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HP Slate 7 Android tablet to hit Singapore on 6 June...

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:38:16 +0800

HP Slate 7 Android tablet to hit Singapore on 6 June (S$199)

Following the availability of HP’s 10.1-inch ElitePad 900 Windows 8 tablet in Singapore 2 weeks ago, HP will be debuting their first Android tablet three weeks from now on 6 June.

Pre-orders for the 7-inch Jelly Bean tablet is open now at S$199 while stocks last. That’s S$50 off the regular RRP of S$249.

Major Adobe Creative Cloud feature updates on 17 June Adobe will...

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:26:56 +0800

Major Adobe Creative Cloud feature updates on 17 June

Adobe will be releasing significant updates to software within Creative Cloud on 17 June in the US (18 June in Singapore).

These include Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Premiere Pro.

Here’s a quick description of some of these updates.

Dell relaunches its Exclusive Store at Funan DigitaLife...

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:34:35 +0800

Dell relaunches its Exclusive Store at Funan DigitaLife Mall

Dell has reopened its store at Funan DigitaLife Mall in Singapore after two weeks of intensive renovation.

The Dell Exclusive Store is located at #03-26.

Canon releases telephoto zoom lens with internal extender –...

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:39 +0800

Canon releases telephoto zoom lens with internal extender – world’s first

Canon has released the EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens.

It be available end May at S$16,599.

Fuji Xerox adds PhotoNote application to its SkyDesk...

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:20:00 +0800

Fuji Xerox adds PhotoNote application to its SkyDesk Services

Fuji Xerox has launched the PhotoNote app for SkyDesk in Singapore, Australia, in addition to Japan.

The freemium app works on iOS and Android smartphones as well as via a browser.

SkyDesk PhotoNote captures and stores analog content into digital form for more efficient storage and access and enables these content to be easily shared with co-workers, partners or customers for more effective communications.

Paid version includes additional storage and ability to convert forms into Excel files.

ASUS releases WL-330NUL – the world’s smallest router ASUS has...

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:37:00 +0800

ASUS releases WL-330NUL – the world’s smallest router

ASUS has released the pocket-sized WL-330NUL - the world’s smallest all-in-one portable router.

Available from 20 May 2013, for S$59 (reduced downwards from S$69).

Designed for travelers and Ultrabook, smartphone, and tablet users, it features Ethernet, Wi-Fi, hot spot, and wireless adapter modes.

Users gain connection options plus instant access through setup-free network creation.

Enhanced security keeps connections private, allowing customers to share a single connection across several devices without performance deterioration.

If needed, groups of users may share a single account.

Works with Windows, Mac OS, and iOS.

ViewQwest enters into strategic partnership with...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:51:16 +0800

ViewQwest enters into strategic partnership with Toggle

ViewQwest has entered into a strategic partnership with Toggle, MediaCorp’s newest Over-The-Top Content (OTT) provider..

Subscribers of ViewQwest’s Fibernet 150 Bundle and Fibernet 300 Bundle will now be able to watch Toggle for free over a 12 months period.

New Windows smartphone: Nokia unveils Lumia 925 in London Nokia...

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:13 +0800

New Windows smartphone: Nokia unveils Lumia 925 in London

Nokia has just unveiled the new Lumia 925 in London 30 minutes ago.

It has a 4.5-inch AMOLED display and comes in black, white or grey - with a metal design.

Read about the Windows Phone 8 smartphone and its tech specs here.

New notebooks: Lenovo Ideapad U310, U410 & Z400 Touch Lenovo...

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:23:00 +0800

New notebooks: Lenovo Ideapad U310, U410 & Z400 Touch

Lenovo has announced its new line of touch-screen laptops. All are already available.

Lenovo IdeaPad

U310 Touch: from S$1,199
U410 Touch: from S$1,299
Z400 Touch: from S$1,199

Tea for Tech at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf What’s a...

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:21:45 +0800

Tea for Tech at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

What’s a good cup of tea to go with when reading tech4tea.com?

Check out three new flavours that The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has introduced as part of its celebrations for its 50th anniversary.

However, these three flavours are not permanent additions to the menu, they are only available until 25 May.

