Archive for the ‘Internet’ Category
Thursday, March 1st, 2018
Circles.life offers unlimited data on demand at 4G+ speeds at S$3 per calendar day; as well as WhatsApp Passport – offering unlimited WhatsApp roaming for messaging in 18 countries at S$1 per calendar day.
In the same way that other asset light digital players in entertainment, transportation and hospitality has reimagined their respective industries, Circles.Life believes its proprietary cloud-based infrastructure Circles-X will reimagine the future of the telco industry.
The unlimited mobile data on demand that Circles.Life is offering is free from any contract and can be activated anytime by simply turning it on in the mobile dashboard within the CirclesCare app.
Unlimited outgoing calls
All Circles.Life basic plans currently come with 100 free minutes of talktime.
Now, they have a new option of getting unlimited local outgoing calls by adding S$16 per month.
Added to the base plan of S$28 and the S$2 per month free incoming calls value added service, this creates an option to get 6 GB of data and unlimited incoming and outgoing calls for S$46 per month.
Circles.Life customers customers are eligible to use the “Unlimited Data on Demand” without subscribing to the company’s existing 20GB for S$20 data upgrade.
Note that fair use policy applies, so speeds will be “managed” after 100GB of usage per month, based on the mobile number.
For WhatsApp Passport, customers can pay S$1 per day to enjoy unlimited data usage for WhatsApp messaging while roaming with partner networks in over 18 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, USA, India and the UK.
Note that this is only for messaging – including sending of photos and videos – but does not include WhatsApp voice calls.
International expansion to Indonesia
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Tags:Circles.Life, data, Indonesia, launch, mobile data, mobility, Singapore, WhatsApp
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Friday, February 23rd, 2018
KKday, Asia’s largest online travel-experience ecommerce platform, has raised US$10.5 million in additional funding led by Japanese travel industry leader H.I.S. with participation from existing investor MindWorks Ventures.
* This story first appeared on The Travel Memoir.
Research by Phocuswright projects that the travel tours and activities industry will reach US$183B by 2020 from US$135B in 2016. Photo: Ming Chen, KKday CEO.
The alliance and funding is expected to help KKday expand its regional presence and further improve its variety of affordable product offerings to travelers.
“H.I.S. is not just a financial investor, but is valued as a strategic investor. By utilising H.I.S.’s global resources and integrating it with KKday’s strong marketing and big data programs, we will be able to change the in-destination travel operations model. KKday will be focusing on improving the customer experience and strengthening our relationship with our suppliers. These two strategies are highly related. You can’t improve customer experience without having an amicable relationship with the supplier,” says Ming Chen, KKday CEO.
KKday curates more than 10,000 travel-related experiences from more than 500 cities and 80 countries with over 4 million unique visitors and serves a few hundred thousand travellers each month.
The company applies big data analytics to drive business decisions and to refine current offerings to optimise customer experience.
Headquartered in Tokyo, H.I.S. has offices located in over 130 cities around the world.
As the in-destination travel industry is fragmented, managing supply chain is a major challenge.
This is why KKday focuses on developing a strong Supply Chain Management (SCM) system that allows all types of suppliers, big or small, to communicate with customers and manage orders without any IT investment.
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Tags:eCommerce, funding, H.I.S., KKday, MindWorks, online, startup, travel
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Ltd. (TMLS) is introducing a new functionality to their TOMI chatbot – helping users find its nearest panel clinic in three steps.
Users previously had to refer to an online directory that listed all 539 network clinics.
The update will enable users to conveniently find suitable TMLS panel clinics within their designated search area.
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Tags:chatbot, healthcare, insurance, MedTech, Singapore, Tokio Marine, TOMI
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
Prime members can get unlimited free shipping on millions of local and international items, unlimited access to popular movies and TV shows on Prime Video and video game benefits with Twitch Prime. Prices & launch promotions below.
Tens of millions of members in 16 countries (including Singapore) already enjoy the best of Amazon with Prime. Click on infographic to enlarge.
