August 9th, 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 (S$1,398) and Galaxy Note10+ (S$1,598/S$1,898 for 256GB/512GB respectively) will be available in Singapore from 24 August, 2019. Introductory promotions below.
First looks and hands on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ smartphones.
Following the global unveiling at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019 this morning in New York, pre-orders have commenced in Singapore at 3pm.
In Singapore, the Galaxy Note10 will be available in Aura Glow and Aura Black while the Galaxy Note10+ will be available in Aura Glow, Aura Black and Aura White.
Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ accessories and their prices.
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August 8th, 2019
The Galaxy Note10 (6.8”) & Note 10+ (6.3”) will hit the shelves on 23 August with enhanced S Pen and “pro-grade” camera.
The Note10 & Note 10+ were unveiled this morning during Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019 in New York on 7 August at 4pm EDT.
The Galaxy Note10 starts at US$950 while the Note10+ starts at US$1,100, slightly more expensive than the S10 smartphone which ranges between US$900 to US$1,000.
First looks and hands on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 (S$1,398) and Galaxy Note10+ (S$1,598/S$1,898 for 256GB/512GB respectively) which will be available in Singapore from 24 August, 2019.
The previous Note9 has a 6.4-inch display while the current S10 is around the same size as the 6.3” Note10 with slightly less screen size.
The new phablets charge via a USB-C port which doubles up as an audio port as the 3.5mm headphone jack is gone.
Samsung first introduced the Galaxy Note series 8 years ago in 2011 – its differentiators were its large size and the stylus pen.
The latest iteration is the ninth, because Samsung skipped Note 6 altogether to align its numbering with its other flagship line, the S series of smartphones.
Samsung typically launches the S series in February and the Note series in late summer.
The Note10 has four cameras (1 front and 3 rear) – the three rear cameras comprising a 16MP ultra wide (123°), a 12MP wide-angle (77°) and a 12MPtelephoto (45°).
The front camera has 10 megapixels at 80° field of view.
The Note10+ has one extra rear camera (1 front and 4 rear) – the DepthVision camera.
The other cameras are the same in both versions.
The key specs for the Note10 and Note10+ are summarised below.
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August 7th, 2019
The Singapore-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) gathered nine Singapore companies who are forming the Singapore Pavilion at IFA 2019 to give sneak previews of the main products that they are showcasing at the annual consumer electronics and home appliances fair.
Here are some smart locks from Igloohome.
IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin – international radio exhibition Berlin) is a global consumer electronics and home appliances show held annually in Berlin in September.
The myFirst kids’ tech collection by Oaxis makes children-version gadgets of devices that adults use. Seen here is a microphone, a smartwatch, earphones, a “gopro” camera, and a “instax” camera.
IFA this year will be from 6-11 September and will include the following nine home-grown tech companies in the Singapore Pavilion.
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Tags: Actxa, appliances, Aztech, Charaku, consumer, electronics, events, exhibitions, IFA, IFA 2019, IFA 2019 Singapore, Igloohome, myFirst, Oaxis, Pundi X, Trek, uHoo, Whyre
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August 6th, 2019
Singapore-based DocDoc which positions itself as “the world’s first patient intelligence company”, has today announced the close of an institutional capital raise of US$13 million, bringing the total funding the company has raised to date to US$24.6 million.
* This story first appeared in Haleness Me.
“We are excited to be moving from strength to strength with solid support from our investors and an ecosystem of exceptional partners. We believe in the potential of our patient intelligence platform to revolutionize and redefine the delivery of healthcare,” said Cole Sirucek, DocDoc Co-founder and CEO.
The financing was done on a convertible note and was led by Adamas Finance Asia Limited (ADAM), a London-listed investment company, alongside leading regional family offices, a fund managed by a global investment firm specialising in financial services and the Cyberport Macro Fund.
