Archive for the ‘Labels’ Category
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
Photo of the Day: After all his passengers had safely alighted from his train, this weary but smart-looking driver alighted and walked down the length of the platform, proudly inspecting his train as he walked.
This smart looking train driver – is he just visiting from Bangkok, or is he homeward bound to his home in Hua Hin? What kind of life story does he have to tell? Photo taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
We were visiting the historic and beautiful train station in Hua Hin when the train from Bangkok arrived.
The passengers promptly unloaded and dissipated quickly from the platform.
I was lingering on the platform, snapping photos when the train driver emerged from his driver’s cabin and began walking down the platform.
(more…)
Tags:conductor, driver, EM1, emo, holiday, Hua Hin, Olympus, OMD, photography, photos, platform, potd, Thailand, Thailand 2014, train
Posted in Cameras, Holiday, Lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, Thailand 2014, Travel, travel, Zuiko | 1 Comment »
Friday, April 10th, 2015
Lenovo has launched a new community campaign – #LightAndSeek – weaving technology and creativity to ignite the Singapore landscape. 10 local artists will use the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro to create and project artworks around Arab Street.
#LightAndSeek – happening on Friday, 17 April, 2015 in the Arab Street area in Singapore. Click to view enlarged map of the locality.
For one night only on April 17 this year, Singapore will come alive with an art exhibition that will change the way we see the local art landscape.
The event will bring together ten of Singapore’s rising artists to create a series of artworks that will come to life across ten locations spaces around Arab Street and be projected by the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro.
As the facilitator to all these voices and visuals, Lenovo aims to engage the growing local art community at large and give true local DO-ers a chance to project themselves like never before, and for the public to immerse themselves with art through a truly memorable experience.
A new way to watch and hear – Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro
Throughout the course of this one-night-only event, the YOGA Tablet 2 Pro will be used to showcase creative pieces by the local artists – allowing the blend of a canvas and space through an interactive medium.
The artists will be creating and projecting their artworks using the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro.
Promoting interactivity and versatility like never before, the tablet comes enabled with the new Pico projector that projects a 16:9 high resolution image onto any surface for an instant 50-inch theatre experience.
Featuring a 13.3-inch QHD (2560×1440) IPS display for life-like images, the multimode also comes equipped with up to 15 hours of battery.
Slimmer than your average magazine at just 3.7mm thin and 950 grams, the Platinum-colored tablet also comes enabled with an 8 watt sound system that enables impromptu displays and performances anytime and anywhere.
#LightAndseek ‘Snap N Win’ Contest
In conjunction with the #LightAndSeek event, a ‘Snap N Win’ contest will also be held throughout the day of April 17, and will be open to the public till midnight.
(more…)
Tags:Android, art, artists, contest, events, Lenovo, projectors, Singapore #LightAndSeek, tablets, Yoga
Posted in Android, audioVisual, Contest, Event forecast, events, Exhibition, Gadgets, gadgets, Lenovo, Projectors, Tablets, tablets, YOGA | No Comments »
Thursday, April 9th, 2015
Canon today launched the EOS C300 Mark II and XC10 digital cameras and announced the development of XF-AVC, a new proprietary video format for the efficient recording of high-image-quality 4K, 2K and HD video footage. Prices TBA.
The Canon EOS C300 Mark II (EF mount) digital cinema camera (right) will be available from September 2015, while the XC10 4K video camcorder (left) will be available in mid-June.
Both digital cinema cameras are capable of capturing 4K video and support Canon’s new XF-AVC video format, which allows for data compression without sacrificing image quality.
The EOS C300 Mark II incorporates a Canon-developed Super 35 mm-equivalent approximately 8.85-megapixel CMOS image sensor and the Company’s latest imaging platform, Dual DIGIC DV 5, which promises exceptional processing power.
(more…)
Tags:4K, C300, camcorders, cameras, Canon, Cinema, EOS, video, XC10, XF-AVC
Posted in Announce, audioVisual, Cameras, cameras, Canon, DSLR, EOS, gadgets, newArrivals, Press Release, Software, Specifications, Video, Videocams | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
With senior hires from Facebook, Amazon and Palantir Technologies, Singapore is slated to become GrabTaxi’s technology hub.
