Xiaomi, Huawei continue march in smartphone sales
The third quarter of 2014 saw market leader Samsung lose its lead drastically to Chinese smartphone makers Huawei and Xiaomi, according to a report by analyst firm Gartner. Samsung shaved 7.7…
Singapore workers spend nearly 10% of time at work on online shopping and social media
Employees at small companies are also likely to spend more time at work on such activities than those at large enterprises, which are more likely to restrict employee access to…
Hands On: Sony Alpha 7ii
The main reason for the thicker body is the inclusion of the very first 5-axis image stabilisation system inside a full-frame camera.
Goondu review: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro
Some hits and misses with Lenovo's large Android tablet that come with its own small projector.
MH370 tops Singapore’s trending searches on Google in 2014
The term "MH370" was searched five times as much as the top local term - "PSI Singapore".
Cut the cord; watch TV from anywhere
Ask how you can cut the cord from old pay-TV services and open up a world of entertainment, enabled by your fast fibre broadband service at home.
Goondu review: X-mini Clear
The sound is distortion-free, as its name promises, but there are limitations to the commendable X-mini Clear, besides its price.
Holiday 2014 gift guide: Which notebook to buy?
Shopping for a laptop for the man or woman in your life? Here are a few recommendations, going by what he or she may like.
Unlocking information from good old paper
Even as businesses are increasingly making sense of heaps of digital information using analytics tools, many often forget about the value of good old paper. Paper documents contain useful information too, but…
Singapore online stores vie for Christmas shoppers, as e-commerce booms
This month, as Singapore's online shops such as Qoo10 aim to grab a share of the pie from glitzy Orchard Road shopping belt outlets, the e-commerce boom also reflects a…
Hands on: HTC Desire Eye
Aimed at selfie lovers, the HTC Desire Eye has two high-quality cameras in one chassis. But it's not cheap.
Apple, IBM unveil new business apps
Apple and IBM have unveiled the fruits of their partnership to deliver mobile apps that bring big data and analytics capabilities to iPhone and iPad users in the enterprise. Dubbed IBM…
NetLink Trust connects fibre broadband users too slowly, fined S$50,000
NetLink Trust has improved on the time it took to connect users up, but it still fell short of the required quality of service
Hands-on: Plantronics Backbeat Pro
Plantronics, a company better known for its Bluetooth wireless headsets, has dipped its toes in the headphones market. It’s never easy for a new entrant to stand out from the pack, especially…
Hands-on: Creative Sound Blaster E3
If you’ve always found the audio quality of your smartphone or PC a tad underwhelming, consider a portable headphone amp to boost your music listening experience by several notches. Take…
Hands on: LG Pocket Photo 2 PD239
It will appeal to users who want the instant gratification that Polaroids used to give people.
Oppo N3 to cost S$849 in Singapore in January 2015
The top-end model from the Chinese manufacturer, costing S$849, will not make it in time for the holiday season this year.
Holiday 2014 Gift Guide: five gadget gifts for music lovers
What would the holidays be like without music to get you into the festive mood? We’re not big fans of Christmas songs, but we do love our Coldplay, Bruno Mars and…
Infor: Amazon partnership is strategic but non-exclusive
When Infor announced its controversial decision to tap on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to serve up its cloud apps, many industry observers stood up and took notice. After all, enterprise software…
M1 rolls out 300Mbps nationwide LTE-A mobile broadband service
The race for 4G+ may also have shown that operators are at least competing in terms of offering a faster lane on the cyber highway.
