January 15th, 2016
Home-grown company RYDE officially launches the app in Singapore and prepares to launch in Hong Kong next.
The home-grown company will be competing against the likes of UberPool and GrabHitch which offer similar carpooling apps for riders to split the cost of their paid journeys with fellow passengers.
Screenshots from the free app that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
RYDE is an iOS and Android app that lets paying subscribing members carpool.
A driver offers rides based on the journey he/she is planning to make while a rider posts the journey he/she needs.
“Our approach has been to solve the two key challenges of carpooling methodically – poor information exchange and a lack of mutual trust. We are the number one carpooling app in Singapore and our focus is on the social aspects of carpooling,” says Terence Zou, Founder and CEO of RYDE Technologies.
The app matches the two of them, based on best match, offering each a list of close matches in terms of their planned timings and routes, as well as personal preferences each can set – such as gender, age, and other profile information.
Drivers pay a subscription fee of S$30 a year to RYDE and can offer an unlimited number of rides while riders pay S$15 subscription a year to receive an unlimited number of rides.
Riders can also choose not to subscribe but they will have to pay 1 credit (currently set by RYDE as S$1) for each ride.
The credits can be purchased within the RYDE app that runs on iOS and Android devices.
The app also recommends an amount of money for the rider to pay the driver, based on the journey.
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Tags: Android, Apps, carpooling, Google, GrabHitch, GrabTaxi, iOS, Play, RYDE, Singapore, transport, Uber, UberPool
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January 15th, 2016
Only the 80-inch version is available in Singapore. The flagship from Sharp’s AQUOS Super Premium XU series is now available for S$22,999.
Sharp’s new TV is currently the highest resolution Android TV in the world.
The TV is able to display still images up to 8K. For videos, it up-samples 4K video into 8K resolution.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags: 4K, 8K, Android, Android TV, AQUOS, Netflix, Sharp, Singapore, Smart TVs, TVs
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January 8th, 2016
ASUS showcased its latest lineup of lifestyle devices including the MB169C+ portable monitor, Designo MX Series and MX27UQ monitors, and ZenBeam portable LED projectors. Price and availability TBA.
The new 15.6” ASUS MB169C+ portable USB monitor (left) and the 34-inch Designo MX Series ultra-wide QHD monitor (right) with 2000R curvature.
The MB169C+ is the world’s first 15.6-inch portable companion monitor that uses a single USB Type-C connection for both power and video transmission.
ASUS ZenBeam portable LED projector.
The Designo MX Series is a 34inch, ultra-wide QHD monitor with a 2000R curvature while the Designo MX27UQ is a 27-inch 4K UHD IPS monitor.
The ZenBeam Series of palm-sized, portable LED projectors are designed for mobile devices.
Additional products on display included the VivoMini VC65 Series, VivoMini UN65H and VivoMini VM65N mini PCs, VivoStick PC TS10 stick PC, Chromebit CS10 Chrome OS device, TUF Sabertooth Z170 S motherboard, ASUS Router mobile app, CM-32_AC2600 all-in-one cable modem router, USBAC68 Wi-Fi adapter, XG-D2008 10-Gigabit network switch, and RP-AC68U Wi-Fi repeater.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags: Asus, CES, CES2016, Chromebit, Designo, monitors, networking, PC, projectors, repeaters, routers, Sabertooth, switches, VivoMini, VivoStick, ZenBeam
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January 7th, 2016
Available from today are the 21.5-inch Zen AiO Pro (Z220IC) and the 23-inch Vivo AiO, with the latest sixth Gen Intel Core processor and 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD display resolution with LED-backlit display and wide viewing angles. Prices below.
The new ASUS Zen AiO Pro (left) and Vivo AiO that’s available now in Singapore.
ASUS claims that the Zen AiO Pro are the world’s first all-in-one PCs to use the next-generation USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C connector, offering high speeds of data transfers of up to 10Gbit/s.
USB 3.1 transfers data between devices up to 2 times faster than USB 3.0.
Below are the prices and more details from the press release.
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Tags: AIOs, Asus, computers, desktop, PC, USB 3.1, Vivo AiO, Windows, Zen AiO Pro
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January 5th, 2016
Nikon has unveiled its latest flagship camera. The 20.5-megapixel Nikon-FX format full frame DSLR sports a 153-point AF system, 12 fps continuous shooting, a new CMOS sensor, and a new EXPEED 5 image-processing engine.
US$6,496.95 on Amazon, released from 15 March, 2016. Price & availability in Singapore TBA.
The FX-format full frame D5 DSLR is Nikon’s latest flagship camera.
The D5 is the first Nikon to come with highest standard ISO sensitivity at 102400, and the ability to shoot 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) movies.
The Wireless Transmitter WT-6, available separately, comes handy for high-speed wireless network communications.
A high-resolution 2.3-inch touch screen 2,359-dot LCD monitor, fast communications with both wired networks via built-in Ethernet connector and wireless networks, alongside double memory card slots make for a highly efficient workflow.
