May 23rd, 2020
Dell launches Latitude, Precision and OptiPlex business PCs in Singapore, as well as Dell Optimizer, an automated AI-based optimisation technology that’s available across the three product lines. Price & Availability below.
New intelligent Dell Latitude PCs and 2-in-1s adapt to how people work.
The built-in Dell Optimizer software learns how each person works and adapts to their behaviour to help them focus on the tasks that matter most.
It works behind the scenes to improve overall application performance; enable faster log-in and secure lock outs; eliminate echoes and reduce background noise on conference calls; and extend battery run time.
Dell’s new Precision portfolio.
More details below from the press release.
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May 22nd, 2020
Microsoft Build 2020 was the first time the annual developers’ event was held completely online, because of COVID-19. Here are some interesting snippets from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during his keynote address for the conference.
“Already, we’ve seen something like two years’ worth of digital transformation in just two months. And we’ve seen how critical digital technology is in the three phases of this crisis, from emergency response to the recovery phase to the reimagining the world going forward,” said Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO at Build 2020.
How has developers come together with those on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19?
Here were some examples that Nadella highlighted.
- At Johns Hopkins University, epidemiologists and software developers created a canonical dashboard to track the spread of COVID-19.
- Adaptive Biotechnologies is using cloud compute and AI to decode the immune system’s response to the virus.
- In the United Kingdom, a cross-section of manufacturers adjusted their production lines to build ventilators for the NHS, using mixed reality to guide workers through the process.
- The NBA is using the power of the cloud and Xbox to engage fans and maintain the joy of the game.
What would developers need to be capable of going forward?
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Tags: Azure, Build, CEO, GitHub, Microsoft, Office, opinions, Teams, trends, Visual Studio, Windows
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May 21st, 2020
Microsoft today announced that the latest Surface line-up – Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 – are now available for pre-orders in Singapore via commercial authorised resellers and authorised retailers starting from S$648. Price listing below.
New Surface devices and accessories designed to help you work, learn, connect, and play from anywhere are now available for pre-order in Singapore. Surface Go 2 (left) and Surface Book 3.
Designed to provide users versatility and seamless productivity, the new Surface line-up will empower users to work, learn, connect, and play from anywhere.
The Surface family of new devices include the following.
- Surface Go 2
- Surface Book 3
- Surface Dock 2
- Microsoft PC Accessories
More details below from the press release.
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May 20th, 2020
Imec has combined advanced machine learning algorithms and innovations in chip design to extend its secure proximity portfolio with next-generation high-precision and low-power ultra wideband technology.
“UWB’s power consumption, chip size and associated cost have been prohibitive factors to the technology’s adoption, especially when it comes to the deployment of wireless ranging applications. For one, imec’s brand-new UWB chip developments result in a significant reduction of the technology’s footprint based on digital-style RF-concepts: we have been able to integrate an entire transceiver – including three receivers for angle-of-arrival measurements – on an area of less than 1 square mm. Importantly, our design also targets a very low power consumption: less than 4mW/20mW (Tx/Rx) – which is up to 10 times better than today’s implementations. And it builds on imec’s long standing expertise in secure distance bounding to increase the technology’s resilience to potential relay attacks,” explained Christian Bachmann, program manager for Secure Proximity and Sensitive Networks programs at imec.
Ultra wideband technology is perfectly suited to support a variety of high accuracy and secure wireless ranging use-cases.
“Using machine learning, we created smart anchor selection algorithms that detect the (non) line-of-sight between UWB anchors and the mobile devices that are being tracked. Building on that knowledge, the ranging quality is estimated, and ranging errors are corrected. Since our approach also comes with machine learning enabled features that enable adaptive tuning of the network’s physical layer parameters, the right steps can then be initiated to mitigate those ranging errors – for instance by tuning the anchors’ radios,” explained Professor Eli De Poorter from IDLab.
Think of the ‘smart lock’ solutions commonly used in automotive – automatically unlocking a car’s doors as its owner approaches, while locking the car when the owner moves away.
While UWB is inherently more difficult to compromise than some alternatives, its potential has largely remained untapped because of its higher power consumption and larger footprint.
The innovations imec introduces today mark an important step to unlocking the technology’s full potential.
More details below from the press release.
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May 19th, 2020
IFA 2020 gets the go-ahead for a three-day event – from 3 to 5 September – with a tight limit on the number of attendees.
Dr Christian Göke, CEO of Messe Berlin (left) with Jens Heithecker, the Executive Director of IFA Berlin at the IFA press conference that was live-streamed online.
Health and Safety will be top priorities as the Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances trade show proceeds with the annual physical exhibition in Berlin.
“Our IFA team really has pulled out the stops for this one. I’m incredibly proud of how they have tackled this challenge and come up with a solution for IFA 2020,” commented Dr Christian Göke, CEO of Messe Berlin.
Focused on IFA’s core functions, the IFA 2020 Special Edition aims to support brands, manufacturers, media and retailers to connect and celebrate innovation across consumer electronics and home appliances.
IFA will host four stand-alone events, with not more than 1,000 attendees for each event per day.
