January 31st, 2014
It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year. Happy New Year to all the people from cultures that celebrate this traditional festival! And to all Chinese around the world, Happy Chinese New Year!
Auspicious red horse bringing good tidings as the Year of the Horse arrives in Chinatown in Singapore. Taken with Samsung GALAXY Note 3 phablet camera. Cropped and captions added in Photoshop CC.
It’s customary for Chinese to give out Ang Pows during the Lunar New Year.
These are red paper envelopes containing money that’s given to relatives and children.
“车水马龙” – 正好形容本地牛”车水”迎接”马”年新春的盛景(包括这些灯”笼”及马路上的交通长”龙”)。上星期与家人一同闲逛牛车水,到处人山人海,车水马龙,洋溢着迎春的气氛。这枚照片, 利用 Samsung GALAXY Note 3 手机手持拍摄。
It being the new year, you’re supposed to use crispy new notes in these red packets.
“今天是大年初一，在此恭祝大家：新年快乐，万事如意，身体健康，龙马精神！” – 科技点心（微薄）
I had to go on a little round-the-island this year to exchange for new notes, because I found that – unlike some past years – the ATM machines were dispensing old notes.
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January 29th, 2014
Olympus has announced six new cameras and lenses, including the OM-D EM-10. These will be available from February to April 2014 onwards. All prices are yet to be announced.
Olympus has announced a slew of six cameras and lenses, including the much anticipated OM-D EM-10.
A short description, price and availability of each camera/lens is summarised below.
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 |
Available from February 2014 in Black and Silver. |
- Premium ultra-slim stylish body.
- Excellent image quality due to traditional optical and advanced image processing technology.
- Large, bright Electronic Veiwfinder (EVF) offers quick response time and clear visibility.
- 3-axis VCM in-body image stabilisation mechanism brings out the very best in every lens.
- 81-point FAST AF and 8 fps (TBD) max high-speed sequential shooting.
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| Olympus OM-D E-M5 (Elite Black) |
Available (bundled with M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO) in March 2014. |
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Tags: cameras, lenses, MIL, Olympus, OMD, Singapore, Tough
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January 29th, 2014
Have you ever wondered when is the best time to book the air ticket for your travels?
Skyscanner – a global travel search site – recently analysed three years of booking data and found that on average, you can snag the cheapest flight tickets if you purchase 26 weeks ahead of your travel date.
How far in advance are flight prices typically at their lowest? Check out the interactive inforgraphic at Skyscanner.
And do you know that the best time to book airtickets to Thailand is 8 weeks before your departure date?
“The earlier in advance you book, the better, especially for long haul destinations. It is also important to note that prices can really increase at the last minute, especially on budget airlines,” according to Kevin Foo, Skyscanner’s Head of Communications for APAC.
Skyscanner’s Best Time to Book analysis revealed that on average, the cheapest flight tickets from Singapore are available 26 weeks in advance of travel dates.
However, three years of booking data has also shown that price patterns can vary by type of airline and between short and long haul travel, and is very much destination dependent.
| Top 5 destinations by search analysis |
Average return flight price |
Best time to book (weeks before departure) |
| Indonesia |
SGD203 |
16 weeks |
| Thailand |
SGD247 |
8 weeks |
| Malaysia |
SGD155 |
9 weeks |
| Philippines |
SGD257 |
5 weeks |
| Australia |
SGD558 |
22 weeks |
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January 25th, 2014
The top 10 teams have completed their animation clips which are now available for viewing at www.nemation.sg. Vote for your three favourite clips, and stand to win attractive prizes like the iPad Air 16GB (WiFi + Cellular).
Voting ends 15 February 2014.
Update (15 February, 2014):
Today is the last day for voting for your top 3 N.E.mation!8 teams. Go view the 10 clips and lend your support to your favourite three – and win some attractive prizes for yourself along the way!
There are four ways to vote and each person is only allowed to vote on each of the voting platforms.
There are four methods to vote.
Prizes for N.E.mation!8 voters include the iPad Air 16GB (WiFi + Cellular), Canon IXUS 132, iPad mini (Retina, WiFi), Canon Selphy Printers, Nintendo 3DS XL, Universal Studios Singapore passes and more! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: animation, competition, education, Nexus, schools, Total Defence
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January 17th, 2014
Panasonic claims the 14-inch Toughbook CF-LX3 is the lightest device of its kind for everyday mobile business computing. Available in Singapore now from S$2,499.
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-LX3 has an uneven “bonnet” design on the surface of its magnesium alloy cover for greater strength.
The Panasonic Toughbook CF-LX3 is targeted at mobile business professionals combining functionality and portability in a light-weight, shock-resistant body.
Pricing
- With optical drive & 6-cell battery
- With three cell battery
By 2015, Panasonic expects the world’s mobile worker population to represent up to 37.2 percent of the total workforce with Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) seeing the largest increase in the total of mobile workers.
With up to 14 hours of battery life, Windows 8.1 Pro, Intel Core i5 vPro processor, built in optical drive, and weighing just 1.29kg, the Toughbook CF-LX3 combines premium performance with a light, durable, and ultra-sleek design.
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Tags: business, laptops, notebooks, Panasonic, rugged, Singapore, Toughbook
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January 17th, 2014
The first 2014 Creative Cloud Release being rolled out today also includes Perspective Warp feature in Photoshop CC, as well as enhancements to Illustrator CC and InDesign CC, especially in the arena of tighter Typekit integration with Creative Cloud software.
The updated Adobe Photoshop CC brings 3D printing to the design world. Screenshot of video from Adobe TV.
By radically simplifying the 3D print process, Adobe hopes that Photoshop CC will become the go-to tool for anyone who wants to print a 3D model.
