You can now pre-order Xbox One together with EA SPORTS FIFA 15.
The Xbox One will debut in Singapore on 23 September 2014.
During E3, it was announced that the Xbox One will be coming to Singapore on 23 September 2014.
Collect your Xbox One pre-order bundles and get your Exclusive Xbox Fan Gear (worth S$189) from 1:00pm, 23 September 2014 at Funan DigitaLife Mall Atrium.
The latest is that consumers will now have the option to pre-order one of two official Xbox One bundles, offering value with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 included for a limited time at no extra cost.
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 on Xbox One promises to bring football to life in stunning detail so fans can experience the emotion of the sport like never before.
Xbox One Launch Console Bundle (S$639)
Every Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console, which features a 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi, one Xbox One Wireless Controller, a chat headset, a HDMI cable, a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members and a digital copy of EA SPORTS™ FIFA 15 – for S$639 while stocks last.
Embargoes for most of the flyers will only be lifted on the first day of COMEX 2014, as exhibitors vie to safeguard the promotions that they plan to offer.
Cavalia is an equestrian theatrical extravaganza that leverages innovative multimedia displays and multi-disciplinary performances.
The production was created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of the famed Cirque du Soleil.
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Cavalia Inc. is an entertainment company that specializes in the creation, production and touring of innovative shows for audiences of all ages.
A huge White Theatre Tent has been set up at Bayfront Avenue, beside the Sands Expo and Convention Centre (see map below), to stage the performance, and to house the stable for the horses when they are off-duty.
“Fuji Xerox is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Cavalia as the show is built on a passion for perfection and originality that resonate with Fuji Xerox’s core belief in continuous innovations for the benefits of our customers,” said Masashi Honda, president and chief executive officer of Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific.
Fuji-Xerox is the presenting sponsor for Cavalia.
Fuji Xerox has selected to sponsor Cavalia as the show leverages cutting-edge technology to uniquely weave real-life demonstration of horsemanship with virtual imagery built upon state-of-the-art multimedia to give the audience a breathtaking hybrid experience.
It echoes Fuji Xerox’s continuous innovation in its technologies to create values for its customers while maintaining harmony with the environment
313@somerset is the first mall in Singapore to road test the mobile technology to help connect customers to relevant content and promotions in real-time at participating retailers in the shopping mall.
Screenshots of the Tring 313 mobile app when the user receives a notification, and the promotion on offer.
313@somerset has its eyes set on Beacon-based Indoor Positioning,the latest in retail innovation that enable shoppers to receive hyper-targeted messages, deals and other content based on their proximity to the offering retailer inside the mall.
Staying on the forefront of technology
Following the road tests to gather feedback on the technology, the beacon-based feature may be rolled out within the next 3-6 months.
New iBeacon capabilities expected on the upcoming iOS 8 in September will probably be incorporated into the implementation to make sure the rollout taps in the latest that technology has to offer.
As a forerunner in the adoption of new and emerging technologies, 313@somerset is set to pave the way by being the first commercial outlet in Singapore to test out the potential of Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) Beacons for retailers, including messaging targeted at specific mall and store locations, analytics and potentially payments.
In partnership with technology partner Sprooki, the mall conducted test trials in the form of short experiential tours around the mall and exclusive test groups were invited to take part in the trials.
Last Friday, I brought the two kids to the Alive Museum Singapore at the Suntec City Mall.
* All photos (apart from the first photo) were taken with the Sony A7R full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Full-frame E-mount Prime Lens.
Fun Friday night out at Alive Museum Singapore. Photo taken with Samsung GALAXY S5.
Although the estimated time needed to cover every exhibit was around one-and-a-half hours, we lingered for two-and-a-half and ended up with 250 photos.
More importantly, we had oodles of fun and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
“Can I join the ballerinas in the painting?”
The Alive Museum was opened in 2009 in South Korea and debuted in Singapore on 12 June this year.
Taken from the right perspective, this exhibit gives the illusion that sea water and penguins were flooding out of the painting.
The 3D visual illusion museum aims to serve as a fun and unique treat for the whole family, locals and tourists alike.
It offers a sensory experience that tricks one’s visual, physical and environmental perceptions, bringing fantasy to reality.
Not only can you touch and feel the exhibits, you can also hop into the frame and become a part of the art masterpieces that play on optical illusions.
Canon today launched its first line-up of Canon bags, offering durability and weather resistance to cameras and accessories.
Prices range from S$9.90 for a generic compact case to S$289 for a professional backpack or shoulder bag. Available from 15 August.
The RL PB-01 (S$289) is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.
Available in two categories – Professional and Classic, the bags and cases complement Canon’s extensive range of cameras and lenses.
For greater security, equipment can be placed in a compartment that can only be accessed from the back of the RL PB-01.
