October 14th, 2017
I visited the exhibition booth of this Singapore company that developed Orca, a Business Operating System (BOS) that helps established F&B outlets run their operations more efficiently, and enables new micro businesses and small outlets to get off the ground running.
Orca Lite is a low-cost Android POS solution designed for single & multiple-outlet operations. It even comes with a complete inventory management system.
While visiting Franchising & Licensing Asia 2017 at Marina Bay Sands, I met up with Dr Koh Wee Lit, the owner of local company Red Hare Studios that developed the Orca BOS.
He is also the Chief Technology Officer of Singapore-based Habitat Blue, which has taken over the sales and development of Orca.
Dr Koh gave me a detailed brief on the challenges that an F&B establishment faces in the day-to-day operations of the business – and how important it was to have an integrated BOS that helps the restaurant manager and staff run operations more smoothly and efficiently.
Orca offers an iOS-based BOS that includes important business modules that cover order taking/tracking (using iPads), kitchen/assembly displays for multiple stations in the kitchen and tablet-based Point-of-Sale (POS) stations.
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Tags: Android, events, exhibitions, F&B, FBTech, FLAsia, FLAsia 2017, franchising, iOS, licensing, MBS, Orca, Orca Lite, Singapore
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October 13th, 2017
With Halloween drawing near, Bugis Junction & Bugis+ are daring shoppers to face their fears with an immersive virtual reality (VR) gaming experience.
* This story first appeared in The Travel Memoir.
Update (27 October, 2017):
The top 10 players for the Time Zombies Virtual Reality Competition Finals have been selected and they will be battling it out at a final showdown this Sunday, 29t October from 2pm – 6pm at Bugis + Level 2 Atrium.
We were invited to try out the VR games for this competition at Bugis+ & Bugis Junction in Singapore – it was great fun!
This is the first time a mall in Singapore is hosting a VR experience of this scale.
Three thrilling games are available for shoppers to test their courage: Time Zombies, Walk the Plank and Arizona Sunshine Zombie.
The Time Zombies competition uses the latest Arctic Fox wireless technology, which allows a fully immersive gaming experience without the the burden of cumbersome cables or backpack computers that hinder physical movement.
Using Arctic Fox VR technology, players don only a wireless headset that features a high definition screen and gaming headphones for an immersive surround sound experience.
The VR gaming showcase at Bugis Junction and Bugis+ this Halloween will mark Arctic Fox’s debut in Southeast Asia, to the delight of VR gaming enthusiasts in the region.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags: Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Capitaland, competition, entertainment, gaming, shopping, Singapore, Time Zombies, virtual reality, VR, zombies
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October 12th, 2017
Franchising & Licensing Asia trade show is in town for its 12th edition, at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Admission free.
Franchising & Licensing Asia 2017 (FLAsia 2017) is in Exhibition Hall B at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre Level 1.
With both franchising and licensing as key business expansion models, the exhibition is a platform for brand owners to showcase innovative and unique business concepts, penetrating new markets and expanding their global footprint.
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Tags: events, exhibitions, FLAsia, FLAsia 2017, franchising, licensing, MBS, Orca, Singapore
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October 10th, 2017
Dell Singapore has unveiled its new Inspiron 7000 Series notebooks, Inspiron Gaming Laptop, Alienware monitors & peripherals, and the revamped Dell Exclusive Store at Plaza Singapura. Prices below.
“Dell First Look Showcase & Gaming Event” at its newly revamped Dell Exclusive Store in Plaza Singapura, Level 4.
At the “Dell First Look Showcase & Gaming Event” at its newly revamped Dell Exclusive Store in Plaza Singapura, Dell Singapore unveiled a series of new products – from the new Inspiron 7000 Series, the Inspiron Gaming Laptop to Alienware’s high-performance gaming monitors, keyboards and mice.
A very pretty Dell Inspiron 15 7000 notebook clad in pink.
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Tags: DELL, gaming, Inspiron, laptops, launch, notebooks, opening, Singapore
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October 4th, 2017
Golden Village Multiplex (GV) opens Paya Lebar multiplex to the public on 6 October, fully equipped with laser projection and deluxe seats.
All the auditoriums will be equipped with laser projection systems from Barco.
Located at the new Singpost Centre retail mall, the new mulitplex is located in the heart of Paya Lebar, in the east of Singapore.
The 756-seat GV Paya Lebar, will be equipped with 20,000-lumens Barco Smart Laser Projection which offers better picture quality over traditional digital projections.
The new Golden Village Paya Lebar has 8 auditoriums with a total of 756 seats.
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Tags: AV, cinemas, cineplexes, Golden Village, GV, laser, multiplexes, opening, Paya Lebar, projectors, Singapore
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September 30th, 2017
From now till 17 October, 2017, visit the free public exhibition at Raffles City (Level 1) showcasing homegrown talents, including local photographers, illustrators, artistes & influencers.