Prime is Amazon’s popular membership program that provides exclusive access to benefits such as fast shipping, streaming and gaming.
“We want to make the lives of customers living in Singapore better every day. Customers in Singapore have been enjoying ultra-fast delivery with Prime Now since July, and now, the introduction of Amazon Prime will take their shopping experience to the next level. Now with an even wider selection of international items available for unlimited free international shipping, along with unlimited access to Prime Video and Twitch Prime, this membership is designed to offer the best of Amazon. And this is just the beginning. We will keep making Prime better, adding even more selection and benefits,” said Jamil Ghani, Vice President Amazon Prime International.
This week, Singapore customers will be able to enjoy Prime benefits including exclusive access to free two-hour delivery on orders over S$40 with tens of thousands of items and unlimited free international shipping on orders above S$60 on more than 5 million items from Amazon US – all available in the Prime Now App.
Plus, Prime members in Singapore will enjoy unlimited access to popular and award-winning Amazon Prime Originals like the highly-anticipated second season of The Grand Tour premiering December 8, as well as other shows, movies and more on Prime Video.
They will also enjoy access to gaming benefits with Twitch Prime, at no additional cost.
Amazon Prime in Singapore will be available for S$8.99 per month; however, for a limited time, customers can sign up for S$2.99 per month.
Everyone can try Prime by signing up for a free 30-day trial at www.amazon.com.sg.
More details below from the press release about Prime membership benefits in Singapore.
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Tags:Amazon, Amazon Prime, launch, prices, shopping, Singapore, TV
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017
The new security solutions for Windows devices include ESET Smart Security Premium, ESET Internet Security, and ESET NOD32 Antivirus. Prices and Giveaway below.
Update (20 November, 2017):
A big Thank You to all of you who participated in this tech4xmas2017 giveaway. The ESET Internet Security goes to @sherylhwq. Congratulations!
For the other participants, not to worry – there will be other giveaways up for grabs. In the meantime, check out the next tech4xmas2017 giveaway at @tech4teaEvents. So hop over and try your luck.
You might just win yourself a fun custom-made lightsaber amidst the current Star Wars craze – for yourself or for a friend as a X’mas present! So see you over at @tech4teaEvents!
The most popular security solution among the three is the ESET Internet Security. Check out the tech4xmas Giveaway here to get a free copy for this Christmas!
ESET has launched its 2018 line of security solutions (version 11) for home users using Windows computers.
The solutions are available online now for download and annual subscription prices for 1 computer are listed below.
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus: S$29.90
- ESET Internet Security: S$45.90
- ESET Smart Security Premium: S$75.90
- ESET Multi-Device Security
- for 3 devices: S$75.90
- for 5 devices: S$106.90
Discounted subscription plans for each product are available for more than 1 device.
The ESET Multi-Device Security Pack provides the same features as the ESET Internet Security but adds cross-platform support to Windows/Mac/Linux computers and Android smartphones/tablets.
What is noteworthy is that for existing subscribers to the current versions, there is no charge for upgrading to the latest software – all valid ESET license holders can simply download the latest products.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:antivirus, ESET, Internet, security, Singapore, software, tech4xmas, tech4xmas 2017, tech4xmas 2017 giveaway, tech4xmas giveaway
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
The new web portal enables buyers to look for properties based on how reputable and experienced the agents selling those properties are.
The web portal offer properties sold exclusively by almost 7,000 ERA property agents. The company’s agents account for almost 50% of the market share of transacted real estate deals in Singapore.
The free-to-use web portal offers buyers an objective ranking of ERA property agents based on their experience and client rating.
This gives the buyer greater peace of mind when considering a specific property that they have found through a search in the portal.
You can search for properties on sale or for rental and see a geographical spread of those available on a map.
Property agents who have the most completed transactions will be ranked on top.
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Tags:Apps, ERA, Internet, launch, property, Property Tech, real estate, Singapore, software, website
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Google has launched its home Wi-Fi system in Singapore – the first in Southeast Asia and the 8th country in the world to begin shipping the mesh router. Prices below.
