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Tuesday, March 29th, 2016
The new FD-1 diffuser accessory for the Stylus TG-4 improves flash illumination for better macro pictures. Price & availability TBA. Firmware update v2.0 (available now) enables flash activation and enhanced control in the microscope shooting mode.
The new FD-1 flash diffuser (left) promises beautifully diffused illumination for macro photography with Olympus’ ruggedised compact camera – Stylus TG-4 (right).
Olympus has announced the launch of the FD-1 Flash Diffuser accessory for the Stylus Tough TG-4 compact camera.
Feature Highlights for the new flash diffuser
- Dedicated for use with the Stylus Tough TG-4
- Directly attaches via camera lens mount
- Creates diffused direct flash illumination for macro photography
- Effective flash range (in Microscope mode): 20 – 300mm
- Built-in switch provides mechanical reduction of flash power by -1.4EV for enhanced flash power control in extreme macro photography
- Usable lens focal length of 5.5mm to 18mm (30-100mm equivalent zoom range)
- Dimensions: 80.6mm (W) × 60.7mm (H) × 19.8 mm (D)
- Weight: 20g
- Mountable when the silicone jacket CSCH-122 is used
- Usable underwater
The FD-1 creates attractive illumination for the macro photography of nature subjects and small objects, by improving the light quality of the camera’s built-in flash.
Complementing the launch of this new accessory is a new firmware for the TG-4, version 2.0.
The latest firmware provides additional flash functionality for macro photography.
The application of direct, on-camera flash illumination brings many benefits to macro photography with the TG-4, making close-up imaging possible in poor ambient lighting conditions.
The aesthetics of direct flash illumination expands the range of creative expression available to the macro photographer.
Sharper, clearer close-up shots can be also captured with a motion freezing burst of flash illumination that helps to overcome camera-shake.
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Tags:accessories, cameras, firmware, Flash, macro, Olympus, software, STYLUS, TG-4, underwater, update
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
The payment service from Samsung set to expand globally in 2016 to new countries and partners.
In 2016, Samsung Pay will be expanding to new countries and major payment networks such as American Express.
In 2016, Samsung Pay will start global expansion beginning with China in March, followed by Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Spain and the U.K. later in the year.
“Since its introduction last year, Samsung Pay has changed the way people pay and use their smartphones. We’ve already seen significant consumer adoption and we continue to see great momentum. Our aim is to expand Samsung Pay to even more locations around the world, and our customers should expect to see more features in the year to come,” said InJong Rhee, EVP and Head of R&D, Software and Services of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.
Canada will be added to the new launch roadmap.
According to Samsung Electronics, Samsung Pay now has about five million registered users over 500 million dollars processed in the first six months, showing a strong adoption rate in South Korea and the U.S since the launch of the payment service in these two countries in August and September 2015 respectively.
Samsung Pay is currently available on select Galaxy devices including S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Note5 as well as premium and mid-range options such as the 2016 models of both Galaxy A5 and A7.
Samsung Pay will also expand its enhanced services to more than just credit or debit cards, adding transit passes, coupons and membership cards to its available payment modes.
Samsung Pay is now available on Google Play as a free download for compatible devices.
The 2016 versions of the A5 and A7 smartphones will be compatible with Samsung Pay. Seen here at the launch of the A3, A5 and A7 in Singapore.
Extensive Partnership Ecosystem
Samsung Pay started its service in South Korea and the U.S. last year, and now supports eligible credit and debit cards from more than 70 major and regional banks.
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Tags:A, A3, A5, AMEX, Galaxy, MasterCard, NFC, payments, s7 edge, S77, Samsung, Samsung Pay, Visa
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Thursday, February 25th, 2016
Singtel Music customers can subscribe at either S$7.90/month with a 12-month contract or S$9.90/month with no contract.
Singtel Music subscribers will enjoy unlimited free-data music streaming and downloading, and ad-free listening from either a Spotify, KKBOX or AMPed premium music account, plus 13 of Singapore’s radio stations via MeRadio.
Singtel has launched Singtel Music, offering customers in Singapore music from popular providers like Spotify, KKBOX, AMPed and MeRadio, with zero local data charges.
Singtel launched its new Music service at 1-Altitude in Singapore together with its partners.
Customers can add Singtel Music to their mobile plan for a fee to get a premium account from either Spotify, KKBOX, or AMPed which allows them to stream millions of songs without touching their data allowance.
