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New arrivals: SanDisk Connect wireless flash storage drives

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

From 29 March, the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive will be available in Singapore at Challenger Technologies Limited, Sprint-Cass Pte Ltd, Nubox and Gadget World. Prices below.

SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive (left) and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive (right) will be available in Singapore from this Saturday.

SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive (left) and SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive (right) will be available in Singapore from this Saturday.

The SanDisk Connect line of products is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Kindle Fire and Android devices as well as PC and Mac computers.

Model SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive
16GB S$89 –
32GB S$109 S$139
64GB S$179 S$209

Movies, music, photos and documents can be loaded by simply dragging and dropping the files, and accessed via the SanDisk Connect apps available for download from the App Store, Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore for Android.

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First look: Samsung GALAXY S5 in Singapore

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

Samsung Singapore brought in the GALAXY S5, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit for a media preview today.

* All pictures in this post taken with a Samsung GALAXY Note 3 phablet.

The new Samsung GALAXY S5 viewed from its left side, showing the volume rocker.

The new Samsung GALAXY S5 viewed from its right side, showing the volume rocker.

Many of the existing features have been enhanced eg. the 16MP camera which now features faster autofocus (0.3 sec) with the hybrid phase detection cum contrast detection autofocus mechanism, realtime-HDR and simulated Lytro-like post-shot selection of focal point.

First impressions:

At the end of the hour-and-a-half session, the impression was that the GALAXY S5 was loaded with features.

There is a feature to help you with anything you may need to do in your daily life.

You may only need 20 percent of the features available, but no matter what is it you need, chances are, there’s a feature for it.

The autofocus did feel really fast when I switched the focus from near to far and back and from light to dark etc.

The perforated design for the finish of the rear panel is a fresh change from the smooth surface of the S4.

I’ve already heard favourable comments from a number who have seen the design physically or on the Web.

The S5 is also dust and water resistant, while the fingerprint scanner worked smoothly to unlock the phone, although you can use that to make online payments using PayPal in Singapore.

View of the Samsung GALAXY S5 from its right.

View of the Samsung GALAXY S5 from its left.

There’s also the ultra power saving mode that extends the life of the battery to as much as 24 hours when its life has dropped to 10 percent.

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StarHub the first to offer TriSIM card in Singapore

Monday, March 17th, 2014

StarHub’s new TriSIM card comes in three different sizes – Standard SIM, MicroSIM and NanoSIM.

A TriSIM card can be used for mobile devices using any of the three SIM card sizes.

A TriSIM card can be used for mobile devices using any of the three SIM card sizes.

Depending on the specific model of the smartphone or tablet being used, consumers have to choose from one of the three form factors depending on their mobile device.

Customers who sign up for a StarHub Mobile plan can get the new universal SIM card at $37.45, while existing subscribers can replace their current SIM card for $26.75.

The universal SIM card is also available for mobile pre-paid customers at StarHub Shops and selected 7-Eleven stores.

This could be a hassle for some customers who regularly switch between devices that operate on different sizes of SIM cards.

StarHub’s is offering Singapore’s first universal TriSIM card, bundling all three form factors in a compact package at no extra cost to consumers.

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Promotions: SingPost celebrates Hello Kitty 40th anniversary

Sunday, March 16th, 2014

SingPost celebrates 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty with extensive limited edition MyStamp releases through the year. Enjoy savings up to S$33.90 with Early Bird Promotion until 31 March 2014.

In conjunction with Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary, SingPost will issue five limited edition MyStamp sets progressively in 2014 showcasing the evolution of Hello Kitty.

In conjunction with Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary, SingPost will issue five limited edition MyStamp sets progressively in 2014 showcasing the evolution of Hello Kitty.

Each MyStamp set comes with specially designed Hello Kitty collectibles and souvenir sheets.

“凯蒂猫的粉丝请注意:为了庆祝凯蒂猫的四十周年纪念,新加坡邮政公司 SingPost 将在这一年内发布一系列限量版Hello Kitty 邮票集 – 追思凯蒂猫在这四十载里的“成长”过程。欲购者可享有折扣。” – 科技点心(微薄)

It is SingPost’s most extensive release of Hello Kitty MyStamp products to date.

The Hello Kitty MyStamp products will appeal to Hello Kitty fans, young executives, students, and stamp collectors.

The signature product of the SingPost X Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary Collection is the Hello Kitty Limited Edition MyStamp Book Set (S$69.90) which will be released on 16 April 2014.

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Event forecast: “Rakuten Super Bag” at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza Singapore

Saturday, March 15th, 2014

Japan’s number one online shopping mall Rakuten celebrates Singapore launch with three-day public extravaganza at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza – from 28-30 March 2014, 11am – 10pm. Admission Free.

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more.

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more.

The e-commerce giant is bringing together the best of its Japanese and local merchants’ products in an experiential showcase at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza during those three days.

Kuriya Fish Market’s chef will be guiding local celebrities through a different Japanese-themed culinary demonstration each day.

  1. Mar 28, 6.30pm: Keagan Kang and Paul Foster
  2. Mar 29, 5.30pm: Michelle Chia
  3. Mar 30, 2.30pm: Wong Lilin

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New arrivals: LG G Pro2 Android 5.9-inch phablet in Singapore

Thursday, March 13th, 2014

The G Pro2 is LG’s latest flagship smartphone and will be available at all M1, Singtel, Starhub and other authorised LG mobile retailers at the end of March this year at a recommended retail price of S$828.

