Archive for the ‘Launch’ Category
Saturday, May 30th, 2015
The school holidays have just begun in Singapore. So if you happen to be heading out to Penang in Malaysia for a getaway, check out this newly opened hotel.
There are two Premier Suites (82 sqm) in G Hotel Kelawai in Penang, Malaysia.
G Hotel Kelawai has 208 rooms, three F& B outlets, and is well located next to upscale shopping malls and renowned hawker eateries, with UNESCO world heritage sites and beaches nearby.
G Hotel Kelawai in Penang, Malaysia
The hotel is within walking distance from its sibling G Hotel Gurney and allows cross usage of facilities between the two hotels.
G Hotel Kelawai offers complimentary Internet broadband and Wi-Fi to guests, as well as an infinity edge pool, mountain bikes and fitness center.
The 24-floor hotel has 208 rooms comprising 143 Deluxe rooms (35 sqm), 20 Executive rooms (35 sqm), 43 Executive Premier rooms (45 sqm) and 2 Premier Suites (82 sqm).
Every room comes with eco-friendly Appelles toiletries, Serta bed; 300 thread count linens, Herman Miller designer working chair, docking station, alarm clock, ironing facilities, 55-inch smart LED TV, free non-alcoholic minibar, coffee machine and free high speed Wi-Fi.
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Tags:accommodation, G Hotel, Gurney, hotels, Kelawai, Malaysia, Penang, travel
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
You can get Periscope free on the Google Play Store.
Periscope is now available for Android.
Periscope enables users to start or watch a live video broadcast.
Android owners using Version 4.4 (KitKat) and above can download Periscope from Google Play.
Periscope on Android has all the same core features of the existing Periscope:
- start a public or private broadcast.
- choose to allow comments from just those you follow.
- interact with a broadcaster by chatting or sending hearts.
There are a few things that are unique to Android:
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Tags:Android, Apps, broadcast, Google, Periscope, Twitter, videos
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
The new UE MEGABOOM from Logitech is expected to be available in Singapore in July 2015 for S$399.
The UE MEGABOOM from Logitech Ultimate Ears come in an assortment of bright colours.
The new UE MEGABOOM portable wireless speaker from Ultimate Ears promises more power, more sound and more bass.
The UE MEGABOOM works standing upright and lying down.
Similar to UE’s first mobile speaker, UE BOOM, the new UE MEGABOOM blasts 360-degree sound with heart-pounding bass.
The UE MEGABOOM is waterproof – IPX7 certified – with stain-resistant acoustic skin, and a durable grab-and-go design.
The portable speaker weighs less than 900 grams, features a 20-hour rechargeable battery life and 100-foot wireless Bluetooth range.
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Tags:accessories, audio, AV, Bluetooth, Boom, gadgets, Logitech, MEGABOOM, mobile, music, portable, speakers, UE, Ultimate Ears, water proof
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim will be available in Singapore from TODAY at S$498 in White Birch and Blue Lagoon with M1, Singtel, StarHub and major retailers.
The mid-range HTC Desire 826 dual sim is useful for frequent travels that needs to slot in a second SIM card using the local network of their destination.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim is driven by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 Octa-Core 64-bit processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage with microSD expansion up to 128GB.
A range of accessories including the HTC Dot View case will also be available for the HTC Desire 826 dual sim.
The phone uses Nano SIM cards and is capable of 4G LTE streaming.
It ships with Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with HTC Sense user interface, on a 5.5-inch Full HD 1080p display.
The phone is powered by an embedded 2600mAh Li-polymer battery.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim promises immersive HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio surround sound from your phone.
The smartphone comes with an audiophile-grade headset that is tuned for HTC BoomSound with Dolby Audio, offering a cinematic surround sound experience.
HTC was the first phone maker to put dual front-facing stereo speakers on a smartphone.
The HTC Desire 826 dual sim has 13-megapixel cameras on the front and rear, so that selfie lovers can enjoy great image quality for their self-portraits.
