March 29th, 2014
The world observes Earth Hour today at 8.30pm. What can businesses do to contribute? Here’s a case study of what one company – SingPost – has been doing to forward this cause.
This is the second year that SingPost is supporting the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Earth Hour as part of its commitment to sustainability.
Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) is the major sponsor of Earth Hour this year, so I was curious to see if it actually walks the talk.
So what is the company doing for this year’s Earth Hour?
“WWF-Singapore warmly welcomes Singapore Post’s continued support for Earth Hour,” said Elaine Tan, Chief Executive Officer of WWF-Singapore.
First off, it is switching off all non-essential lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm today at its flagship building, Singapore Post Centre.
Emergency lights that are required for security and safety will remain operational though.
SingPost has also turned up the temperature of its air-conditioning by one degree at selected locations since March 2013.
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Tags: CBTL, Coffee Bean, Earth Hour, Marina Bay, Singapore, SingPost, The Float, WWF
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March 29th, 2014
The world observes Earth Hour today at 8.30pm. The celebratory activities, however, begin from 5pm onwards at The Float @ Marina Bay in Singapore.
Spider-Man will be at the Official Lights Off Ceremony at The Float @ Marina Bay, putting Singapore at the heart of Earth Hour celebrations around the world. Photo credit: WWF Singapore.
Admission to The Float @ Marina Bay is free for the event which happens from 5-10pm today.
How to get there:
- Nearest Bus Stop (B02051) is 2 mins walk away: Bus 36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 111 and 1
- Nearest MRT Station is 6 mins walk away: Promenade MRT (CC4), Exit A
This year, Spider-Man has been appointed as the first superhero ambassador for Earth Hour.
This is to encourage everybody – that’s you and me – to be superheroes in our own way to use our power to drive positive change for the environment.
How do you “Use Your Power” to drive positive change for the environment?
Here are four simple acts you can do on a daily basis:
- Turn air-conditioning up by one degree
- Switch to LED lighting
- Use fewer plastic bags
- Take shorter showers
Millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support Earth Hour, the largest environmental event in history spearheaded by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature).
The director, producers and cast of the motion picture “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is in Singapore to celebrate Earth Hour and help switch off the lights across Singapore’s signature Marina Bay skyline. Here’s Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx. Photo credit: Sony Pictures.
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Tags: Earth Hour, Marina Bay, Singapore, The Float, WWF
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March 28th, 2014
Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users can easily and securely shop password-free online on the new smartphone using its new fingerprint authentication feature, with millions of merchants that accept PayPal.
Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users will be able to shop more securely and simply with the fingerprint authentication feature on the new smartphone.
The collaboration between Samsung and PayPal enables Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE users to be the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile and in-stores using only their fingerprint as authentication.
“We are very excited to partner PayPal to provide consumers with a seamless and secure experience in online shopping and payments on our new Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE,” said Irene Ng, Vice President, Marketing, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
The new secure, biometric feature means GALAXY S5 LTE users will no longer need to remember passwords or login details across millions of PayPal merchants.
PayPal will be the first global payment company to support Samsung’s mobile fingerprint authentication technology.
PayPal provides a secure wallet in the cloud and doesn’t store personal information on the device.
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Tags: Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, fingerprint, Galaxy, KitKat, launch, PayPal, S5, Samsung, security, shopping, Singapore, smartphones
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March 27th, 2014
Samsung Singapore has just announced the launch of the GALAXY S5 LTE smartphone, as well as the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit smartwatches.
These are available for pre-order from tomorrow (prices below) with delivery expected over the next few weeks (exact dates yet to be announced).
From left: Samsung Gear Fit (S$268); GALAXY S5 LTE (S$1,068); Gear 2 Neo (S$298); Gear 2 (S$398).
The GALAXY S5 smartphone and Gear smartwatches were unveiled globally at MWC in Barcelona back in end February with worldwide availability in some 150 countries expected on 11 April.
| Samsung |
RRP (SGD) |
| GALAXY S5 LTE |
S$1,068 |
| S View Cover |
S$78 |
| Flip Wallet |
S$58 |
| Gear 2 |
S$398 |
| Gear 2 Neo |
S$298 |
| Gear Fit |
S$268 |
Samsung Singapore brought in the hardware in mid-March for a media preview.
Check out the first look for these new devices here.
They have just been launched in Singapore this evening with pre-orders beginning tomorrow (28 March).
Pre-order / Registration of interest
Registration of interest with SingTel, StarHub and M1 for the Samsung GALAXY S5 LTE will start on 28 March 2014, 1200 hours.
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Tags: Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, Capella, Galaxy, Gear, KitKat, launch, S5, Samsung, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches
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March 26th, 2014
Epson is showcasing its projectors with a multi-sensory projection application at The Arts House 10th Anniversary celebrations – daily at 8pm from 26 March to 6 April.
Epson is the Official Projector Partner of the celebrations with an outdoor multimedia projection showcase. Photo credit: Sanketa.
The dazzling display of light and dance is the anchor show for the 10th Anniversary celebrations and aims to transport audiences into a multi-media literary world.
The Arts House turns 10 this year.
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Tags: Arts House, AV, Epson, projectors, Singapore
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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.
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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Tags: Connect, drive, Flash, media, portable, SanDisk, Singapore, storage, USB, wireless
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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 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 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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Tags: Android, Android 4, Android 4.4, first Look, Galaxy, Gear, KitKat, launch, S5, Samsung, smartphones, smartwatches
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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.
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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Tags: MicroSIM, mobile, NanoSIM, SIM, Singapore, smartphones, StarHub, tablets, telcos, TriSIM
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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.
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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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.
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.
- Mar 28, 6.30pm: Keagan Kang and Paul Foster
- Mar 29, 5.30pm: Michelle Chia
- Mar 30, 2.30pm: Wong Lilin
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