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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023
The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen gaming monitor will be available in Singapore on S$4,488. Pre-orders from 23 Nov – 7 Dec 2023.
The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor combines good picture quality, a flexible interface and surround sound to create a space for gamers to connect, compete and multi-task during gameplay without missing the most exciting moments.
The upgraded Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Curved UHD Gaming Monitor (G97NC model) has a 55-inch screen with 1000R curvature and enhanced Multi View provides a more immersive gaming experience.
Launch Promotion
All purchases made during the pre-order period will include a free Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot+ Robot Vacuum with Clean Station, worth S$1,109.
* Limited sets only.
The original version debuted in 2022.
The upgraded monitor is equipped with an AI-Powered processor for pixel-perfect image restoration, AI Sound Booster, and Dolby Atmos technology to enhance gaming ambiance.
The upgrade introduces Multi-View connectivity, supporting up to four source inputs, including three HDMI sources and one DisplayPort source.
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Tags:gaming, monitors, new arrivals, Odyssey, Samsung, Singapore
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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
The automotive world is evolving rapidly, and the power of hardware is being superseded by the power of software. This means the old ways of doing things are rapidly becoming obsolete, especially in the testing space. Nick Hudson from Keysight Technologies shares how you can embrace the change and be at the forefront of the new world.
As the widespread rollout of fully autonomous vehicles comes ever closer, the accepted in-car setup is going to change beyond all recognition.
Just a few short years ago, the automotive human machine interface (HMI) was limited to dashboard instrument clusters, steering wheel controls, and centre stack controls.
Today, a vehicle is likely to have all that, plus voice recognition systems, digital interfaces, an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system that connects to your phone, and even head-up displays (HUDs).
And the evolution of automotive HMIs isn’t slowing down any time soon.
When the vehicle is in control, having all controls centred around the steering wheel and the driver’s 30-degree viewing angle is no longer necessary.
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Tags:insights, Keysight, opinions, software, Tech Focus, technology, testing, UI
Posted in Automobile, Interview, Keysight, Motoring, Opinion, Software, Tech Focus, Technology, Trends, VehTech | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
The Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is an AI-powered cyber protection software for customers to protect data and devices in a single solution. Prices below.
Acronis, a global cyber protection company, has announced the launch of Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (formerly Acronis True Image).
The security software is for individuals, families, home office users, and small businesses, and offers a suite of features that integrate secure backup and AI-based security.
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Tags:Acronis, new arrivals, security, software
Posted in Acronis, Announce, Apps, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Security, Software, software | 2 Comments »
Friday, October 20th, 2023
Pre-orders for the new Surface Laptop Studio 2 (S$3,569 to S$5,119) and Laptop Go 3 (S$1,199 to S$1,949) from Microsoft have commenced and will hit the shelves in Singapore on 9 November 2023. Prices and configurations below.
The Surface Laptop Studio 2 offers the versatility to create and the power to perform; while the Surface Laptop Go 3 promises to be the perfect everyday laptop and stage for the latest AI tools from Microsoft and the industry.
Unveiled last month at the Microsoft Surface event, the two new Surface laptops are now available for pre-orders and will be available in Singapore via authorised retailers, Microsoft-authorised stores, and authorised Surface commercial resellers.
Compared to its predecessor, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 is now has 2x more power with 13th Gen Intel Core H-class processors built on the Intel Evo platform, and 2x more graphics performance with the latest NVIDIA laptop GPUs for AI accelerated performance.
The Surface Laptop Go 3 features new colors in Ice Blue, Sage, Sandstone, and Platinum and is bolstered by Windows’ centralised AI assistant, Copilot.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:AI, Bing, Copilot, edge, events, laptops, Microsoft, new arrivals, Surface
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Thursday, October 19th, 2023
OPPO just held the global launch of the flagship Find N3 phones in Singapore. The Find N3 (S$2,399) foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip (S$1,499) phone will hit the shelves in Singapore on 28 October 2023, with pre-orders starting tomorrow (19 Oct) at 11am.
The new Find N3 series from OPPO comprising the Find N3 foldable phablet and Find N3 Flip phone.