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Tags:AMPed, data, entertainment, KKBOX, lifestyle, MediaCorp, MeRadio, music, SingTel, Spotify, streaming
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
As part of the National Cloud Computing Distinguished Speaker Series, Serguei Beloussov – Co-founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board for Acronis – will be addressing the challenges that the explosion of data poses for the technology landscape in the future, and what it takes for technology workers to be prepared. Admission: Free.
The talk is on 17 February, 6-8pm. Register online (click on image above). Venue: Seminar Room 1 (COM1-02-06), NUS School of Computing, 13 Computing Drive, Singapore 117417.
The talk is co-organised by IDA Singapore and Acronis, and supported by the National University of Singapore, Singapore Computer Society (SCS) and the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SITF).
Abstract and speaker’s biodata below.
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Tags:Acronis, backup, Big Data, brief, events, recruitment, Serguei Beloussov, software, talks
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Eight out of ten Singapore consumers surveyed believe they will experience online crime.
Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report finds consumers believe it is more likely their credit card information will be stolen while shopping online than from their wallets. Click to view the comparison between findings in Singapore versus the Global trends.
Norton by Symantec has released its findings from the Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report, which sheds light on the truths of online crime and the personal effect it has on consumers.
“Consumer confidence was rocked in 2014 by an unprecedented number of mega breaches that exposed the identities of millions of people who were simply making routine purchases from well-known retailers,” said Gavin Lowth, Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan.
The report found that globally, 62 percent of consumers believed it’s more likely their credit card information will be stolen online compared to only 38 percent who think it’s more likely they will lose credit card information from their wallets.
47 percent reported they have been affected by cybercrime.
In Singapore:
- Approximately seven in 10 (69 percent) Singaporeans believe using public Wi-Fi is riskier than using a public restroom.
- Seven in 10 (70 percent) consumers think that storing their credit card and banking information in the cloud is riskier than not wearing a seatbelt.
- More than seven in 10 (71 percent) consumers believe getting their credit information stolen after shopping online is more likely than having their credit card stolen out of their wallet.
Who tops the list of those most aware of online security practices in Singapore?
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Tags:Norton, report, security, Singapore, software, study, Symantec, trends
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Monday, October 5th, 2015
Olympus will release – in November 2015 – v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II cameras.
v4.0 firmware update for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 (left) and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-m5 Mark II (right) cameras will be available in November 2015. Exact availability dates will be subsequently announced.
The v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 (left) professional camera brings 18 new feature enhancements to video recording, macro photography and stealth shooting capabilities.
The v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II enthusiast camera will bring 9 new feature enhancements with the introduction of video specific enhancements for professional use.
More details of the updates are in the press release below.
E-M1 firmware v4.0
The fourth iteration of the OM-D E-M1 camera firmware (v4.0) introduces an extensive number of new or improved features that significantly broaden its imaging capabilities.
Update highlights
- E-M1 firmware v4.0
- 24, 25P video frame rates
- Focus Stacking & Bracketing
- Silent electronic shutter mode
- 4K video time lapse
- S-OVF (Simulated Optical Viewfinder)
- E-M5 firmware v2.0
- Flat Picture Mode (for video)
- Video noise filter
- Focus Bracketing
- Synchronised sound recording with Olympus LS-100
- Olympus Capture v1.1
- Faster tethered data transfer speeds
- Keystone compensation
- Super Control Panel interface
- Lens firmware updates
- For all M.Zuiko PRO & Premium lenses
For video recording, 24 and 25P frame rates have been added to the camera’s existing Full HD video recording capability.
The video stabilisation algorithm has been completely revised to deliver a much higher level of dynamic image stability in handheld operations.
Two powerful new focus stacking and focus bracketing modes assist to improve depth of field for close-up imaging.
A new silent electronic shutter mode provides stealth shooting operation in delicate wildlife, concert and stage photography environments.
Other new feature highlights include 4K time-lapsed video recording, and a simulated optical viewfinder (S-OVF) mode that uses high-dynamic range technology for a traditional SLR viewfinder experience.
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Tags:cameras, E-M1, E-M5, firmware, lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M5 Mark II, software, updates, Zuiko
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
Norton has streamlined multiple core offerings into one flagship subscription service – Norton Security – offering protection to PCs, Macs, Android smartphones & tablets, iPhones & iPads. Available in Singapore now from S$59 (S$39 after introductory offer).
