Archive for the ‘Reference’ Category
Friday, October 20th, 2017
The step-up of business footprint of the corporation’s regional headquarters in Singapore will bring the global IT consultancy & outsourcing services company closer to its clients in the region, and enhance recruitment of local talent in Singapore.
The new technology centre is located in Virtusa’s offices in Singapore at the Akzonobel House n Changi Business Park.
According to the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Roger Keith Modder, who inaugurated the new technology centre in Singapore, Virtusa plans to grow its employees here by 50% within the next 3-5 years, tapping into the talent pool generated by the universities here.
The billion-dollar company (by market cap) is counting on the Smart Nation efforts of the Singapore government and is spearheading its strategy here with the company’s verticals in Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, and Healthcare.
The Singapore office is also Virtusa’s regional headquarters. Photo: Virtusa.
More details about Virtusa’s recent evolution as a company from the press release below.
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Tags:Business IT, Changi Business Park, enterprise IT, office opening, Polaris, Singapore, Virtusa
Posted in Big Data, Blockchain, Business IT, Cloud, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Fintech, Internet of Things, IoT, Launch, Press Release, Virtusa | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017
The new Huawei Mate 10 Series is based on the Kirin 970 AI mobile chipset; and comprises the 5.9-inch Mate 10 (S$888), 6-inch Mate 10 Pro, & Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10. Full pricing & availability to be announced on 26 October, 2017. Pre-order and registration of interest information below.
Update (26 October, 2017):
Huawei launched its Mate 10 series of Android smartphones in Singapore this evening.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro (left) is slightly longer while the Mate 10 (right) is broader. The Mate 10 Pro does not have a home button, a headphone jack nor an external memory card slot.
Prices & availability for Singapore were released.
- Huawei Mate 10: S$888
- Mocha Brown, Black (28 Oct)
- Huawei Mate 10 Pro: S$1,098
- Mocha Brown (11 Nov), Midnight Blue (25 Nov)
- Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10: S$2,298
The Kirin 970 in the Mate 10 Series was unveiled during IFA Berlin last month and is Huawei’s first AI (artificial intelligence) mobile chipset.
The new phones will sport Huawei’s EMUI 8.0 user-interface and new Leica dual camera technology.
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Tags:AI, Android, Huawei, Leica, Mate 10, Munich, Porsche Design, Singapore, smartphones
Posted in Android, Announce, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Huawei, Launch, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Prices, smartphones, Specifications | No Comments »
Sunday, October 15th, 2017
The new PowerShot G1 X Mark III compact camera offers DSLR-like features such as APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF. Price & availability TBA.
A first in a Canon compact camera, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III is equipped with the Canon-developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF, allowing the camera to achieve unparalleled high-speed AF.
The PowerShot G1 X Mark III is the first Canon compact camera equipped with Dual Pixel CMOS AF and an APS-C sized CMOS sensor.
It has the largest imaging sensor in its Canon’s compact camera lineup, and is equipped with the latest DIGIC 7 image processor.
Designed with a 24-72mm (35mm film equivalent) f/2.8– f/5.6 IS lens with 3x optical zoom, the camera is capable of capturing a wide range of subjects and achieving shallow depth of field.
Main specifications of the new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III compact prosumer camera. Click on image to enlarge.
Featuring a vari-angle touch panel packed in a durable and compact body, the PowerShot G1 X Mark III also boasts of a high resolution EVF (Electronic View Finder) of 2.36 million dots.
Weighing approximately 399g (CIPA compliant) the PowerShot G1 X Mark III makes a suitable companion for adventure seekers and underwater photographers alike.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:cameras, Canon, compact, launch, Powershot, prosumer, Singapore
Posted in Announce, Cameras, cameras, Canon, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, PowerShot, Press Release | No Comments »
Friday, October 13th, 2017
With Halloween drawing near, Bugis Junction & Bugis+ are daring shoppers to face their fears with an immersive virtual reality (VR) gaming experience.
* This story first appeared in The Travel Memoir.
Update (27 October, 2017):
The top 10 players for the Time Zombies Virtual Reality Competition Finals have been selected and they will be battling it out at a final showdown this Sunday, 29t October from 2pm – 6pm at Bugis + Level 2 Atrium.
We were invited to try out the VR games for this competition at Bugis+ & Bugis Junction in Singapore – it was great fun!
This is the first time a mall in Singapore is hosting a VR experience of this scale.
Three thrilling games are available for shoppers to test their courage: Time Zombies, Walk the Plank and Arizona Sunshine Zombie.
The Time Zombies competition uses the latest Arctic Fox wireless technology, which allows a fully immersive gaming experience without the the burden of cumbersome cables or backpack computers that hinder physical movement.
Using Arctic Fox VR technology, players don only a wireless headset that features a high definition screen and gaming headphones for an immersive surround sound experience.
The VR gaming showcase at Bugis Junction and Bugis+ this Halloween will mark Arctic Fox’s debut in Southeast Asia, to the delight of VR gaming enthusiasts in the region.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Capitaland, competition, entertainment, gaming, shopping, Singapore, Time Zombies, virtual reality, VR, zombies
Posted in 3D, audioVisual, Brief, Contest, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Games, Gaming, Gaming, Party, Press Release, Prices, Shopping, Software, virtual reality (VR) | No Comments »
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
Golden Village Multiplex (GV) opens Paya Lebar multiplex to the public on 6 October, fully equipped with laser projection and deluxe seats.
All the auditoriums will be equipped with laser projection systems from Barco.
