Archive for the ‘Announce’ Category
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Adobe will be releasing significant updates to software within Creative Cloud on 17 June in the US (18 June in Singapore). These include Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Premiere Pro.
Adobe has announced, during its MAX conference, significant feature updates to the software within Creative Cloud. These updates will be available on 17 June in the US (18 June in Singapore).
The component software in Creative Cloud has also been rebranded with “CC” suffix to reflect that they are an integral part of Creative Cloud and have been reinvented to support a more intuitive, connected way of creating.
Behance
Over 1.4 million creatives globally are part of the Behance network.
Adobe had acquired Behance in December 2012.
Adobe Creative Cloud subscribers now enjoy Behance ProSite at no extra cost as part of their subscription.
For instance, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro will now be rebranded a Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CC respectively.
There will be no new versions of the Adobe Creative Suite.
In the meantime, Adobe has also integrated Behance into Creative Cloud so that users can upload their work directly from the component software of Creative Cloud onto Behance.
Behance is a social portfolio network that enables users to publish their own portfolios, follow other creatives, publish work-in-progress from within a growing number of CC apps and solicit feedback from the worldwide creative community.
Below are some of the new features that will debut as part of the mid-June Creative Cloud update (extracted from Adobe’s press release).
Photoshop CC will ship with new sharpening technologies and designer workflow enhancements.
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Tags:Adobe, cloud, Creative Cloud, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Singapore, software, suite, update
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Thursday, May 16th, 2013
The EF200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a top-tiered high-performance lens for the advanced needs of professionals. Available end May at S$16,599.
Canon EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens will be available end May at S$16,599.
The EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a new type of lens that combines the convenience of a zoom lens with the high performance of a fixed focal length lens.
It boast super long reach with high quality, records better moving images, and is designed for operability and durability.
Below is the press release from Canon.
Canon Releases the World’s First Telephoto Zoom Lens Equipped with an Internal Extender
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Tags:Canon, DSLR, lens, photography, Singapore
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Thursday, May 16th, 2013
The PhotoNote app digitses analog material into an online photo notebook – for more efficient management and more effective communications.
New freemium app from Fuji Xerox: PhotoNote – an online photo notebook.
SkyDesk PhotoNote captures and stores analog content into digital form for more efficient storage and access and enables these content to be easily shared with co-workers, partners or customers for more effective communications.
Hand-written-character recognition
PhotoNote’s digitisation uses Fuji Xerox’s proprietary character-recognition technology for Optical Character Recognition (OCR) that includes recognition of hand-written characters.
The technology mimics a human’s visual information processing and this is the first time such technology is used on commercialised software.
Currently, only English and Japanese are supported.
Most of the features are free, with additional storage and Excel conversion feature available as paid options (prices within).
The app works with iOS and Android and is available in Singapore, Australia and Japan.
PhotoNote digitises physical memos or meeting notes jotted down during business discussions and stores them in the cloud – enabling easy access by the user and quick sharing of the information with others.
To digitise printed material, forms, handwritten memos and whiteboards, simply snap a photo using a smartphone or digital camera and upload the photo onto SkyDesk on the cloud.
The PhotoNote app automatically conducts image processing and OCR conversion, storing the image together with tags and additional text annotations, as well as text data from the conversion.
Easy search can be done on the database of PhotoNote records based on recorded time/date, tags, and the converted text.
Tags:Apps, Australia, cloud, Fuji Xerox, Japan, OCR, PhotoNote, photos, PIM, Singapore, SkyDesk, software
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
The pocket-sized USB device enables users to stay connected wherever they go with Ethernet, Wi-Fi and access point modes plus multi-OS support.
Available on 20 May for S$59 (revised downwards from S$69).
ASUS WL-330NUL USB router will be available from next Monday for S$59.
Designed to enable convenient and quick internet access for travelers, the USB-based ASUS WL-330NUL provides quick secure network setup and connection sharing with other users.
It works with multiple operating systems, including Windows 8, Mac OS, and iOS.
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Tags:Asus, Ethernet, network, router, Singapore, USB, Wi-Fi, wireless
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
Lenovo today announced its new line of Windows 8 touch-optimised devices – the thin and light IdeaPad U310 Touch (fr S$1,199) and IdeaPad U410 Touch (fr S$1,299), as well as the IdeaPad Z400 Touch (fr S$1,199).
All are already available now.
From left: Lenovo IdeaPad U310, Z400, U410 Touch.
The new line of touch screen laptops are equipped with 10-point multi-touch screens that compliment a mouse and keyboard.
The new line of touch screen laptops ship with up to 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors and the latest NVIDIA GeForce graphics with DirectX 11.
The IdeaPad U310 Touch and U410 Touch are stylish in design and are only available in Graphite Grey.