Norton Security is available as a “Standard” version for 1 device (S$59), and “Premium” versions for 5 devices (S$99) or 10 devices (S$129) – for one-year subscriptions. Introductory offers now at S$39, S$59 and S$99 respectively.
The new service offered by Symantec is an advanced, multi-layered protection solution that promises to help shield consumers from sophisticated and evolving threats across all platforms.
Availability
Norton Security is offered as a flexible service to protect all of your devices.
Norton Security is being offered from MSRP SGD59 onwards. Norton Security is available for purchase online, in retail stores and through value-added resellers.
Norton Security also includes secure PC cloud backup to help ensure photos, address books and important files don’t get lost.
According to Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report, there were nearly one million new threats released into the wild each day and crypto-ransomware threats increased by more than a 4,000 percent in 2014.
It is increasingly important for consumers to take steps to protect themselves in this highly complex and connected world, no matter what device they are using.
“Today our digital lives are central to the way we connect, interact and transact,” said Gavin Lowth, Vice President, Norton Consumer and Small Business, Asia Pacific and Japan.
Norton Security promises a seamless, easy-to-use service that takes advantage of Symantec technologies and intelligence to protect consumers from today’s advanced threats.
A New Norton
Norton Security is a single service that protects PCs and Macs, as well as Android smartphones and tablets, iPhones and iPads.
Norton Security comes with different tiers of service that are catered to customers’ needs.
Below are some of the key features and protections within Norton Security (from the press release).
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Tags:antivirus, cloud, Norton, Norton Security, protection, security, subscription, Symantec
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac launches with Windows 10 integration and OS X El Capitan readiness. Three versions available from today. Pricing for new and existing users below.
Parallels Desktop 11 now features Always on Cortana, Quick Look for Windows and Travel Mode to conserve battery life for road warriors.
Exactly one year from the launch of Desktop 10, Parallels has released the new Desktop 11 which promises up to 50 percent performance improvements and makes Microsoft’s Cortana available to Mac users in OS X.
Where to buy
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac is available now to both current and new Parallels Desktop for Mac users worldwide online, and at local retailers including Challenger, EpiCentre, Harvey Norman, iStudio, NuBox and other Apple resellers in Singapore.
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac Pro Edition is available online and at the Apple online store.
Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac Business Edition is available through commercial resellers.
In addition to the consumer and business edition, Desktop 11 has a new Pro Edition that gives developers, designers and power users more tools and resources to be productive on a Mac.
The Pro Edition has all the features of the Business Edition except for the centralised administration and management (including single key) feature for mass deployment and mass management of Parallels Desktop and Windows VMs for employees.
Also new is a new subscription based licensing scheme for the Business Edition and Pro Edition, while the standard consumer edition remains on a perpetual license scheme.
The various editions and their pricing are summarised below.
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Tags:desktop, El Capitan, Mac, OS X, Parallels, Parallels Desktop 11, software, virtualisation, virtualization, Windows, Windows 10
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
Readiris Corporate 15 is an advanced software solution for users in both small and large enterprises who need to digitise their paper information for easier archiving and sharing.
Automated document processing improves productivity, and work processes, while easy sharing of information increases mobility and efficiency in the workplace.
Canon, a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions, has unveiled its first IRIS offering in Singapore – Readiris Corporate 15.
An advanced optical character recognition (OCR) solution, Readiris aims to reinvent the way enterprises in Singapore work with paper, enabling them to now convert paper into digitised documents and images for users to seamlessly search, and share information in a smarter, more productive workplace.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags:Canon, OCR, Readiris, scanners, Singapore, smart documents, software
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Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Photo of the Day: The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower designed and built by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel in 1889 – as the entrance arch to the World’s Fair in that year.
Eiffel Tower as seen from the Pont d’Iéna. Taken with a Canon EOS 7D Mark II with EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens. Sepia tint added using Adobe Photoshop CC 2015. Photo credit: John Tan.
At 324m tall, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in Paris, and was the tallest in the world for 41 years from 1889 to 1930.
It was surpassed in 1930 by the Chrysler Building in New York City.
Roughly 80 stories high, the base is square with 125m on each side.
There are three levels that visitors can visit.
I like the lace-like design in the metalwork of the Eiffel Tower. Taken with a Canon EOS 7D Mark II with EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
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Tags:7D Mark II, Canon, Eiffel, Eiffel Tower, EOS, France, France 2015, holiday, Paris, photography, photos, potd, travel, travel tech, vacation
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