Located at the new Singpost Centre retail mall, the new mulitplex is located in the heart of Paya Lebar, in the east of Singapore.
The 756-seat GV Paya Lebar, will be equipped with 20,000-lumens Barco Smart Laser Projection which offers better picture quality over traditional digital projections.
The new Golden Village Paya Lebar has 8 auditoriums with a total of 756 seats.
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Tags:AV, cinemas, cineplexes, Golden Village, GV, laser, multiplexes, opening, Paya Lebar, projectors, Singapore
Posted in audioVisual, Brief, Entertainment, Events, events, Launch, Lifestyle, newArrivals, Press Release, Projectors | 1 Comment »
Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Recently announced at IFA 2017, Sony Mobile is launching the Xperia XZ1 (S$898), Xperia XZ1 Compact (S$668) & Xperia XA1 Plus (S$498) in Singapore on 7 Oct, 2017.
5.2-inch Sony Xperia XZ1 Android 8.0 Oreo smartphone. S$898, 3D scanning, 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera for predictive photos & super slow motion videos, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB memory, front-facing stereo speakers, 2700mAh battery. 2 colours: White Silver, Black.
All three Android smartphones can be pre-ordered from now to 6 October.
The 5.2-inch Xperia XZ1 and 4.6-inch XperiaXZ1 Compact are top tier smartphones and will be among the first smartphones in the world to ship with Andoid 8.0 Oreo.
The Xperia XZ Premium remains the Xperia flagship in Sony’s smartphone product line.
Media preview for the new Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact & Xperia XA1 Plus Android smartphones in Singapore. In the photo, Sony Mobile staff is doing a 3D scan of the model’s head using the new Xperia XZ1.
The two phones will feature continue the Motion Eye camera for capturing detail and super slow motion video, as well as a new capability to capture 3D scans of faces and objects.
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Tags:Android, launch, Oreo, phablets, prices, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, XA1 Plus, Xperia, XZ1, XZ1 Compact
Posted in Android, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Phones, Press Release, Prices, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, Specifications, Xperia | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017
OtterBox launched new protective LifeProof phone cases for iPhone X, iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus – targeted at owners with an active and adventurous Lifestyle. Prices range from S$69 to S$159 and are listed below.
Here’s a protective phone case from LifeProof’s FRĒ series.
LifeProof built its reputation on sleek, ultra-protective iPhone cases, from 360-degree coverage to the first screenless waterproof case.
Where to purchase
LifeProof phone cases are available in a majority of the following Singapore retail locations:
- Best Denki
- EpiCentre
- GK Global
- iStudio
- Nubox
- XGear
Owned by OtterBox, the company offers three product lines for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X phone covers.
These are NËXT, SLΛM, and FRĒ.
LifeProof is expanding its lineup of action-ready cases with NËXT and SLΛM, two next-generation LifeProof cases that complement water-resistant devices, available now for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and coming soon for iPhone X.
LifeProof’s best-selling waterproof case line, FRĒ, will also be available soon for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Apple, cases, iPhone, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, LifeProof, OtterBox, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Announce, cases/housings, Gadgets, gadgets, newArrivals, OtterBox, Press Release, Prices, smartphones | 2 Comments »
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
AppeDine has launched the public beta release of its trilateral F&B and lifestyle e-commerce marketplace in Singapore.
The AppeDine apps were launched in Singapore at a pop-up launch at Cali Singapore at Park Avenue Hotel.
The platform offers the ability to perform online transactions customised for F&B and lifestyle service providers, chefs and consumers.
Users can download the AppeDine’s mobile app or visit its website for their next culinary and lifestyle experience.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags:AppeDine, Apps, F&B, FBTech, Singapore
Posted in Android, Apps, Business IT, Dine & Wine, Events, events, iOS, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, software | No Comments »
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
The 15th installment of the annual photography competition in Singapore took place today at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre. The winners are listed below.
View the complete portfolio of winning photos for Canon PhotoMarathon XV 2017 in this Instagram album here.
As in previous years, there were three themes announced at 9am, 12pm and 3pm respectively. The three themes this year were: Tilt, Celebration, and Mysterious.
There are two main categories for the competition – Open and Student.
I completed a marathon – a PhotoMarathon. This was the first time I participated in Canon’s annual photomarathon.
The winners are listed below. Click on the links to view specific winning photos.
Alternatively, simply follow this link to see the entire portfolio of winning photos on Instagram.
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Tags:Canon, competition, contest, CPMsgXV2017, Japan, photography, PhotoMarathon, PIXMA, Singapore
Posted in Announce, Canon, Contest, Events, events, Photography, Photos, POTD, Wiki | Comments Closed
Thursday, September 21st, 2017
Attended a demo of Devialet’s SAM Lab. SAM (Speaker Active Matching) is an audio #technology which ensures extreme fidelity.
Devialet’s trainer from Paris flew into Singapore to showcase the difference between a speaker that has SAM technology vs one that does not. Listening to the demo, I found the enhancement most pronounced in the lower frequency ranges.
By taking into account the characteristics of the loudspeaker connected to the Devialet, it enables the Devialet to drive in a very precise and controlled way the speaker driver diaphragm’s movement, so as to obtain an exact alignment between a recorded music signal, and the pressure wave that reaches the listener’s ear during a listening session.
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Tags:audio, AV, Devialet, Hi-Fi, loudspeakers, SAM Lab, speakers
Posted in Audio, audioVisual, Brief, Entertainment, Events, events, Music, Reference, speakers, Wiki | No Comments »