The Find N3 foldable phablet has a 6.3-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch unfolded screen with resolutions exceeding 425 pixels per inch.
The dynamic refresh rate ranges from 1-120Hz with peak brightness at 2,800 nits.
The OPPO Find N3 (S$2,399) phablet comes with 16GB RAM / 512GB storage and is available in Champagne Gold and Classic Black.
It has three speakers to provide stereo sound in both horizontal and vertical orientation.
The third-generation Flexion hinge has been tested to withstand one million folding/unfolding.
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Tags:Flip, foldables, global, launch, new arrivals, OPPO, smartphones
Posted in Android, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Launch, newArrivals, OPPO, Phones, Press Release, Prices, Singapore, smartphones, Specifications, Tablets, tablets | 6 Comments »
Monday, October 16th, 2023
In our digital world, software is the engine that drives us forward. Companies can only grow if their software infrastructure allows. Anna McCowan from Keysight Technologies shares what happens when your in-house tools cannot keep up with emerging technologies, software innovation, or your future business goals.
Software testing is an essential part of the software development lifecycle. It ensures that applications are high quality, meet end-user requirements, and are free from defects or bugs.
Keysight commissioned Forrester Consulting to survey software testing decision-makers at global enterprises to research their current software testing approach and how their approach will impact their future business decisions.
Weighing the pros and cons of in-house testing vs. automated software testing solutions
Many organisations use their resources and expertise to perform software testing in-house.
However, as Forrester found, decision-makers have several compelling reasons to move to a commercial software testing solution from an in-house one.
Commercial software testing
Commercial software testing solutions are designed to help organisations improve the quality of their software and reduce time-to-market.
By leveraging the latest testing tools, methodologies, and best practices, these solutions can help organisations identify defects and bugs earlier in the software development lifecycle.
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Tags:Forrester, insights, Keysight, opinions, software, Tech Focus, technology, testing
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Thursday, October 12th, 2023
The new Google Pixel 8 Pro (S$1,549) and Pixel 8 (S$1,099) hit the shelves in Singapore today. Here are the main features that we’ve tried out thus far. Check out also the differences in specs between the two phones.
Google’s latest flagship phones – Pixel 8 (left) and Pixel 8 Pro.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is the flagship model from Google sporting the new Google Tensor G3 processor to put Google AI in the center of everything that happens in the phone.
It has a stunning 6.7-inch Super Actua display which is brighter than previous Pixels and makes images and videos more vivid and pleasing to the eyes.
Google Pixel 8 Pro in comparison with the Pixel 7 Pro.
It intelligently adjusts from as low as one to 120Hz to juggle between performance during gaming and power efficiency when a high update rate is not needed.
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Tags:flagship, Google, new arrivals, Pixel, reviews, smartphones
Posted in Android, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Google, newArrivals, Opinion, Phones, Pixel, Prices, Review, reviews, smartphones, Specifications | 7 Comments »
Friday, October 6th, 2023
The new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 (S$38) will hit the shelves in Singapore on 20 October 2023.
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 will be available in Black or White and will be available from local telecommunication operators, Samsung Online Store, Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, and major consumer electronics & IT stores.
Galaxy SmartTag2’s brand-new Lost Mode allows users to input their contact information via a message.
Anyone who discovers an item with a Galaxy SmartTag2 attached can use their smartphone to scan the tag and see the owners’ message and contact information.
New Modes Mean Longer-Lasting Battery
Users can now enjoy Galaxy SmartTag2 for longer with the brand-new Power Saving Mode, available alongside an improved Normal mode.
For users who rely on SmartTag to continually track items, Power Saving Mode is the perfect option to maintain battery life while ensuring you can keep an eye on your things.
With Power Saving Mode, Galaxy SmartTag2’s battery now lasts up to 700 days, more than twice as long as previous Galaxy SmartTag models.
Even in Normal Mode, battery life is now extended to 500 days, a 50% increase on previous models. With the flexibility to switch between two modes, users can track their valuables – from car keys to bikes – for longer.
This means a Galaxy SmartTag2 attached to a pet’s collar is now a convenient way to ensure the pet owner’s phone number is always there, in most places where the pet might wander.