“Of course, we enable our partners to save money, boost engagement and delight their customers in measurable ways, but what is far more important is that we meaningfully help people. Real people with real problems. People who are uncertain or scared, people who know a lot or almost nothing about healthcare, and people who need a friend to help navigate an amazingly complex healthcare ecosystem. At DocDoc, we have created the solution we needed when we faced this situation. Our product is real as it comes from the purest of intention, the need for parents to protect their child. Our product is real as it is built by an uncompromising team who owns the importance of our mission,” commented Cole Sirucek, DocDoc Co-founder and CEO.
DocDoc’s AI-powered doctor discovery platform is reimagining the patient journey by building a patient-centric healthcare ecosystem that supports patients throughout the continuum of care and empowering them with readily digestible medical information to make well-informed healthcare decisions.
The proceeds raised will be used to support DocDoc’s market expansion and enhance its leading patient intelligence platform.
Founded in 2012, DocDoc is one of the earliest telemedicine platforms in Singapore.
Its current suite of product offerings includes doctor discovery, telemedicine, and cashless settlement.
Operating in eight countries, DocDoc boasts that it has built the largest network of doctors in Asia with over 23,000 doctors and 793 clinics and hospitals in its network.
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August 5th, 2019
Prudential and MyDoc are launching online doctor consultations and telemedicine services to Asian consumers.
* This story first appeared in Haleness Me.
Singapore-based MyDoc, founded in 2012, is one of the earliest telemedicine providers in Singapore.
Prudential Corporation Asia (“Prudential”) today announced it will partner with telemedicine provider MyDoc to offer consumers access to value-added health services on their mobile phones, including doctor consultations, electronic prescriptions and electronic medical certificates.
“Prudential’s partnership with MyDoc is in line with our commitment to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all. MyDoc’s telemedicine services will be part of the full cycle of healthcare and wellness services on Pulse, from wellness tracking and symptom checking to online consultations and disease prevention. By combining revolutionary health technology and the convenience of telemedicine, MyDoc and Prudential are helping to empower consumers to take control of their health, anytime, anywhere. Prudential will continue to bring the best health and wellness services to Pulse, in tandem with our local and regional partners,” said Nic Nicandrou, Chief Executive of Prudential Corporation Asia.
Prudential is a leading life insurer and asset manager in Asia with over 15 million customers and £151 billion in assets under management.
Singapore-based MyDoc, founded in 2012, is one of the earliest telemedicine providers in Singapore.
MyDoc’s services will be integrated into Pulse by Prudential, the first app of its kind in the region offering holistic health management to users.
Pulse features self-help health and wellness tools, a symptom checker powered by Artificial Intelligence, and other value-added services.
The Pulse app will launch in 11 markets across Asia, and can be downloaded for free.
MyDoc offers patients a video consultation with a doctor through Pulse, as well as the option to book a face-to-face appointment.
Electronic prescriptions, medicine delivery, electronic medical certificates and online records will be offered in selected markets as an additional service.
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August 4th, 2019
First opened in 1887 and declared a National Monument by the government on its centennial, the grand old dame has reopened on 1 August after an extensive 2-year restoration that began in 2017.
* This story first appeared in The Travel Memoir.
Had a chance to walk through the charming grand dame of 1887 vintage on the Sunday prior to its reopening before the hordes descended.
The hotel now offers 115 suites in nine categories, including the Grand Hotel Suites and Presidential Suites.
The Long Bar – where the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented – has also been refreshed.
At 132 years old, the newly reopened Raffles Hotel has certainly seen a large part of Singapore’s 200-year old history after founder Sir Stamford Raffles colonised the island. This statue of Raffles sits in the Raffles Arcade and will observe the progress of the nation going forward into the next 200 years.
A night at the hotel ranges from slightly less than S$1,000 for its cheapest suite, to almost S$12,000 for one night in a two-bed President Suite.
