July 26th, 2013
SingTel says the majority of BPL customers unaffected. The existing mio TV Gold Packs are still available from SGD$64.90.
Football fans regardless of pay-TV platform can call the mio TV hotline on 1609 from Thursday, 1 August 2013 to subscribe; or they can get more information and register their interest at www.miotv.com.sg/bpl.
mio TV has unveiled its packages and prices for the upcoming season of Barclays Premier League (BPL) broadcast in Singapore, after MDA’s decision that mio TV does not have to cross-carry channels included in its BPL Gold Packs.
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Tags: BPL, MDA, prices, Singapore, SingTel, Soccer, sports, StarHub, subscription, TV
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July 26th, 2013
For Muslims sprucing up their homes for Hari Raya Puasa, there is a wide selection of carpets at the Ramadan Night Bazaar.
Carpets with modern designs with modern designs and abstract patterns. Both photos taken with a Nikon D600 with AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
From traditional geometric patterns to more modern designs with sceneries or abstract shapes, you’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing a carpet to decorate your home.
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Tags: bazaar, carpets, Islam, markets, Muslims, night, patterns, photography, photos, potd, Ramadan
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July 25th, 2013
The mid-range LTE and NFC capable BlackBerry Q5 runs on the BlackBerry 10 operating system and will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub.
RRP: SGD$528 (without line contract).
The BlackBerry Q5 (SGD$528 without line contract) will be available in Singapore on 2 August in Black and Pure White from M1, SingTel and StarHub. The Red version is not available in Singapore.
The Q5 comes with the classic BlackBerry physical keypad and is the younger sibling of the Q10.
It occupies the market segment previously held by BlackBerry’s Curve series, and is targeted at the young and fun-loving crowd.
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Tags: availability, BlackBerry, launch, Q5, QWERTY, Singapore, smartphones
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July 25th, 2013
Apart from selling food for breaking of fast, the Ramadan Night Bazaar also sells plenty of interesting and beautiful stuff to help Muslims prepare for Hari Raya Puasa at the end of the fasting month.
Baju Kurung in many colours for the men. Both photos taken with a Nikon D600 with AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens. Photo credit: John Tan.
Once the fasting month of Ramadan ends, the first day of the next month (Shawwal) is celebrated as Eid al-Fitr – the Arabic term meaning “festival of breaking of the fast”.
“除了卖开斋食品以外，回教斋月夜市也摆卖许多其他物品，譬如新衣，新鞋以及装饰品等。斋月过后，就是庆祝开斋节的时候了。大家都得穿上颜色鲜艳抢眼的新衣拜访亲戚朋友。” – 科技点心（微薄）
The day is known as Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei; and is also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Idul Fitri.
Hari Raya means “celebration day” in Malay.
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Tags: bazaar, clothes, colour, Islam, markets, Muslims, night, photography, photos, potd, Ramadan
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July 24th, 2013
Since this is the month of Ramadan, I will be featuring photos that I took during a visit to a night Bazaar in Geylang Serai in Singapore.
After sunset, Muslims who fasted all day file into the night bazaar, while food stall holders dish out freshly cooked food. The Arabic term for the evening breakfast is Iftar, while in Malaysia and Indonesia, the breaking of fast is termed “berbuka puasa” and “buka puasa” respectively.
This is the first in a series of photos that I will be posting on the Ramadan Bazaar.
The night markets bristle with activity especially around the Islamic month of Ramadan, which culminates with the Hari Raya Puasa.
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July 23rd, 2013
The affordable priced Lumia 625 is Nokia’s largest Windows Phone so far, with a 4.7-inch LCD screen and 4G Internet access.
RRP: 220 Euros (before taxes and subsidies), available in selected regions in Q3 2013.
Available in orange, yellow, bright green, white and black in an array of changeable shells.
The Nokia Lumia 625 includes many innovations found in the recently announced flagship Nokia Lumia 1020.
| Nokia Lumia 625 |
| OS |
Windows Phone 8 |
| Screen |
4.7″ IPS LCD |
| Resolution |
800 x 480 WVGA @ 201ppi |
| Battery |
2,000 mAh |
| Processor |
1.2 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 |
| Camera |
Rear: 5mp |
| Front: VGA |
| Video |
1080p@30fps |
| Memory |
Int: 8 GB |
| Ext: 64 GB microSD |
| Size /mm |
133.2 x 72.2 x 9.2 |
| Weight |
159 g |
| Price |
220 Euros |
These include a range of integrated camera applications such Nokia Smart Camera and Nokia Cinemagraph.