“The new 3D print capabilities in Photoshop CC take the guess work out of printing 3D models for everyone,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president products, Creative Media Solutions, Adobe. “Before today there was a gap between the content produced by 3D modeling tools and what 3D printers need in order to deliver high quality results. Now, by simply clicking ‘Print’ in Photoshop CC, creatives can bring 3D designs to the physical world.”
Available immediately, as part of a major update to Adobe Creative Cloud, the new 3D printing capabilities integrated in Photoshop CC enable Creative Cloud members to easily and reliably build, refine, preview, prepare and print 3D designs, setting the stage for explosive growth in the 3D printing market.
The new 3D printing capabilities also help creatives to design in 3D from scratch or refine an existing 3D model and produce beautiful, print-ready 3D models using familiar Photoshop tools.
Automated mesh repair and support structure generation ensure models will be produced reliably, while accurate previews allow creatives to submit print jobs with confidence.
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January 16th, 2014
Sony Electronics today announced the launch of two new personal audio products, the Walkman NWZ-ZX1 (S$899) and Liner Pulse-code modulation (PCM) Recorder PCM-D100 (S$999).
Available in Singapore from February onwards.
Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1
Update (20 March, 2014):
Sony has just announced that 30 units of the NWZ-ZX1 can now be pre-ordered exclusively at Sony Stores and Centres in Singapore, whilst stocks last.
Audiophiles have from now till the end of the month (31 March 2014) to place their orders in person. Delivery will be from 11 April onwards.
For those who miss out on the first 30 units, they can purchase the NWZ-ZX1 in stores from May 2014 onwards.
The NWZ-ZX1 was originally planned to be available in Singapore in February but this has been pushed back to May due to high global demand of the Walkman.
Sony Recorder PCM-D100 (left) and Walkman NWZ-ZX1 (right).
The Walkman NWZ-ZX1 is Sony’s first music player that supports Hi-Res Audio, offering listeners up to seven times the audio quality of a CD.
Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 (S$899)
Powered by Android, it has a 4-inch TRILUMINOS Display for mobile touchscreen enables the easy viewing of music files, photos and videos on the device.
The new Walkman is carved out of a single piece of aluminum and has a molded base at its rear that acts as an amp block, with a rubberised back grip for added comfort and stability.
The ZX1 is the largest capacity Walkman ever created by Sony, with built-in memory of 128GB that is capable of storing High-Resolution Audio content equivalent to approximately 800 songs.
For more details and key specifications, here is the press release for the new Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1.
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Tags: audio, AV, gadgets, music, Sony, Walkman
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January 15th, 2014
The Bose SoundTouch is available for pre-order from Atlas e-Store. Prices range from S$639 to S$1,099.
SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi system (S$1,099)
Atlas Sound & Vision in Singapore, has introduced its first Bose Wi-Fi music system enabling users to stream music wirelessly in any room with Bose’s lifelike audio quality and ease-of-use.
The three one-piece systems in the Bose SoundTouch family include:
- The SoundTouch 30 Wi-Fi system (S$1,099) measures approximately 10 x 17 x 7 inches. It features exclusive waveguide technology and a new proprietary woofer to deliver deep, rich sound and the power to serve as a home’s main music system.
- The SoundTouch 20 Wi-Fi system (S$639) is more compact at about 7 x 12 x x 4 inches. It offers natural, room-filling sound and can be placed almost anywhere.
- The SoundTouch Portable Wi-Fi system (S$639) combines full-range audio and a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery in a speaker no bigger than the average book – about 6 x 10 x 3 inches. Take it with you in and around the home, and the music keeps playing.
Through the home network, the Bose SoundTouch communicates wirelessly and can be controlled from an app available on Android, iOS, Mac OS and Windows systems, and can be downloaded and installed on mobile phones, tablets, laptops or desktops.
SoundTouch 20 Wi-Fi system (S$639)
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January 15th, 2014
The HTC One Android smartphone will be available in Gold in Singapore from this Saturday, 18 January. Available from all telcos at S$768 (32GB).
The release of the new Gold version of the HTC One coincides with the Chinese New Year festive season.
The Gold makeover adds to the existing colour portfolio of Silver, Black and Red.
“台湾手机制造商HTC将于星期六在新加坡推出黄金色的HTC One。即日起面市。售价：S$768新元（32GB）。各大电信公司都有售卖” – 科技点心（微薄）
This latest addition to the family comes with all of the features of the HTC One, including HTC Zoe, HTC BlinkFeed and HTC BoomSound.
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January 14th, 2014
The NETGEAR Nighthawk offers the latest dual-band 802.11ac wireless router built for gaming, streaming and mobile devices. Available now at S$359.
NETGEAR Nighthawk retails at S$359 and is currently available at A Genuine (Sim Lim Square), Best Denki, Challenger, Harvey Norman and Mediapro (Sim Lim Square) in Singapore.
NETGEAR Nighthawk enhances connection speeds up to AC1900 WiFi (600 +1300 Mbps) and brings outstanding range with its high-powered WiFi amplifiers and three external antennas.
“We see growing demands for a modern connected home and Nighthawk is the answer with fast and reliable WiFi connection coupled with great range. … Nighthawk is a definitely treat for gamers and media streaming enthusiasts alike,” said Tan Wee Fong, ASEAN Sales Manager for NETGEAR.
Nighthawk claims to be the first in the industry to support both implicit and explicit Beamforming+, a smart signal-focusing technology that locks onto a wireless device on the network and directly beams WiFi signals to it.
It boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections in both 2.4 and 5GHz bands, providing fast downloads to uninterrupted HD video stream and lag-free gaming.
Key features of the NETGEAR Nighthawk.
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