The Professional line features camera backpacks and shoulder bags catered to DSLR users whereas the Classic line carries camera shoulder bags and cases suited for both DSLR and digital compact camera users.
Both lines feature quality craftsmanship, adorned with red threading that distinctly represents Canon’s brand identity.
The RL PB-01 (S$289) – available under the professional line, is a lightweight full size backpack capable of fitting a full set of photographic equipment and a 15” laptop.
It is also able to hold a tripod and a pair of trekking poles.
This is the RT-AC3200 Tri-band Gigabit Router, which ASUS boasts is the world’s fastest tri-band router with a combined transfer rate of 3.2Gbps. Price and availability in Singapore are yet to be announced.
Update (20 August, 2014):
ASUS gave a preview of the RT-AC3200 Tri-band Gigabit Router during the launch of the AC2400 RT-AC87U router in Singapore.
With the easy-to-use ASUSWRT graphical interface and just 30 seconds to set up, ASUS claims that anyone can enjoy the RT-AC3200’s sophisticated features such as Adaptive Quality of Service (QoS) bandwidth management and traffic monitoring. Photo credit: ASUS Singapore.
The RT-AC3200 addresses the problem of slower devices affecting overall network speeds, offering good Internet experience in multi-user environments.
Around this time of the year, Singapore gets all excited about celebrating its birthday.
For this year’s National Day, Singapore’s local brew celebrates the nation’s 49th year of independence with a series of activities to engage the populace.
This is the first time that Tiger Beer is shedding its corporate colours to don the national colours. The limited edition red and white livery comes in packs of 10 330ml cans, retailing at a recommended price of S$25.60 at all major supermarkets and hypermarkets.
Firstly, Tiger Beer is shedding the iconic blue livery on its beer cans to put on a patriotic red and white design.
It is also going back to the basics of how Singaporeans have come to adore the quirks and nuances of their uniquely Singaporean culture, Tiger Beer also collaborated with YouTube stars Tree Potatoes to produce a video titled “You Know You’re Singaporean When..”.
With these initiatives, Tiger Beer has also kick-started a crowd-sourced movement to get Singaporeans to participate in 49 acts of pride over a period of seven days, from 1 to 7 August 2014.
Read more about Tiger Beer’s celebratory initiatives below.
The Pebble Steel is now available in Singapore for S$359. First 500 Pebble Steel units sold here will come with a custom-made pouch and silicone sports strap.
From Palo Alto, California, Pebble was brought to life by 85,000 people through Kickstarter, setting a record on the crowdfunding platform and quickly becoming one of the best-selling smartwatches in the world. To date, there are over 400,000 Pebbles on wrists worldwide and thousands of apps available.
The premium version takes everything users love about Pebble – the e-paper display, week-long battery life, and app ecosystem – and wraps it into a sleek design, available in either brushed stainless steel or matte black.
Retail locations for Pebble Steel
Challenger *
Courts *
Digital Style *
DG Lifestyle
EpiCentre
EpiLife *
Harvey Norman
NuBox
Newstead Technologies *
Singtel Stores
* Selected stores
Pebble Steel combines modern technology with classic timepiece design to give users a smartwatch fit for modern urbanites during work and play.
Steel’s e-paper display is protected by a durable Corning Gorilla Glass lens with an oleophobic, anti-fingerprint coating.
The improved housing also comes with subtle RGB LED lights to indicate charging status.
Pebble’s appstore has flourished since its launch earlier this year with big name brands such as Mercedes-Benz, iControl, GoPro, Misfit, Pandora and Evernote jumping on board.
During the launch of the Pebble Steel in Singapore, the company announced that Divian Nair, local Deejay turned Actor-Director, has been appointed as its Pebble evangelist.
Sony has launched a new, compact member of the XDCAM family to deliver benefits of 1.0-type sensor technology and XAVC in a handheld professional camcorder. 4K recording capability will be available in a future update.
Update (13 August, 2014):
Sony’s PXW-X70 will be available in Asia Pacific from the end of September 2014, with a retail price of S$3,000.
Light and compact entry-level professional camcorder.
The 4K recording capability should be available via a firmware update by the end of the year.
Pricing for the update has not been announced yet, but it’s in the hundreds – less than $1,000 for those who want it.
I had a hands-on with the entry level professional camcorder today.
It’s more compact than others and definitely lighter.
For videographers currently using a DSLR to shoot short videos and thinking of taking their craft a notch higher, this would be a shoe-in as it offers features that are not available in the top-end DSLRs.
The versatile new PXW-X70 camcorder features a sensor more than eight times the size of a conventional 1/3 single chip sensor, providing strong sensitivity and low light performance.
Sony has launched the 4K-ready PXW-X70, the first compact XDCAM professional camcorder ever produced.