Lost Mode works with any mobile device with NFC reader and web browser.
Galaxy SmartTag2 now provides an improved Compass View feature, enhancing the user experience by providing arrows to show the direction and distance of the Galaxy SmartTag2 in relation to the user.
This mode is available on any UWB-supported Galaxy smartphone, such as the Galaxy Z Fold5.
The SmartThings Find app has also been upgraded, with newly registered Galaxy SmartTags that now installs a shortcut to the app on the user’s smartphone, allowing users to launch SmartThings Find more quickly.
Additionally, the app now features a full screen map view and an intuitive interface, making the user experience even more seamless.
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Tags:IoT, new arrivals, Samsung, Singapore, Smart tags
Posted in Accessories, Events, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Internet of Things, IoT, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Samsung, Security, Singapore, trackers, travel, Utility | 2 Comments »
Thursday, September 21st, 2023
The new Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface laptop Go 3 were announced at the Microsoft Surface event 2023 today, as well as plans for the roll-out of AI-powered Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot comprises three main components: Windows 11 Copilot for the PC environment, Microsoft 365 Copilot for content creation in the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity software, as well as web/browser-based Edge/Bing Copilot.
Here’s a quick overview of the major reveals from the event.
Microsoft Copilot as an everyday AI companion. Copilot will incorporate the context and intelligence of the web, your work data and what you are doing in the moment on your PC to provide better assistance – emphasising privacy and security.
The company boasts that it will be a simple and seamless experience, available in Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and in Microsoft’s web browser with Edge and Bing.
Bing and Edge now offer a smarter and more personalised web with features such as personalised answers, Microsoft Shopping, Content Credentials, DALL.E 3 in Bing Image Creator and more.
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Tags:AI, Bing, Copilot, edge, events, laptops, Microsoft, new arrivals, Surface
Posted in AI, Announce, events, Gadgets, gadgets, Microsoft, newArrivals, notebooks, Office, Software, Surface, Tablets, tablets, Windows | 1 Comment »
Monday, September 4th, 2023
The Huawei MateBook 16s notebook (S$2,298) and MatePad 11.5” tablet (S$498) will be available from Huawei Official Stores online on Lazada and Shopee, as well as Huawei Experience Stores in 313@Somerset and Westgate from 9 September 2023.
The new MatePad 11.5” (LTE) tablet and MateBook 16s notebook from Huawei.
The Huawei MateBook 16s is a Windows notebook sporting 13th Gen Intel Core Processor while the Huawei MatePad 11.5” (LTE) is a tablet powered by Harmony 3.1 operating system.
Both are the latest office productivity computers in Huawei’s Super Device ecosystem which feature drag-and-drop file transfer and connectivity between devices.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:computers, Huawei, laptops, MateBook, MatePad, new arrivals, notebooks, Super Device, tablets
Posted in Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, HarmonyOS, Huawei, MateBook, MatePad, newArrivals, Notebooks, notebooks, Press Release, Prices, Specifications, Tablets, tablets, Windows | No Comments »
Tech Focus: Reasons to transform your current software test approach
Monday, October 16th, 2023In our digital world, software is the engine that drives us forward. Companies can only grow if their software infrastructure allows. Anna McCowan from Keysight Technologies shares what happens when your in-house tools cannot keep up with emerging technologies, software innovation, or your future business goals.
Software testing is an essential part of the software development lifecycle. It ensures that applications are high quality, meet end-user requirements, and are free from defects or bugs.
Keysight commissioned Forrester Consulting to survey software testing decision-makers at global enterprises to research their current software testing approach and how their approach will impact their future business decisions.
Weighing the pros and cons of in-house testing vs. automated software testing solutions
Many organisations use their resources and expertise to perform software testing in-house.
However, as Forrester found, decision-makers have several compelling reasons to move to a commercial software testing solution from an in-house one.
Commercial software testing
Commercial software testing solutions are designed to help organisations improve the quality of their software and reduce time-to-market.
By leveraging the latest testing tools, methodologies, and best practices, these solutions can help organisations identify defects and bugs earlier in the software development lifecycle.
(more…)
Tags:Forrester, insights, Keysight, opinions, software, Tech Focus, technology, testing
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