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Tags:Android, availability, Desire, Desire 826, dual SIM, HTC, Lollipop, M1, nano, Octacore, Qualcomm, Singapore, SingTel, smartphones, Snapdragon, StarHub
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Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Facebook has enhanced the sidebar space within its Facebook mobile app – creating a dedicated place for you and your friends to stay up to date on all of the things you do every day.
Facebook enhances sidebar within its mobile app.
People go to News Feed to catch up on what friends are posting at certain times of the day, like a best friend’s engagement or pictures from a university reunion.
But many users want a place to see and share the smaller updates that are a part of their day.
Setting your sidebar status in the Facebook app.
The Facebook sidebar is used by millions of people daily to quickly find and contact friends and loved ones while on the go with their mobile.
Now, you can visit the sidebar to get a quick look at what your friends are currently doing.
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Tags:Apps, Facebook, sidebar
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Friday, May 22nd, 2015
The book looks back at the Singapore’s IT transformation from the beginning of its computerisation journey to realising the vision as the world’s first Smart Nation.
Chia Wee Boon (left), CEO of NCS presenting a limited edition NCS Tech Evolution book to Tay Ai Cheng (right), Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Librarian of National Library Board. “With the support from the National Library Board, the public can have access to NCS Tech Evolution. We hope everyone will enjoy reading this book, appreciate the contributions of the pioneers and many unsung heroes,” said Chia.
NCS, a leading Info-Communication Technology (ICT) provider in Asia Pacific launched today the NCS Technology Evolution book to commemorate the Nation’s IT transformation from the very beginning of Singapore’s computerisation journey.
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Tags:books, Chia Wee Boon, drones, events, launch, library, NCS, NLB, SG50, Singapore, SingTel, Tay Ai Cheng, TechConnect
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Thursday, May 14th, 2015
Sony Singapore showcased the BRAVIA 4K LCD and Full HD televisions that were announced earlier this year at CES 2015 – with new models ranging from 32 to 75 inches in size, some based on Google Android TV and impressively thin models thinner than a smartphone. Prices TBA.
The Sony Bravia X9000C is only 4.9mm at its thinnest – thinner than some smartphones.
This new lineup for 2015 will soon be available in Singapore, with models rolling in as early as next month – June 2015.
Sony BRAVIA KDL-65W850C with Google Android TV.
The 4K models ships with advanced 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling technology by analysing and upscaling content to 4K resolution.
The X9000C Series 4K LCD TV (in 55 and 65 inches) is only 4.9mm at its thinnest part and with its tiny frame – mount it on the wall and it’ll appear like a floating display.
The Bravia X series as well as the W800C and W850C will support Google’s Android TV operating system, making it easy to stream videos, function as a gaming device, and provide enhanced features like Google Cast and Voice Search.
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Tags:4K, Android, Android TV, Bravia, events, FHD, Full HD, Google, Google Cast, Google Play, launch, lineup, Singapore, Sony, televisions, TVs, W800C, W850C, X-Reality Pro, X9000C
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
Pioneer’s existing AVH-X8650BT and new AVH-X8750BT in-dash car multimedia receivers can now access Apple CarPlay in Singapore.
Pioneer introduces Apple CarPlay in Singapore with the two aftermarket in-dash car multimedia receivers.
Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre has announced the availability of Apple CarPlay in Singapore.
“Pioneer’s years of expertise integrating smartphone connectivity into the automotive environment has provided us the opportunity to be among the first to offer Apple CarPlay to drivers,” said Isao Nomura, Deputy General Manager for Business Planning and Marketing Division of Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre.
Accessible in Singapore on two of their aftermarket in-dash car multimedia receivers, the existing AVH-X8650BT and the newly-released AVH-X8750BT, consumers can now enjoy a smarter, safer and more fun way to use their iPhones in the car.
