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Encompass launches MEGAPOD – Asia Pacific’s first multi-channel broadcasting & playout facility

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

With double the capacity to meet growing customer demands, the new MEGAPOD facility in Singapore offers fully automated, end-to-end media processing and monitoring.

The new MEGAPOD facility is located at the office of Encompass Digital Media, at 20 Loyang Crescent, Singapore 508984.

The new MEGAPOD facility is located at the office of Encompass Digital Media, at 20 Loyang Crescent, Singapore 508984.

Encompass Digital Media has launched its new US$7 million broadcast monitoring facility, the MEGAPOD in Loyang Crescent in Singapore

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New arrivals: 2014 Logitech Color Collection M235 wireless mouse

Monday, April 28th, 2014

The Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 (S$29) comes in four colours: Green Envy, Bubble Bath, Blue Bliss and Daring Diva; and is available in Singapore in May 2014.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 - a mix of precision and comfort, with bold color blends.

Logitech Wireless Mouse M235 – a mix of precision and comfort, with bold color blends.

Equipped with Logitech’s Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, the mouse promises a powerful, reliable connection with virtually no delays or dropouts.

The M235 measures 95 x 55 x 38.7 mm and weighs 84g including the battery and receiver (57.5g without battery and receiver).

It comes with a 3-year hardware warranty.

The new eye-catching contemporary colors. in this bright, vibrant collection puts a wide range of fashionable looks in the palm of your hand.

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New arrivals: Leica T (Typ 701) mirrorless system camera

Friday, April 25th, 2014

Created in collaboration with Audi Design, the Leica T will be launched with two lenses available: Leica Vario-Elmar-T 18–56 mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH and Leica Summicron-T 23mm f/2 ASPH.

SRP:

  • Body + 18-56mm lens: S$4,950
  • Body + 23mm lens: S$5,250

Update (29 April, 2014):

The Leica T was officially launched in Singapore today. The camera will be available in Singapore from 26 May 2014 at Leica Stores located at Raffles Hotel Arcade, Mandarin Gallery and ION Orchard.

The Leica T will be available in either a natural aluminum finish, or anodized black.

The Leica T will be available in either a natural aluminum finish, or anodized black.

Two additional lenses are also scheduled to appear in time for presentation at Photokina 2014 on 21 September.

  • Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11–23 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH wide-angle zoom
  • Vario-Elmar-T 55–135 mm f/3.5–4.5 ASPH. telephoto zoom

The mirrorless interchangeable lens Leica T camera features a 16-megapixel APS-C-format, CMOS sensor.

It is the first system camera from Leica to feature an integrated Wi-Fi module.

Pictures and videos can be wirelessly transmitted straight from the camera to a smartphone, tablet or computer, and can then be shared by email, or on Facebook or other social media.

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Dell adds Big Switch Networks to advance open networking initiative

Friday, April 25th, 2014

Dell expects to begin offering switches with Big Switch Networks Switch Light operating system and the Big Switch Networks Big Tap Monitoring Fabric controller in the second quarter of 2014.

Tom Burns, VP/GM Dell Networking (left) and Doug Murray, CEO, Big Switch Networks (right) extolling the benefits of the offerings. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtaJp-7m7AQ.

Tom Burns, VP/GM Dell Networking (left) and Doug Murray, CEO, Big Switch Networks (right) extolling the benefits of the offerings. Watch the video.

Dell’s open-networking initiative disrupts traditional networking switch model, enabling rapid innovation and customer choice through hardware and software disaggregation.

“Dell’s push into open networking, and this announcement with Big Switch and other vendors, are great examples of original thinking and innovation coming from the new Dell, “said Tom Burns, vice president and general manager, Dell Networking.

The strategic agreement that Dell signed with Big Switch Networks will expand its open ecosystem to provide customer choice for networking hardware and software.

It offers an alternative to “white-box” switching with Dell-branded, validated and integrated systems, global scale, logistics, and enterprise-class services.

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ZooMoo demo at Asian Festival of Children’s Content

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

Came across an interesting educational implementation that combines the interactivity of an tablet-based app with the big screen delivery of educational content to captivate pre-school children.

ZooMoo has been available on StarHub Channel 306 from 1 April 2014, and will be free for 6 weeks. The app is available completely free on App Store and Google Play.

ZooMoo has been available on StarHub Channel 306 from 1 April 2014, and will be free for 6 weeks. The app is available completely free on App Store and Google Play.

ZooMoo is an educational programme on StarHub Channel 306 that is “All about animals, all the time”.