Customers will be able to get a three-pack Google Wifi at $0 upfront cost when they sign up or renew selected StarHub Broadband or Hubbing all-in-one plans.
Google Wifi will be available in Singapore from 31 August, 2017 – exclusive to StarHub customers.
By setting up two or more Google Wifi routers around the home, a mesh Wi-Fi network is set up in the home that extends the range of a traditional router and provides coverage to dead Wi-Fi zones plaguing most home Wi-Fi networks.
Alex King, Google Wifi Product Manager explaining features of the app. Google Wifi was launched at the offices of Google Asia Pacific in Singapore.
This is especially useful for larger apartments or homes with physical layouts that are introduce Wi-Fi dead zones.
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Tags:Google, Google Wifi, launch, Mesh, networks, routers, Singapore, Wi-Fi
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Thursday, April 6th, 2017
Linksys Velop promises to deploy your home Wi-Fi network to the furthest corner and ensure there are no dead Wi-Fi zones. Available from 12 April in Singapore in 1-pack (S$349), 2-pack (S$599), and 3-pack (S$749) configurations.
Sick of poor Wi-Fi signal in your own home? Check this out!
Velop is a Tri-Band modular Wi-Fi system that can be installed in various mesh configurations, helping users to get the most out of their broadband subscription by promising 100% of their Internet speed to the edge of their network.
Linksys launched Velop in the Atlas Showroom at Millenia Walk in Singapore.
Singtel Fibre Broadband customers can purchase a 3-pack Velop at $30/month over a 24-month contract.
That works out to S$720 over the 2-year contract.
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Tags:availability, Belkin, Home, launch, Linksys, Mesh, networking, price, Singapore, Velop, Wi-Fi
Posted in Accessories, Belkin, Entertainment, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Internet, Internet of Things, Launch, Lifestyle, Linksys, Network, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Range Extenders, Router, Specifications, Wi-Fi | 1 Comment »
Friday, March 31st, 2017
Have you done your backup recently? There’s no time like NOW!
Join the Twitter Party on #AcronisWBD at 4pm today to learn about backup and win prizes!
Established in 2011, World Backup Day serves to remind people the importance of protecting their data.
#AcronisWBD Twitter Party today 4pm
I have been invited by Acronis to co-host a Twitter Party today from 4-5pm, so we can have some fun learning more about backup, answer some quiz questions and win some prizes along the way.
I will be posing a question on data security and will be giving away a Polaroid Zip mobile printer to a lucky Twitter follower who tweets the correct answer.
So do join us on Twitter via the hashtag #AcronisWBD. Just click on the link.
Good Luck!
So backup now by making a copy of your data so you won’t lose it in case something happens to your computer.
So even if you’re hit by a virus, hardware failure, natural disaster, or anything else, you can restore your system from a reliable backup.
Here are three ways you can backup your data.
- External media. There is a wide variety of external storage media you can choose, including USB drives, external hard drives, DVDs and more.
- Cloud storage. Your internet connection means there are many cloud storage services available to you. Some are free, some you pay for.
- Network drives. If your computer is on a local area network (LAN), you can backup to a network folder or network attached storage (NAS) device.
Tags:Acronis, backup, contest, giveaway, Polaroid, Twitter, Twitter Party AcronisWBD, World Backup Day
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Thursday, August 25th, 2016
Google is making classic games like Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe available for play directly from Google Search.
Take a break from Pokemon Go, simply type “solitaire” or “tic-tac-toe” into Google Search to play these classic games instantly online.
Other games available include Pac-man, Flip-a-coin and Roll-a-die.
More games will be released as Easter Eggs for netizens to discover.
Is Google making playing cards too? No, this pack of cards are just a teaser to classic games that are now available on Google Search.
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Tags:games, gaming, Google, GoogleSolitaire, Pacman, Pokemon Go, Search, Solitaire, Tic-Tac-Toe
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