Apple CarPlay uses Siri voice control to enable iPhone users to safely enjoy selected apps on large, in-dash Pioneer LCD displays, while staying focused on the road.
With Apple CarPlay, consumers with the latest version of iOS on their iPhone 5 or later, including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can use Siri to make and receive calls, compose and respond to text messages, use Apple Maps for navigation and listen to their music and podcasts.
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Tags:Apple, AV, CarPlay, cars, entertainment, iOS, iPhone, multimedia, music, navigation, Pioneer, receivers, Singapore, Siri
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
LG Electronics has globally unveiled its latest flagship smartphone – the LG G4. The 5.5-inch (2560 x 1440, 538ppi) smartphone ships with Android 5.1 Lollipop and comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory.
Available end-May in Singapore from M1, Singtel, StarHub and LG Mobile retailers.
Update (13 May, 2015):
Promotion with M1 and StarHub (while stocks last): Customers who register their purchase interest (15-24 May) with M1 and StarHub (Singtel not included) will get a free 64GB MicroSD card and for purchases of the LG G4 in leather, a free genuine leather Quick Circle Cover.
This is in addition to the free extra battery and charger cradle for purchases from all three telcos.
The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather in three beautiful colors (Black, Brown and Red). Other material options for the G4 rear cover include artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well as lustrous, Shiny Gold.
The regional launch for the LG G4 was held in the ArtScience Museum in Singapore.
Price & ordering
The leather version of the LG G4 is priced at S$998 in Singapore while the metallic version is priced at S$928.
Customers will receive an additional LG G4 battery and battery charger worth S$126 when they purchase an LG G4, while stocks last.
Consumers can register their interest at the websites of the respective telecommunication companies from 15 May 2015 to 24 May 2015.
The LG G4 is available in handcrafted, genuine full grain leather in three beautiful colors (Black, Brown and Red).
Other material options for the G4 rear cover include artisan-forged Metallic Gray as well as lustrous, Shiny Gold.
The G4 has a 16-megapixel rear camera with F1.8 aperture and OIS 2.0 – which now incorporates three-axis optical image stabilisation to reduce blur.
The camera also added Manual Mode for photography, allowing users to directly control focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation and white balance.
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Tags:Android, Android 5, flagship, G4, launch, LG, Lollipop, Singapore, smartphones
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2015
EZ-Link unveils first non-card stored value cashless device in the form of Hello Kitty trinkets (S$24.90). The Singapore company also launched the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx.
The inaugural series of charms is available with four designs: Red, Pink, Blue and Black.
EZ-Link Pte Ltd is Singapore’s largest issuer of CEPAS-compliant cards.
The new EZ-Charms break away from the conventional ez-link card design, while the EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx is the first rewards programme for commuters using public transport with the ez-link card.
EZ-Charms – New Form Factor
“Our aim is to push through boundaries to make every tap with ez-link a rewarding and fun experience. The launch of EZ-Charms is significant as it represents a breakthrough in technical limitations and opens up many new possibilities for fashionable products in the future. On the other hand, with the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx, ez-link users will be rewarded for something they do every day – taking trains and buses,” said Nicholas Lee, Chief Executive Officer, EZ-Link Pte Ltd.
Functioning in exactly the same way as existing ez-link cards, EZ-Charms can be used on buses, trains, taxis, for shopping and dining and topped up at all ez-link card channels.
The first EZ-Charm design features Hello Kitty, the iconic feline character, to give users a lovely, fun and stylish piece of ornament to hang off their mobile phones and key chains etc.
Measuring 3.3cm by 2.5cm by 0.5cm, each EZ-Charm is sold in an attractive packaging, making it an adorable gift for loved ones – especially Hello Kitty fans.
All EZ-Charms are sold without stored value and are valid for two years.
The pricing and availability of the EZ-Charms are tabulated below.
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Tags:accessories, EZ-Charm, ez-link, Hello Kitty, Perx, Singapore, Transitlink
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