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August 3rd, 2019
The new router (usual price: S$399) will be bundled free with StarHub’s new “Turbo Gamer 2Gbps” plan – a 2Gbps fibre home broadband service with no service activation and installation fees.
ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 ASUS x StarHub launch event. (From Left): Desmond Soh (ASUS Singapore Country Manager), Anthony Wang (StarHub Assistant Vice President of Marketing), Yann Courqueux (StarHub Vice President of Home Product), Karl Chu (ASUS General Manager, APAC), Linda Chen (ASUS Business Unit Senior Director), Richard Chen (ASUS Product Director, Networking, APAC), Simon Tan (Nvidia, Director of Consumer Business, APAC South).
StarHub’s Turbo Gamer 2Gbps is priced at S$62.90 per month, with the first two months free.
The 802.11ac Wi-Fi gaming router – ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 – is priced at S$399 but will come free with the Turbo Gamer 2Gbps subscription with StarHub.
The new 802.11ac WiFi gaming router ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 from ASUS, offered in Singapore exclusively through StarHub.
Singapore customers – exclusively through StarHub – will be the first in Southeast Asia and fourth in the world to have it.
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August 2nd, 2019
The new solutions accelerate 5G, automotive cybersecurity and network innovations, helping Singapore businesses speed up technological advancements through collaboration and innovation.
Ee Huei Sin, Vice President / General Manager, General Electronics Measurement Solutions, Keysight Technologies, briefing the company’s solutions for IoT and 5G.
In 2019 and beyond, 5G-enabled technologies have the potential to create major global technology shifts, leading to huge potential for industries worldwide.
Keysight World Singapore 2019 showcased innovations in the following areas.
- 5G Test Solutions
- Automotive Cybersecurity
- Data Centre & Telecommunications
- Network Visibility
However, before this potential can be harnessed, the technologies must first be thoroughly tested.
Keysight targets these critical testing needs by offering solutions and insights in electronic design, test, manufacturing, and optimisation.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags: 5G, Agilent, automotive, cybersecurity, data centres, DDR5, HP, IoT, Ixia, Keysight, network, new radio, Singapore, testing, Vision X
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August 1st, 2019
The 6,600 square foot lifestyle venue will feature a 13-metre-wide high-resolution LED display and stage area for Esports tournaments and events, along with private training rooms and classrooms for Esports development.
Bountie Arena has launched its Esports & gaming Venue in Singapore at Fusionopolis.
At launch, the gaming and Esports facility will charge a promotional price of just one dollar per hour for users to access its facilities – which include an Atari pong machine, a PlayStation 4, two Pandora Box arcade machines and over 100 high specification gaming desktops.
Location & Opening Hours
Bountie Arena is located above one-north MRT at One Fusionopolis Way, #B1-06/07/08, and is open from 1100am to 0000am daily.
The promotional price is valid for the first 2 months of opening and will be revised after that period.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary (SPS) for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Transport Baey Yam Keng attended the launch as the Guest of Honour.
More details below from the press release.
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July 31st, 2019
Ready To Travel, a travel app subsidiary owned by SATS, today unveiled the new features and services in Version 2.0.
This story first appeared in The Travel Memoir.
Ready To Go 2.0 puts social back into group vacations.
These include access to over 400 airport lounges worldwide and a new global bag-locate service that tracks and expedites the return of delayed baggage with a 96-hour guarantee – from the time the flight lands to baggage return – after which travellers will receive the pay-out.
The Ready To Go team (from right): Albert Pozo – Chief Digital Officer, SATS; Eileen Tan – Vice President, Consumer Services, SATS (Ready To Travel); Head of Marketing, Consumer Services, SATS (Ready To Travel).
With the new global bag-locate service – from S$6, travellers can insure 2 bags with a pay-out of up to S$2,200 per delayed bag.
Through Ready To Travel, the Bag Locate service provider works with the airline to locate delayed baggage, while sending email updates to the traveller.
More details below from the press release.
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