Archive for the ‘Singapore’ Category
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Rakuten Kobo launches subscription service in Singapore which gives avid readers unlimited access to Kobo’s library of over 2 million eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks at an affordable monthly fee. Prices below.
From left to right: Julian Chou, General Manager of Rakuten Kobo Asia, Denon Lim, President and Chief Editor of Lingzi Media, Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, Hironori Shimada, Director of Rakuten Asia, and Maureen Ho, Chief Editor of Focus Publishing.
Digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo today launched Kobo Plus in Singapore.
Avid readers and book lovers across Singapore – including more than 300,000 existing Kobo members – can now access Kobo Plus via the Kobo Books App for iOS or Android and directly on Kobo eReaders to begin discovering new authors and genres.
The service has three subscription plan offers:
● Kobo Plus Read: Unlimited eBooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Listen: Unlimited audiobooks for SGD 9.99 per month.
● Kobo Plus Read and Listen: Unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for SGD 12.99 per month.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:eBooks, eReader, Kobo, new arrivals, Rakuten, services, Singapore, subscription
Posted in Events, events, Kobo, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, Software, Specifications, Trends | 2 Comments »
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Founded in 2017 as a startup and acquired by Signify in 2019, WiZ showcased its smart lighting products and capability in a rebranding campaign in Singapore. It is one of two main consumer smart lighting brands (together with Philips Hue) owned by Signify.
The event was hosted at Smart Living Gallery in Singapore, an experiential space where homeowners can discover and interact with the latest smart home innovations.
The showcase, held at Smart Living Gallery, highlighted how WiZ makes smart home automation effortless — allowing users to manage their lights anywhere, anytime via voice control or the intuitive WiZ app.
Where to Buy
WiZ smart lighting products are available on Shopee and Lazada for convenient online shopping.
Additionally, consumers can explore WiZ in person at Smart Living Gallery, DIYovation, A&S Lighting, Curtain Gallery and Best Denki outlets.
Attendees explored WiZ key lighting features, including SpaceSense, a Wi-Fi-sensing solution for smart lights; and Music Sync, which makes smart lights react to the rhythm of the music by using the smartphone’s microphone.
At the showcase, WiZ demonstrated how its smart lights integrate seamlessly with Google Assistant, Alexa, Siri Shortcuts, and Matter, ensuring compatibility with any smart home ecosystem for a truly connected experience.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:appliances, events, IoT, lighting, showcase, Signify, Singapore, smart, WiZ
Posted in Accessories, Appliances, audioVisual, Decor, Events, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Internet of Things, IoT, Lifestyle, Lighting, Press Release, Signify, Singapore | 5 Comments »
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
The ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD (S$799) is a portable monitor with two 14-inch OLED screens to enable users to extend or mirror laptop content across two displays via a single USB-C connection.
ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD will be available in Singapore in mid-March 2025 for S$799.
Key highlights of the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD include the following.
- Dual 14″ OLED panels each have 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200 resolution to create a workspace with an area equivalent to a 20″ monitor.
- 100% DCI-P3 gamut, Delta E <2 color accuracy, plus DisplayHDR True Black certification ensure exceptional visuals.
- Versatile ultraportable 1.07kg design features durable 360° hinge, tripod socket, integrated fold-out kickstand to prop device in landscape or portrait orientation.
- Flexible connectivity options include mini-HDMI and two USB Type-C ports, and DisplayWidget Center software enables automatic screen rotation.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:Asus, monitors, new arrivals, OLED, portable, Singapore, ZenScreen
Posted in Announce, Asus, audioVisual, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Monitors, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, Specifications | No Comments »
Monday, February 17th, 2025
The new collaboration between Kahoot! and Sanrio is now available in Singapore and offers engaging learning experiences to help children and lifelong learners develop future-ready skills.
Kahoot! x Sanrio, now available in Singapore.
Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform, is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the globally loved Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, Mr. Men Little Miss and many more.
This collaboration introduces a collection of educational learning games designed for children and families.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:education, games, Hello Kitty, Kahoot, partnership, Sanrio, Singapore
Posted in Announce, Education, Press Release, Singapore, software | No Comments »
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Homegrown company myFirst unveiled its latest smartwatch Fone S4 (S$299)and camera with instant printer Insta 20 (S$139). Both available from January 2025, with pre-orders beginning on 27 December 2024.
myFirst’s Fone S4 smartwatch lets kids receive “secret messages” from parents in the form of customised vibration patterns.
The new Fone S4 comes with a slew of new features, includingmagiCode which lets parents use custom vibration patterns as a unique “morse code” system.
Intimate messages like a gentle buzz for “I miss you” offer a meaningful and fun way to stay connected throughout the day.
myFirst Fone S4 smartwatch — Features and specifications at a glance.
Fone S4 also has a 1.65-inch AMOLED screen – the largest in the myFirst smartwatch range – and an always-on display, ensuring the time and date remain visible without needing to wake the device manually.
There is also a gamification feature that transforms routines into rewarding adventures.