The GrabTaxi R&D Centre is located at 138 Cecil Street, Cecil Court, Singapore 069538.
GrabTaxi, one of Southeast Asia’s largest mobile phone transport app, has opened its first Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Singapore.
“Though we remain focused on Southeast Asia, we know that talent is global. This new R&D Centre has put on us a level playing field with the largest technology companies in the world. In fact, we’ve recently hired great senior talent from companies like Facebook, Amazon and Palantir Technologies, as their experience and expertise with these global powerhouses will help GrabTaxi reach our true potential,” said Anthony Tan, GrabTaxi Founder and Group CEO.
This will become GrabTaxi’s technology hub and it will house the majority of its technical staff and engineers from around the world.
The 4500 sq. ft. centre is located in the heart of Singapore’s bustling Central Business District and will eventually house 200 engineers and data scientists, which is a specialised role focused on analysing data and spotting trends from multiple data sources.
This US$100 million investment over a few years is a milestone for Southeast Asian startups as very few brands – local or regional – has made such a significant investment in technology infrastructure and talent based out of Singapore.
Eventually, 200 engineers and data scientists will occupy the 4,500 sq. ft. GrabTaxi R&D Centre.
The R&D Centre reinforces GrabTaxi’s commitment to the region and an acknowledgment that Southeast Asia has the infrastructure and capacity to become a global technology hub.
(more…)
Tags:Apps, events, GrabTaxi, R&D, Singapore, taxi, transport, travel
Posted in App, Apps, events, Launch, Software, travel | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015
The new charger has 20,000 mAh and 3 output ports for laptops, tablets and smartphones. Available in Singapore now – S$249.
The XP20000 portable charger has a rated output of DC 19V, 3A (for charging laptops), DC5V, 2.1A (USB port for charging tablets), and DC5V, 1A (USB port for charging smartphones).
Weighing less than 500 grams, the light and portable Energizer Energi-to-go XP20000 contains a super high density battery which can power smartphones with another 40 hours of battery life, tablets with another 20 hours of battery life, and laptops with another 6.5 hours of battery life.
The XP20000 comes in white and measures 19.5 x 16.5 x 11 cm.
Besides laptops, tablets and smartphones, the XP20000 supports video and digital cameras, mobile gaming devices, mobile Bluetooth headsets, and many other mobile devices.
It is safe for commercial travel, making it suitable for the mobile worker with a laptop and multiple mobile devices, and for sharing amongst friends and families on vacation.
The Energizer Energi-to-go XP20000 takes 3.5 hours to charge, and can be charged while discharging to other devices.
(more…)
Tags:accessories, battery, chargers, Energi, Energizer
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, battery, Energizer, gadgets, newArrivals, Prices, Specifications | No Comments »
Monday, April 6th, 2015
Intel Corporation has announced the availability of its 5th generation Intel Core vPro processor family in the Asia Pacific. The company also showcased a slew of gadgets using its wireless technology.
New clamshell and Ultrabook 2-in-1s, designed and built for business, boast improved performance, battery life and productivity benefits.
Intel wireless technology offers consumers freedom from wires in devices that include Intel Pro Wireless Display and optional Intel Wireless Docking capabilities.
Intel Core vPro processor-based devices promise built-in security and manageability capabilities that help protect data and enable remote IT access.
Below are more details from the press release.
(more…)
Tags:Actiontec, Asia Pacific, DELL, Elite, Fujitsu, Helix, HP, Intel, Latitude, Lenovo, Lifebook, Panasonic, Protege, Singapore, ThinkPad, Toshiba, Toughpad, WiDi, wireless
Posted in Android, audioVisual, Dell, events, Fujitsu, Gadgets, gadgets, HP, Hybrid, Intel, Launch, Lenovo, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Panasonic, Projectors, Specifications, Tablets, tablets, Toshiba, Windows 8 | No Comments »
Sunday, April 5th, 2015
Easter is a special day for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead – three days after his crucifixion and death at Calvary on Good Friday, as depicted in the New Testament of the Bible.
