Oppo shines with top-end N3 and skinny R5 phones
They will put Oppo squarely in the fight against the big hitters like Samsung and LG.
Singapore’s first Bluetooth beacon marketing campaign takes aims at runners
The gamification fad appears to have died down, but that's not stopping Pocari Sweat and 7-Eleven from launching a mobile app that rewards runners who are near Bluetooth beacons placed in 7-Eleven outlets…
Singapore cloud services registry gets analytics boost
Singapore's cloud services registry now offers almost real-time analytics on how various cloud services are faring, the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) said today. Speaking at the opening of the Cloud Asia 2014…
IT chiefs: The cloud is no longer new and disruptive
IT head honchos in the Asia-Pacific region no longer see cloud computing as being new and disruptive, a new study has found. Instead, they are planning to ride on mega trends…
New data discovery service opens access to private data
Businesses and software developers can now tap on a new data discovery service to access heaps of privately owned data ranging from property listings and postal addresses to business registration…
Moto G arrives in Singapore, joins low-cost phone fight
Yet another low-cost smartphone is turning up in Singapore, with the arrival of the Moto G today for an attractive S$298.
Salesforce to expand cloud offerings, eyes SAP
Salesforce.com is gearing up for a wider range of cloud-based software targeted at specific industries, going beyond its comfort zone of delivering online customer relationship management (CRM) software. In a…
World’s first biometric contactless payment card is here, but issues persist
MasterCard has partnered biometric technology firm Zwipe to introduce the world’s first contactless payment card that can store and read the cardholder’s fingerprint data.
SAP to open Singapore innovation centre, shows off Google Glass app
More doctors could be using Google Glass to examine a patient's vital signs, if an augmented reality app being tested by technology giant SAP becomes reality. Dubbed We Care, the…
With Slurp, Malaysia’s Silent Mode eyes a slice of food delivery tech pie
Malaysia IT provider Silent Mode has launched its Slurp food delivery app that lets you order food from restaurants in the country. Similar to Foodpanda in Singapore, the Slurp app…
Goondu review: Dell Inspiron 11 3000 “2-in-1”
If you want an affordable touch-screen machine that also had a full-sized keyboard, Dell wants you to take a look at its new S$699 Inspiron 11 3000.
Goondu review: WD TV Media Player
Cord cutters, a term that refers to folks who trade their cable TV subscriptions for online video services, would typically use a media player to stream content from a home server or an Internet TV service such as Netflix and Hulu…
Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
If you can live with the larger size, the Galaxy Note 4 will be the no-holds barred Android gizmo to own this year.
Singapore startup GNum secures S$7 million in seed funding
Singapore tech startup GNum has raised S$7 million in seed funding for a service that lets people make and receive phone calls through a Web address. Similar to click-to-call links on contact…
Hands On: Asus ZenWatch
For guys, the handsome ZenWatch with a leather strap is great for work as well as a casual day out. It won't look out of place for a dinner at…
Public trial of driverless vehicles kicks off at Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Two driverless golf buggies will soon ply the grounds of the Chinese and Japanese Gardens in Singapore's first public trial of autonomous vehicles. From 23 Oct to 1 Nov 2014,…
Aftershock S-15 custom gaming notebook packs serious power
Aftershock, a local start-up known for its line of customisable performance laptops, has launched the S-15 gaming notebook that packs topnotch PC components into a 2.43kg package. What differentiates the S-15 –…
Google unveils Nexus 6, Nexus 9 with little fanfare
The Nexus 6 is a return to the best of what Android phones can provide, unlike low-cost options before it.
Alien vs Predator 2000 is free on GOG.com
Relive those harrowing moments in the tight confines of space through Alien vs Predator 2000, an updated version of the classic shooter released in 2000.
Wearable tech remains a “cool factor” in enterprises
Wearable computing has been hailed as the next big thing in the mobile revolution, but don't expect it to be widely embraced by enterprises anytime soon. "It's still in the…