Filmmaker Daniel Yun briefing the media on the digital art on display at the “Joy in everyday art” exhibition.
Contributors include filmmaker Daniel Yun, comic artist and illustrator Sonny Liew, illustration collective Band of Doodlers, photographer Kevin Ou, influencer Melissa Koh, and student artist Jeremy Sim.
The artwork were created using Samsung’s Galaxy Note8 to inject fun into moments of daily life.
In conjunction with “Joy in everyday art”, Samsung will host a doodling workshop for students from Pathlight School to inspire them to express themselves creatively.
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Tags: art, exhibition, Galaxy, Note8, Samsung, Singapore
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September 28th, 2017
Recently announced at IFA 2017, Sony Mobile is launching the Xperia XZ1 (S$898), Xperia XZ1 Compact (S$668) & Xperia XA1 Plus (S$498) in Singapore on 7 Oct, 2017.
5.2-inch Sony Xperia XZ1 Android 8.0 Oreo smartphone. S$898, 3D scanning, 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera for predictive photos & super slow motion videos, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB memory, front-facing stereo speakers, 2700mAh battery. 2 colours: White Silver, Black.
All three Android smartphones can be pre-ordered from now to 6 October.
The 5.2-inch Xperia XZ1 and 4.6-inch XperiaXZ1 Compact are top tier smartphones and will be among the first smartphones in the world to ship with Andoid 8.0 Oreo.
The Xperia XZ Premium remains the Xperia flagship in Sony’s smartphone product line.
Media preview for the new Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact & Xperia XA1 Plus Android smartphones in Singapore. In the photo, Sony Mobile staff is doing a 3D scan of the model’s head using the new Xperia XZ1.
The two phones will feature continue the Motion Eye camera for capturing detail and super slow motion video, as well as a new capability to capture 3D scans of faces and objects.
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Tags: Android, launch, Oreo, phablets, prices, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Sony Mobile, XA1 Plus, Xperia, XZ1, XZ1 Compact
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September 26th, 2017
OtterBox launched new protective LifeProof phone cases for iPhone X, iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus – targeted at owners with an active and adventurous Lifestyle. Prices range from S$69 to S$159 and are listed below.
Here’s a protective phone case from LifeProof’s FRĒ series.
LifeProof built its reputation on sleek, ultra-protective iPhone cases, from 360-degree coverage to the first screenless waterproof case.
Where to purchase
LifeProof phone cases are available in a majority of the following Singapore retail locations:
- Best Denki
- EpiCentre
- GK Global
- iStudio
- Nubox
- XGear
Owned by OtterBox, the company offers three product lines for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X phone covers.
These are NËXT, SLΛM, and FRĒ.
LifeProof is expanding its lineup of action-ready cases with NËXT and SLΛM, two next-generation LifeProof cases that complement water-resistant devices, available now for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and coming soon for iPhone X.
LifeProof’s best-selling waterproof case line, FRĒ, will also be available soon for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags: Apple, cases, iPhone, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, LifeProof, OtterBox, Singapore
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September 25th, 2017
OtterBox combines protection with style and features a wide range of cases offering differing levels of protection. Prices range from S$59 to S$129 and are listed below.
Here’s a protective phone case from Otterbox’s Defender series.
Symmetry Series, Pursuit Series, Defender Series, Commuter Series, uniVERSE Case System, Strada Series Folio and Alpha Glass screen guards are now available in Singapore for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
Where to purchase
OtterBox cases are available in a majority of the following Singapore retail locations:
- Best Denki
- EpiCentre
- GK Global
- iStudio
- Nubox
- XGear
These cases, available in exciting new colors and designs, are also compatible with iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Cases for iPhone X are coming soon and include Symmetry Series, Pursuit Series, Defender Series, Commuter Series and Strada Series Folio.
Each iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X case design undergoes a minimum of 24 tests across more than 238 hours to earn the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection seal.
These tests ensure lasting protection from drops, bumps, scratches and dings.
More details from the press release below.
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Tags: Apple, cases, iPhone, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, OtterBox, Singapore
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September 24th, 2017
AppeDine has launched the public beta release of its trilateral F&B and lifestyle e-commerce marketplace in Singapore.
The AppeDine apps were launched in Singapore at a pop-up launch at Cali Singapore at Park Avenue Hotel.
The platform offers the ability to perform online transactions customised for F&B and lifestyle service providers, chefs and consumers.
Users can download the AppeDine’s mobile app or visit its website for their next culinary and lifestyle experience.
Below are more details from the press release.
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Tags: AppeDine, Apps, F&B, FBTech, Singapore
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