The LG G Pro2 is available in Titan, White and Red; at S$828.

The LG G Pro2 is available in Titan, White and Red; at S$828.

The LG G Pro2 features a large 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display and enhanced User Experience (UX) features.

LG G Pro2
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Screen 5.9″ IPS Full HD
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Battery 3,200 mAh
Processor 2.26 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Camera Rear: 13MP
Front: 2.1MP
Video 4K ULTRA HD
Memory RAM: 3GB
Int: 32GB
Ext: microSD
Size /mm 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3
Weight 172 g
Price S$828

It has a slim bezel of 3.3mm and a screen-to-frame ratio of 77.2 percent.

The G Pro2 is driven by a 2.26GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with Qualcomm Technologies Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB eMMC ROM, and microSD slot for additional external memory.

The smartphone runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS and is powered by a removable 3,200mAh battery.

The LG G Pro2 offers a richer, high-power 1W Hi-Fi sound that is 30 percent louder than the G Pro, delivering clearer sound with a more powerful bass.

To simplify the powering on and screen unlocking process, LG engineers developed a unique feature called KNOCKcode which makes unlocking and using the LG G Pro2 easier and more convenient.

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Book: PageUp People launches “Talented Southeast Asia”

Tuesday, March 11th, 2014

Talented Southeast Asia is dedicated to talent management trends and challenges in this region.

Talented Southeast Asia addresses the key talent management challenges for organisations conducting business in Southeast Asia, and provides a framework to help them attract and retain talent, increase workforce productivity and achieve regional business goals.

Talented Southeast Asia addresses the key talent management challenges for organisations conducting business in Southeast Asia, and provides a framework to help them attract and retain talent, increase workforce productivity and achieve regional business goals.

The new book addresses key challenges and the future outlook for employers consolidated from over 100 interviews conducted over a 12 month period with business and human resource (HR) leaders.

Co-Author Sylvia Vorhauser-Smith is Senior Vice President – Global Research, at PageUp People.

Co-Author Sylvia Vorhauser-Smith is Senior Vice President – Global Research, at PageUp People.

Over 50 companies including Bosch, BHPBilliton, Deloitte, Dentsu Aegis Networks, DHL, Mastercard, Olam International, Pandora, and Smiggle, participated in the interview process, across six major countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Participating firms are global corporations with a significant presence in two or more of these ASEAN 6 countries.

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POTD: Portraits of a squirrel monkey at River Safari

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Photo of the Day: The River Safari in Singapore has a wonderful enclosure for squirrel monkeys, where visitors are allowed to wander freely within the enclosure and view the primates up close.

It’s also ideal for photographers looking to shoot portraits of these New World Monkeys.

Due to their smaller size, they are less bold than the larger macaques and steers clear of the visitors to the enclosure. Here’s one of them peering from behind some leaves. Photo taken with an Olympus E450 with 40-150mm kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Due to their smaller size, they are less bold than the larger macaques and steer clear of the visitors to the enclosure. Here’s one of them peering from behind some leaves. Photo taken with an Olympus E450 with 40-150mm kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

The squirrel monkey comes from the tropical forests of Central and South America, living in the canopy layer, and eats fruits and insects.

Here’s a squirrel monkey looking me in the eye, from the safety of the tree branches. Photo taken with an Olympus E450 with 40-150mm kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Here’s a squirrel monkey looking me in the eye, from the safety of the tree branches. Photo taken with an Olympus E450 with 40-150mm kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

These monkeys are actually slightly larger than squirrels but are smaller than the regular macaque that we’re more familiar with in this part of the world.

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New Arrivals: Xiaomi Mi 3 goes on sale at $419 from 12 noon

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Following the debut of Xiaomi’s Redmi budget smartphone in Singapore on 21 February, the Chinese phone maker is making its higher end Mi 3 available in Singapore from 12 noon TODAY, at S$419.

Update (12.43pm, 7 March, 2014):

Xiaomi announces that the Mi 3 has been sold out after 2 minutes. The Chinese company does not reveal how many of the handsets were sold and does not plan on divulging the numbers as per its February launch of its Redmi budget smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 Android smartphone is available (in Metallic Gray) in Singapore from 12 noon today at S$419.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 Android smartphone is available (in Metallic Gray) in Singapore from 12 noon today at S$419.

Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 3 comes with a 5-inch Full HD IPS display at 441 ppi, and runs a fast 2.3GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8274AB processor, powered by a massive 3,050 mAh lithium-ion battery.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 ships with Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth HID, WiFi Display, WiFi Direct, 5Hz WiFi.

The Xiaomi Mi 3 ships with Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth HID, WiFi Display, WiFi Direct, 5Hz WiFi.

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Microsoft releases never-before-told cybersecurity story

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Did you know that in early February 2002, the entire Windows division shut down development and diverted all developers to focus on security? Check out Microsoft’s previously untold story and little anecdotes about how Bill Gates forced security into the forefront of the software development cycle in the company.

Check out Microsoft's previously untold cybersecurity journey at SDLstory.com.

Check out Microsoft’s previously untold cybersecurity journey at SDLstory.com.

In the early 2000s, cyber-attacks often wreaked havoc across the Internet and affected millions of companies and customers.

The work of early security teams within Microsoft and the impact of Bill Gates’ Trustworthy Computing memo led the company on a journey to solidify its commitment to security and establish the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL).

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