Nokia Smart Camera offers a burst of 7 shots for capturing of action sequences or removal of unwanted objects from the photo.
Nokia Cinemagraph incorporates movement into still photos by recording animated GIF images.
The successor to the Nokia Lumia 620 has a screen resolution (201ppi) that’s roughly half that of other pricier large-screen smartphones like the Samsung GALAXY S4.
The Nokia Lumia 625 is planned to begin selling in China, Europe, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in Q3 2013.
The Nokia Lumia 625 is powered by Windows Phone 8 and ships with the Nokia Lumia Amber update.
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Tags: Espoo, Lumia, Lumia 625, Microsoft, Nokia, smartphones, Windows Phone, Windows Phone 8
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July 23rd, 2013
From tomorrow, tech4tea.com kicks off a new photo story series that features the editor’s pick of interesting photos, either from daily life, issues of the day, or product related photos.
Photo of the Day photo series (POTD) – contributions from readers are most welcome.
The photos will include photos related to the day it is published or a snapshot from the past.
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July 22nd, 2013
Features clear 120dB SNR and asynchronous USB audio with a 600 ohm headphone amplifier and swappable Op-Amps. Available for SGD$599 @ Cybermind and Ban Leong Technologies Online Store.
ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
The ASUS Xonar Essence STU USB DAC and headphone amplifier inherits and improves on the audio quality of Xonar Essence ST/STX sound cards.
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Tags: amplifier, Asus, audio, DAC, Essence, headphone, Singapore, STU, USB, Xonar
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July 20th, 2013
Scott A. Woodward is a SanDisk Extreme Team member, a Nikon Professional Photographer and a Getty Images Global Assignments photographer. He shares his experiences and photography tips in a Q&A below.
Scott A. Woodward at one of four sessions of Nikon’s “I am a Fashionista” photography workshop in Singapore.
Woodward shared three tips for beginners who are starting out: Be inspired, Play with light, Experiment.
1. Be inspired
Do a little research about the who or what you will be shooting ahead of time. The more you know about what or who you will be shooting, the better prepared you can be.
Luerzer’s Archive has honoured Scott as one of the “200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide” and Nikon has named him “One of Asia’s Finest Photographers”.
Try to have some ideas for the types of photographs you want to create beforehand. There is no shame in looking at other photographers’ interpretations of a location or scene.
Use others’ work – there is an endless stream of imagery from photographers across the globe on Instagram and Flickr and Twitter – to be inspired and help get your creative juices flowing so you can create your own unique photography.
2. Play with light
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Tags: fashionista, Funan, howto, Nikon, photographers, photography, Singapore, tips
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July 19th, 2013
G-SHOCK’s 30th anniversary was celebrated with a dance and music extravaganza as well as the launch of timepieces by local designers.
The tough ‘indestructible’ G-SHOCK watches were conceived and designed in 1983 by Kikuo Ibe （伊部菊雄）, Research and Development Chief Engineer of Casio Japan.
The Casio G-SHOCK “SHOCK THE WORLD” has been to New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Dubai, since its inception in 2009.
Kikuo Ibe（伊部菊雄） sharing how he had conceived the idea of a ruggedised digital watched and brought it to fruition from concept to commercial success.
To mark G-SHOCK’s milestone 30th anniversary in Singapore, this year’s “SHOCK THE WORLD 2013” tour in Singapore was held at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel, at the Resorts World Sentosa.
“When we first started G-SHOCK, we wanted to challenge conventional wisdom that a wrist watch always had to be handled with care,” recalled Kikuo Ibe（伊部菊雄） – the creator of G-SHOCK – and now the Research and Development Chief Engineer of Casio Japan.
The event featured the unveiling of limited edition stylised G-SHOCK watches designed by local design icon, Keith Png, who has dressed international movie stars like Zhang Ziyi and the design collective duo, Andrew Loh and Kenny Lim of Depression, who are known across Asia for their signature bold, monochromatic designs.
The “SHOCK THE WORLD 2013” Singapore party was hosted by MTV VJ and popular television personality, Max Loong.
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Tags: anniversary, Baby-G, Casio, G-SHOCK, party, RWS, Sentosa, Singapore, watches
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