Targeted at children aged three to six, the programme uses a combination of puppets, high-production animation, narrative techniques and wildlife footage developed in collaboration with Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

The channel is designed to help children explore the animal world in ways that are entertaining, interactive and enriching.

Extending the ZooMoo experience

The free ZooMoo App is an interactive companion to the ZooMoo channel.

It is a unique second screen learning application that allows children to explore a world of animals and a range of educational content.

A rich diversity of habitats for children to explore.

A rich diversity of habitats for children to explore.

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FIFA 14 PlayStation 4 Bundle Pack available from 1 May ($659)

Thursday, April 24th, 2014

The S$659 bundle will include the PlayStation 4 (PS4) computer entertainment system, PS4 software title “FIFA 14”, One-Month PlayStation Plus membership and PlayStation 4 One-Year Extended Warranty Service.

Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net.

Feel the tension as chances are created, and experience the thrill of hitting the back of the net.

With features that inspire fans to dictate the tempo of a match and build play through the midfield, “FIFA 14” plays the way great matches are contested.

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POTD: Good Friday

Saturday, April 19th, 2014

Good Friday is observed primarily by Christians to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Cavalry. 

For Christians, Good Friday is a time for reflection. Photo taken with a Samsung GALAXY Note 3 smartphone at Pasir Ris Beach, Singapore. Photo credit: John Tan.

For Christians, Good Friday is a time for reflection. Photo taken with a Samsung GALAXY Note 3 smartphone at Pasir Ris Beach, Singapore. Photo credit: John Tan.

The year of the crucifixion is estimated to have occurred in AD 33.

A Christian friend of mine says that Good Friday is a time of reflection on what his saviour had done for him.

Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries, including Singapore.

New arrivals: Microsoft launches Office 365 Personal in Singapore

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

Office 365 Personal – annual subscription S$89 – allows individuals to install Office on one PC or one Mac, as well as one tablet device to be connected to the service.

Office 365 Home Premium – at S$138 per year – allows installation on up to five PC/Mac computers and five tablets (including iPad).

Introductory local promotions (until 30 June, 2014):

  • Free limited edition Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 with every purchase of Office 365 Personal.
  • Save $20 when you purchase Office 365 Personal with a new PC, Windows 8 Tablet of Mac.
  • Save $30 when you purchase Office 365 Home with a new PC, Windows 8 tablet, or Mac.
Microsoft Office 365 Personal is now available from Singapore at an annual subscription of S$89 per year.

Microsoft Office 365 Personal is now available from Singapore at an annual subscription of S$89 per year.

Office 365 Personal is suitable for individuals or small households who share a single computer to use Office.

For people or households who use Office on more than one device, it is more worthwhile to purchase Office 365 Home (previously called Office 365 Home Premium) instead.

Office 365 Personal and Home includes the complete set of Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access.

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New arrivals: Logitech Bluebox II Bluetooth Audio Adapter

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

The new Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter transforms your speakers into a wireless sound system for your smartphone or tablet. Price: S$49.

Multipoint Bluetooth in the new Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter offers versatile connectivity.

Multipoint Bluetooth in the new Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter offers versatile connectivity.

Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity connects two devices simultaneously and streams audio from either one with the push of a button, making it easy to enjoy your favorite playlist on your smartphone or a movie on your tablet.

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SingTel Group & Samsung accelerates mobile data growth in emerging markets

Friday, April 11th, 2014

The strategic partnership has the potential to benefit more than 500 million mobile customers across the region.

Initiatives under this partnership include a retail collaboration programme, direct carrier billing, regional mobile app development challenge and direct access to selected apps.

Initiatives under this partnership include a retail collaboration programme, direct carrier billing, regional mobile app development challenge and direct access to selected apps.

The SingTel Group and Samsung today unveiled a suite of joint initiatives designed to bring a seamless and richer mobile data experience for their customers.

“This unique partnership with SingTel Group is important for us to reach a broader audience across the markets we operate in. Samsung, together with SingTel Group, a visionary group of operators, aims to bring better and a more complete set of products and services to our consumers,” DJ Lee, President and Head of Global Sales and Marketing of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

These initiatives are to be progressively launched by entities in the SingTel Group – SingTel in Singapore, Optus in Australia, AIS in Thailand, Airtel in India and Africa, Globe Telecom in the Philippines and Telkomsel in Indonesia.

These initiatives cut across many areas such as marketing, content and technology. This collaboration will help differentiate the entities’ services and improve their competitiveness.

Initiatives under this partnership include a retail collaboration programme, direct carrier billing, regional mobile app development challenge and direct access to selected apps.

The four joint initiatives are detailed below.

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