The three new flavours at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are: Chai, Scottish Breakfast and Anniversary Blend Tea.

S$6 for each cup.

LG Cloud service now available in Singapore for LG Smart TVs LG...

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:04:44 +0800

LG Cloud service now available in Singapore for LG Smart TVs

LG Electronics has announced that its LG Cloud service is now available in Singapore.

LG Cloud enables users to stream content directly to LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, and provides a convenient location to store entertainment content that automatically synchronizes between PCs, smartphones and TVs.

Available on Google Play or the LG Smart World store, the easy-to-install app is compatible with LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, PCs and Android smartphones.

The account comes with 5GB free space. Top-up option is available.

ASUS introduces Xonar U7 USB soundcard & headphone...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:34:00 +0800

ASUS introduces Xonar U7 USB soundcard & headphone amplifier

ASUS has introduced the Xonar U7 USB Soundcard and Headphone Amplifier which will be available from end-May 2013 for S$149.

The compact Xonar U7 offers powerful and clear 114dB SNR audio with USB convenience.

High tech cooking appliance for Mom – Tefal ActiFry Family Since...

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:53:00 +0800

High tech cooking appliance for Mom – Tefal ActiFry Family

Since it’s Mother’s Day today, here’s a fantastic “gadget” I came across last week that’s ideal for the busy and working Mom who cooks dinner after work.

What I like is that even though it’s 170°C inside, the exterior of the ActiFry remains luke-warm to the touch, so there’s no worry of children scalding themselves by touching the appliance when in use.

Happy Mother’s Day 2013 To all mothers out there … Happy...

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:04:45 +0800

Happy Mother’s Day 2013

To all mothers out there … Happy Mother’s Day!

And for mothers-to-be or newly-minted mothers, here’s an excellent book to help you expect what not to expect when you are expecting!

“Muddlehood” is for all ‘newborn’ parents as they stumble and fumble through the first nine months and the 365 days that follow. Laugh, cry and be inspired.

SingTel launches Singapore’s 1st commercial 150Mbps 4G...

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:19:52 +0800

SingTel launches Singapore’s 1st commercial 150Mbps 4G service

SingTel has launched Singapore’s first commercial 150Mbps 4G service

Mobile Broadband 150 will be offered with a mobile WiFi modem from 11 May and a USB dongle modem from 18 May.

Price plan here.

LG launches latest child-friendly Smart TV app – Avatarbook LG...

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:29:53 +0800

LG launches latest child-friendly Smart TV app – Avatarbook

LG has launched Avatarbook - a child-friendly app for its Smart TV.

The app is free and lets the child watch himself/herself play a role in her/his favourite animated story.

Trend Micro tips against Iron Man 3 fake screening sites With...

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:02 +0800

Trend Micro tips against Iron Man 3 fake screening sites

With the popularity of Iron Man 3, cybercriminals are using social networks to spread links to websites that purport to offer free screenings of the blockbuster – but instead lead to potentially malicious sites.

Here are some tips from Trend Micro for movie buffs to stay vigilant online.

Mother’s Day gift ideas: Useful accessories from...

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:43:00 +0800

Mother’s Day gift ideas: Useful accessories from Logitech

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Here are some gift ideas from Logitech for the tech-savvy Mum.

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E Series for business computing (fr...

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:07:26 +0800

Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E Series for business computing (fr S$2,599)

Fujitsu today unveiled its slimmest business notebooks: LIFEBOOK E753, 743, and E733. Available from June 2013 fro S$2,599.

ActuateOne and BIRT onDemand integrated with Amazon...

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:57:00 +0800

ActuateOne and BIRT onDemand integrated with Amazon Redshift

Actuate integrates its ActuateOne and BIRT onDemand to Amazon Redshift, adding another ActuateOne connector for Big-Data-ready data sources - enabling developers, IT departments and OEMs to deliver world-class BI applications.

Combining the fast visualisation and rich analysis features of ActuateOne with the performance, scalability and low cost of Amazon Redshift, organizations of all sizes can reap the benefits of ultra-fast access and near-speed-of-thought visualization for Cloud-based business analytics – on real-time Big Data workloads of any size or complexity.