From just 18mm thick and weighing up to 1.75kg, these Ultrabooks are thin, light and extremely mobile – perfect for on-the-go computing.
| Lenovo IdeaPad |
| U310 Touch: |
from S$1,199 |
| U410 Touch: |
from S$1,299 |
| Z400 Touch: |
from S$1,199 |
Ultra-responsive, they wake up from sleep in just one second with Instant Resume, and enjoys extended battery life.
The IdeaPad Z400 Touch is ideal for multimedia entertainment.
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Tags:IdeaPad, laptops, Lenovo, Microsoft, notebooks, Singapore, Windows, Windows 8
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
LG Cloud enables users to stream content directly to LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, and provides a convenient location to store entertainment content that automatically synchronizes between PCs, smartphones and TVs.
LG Cloud service is now available in Singapore.
LG’s Cloud service allows members to easily store content in their own personal LG Cloud account.
Signing in to an account on an LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV is quick and easy thanks to the automatic Single Sign On (SSO) protocol, which is able to recognize both the user’s LG Smart TV ID and LG Cloud ID.
Automated Updating Made Simple
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Tags:Apps, availability, cloud, LG, Singapore, Smart TV, TV
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
Compact USB-powered device provides 7.1-channel surround and high definition 192kHz/24-bit sound for desktops and notebooks. Available end-May for S$149.
ASUS Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier will be available from end-May 2013 for S$149.
The compact Xonar U7 USB external soundcard and headphone amplifier offers powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio with USB convenience.
Specifications
- 114dB SNR
- 10Hz-46kHz frequency response
- 7.1 channels
- 192kHz, 16-bit/24-bit sample rate
- 32ohm-150ohm headphone amplifier
- 2 x RCA for front left/right channels
- 3 x 3.5mm for side/center/rear channels
- 1 x 3.5mm headphone out
- 1 x 3.5mm microphone-in/line-in
1 x S/PDIF coaxial out
It incorporates a headphone amplifier, Dolby Home Theater v4 support, plus dedicated microphone and volume controls.
Xonar U7 serves the needs of PC gamers who want to enjoy strong and clear sound via headphones, and is also ideal for listening to music as it produces much more impactful and detailed audio than onboard hardware.
Connecting via USB, it requires no standalone power supply and works instantly setup-free with no need to open the PC case.
Powerful sound from a compact and portable device
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Tags:amplifier, Asus, audio, headphone, Singapore, USB, Xonar
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Friday, May 10th, 2013
ViewQwest’s partnership with Toggle offers more value for the former’s Fibernet Bundles.
ViewQwest’s strategic partnership with MediaCorp’s Toggle is now in effect.
Subscribers of ViewQwest’s Fibernet 150 Bundle and Fibernet 300 Bundle will now be able to watch Toggle for free over a 12 months period.
“We are always on the lookout for products and services which would enhance our subscribers’ broadband experience and also believe firmly in supporting local content.” said ViewQwest CEO
Vignesa Moothy.
ViewQwest is a provider of next generation connectivity in Singapore while Toggl is MediaCorp’s newest Over-The-Top Content (OTT) provider.
Toggle is an interactive service that goes beyond the television set, bringing entertainment, lifestyle tips, news and information to viewers across multiple devices.
ViewQwest’s strategic partnership with MediaCorp’s Toggle is now in effect.
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Tags:entertainment, Fibernet, MediaCorp, OTT, Singapore, Toggle, ViewQwest
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Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Mobile Broadband 150 will be offered with a mobile WiFi modem from 11 May and a USB dongle modem from 18 May. Price plans within.
SingTel launches commercial 150Mbps 4G service with “Mobile Broadband 150.
Singapore Telecommunications today announced the launch of Mobile Broadband 150.
“Our customers can look forward to a 150Mbps service for smartphones and tablets in the coming months when handsets compatible with these speeds become available in Singapore,” said Johan Buse, SingTel’s Vice President of Consumer Marketing.
It is the first 4G mobile broadband service in Singapore to offer speeds of up to 150Mbps, which is two times faster than conventional 4G services.
Customers can enjoy these speeds at outdoor locations nationwide, as well as popular indoor locations such as Jurong Point, Raffles City, Tampines Mall, Bishan Junction 8, Bugis Junction and Changi Airport.
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Tags:4G, networks, Singapore, SingTel
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Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Easy-to-use Avatarbook puts kids right in the middle of their favourite stories and songs. The app is free.
Avatarbook lets the child watch herself/himself play a role in her/his favourite animated story.
Children can enjoy seeing themselves onscreen as the main characters in animated versions of classics such as Aladdin, Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland.
Avatarbook is now available from the LG Smart World, and will be periodically updated with new content.
Aside from creating smiles and laughter, Avatarbook is a great way for young learners to engage more directly with age-appropriate literature and music.
Becoming part of an exciting tale or happy tune on Avatarbook is an easy process that most children will be able to perform by themselves.
First, they choose from a selection of ten fun songs or five classic children’s stories.
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Tags:Apps, kids, LG, Singapore, Smart TV, TV
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