Contributing to greater autofocus (AF), auto exposure (AE) and auto white balance (AWB), is the incorporation of a new 180K-pixel RGB sensor for the Advanced Scene Recognition System.
The D5 consumes less power, adopts a highly precise and durable shutter, and has increased camera reliability in terms of control precision, strength and durability.
The D5 also supports the new Nikon Creative Lighting System functions, Radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (AWL) and Unified Flash Control.
Details in the press release below.
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Tags: cameras, CES, CES 2016, D5, DSLRs, EXPEED, EXPEED 5, flagship, fullframe, Nikon
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January 1st, 2016
A new dawn to a new day. A new year for a new beginning.
I hope this sunrise is symbolic of the hope that the new year brings to those looking for a new beginning in their lives. Taken handheld using a Nikon D750 with AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Here’s wishing everyone a fantastic 2016, a new year that will bring new aspirations and immense fulfillment.
About the photo
Snapped this shot while strolling on the beach in Thailand a few weeks ago in pre-dawn darkness.
It was a rare shot for me in that the horizon was clear of the usual haze and layer of clouds so the rising sun could be seen emerging from the horizon itself.
It was breathtaking how the nascent sun lit up the sky with golden and red hues as it tore itself from the horizon.
Tags: BanKrut, BanKrut2015Dec, D750, greetings, holiday, New Year, NIKKOR, Nikon, photography, photos, potd, sunrise, Thailand, Thailand2015, Thailand2015Dec, travel, vacation
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December 22nd, 2015
Logitech G has announced that the Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset will be available in Singapore from end December, at S$299.
When paired with Logitech gaming software you can customise audio settings and create personal sound profiles so you can listen to music, games and movies with preset audio preferences.
The Logitech G933 is fully customisable, features RGB lighting, swappable backlit speaker plates and programmable G-keys.
Key features of the Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headset below (from Logitech).
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Tags: Artemis, G933, gaming, headsets, Logitech, Logitech G, Singapore, spectrum
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December 20th, 2015
If you’re looking for a useful and chic gadget for a friend this Christmas, check out Logitec’s range of keyboards, mouse, headsets and accessories.
Clockwise from top-left: Logitech MX Anywhere II mouse, G633 gaming headset, K400+ living room keyboard, M337 mouse, K380 keyboard, CREATE case/keyboard for iPad Pro.
I’m using a number of Logitech’s products because they perform well and are reliable, and they look rather chic as well.
Also they are reasonably priced and affordable, and offer good value for money.
So if you’re looking for that tech gadget for a friend this Christmas, check them out!
Below are some of their more interesting gift ideas.
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Tags: accessories, Bluetooth, Christmas, CREATE, G633, gaming, gift guide, headsets, iPad Pro, K380, K400+, keyboards, Logitech, M337, Mouse, MX Anywhere II, shopping, wireless, Xmas
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December 19th, 2015
For those looking for a pragmatic X’mas gift for the geek in your better half, check out some of these Seagate storage products.
Anti-clockwise from top: Seagate Personal Cloud, Seagate Game Drive for Xbox, Seagate Seven, Seagate Backup Plus 4TB.
Whether you want to show your holiday photos at a family dinner, cuddle up to your favorite Christmas movies, or have an Xbox session with friends, Seagate has you covered.
I’ve used a number of Seagate desktop hard disk drives over the years and they have served me well.
With the rapidly expanding storage demands that the average consumer faces, a storage device usually provides much needed reprieve for many facing a storage crunch for their photos, music and video collection.
Below are some of the more interesting gift ideas.
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December 1st, 2015
Casio teams up with adFunture Workshop and VEIL for exclusive made-for-Singapore G-SHOCK “Master of G” Designer collectible figures. Prices below.
The iconic Master of G Series has been transformed into an indestructible army of robots to protect the sky, land and sea.
Casio Singapore has released the ‘Master of G’ Collection of designer robot figurines in collaboration with toymaker adFunture Workshop and street wear label VEIL.
“G-SHOCK is not just part of a culture, it has an entire sub-culture on its own. As a long-time fan and collector, I feel honoured to be able to creatively contribute to the G-SHOCK universe with my designs and to introduce the ‘Master of G’ designer figurines and watches specifically for collectors and G-SHOCK fans here in Singapore,” commented Eddi Yip, Founder of adFunture Workshop and Designer of VEIL.
Produced exclusively for Singapore, each collectible ‘Master of G’ unit comes with a VEIL-inspired G-SHOCK Gravity Master GPW-1000, Gulf Master GWN-1000 or Mud Master GWG-1000 timepiece mounted on the figurines’ respective chassis.
Each robot and its matching timepiece are sold as a set (robots are not sold separately) with only a $100 top-up from the original suggested retail price of the timepiece.
The limited edition ‘Master of G’ Designer Collection is available at all G-FACTORY stores from 11 December 2015.
Prices below.
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Tags: Casio, collectibles, figures, figurines, G-SHOCK, Master of G, toys, watches
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