Relief on the metal door of the Salzburger Dom (Salzburg Cathedral). Assuming the inscriptions are in Latin, Google Translate says that “IN TE SPERAMUS” means “wait for you” or “we trust in you”. Photo taken with a Sony A7 with Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS full-frame E-mount zoom lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
The above photo was taken of the door of the Salzburg Cathedral when I visited Austria last summer in 2014.
I hope my Christian friends had a spiritual and reflective Easter today.
Tags:A7, Austria, Austria 2014, Carl Zeiss, Europe, full-frame, photography, photos, potd, Salzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburger Dom, Sony, travel
Posted in A7, Austria 2014, Cameras, cameras, Holiday, MIL, Photography, POTD, POTD, Sony, Travel, travel | No Comments »
Saturday, April 4th, 2015
Photo of the Day: Hohensalzburg Castle is named “Festung Hohensalzburg” which means “High Salzburg Fortress” in English. The fortress is built on top of of a small hill in Salzburg, overlooking the historic Austrian city.
* Information for this article was from Wikipedia.
View of Fortress Hohensalzburg from Kapitelplatz at the foot of the hill upon which it is built. Photo taken with a Sony A7 with Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS full-frame E-mount zoom lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Construction of the fortress began in 1077 at the behest of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg.
With a length of 250m (820ft) and a width of 150m (490ft), Fortress Hohensalzburg is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe.
View of Salzburg City from the Fortress Hohensalzburg with the Altstadt (old town) in the foreground. The Salzburg Cathedral (Salzburger Dom) is in the centre with the Salzach River flowing in the background. The golden globe statue in front of Cathedral was where the above photo of the fortress was taken from. Photo taken with a Sony A7 with Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS full-frame E-mount zoom lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
(more…)
Tags:A7, Austria 2014, Carl Zeiss, castles, Festunsberg, fortresses, full-frame, Hohensalzburg, Kapitelplatz, MIL, photography, photos, potd, Salzach, Salzburg, Salzburger Dom, Sony, travel
Posted in A7, Austria 2014, Cameras, Events, Holiday, MIL, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, Sony, travel | 1 Comment »
Friday, April 3rd, 2015
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians, and is a public holiday in many countries, including Singapore.
We were trekking from the Salzburg Fortress to the Nonnberg Abbey one evening on vacation when we came upon these beautiful altarpieces set into the rock surface of the hill upon which the fortress was built. There was even a shelter built above the altarpieces to protect them from the elements. Photo taken with a Sony A7 with 24-70mm lens. Photo credit: John Tan, 2014.
The year of the crucifixion is estimated to have occurred in AD 33.
Here’s wishing our Christian friends a peaceful and reflective Easter Weekend.
Tags:altar, Austria, Austria 2014, Christians, Easter, Good Friday, greetings, holidays, photography, photos, potd, Salzburg
Posted in A7, Austria 2014, Holiday, MIL, Photography, Photos, POTD, POTD, Sony, Travel, travel | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
The Canon Print Hub is designed to drive efficiency and productivity savings, and enhance customer experiences at the Singapore Sports Hub – resulting in a projected S$2m savings over five years.
The Canon Print Hub is located within the Singapore Sports Hub. Singapore Sports Hub will be invoiced based on actual usage.
With the launch of Canon Print Hub, the Singapore Sports Hub and its partners will have immediate access to Canon’s expertise in document management solutions, managed document services, mailroom services, creative services and print production services.
“The Canon Print Hub is a creative internal solution which provides us with swift information delivery and effective communication with our many customers, partners and sponsors,” said Oon Jin Teik, Chief Operating Officer, Singapore Sports Hub.
This will allow for a quicker, more cost-effective turnaround of marketing collaterals and materials during events held at the Singapore Sports Hub, such as the 28th SEA Games in Singapore from 5-16 June later this year.
In addition, co-locating Canon Print Hub within the Singapore Sports Hub facility will allow the Singapore Sports Hub to implement marketing communication campaigns at shorter notices offering more dynamic customer engagement programs.
(more…)
Tags:Canon, enterprise IT, managed print services, managed services, MPS, Print Hub, printers, Singapore, Singapore Sports Hub, sponsorship, sports
Posted in Announce, Business IT, Canon, Enterprise IT, Events, events, Printers, printers, Sports, Visits | No Comments »