- IFA Global Press Conference for brands’ keynotes and press conferences
- IFA Global Markets sourcing show
- IFA NEXT meets IFA SHIFT Mobility innovation platform
- IFA Business, Retail and Meeting Lounges.
IFA 2020 will not be open to the public, but run as an invitation-only event.
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Tags: Berlin, COVID-19, event forecast, events, IFA, IFA 2020, press conference
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May 18th, 2020
To commemorate the Ramadan season, Huawei is giving 50% rebates and donating to charity for users of Huawei Mobile Services. Non-Huawei users also have a chance to win a P40 Pro. Details below.
HUAWEI is giving back and paying forward to both its users and community from today until 31 May 2020.
Throughout the campaign period (now till 31 May 2020), HUAWEI users in Singapore can enjoy up to 50% instant rebate on their first two transactions daily via HUAWEI In-App Purchases (HUAWEI IAP).
Moreover, HUAWEI is also donating 5% of each user’s transaction amount from the campaign to selected charity organisations.
More details below from Huawei.
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Tags: campaigns, charity, contests, Hari Raya, HMS, Huawei, promotions, Ramadan
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May 17th, 2020
Epson to launch new C6050 & C6550 Series ColorWorks label printers with auto-peeler and auto-cutter capabilities.
The C6550 series is now available for sale and the C6050 series will be available in Q3 2020.
The new ColorWorks C6050 & C6550 series includes the C6050A/P and C6550A/P models.
This series extends Epson’s range of technologies to meet the needs of small and medium-sized batch customers across a variety of sectors, including food, chemical, beverage, and manufacturing.
“As an industry leader, Epson aims to fill the gaps in the market to provide high quality and high-speed printing solutions. We are committed to the label industry and we recognise that the label industry is diverse. This is why Epson is here to offer a variety of printing solutions to address the needs of customers who are seeking higher print quality, speed and throughput,” said Tan May Lin, Director – Sales, Marketing and Customer Service of Epson Sales division, Epson Singapore.
This new ColorWorks series is designed to enhance productivity without compromising on print quality of on-demand label printing solutions.
Epson boasts that the C6050P and C6550P models are the world’s first peeler-equipped inkjet label printers that remove the hassle of manually peeling the label backing papers, offering fast colour label printing to improve efficiency in the production line.
The C6050A and C6550A feature an auto-cutter that allows businesses to individualise print job cuts and enjoy the flexibility of customising the set number of pieces required.This makes on-demand print-and-apply colour label printing installations possible.
Epson’s most advanced printhead architecture, PrecisionCore printhead technology, has also been integrated into this new ColorWorks series.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: ColorWorks, Epson, labels, printers, Singapore
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May 16th, 2020
Dell has unveiled a slew of new consumer XPS laptops as well as Alienware gaming systems for Singapore. Prices & Availability below.
The new XPS 15 & XPS 17 for Singapore. Click to enlarge.
For the XPS line, there is the XPS 15 (S$3,199, 14 May), XPS 17 (S$TBD, 12 June) although the XPS Creator Edition won’t be available in Singapore.
Alienware gaming systems designed to help gamers dominate opponents and deadlines. Click to enlarge.
Alienware Gaming Solutions
- Alienware Aurora R11: S$2,699 (13 May)
- Alienware m15 R3: S$3,799 (21 May)
- Alienware m17 R3: S$3,899 (21 May)
- Alienware Area-51m R2: S$TBD (9 June)
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May 15th, 2020
The ASUS VivoBook S15 (S533) will be retailing at S$1,498 starting from today while the VivoBook S14 (S433) will be retailing at S$1,498 later in June.
ASUS VivoBook S in Gaia Green, Indie Black and Dreamy White
The bold design of the ASUS VivoBook S features multiple colour options with textured metal chassis, colour-blocking Enter key, and diamond-cut chamfered edges.
As light as 1.45 kg and only 1.59 mm thin, it has a compact footprint with slim-bezel NanoEdge display and up to 86% screen-to-body ratio.
The VivoBook S features 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, with up to NVIDIA GeForce MX350 graphics.
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May 14th, 2020
Singapore’s Temasek has joined Libra together with Paradigm and Slow Ventures.
Libra is a permissioned blockchain digital currency proposed by the American social media company Facebook, Inc. Facebook established the Libra Association – founded in Geneva, Switzerland – to oversee the currency.
The design of a blockchain-based payment system that supports responsible financial services innovation and inclusion for billions of people requires a diverse set of members in different industries, geographies and sectors to help catalyze development over the long term.
About the Libra Association
The Libra Association is a Swiss independent member organization, consisting of geographically distributed and diverse businesses and nonprofit organizations.
The Libra Association is developing a blockchain-based payment system supporting financial inclusion and responsible financial services innovation.
Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, brings a differentiated position as an Asia-focused investor.
With its forward looking and long term view, Temasek sees innovative technologies such as blockchain as transformative enablers of growth.
Temasek’s efforts to support and advance the use of blockchain technology across a range of use cases, asset classes and sectors, reflects its drive to explore, develop and invest in solutions to bring about a better, smarter, and more sustainable world.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: Blockchain, cryptocurrency, Facebook, Fintech, Libra, news, payments, Temasek
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