Archive for December, 2013

POTD: Greetings from Santa Claus – Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 25th, 2013

Merry Christmas to all who celebrates X’mas!

Santa had a chat with Justin on his lap when we visited his

Santa had a chat with Justin on his lap when we visited his “hometown” in Rovaniemi over Summer. He gave Justin this little toy at the end of the chat and it’s become one of Justin’s most prized possessions.

This is a little toy car that Santa gave to Justin when we visited Santa in Rovaniemi, Finland during Summer.

Now it’s the children’s most cherished ornament on our little Christmas tree at home.

Music from Spotify now free on smartphones and tablets

Thursday, December 12th, 2013

Music lovers can now stream millions of songs on your mobile devices for FREE. Spotify has also launched in 20 new markets today, making the service available in 55 markets.

“Today we’re giving people the best free music experience in the history of the smartphone and the tablet,” said Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO & Founder in New York City. “Whether you're going to the gym, or having a party with friends. Just sit back and let Spotify serve you great music for every moment of your life.”

“Today we’re giving people the best free music experience in the history of the smartphone and the tablet,” said Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO & Founder in New York City. “Whether you’re going to the gym, or having a party with friends. Just sit back and let Spotify serve you great music for every moment of your life.”

Listen to all your playlists, discover new music, or simply sit back and dig into your favourite artist’s entire back catalogue.

Spotify’s new free smartphone experience lets you shuffle play:

  • Your music: Listen to all the playlists you’ve created and playlists from the people you follow. Spotify lets you discover new music, save, shuffle and share.
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SingTel boosts mobile data speeds and network capacity in crowded locations

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013

Internet connectivity to be boosted by up to 20 percent through the use of Self Organising Networks (SON) solution and small cells technology.

SingTel - Singapore Telecommunications Limited

SingTel – Singapore Telecommunications Limited

SingTel is progressively rolling a range of network capacity enhancements to provide faster and more consistent data speeds in busy locations such as shopping malls, event and concert venues, and selected commercial and residential buildings.

Self Organising Networks (SON) solution

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Apps: Windows Phone apps for taking Selfies with Nokia Lumia smartphones

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

If you use a Nokia Lumia phone and love taking Selfies, Nokia has recommended these four FREE apps for you: Instagram Beta, SophieLens HD, Nokia Glam Me, Phototastic.

Four Nokia Lumia apps for those who love to take selfies.

Four Nokia Lumia apps for those who love to take selfies.

Check these out by following the links on your phone.

Instagram BETA (free) for Nokia Lumia smartphones.

Instagram BETA

Instagram is now available for Windows Phone! Instagram is the perfect place to post all of your selfies!

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New projector: Sony Unveils SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector at CineAsia 2013

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

The new 4K digital cinema projector is targeted for small screen cinemas. The SRX-R510P will be available across Asia Pacific from February 2014 onwards.

The new Sony SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector was unveiled at CineAsia 2013 in Hong Kong.

The new Sony SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector was unveiled at CineAsia 2013 in Hong Kong.

Sony has unveiled a new 4K digital cinema projector, the SRX-R510P, at CineAsia 2013 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

The SRX-R510P 4K Digital Cinema Projector will be available across Asia Pacific from February 2014 onwards.Following the success of Sony’s SRX-R515P model, the SRX-R510P – with its lower investment and operating costs – is ideal for cinema operators looking to deliver the excellent small screen experience.

Many movie theatres around the world have already adopted 4K technology to position themselves for the future, due to the truly immersive visual experience that 4K offers.

Major Hollywood film companies have established 4K as the next-generation standard for film screenings and distribution, and professional cameras like Sony’s CineAlta F65 are gaining popularity due to their superior 4K picture quality and outstanding contrast.

SRX-R510P Key Features

Sony PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version

Monday, December 9th, 2013

Both the Regular and Limited Edition expected to be released on 16 January, 2014. Prices below.

PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version: Regular Version (left) and Limited Version (right). Both to be released on 16 January 2014.

PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version: Regular Version (left) and Limited Version (right). Both to be released on 16 January 2014.

Prices for the PS Vita “Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc” Traditional Chinese Version (Regular Version):

  • Game Card Version: S$62.90
  • Download Version: S$56.99

The Limited Version for the game (Game Card Version) is S$79.90.

Meet the devilish yet lovable Monokuma at every corner of the campus.

Meet the devilish yet lovable Monokuma at every corner of the campus.

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New arrivals: Steelseries Siberia Elite headset for S$339

Sunday, December 8th, 2013

The new headset features lightweight and memory foam design and is now available in Singapore for S$339.

SteelSeries’ signature Siberia self-adjusting suspension system is connected to a steel arc, and features illumination that one can personalise with a choice of 16.8 million color options that radiate from each earcup.

SteelSeries’ signature Siberia self-adjusting suspension system is connected to a steel arc, and features illumination that one can personalise with a choice of 16.8 million color options that radiate from each earcup.

Global eSports and gaming peripheral maker Steelseries has launched the Siberia Elite headset in Singapore.

Where to purchase

The SteelSeries Siberia Elite is now available in Singapore for S$339 at Newstead Technologies, Digital Lifestyle, Gain City and other electronic and gaming outlets.

The headset has side dials that can be personalised with up to 16.8 million colours.

Its Dolby technology is capable of converting multichannel sound from movies and games and delivers up to 7.1-channel virtual surround sound in the headset.

Key features

SingPost gears up for the year-end Christmas festive peak

Saturday, December 7th, 2013

From today, SingPost is beefing up its operations. All its businesses are gearing up with additional manpower and extended operations so that customers can receive their gifts or purchases on time.

SingPost gears up for the traditional year-end peak period.

SingPost gears up for the traditional year-end peak period.

Below is a summary of the measures taken.

Special weekend deliveries

Saturday deliveries for mail packets. SingPost’s postmen will be delivering mail packets on all Saturdays in December so that their customers will receive their gifts or purchases on time.

Weekend deliveries for Speedpost. SingPost’s couriers and management staff will be delivering parcels on weekends (i.e. Saturdays and Sundays) till mid January 2014 so that people can receive their gifts/purchases on time.

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Five ways to spend less this Christmas

Friday, December 6th, 2013

Did you know that Singapore produces about 60,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year? The disposal process produces toxic waste that pollutes the environment.

Bounce Mobile is Singapore's first online mobile phone trade-in service.

Bounce Mobile is Singapore’s first online mobile phone trade-in service.

During this time of consumerism, we sometimes forget about the life cycle of our old mobile devices and how to get the most out of them.

So during this season of giving, here are 5 ways your old mobile phone can help you join in the festive cheer, from the folks at Bounce Mobile!

#5: Hanging your old mobile phones off the Christmas tree because … why spend to buy ornaments when you’ve got these?

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New arrivals: Sony VAIO Fit E & VAIO Tap 11 in Singapore

Wednesday, December 4th, 2013

The VAIO Fit E notebook has a newly upgraded Intel Core™ i5-4200U 1.6GHz processor, while the VAIO Tap 11 is touted as the world’s thinnest Windows Tablet PC.

Both are already available in Singapore. Prices below.

The Sony VAIO Fit E and VAIO Tap 11 are now available in Singapore

The Sony VAIO Fit E (left) and VAIO Tap 11 (right) are now available in Singapore

The VAIO Fit E is available in black, white and pink and now has a more powerful Intel Core i5-4200U 1.60 GHz processor with turbo boost to 2.60 GHz.

Prices
VAIO Fit E S$1,499
VAIO Tap 11
i7-4610Y processor S$2,299
i5-4210Y processor S$1,999

As part of the Sony Days 2013 promotion, consumers who purchase the VAIO Fit E before and on 1 January 2014 will receive a Walkman NWZ-W274S for free.

The VAIO Tap 11 was first announced earlier this year at IFA, Europe’s biggest tech show.

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