 2013, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea.com Facebook page.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links above, which I will update over the next few days, as the embargoes are lifted.

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Consumer Electronics Exhibition (CEE) 2013 @ SUNTEC Singapore

Sunday, October 27th, 2013

CEE 2013 is the new tech lifestyle show in Singapore, from 31 October (Thursday) to 3 November (Sunday) at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore. Open daily for four days from Noon to 9pm, admission is free.

CEE 2013 will be from 31 Oct to 3 Nov at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore, Noon to 9pm. Admission FREE.

CEE 2013 will be from 31 Oct to 3 Nov at Level 6 of SUNTEC Singapore, Noon to 9pm. Admission FREE.

For CEE 2013, I’ll be compiling selected promotions and flyers from the exhibitors in a photo album on the tech4tea Facebook page.

Promotions/Flyers in alphabetical order

You can browse the album or directly access a specific flyer via the list of links below, which I will update over the next few days.

Below is the floorplan for CEE 2013.

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