(more…)
Tags:cameras, instant, kids, local, myFirst, new arrivals, printers, smartwatches
Posted in Accessories, Cameras, cameras, Compact camera, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Instax, Launch, myFirst, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Printers, printers, Singapore, smartwatches, Specifications, Watches | No Comments »
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
We have a critical problem in Singapore: critical illness (CI) coverage, or a lack of it, even in 2024. Many Singaporeans are vulnerable to financial strain from critical illnesses as they are underinsured. Why? * This is a sponsored post.
HL Assurance Early Protect360 Plus is an affordable way to address critical illness coverage gaps in your insurance portfolio.
The Life Insurance Association (LIA) of Singapore, which promotes financial literacy and sets industry standards, published a Protection Gap Study in 2023 and found these to be the reasons.
- The complexity and wide variety of CI policies make it confusing for consumers.
- Many people deprioritise CI insurance, thinking they won’t be affected.
- High premium costs.
- Standalone CI policies typically do not offer cash value upon surrender or maturity.
- It is difficult to assess what adequate coverage is due to the wide range of critical illnesses.
What people don’t realise about CI coverage
LIA found that the CI protection gap was 74% as of 2022. This number represents the average shortfall between the money needed for a critical illness event and an individual’s insurance coverage.
(more…)
Tags:HLA, Hong Leong, illness, insurance
Posted in Press Release, Singapore | No Comments »
Friday, July 5th, 2024
StarHub and the National University of Singapore (NUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to collaborate on building Singapore’s first ‘Borderless University’.
Tan Shui-Min (left), Chief Information Technology Officer, National University of Singapore and Tan Kit Yong (right), Head of Enterprise Business Group, StarHub at the Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony.
The collaboration aims to elevate campus experience, enhance network connectivity and drive cutting-edge innovation.
It will leverage ultra-fast, uninterrupted and borderless connectivity, through the deployment of state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, to further elevate the University’s aspirations in education, research and innovation.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:5G, cellular, mobile, MOU, networks, NUS, security, Singapore, StarHub, VPN
Posted in Announce, Business IT, Education, Enterprise IT, Events, Internet, Network, Press Release, Security, Singapore, StarHub | No Comments »
Thursday, June 27th, 2024
The Epson TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer offers a new versatile point-of-sale (POS) printing solution that supports the operational demands of the Retail and Food & Beverage industry. Available now in Singapore.
The versatile Epson TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer has built in multiple connectivity options, paper de-curl mechanism and UTF-8 font support.
The new Epson TM-m30III Thermal Receipt Printer streamlines operations, enhances customer experiences, and elevates efficiency for businesses.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:Business IT, Epson, new arrivals, POS, printers, Singapore, thermal
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Business IT, Epson, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Printers, printers, Singapore, Specifications | No Comments »
Thursday, May 30th, 2024
AXS users can now gain access to greater protection with HL Assurance. * This is a sponsored post.
AXS, a leading provider of secure and convenient payment solutions with over 23 years of industry experience, is investing S$3.5 million to launch a Cyber Fraud Protection insurance feature in collaboration with HL Assurance.
“We are thrilled to partner with HL Assurance to offer a first-of-its-kind fraud insurance and a $5 AXS bill payment voucher to all AXS mobile app users. This initiative not only aims to provide our customers with peace of mind in their everyday lives but also seeks to help alleviate financial burden. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that offer comprehensive protection and tangible relief to our users,” commented Chin Mun Chung, CEO of AXS Services.
The new initiative, available to AXS users until 31 May 2025, offers them enhanced protection against fraudulent activities and includes a complimentary S$5 AXS bill payment e-voucher upon sign-up.
AXS is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore as a Major Payment Institution and certified with Data Protection Trustmark.
Its secured and trusted platform garnered over one million consumers every month, with access to AXS’s extensive range of over 800 bill payment services through a network of kiosks, mobile app and Internet portal.
The Fraud Protect360 insurance covers AXS users for up to S$1,000 against cyber incidents such as unauthorised electronic fund transfer from their personal bank accounts and online retail fraud where payment was sent but goods were not received.
Introduced in partnership with HL Assurance, this insurance plan aims to offer an extra layer of protection, ensuring peace of mind for users as they conduct their transactions on the AXS platform and engage in other online activities.
(more…)
Tags:AXS, cybersecurity, HLA, Hong Leong, security
Posted in Press Release, Singapore | No Comments »
Monday, April 8th, 2024
The latest additions to Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances supported by AI innovation promises smarter experiences to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles.
Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced the launch of its latest WindFree Air Conditioner series, expanding Samsung’s range of home appliances for smarter homes, designed to elevate homeowners’ lifestyles with its Comfort Cooling, Energy-Saving, and Connected Living features.
The new WindFree Air Conditioners will be available in May 2024.
Configurations and prices for Samsung WindFree air conditioners.
To allow homeowners to manage their homes in a smarter way, Samsung is also launching a lineup of new Bespoke AI appliances with enhanced connectivity and AI capabilities.
Prices and availability of Samsung’s new Bespoke AI appliances.
More details below from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:AI, aircon, appliances, bespoke, new arrivals, refrigerators, robots, Samsung, vacuum
Posted in AI, Air Conditioners, Appliances, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Home, Launch, Lifestyle, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Refrigerators, Samsung, Singapore, Vacuum Mop | No Comments »
