Borrow books with the national library’s new smartphone app
You can now borrow a book at a public library in Singapore by simply scanning its bar code using a new mobile app on your smartphone.
Q&A: Akamai says people will watch next Olympics on watches, glasses
Content delivery network Akamai expects people to be watching the next Olympics on not just tablets and phones but also watches and glasses.
Sony’s new Walkman NWZ-ZX1 targets audiophiles
This is a device clearly targeted at audiophiles who wouldn’t mind sacrificing weight, battery life and extra cash for a superior music experience.
Interpol: long-drawn requests for data pose challenges for cybercrime fighters
The time taken to request information from online content providers can make it harder for law enforcement agencies to catch criminals using the Internet for activities such as illegal football…
Here come the gold phones for Lunar New Year
With Lunar New Year just around the corner, gold-coloured phones are the latest to cater to a seemingly Chinese penchant for gold-themed stuff during the festive season.
1Gbps fibre broadband under S$50? Yes, in Singapore
An affordable 1Gbps offering also opens doors to new uses in future, such as seeing a doctor remotely from home.
Hands on: Jawbone Mini Jambox sounds surprisingly good
Lower the price a little and Jawbone will have a really attractive speaker for people to bring everywhere with them.
Business card scanning made easy
Brought to you by Fuji Xerox Most businesses would be familiar with Fuji Xerox’s printers and scanners, but lesser known is the Japanese firm's foray into cloud-based software. For the…
Goondu Review: Sony Cybershot RX10 bridge camera
Price seems pretty steep at first, but the excellent lens and great image quality make up for it.
Hands on: Asus MB168B+ portable monitor
If you desire a larger screen on the go, without all the bulk involved, then the MB168B+ is a great companion.
Goondu Review: Nikon CoolPix P7800
The P7800 finds itself in a position where it has to fight both compact camera systems and compact cameras.
Goondu review: Sony XBA-H3 earphones
When you put them on, you'd find the XBA-H3 is a very comfortable set of earphones and could be worn for an extensive period of time.
Goondu Review: Nokia Lumia 1520
The S$999 Lumia 1520 is a phone that Nokia and Windows Phone fans will look to, if only for its 6-inch screen.
What’s up in digital photography in 2014?
In the new year, the big question for many photographers will be whether increasingly capable smartphones will be able to take over traditional point-and-shoot cameras.
Five ways technology and media can improve in 2014
There are so many ways to look back at some of the technology and media news headlines in 2013, but perhaps the most practical one is to see how things…
Goondu Review: Nikon Df
Pictures can look three-dimensional and great with the Nikon Df, but its user controls are hard to master and its price makes it unattractive next to other alternatives.
Goondu DIY: blocking spam on your phone
Consumers can still take some steps to keep out unwanted messages and calls on their phones, though they are not as effective as a robust do-not-call list.
Commentary: Singapore’s do-not-call list disappoints with last-minute changes
Make no mistake, come January 2, 2014, spam will still be a problem for phone users.
SingTel’s mobile games store touts better discoverability, telco billing
SingTel launched its own Android games store in Singapore last week, taking aim at subscribers without credit cards by offering convenient billing for both one-time and in-game purchases.
PayPal: 79% of Singapore users would shop online, with a phone
Consumers don't like waiting in long lines, are happy to shop at odd hours of the day and want to compare prices and items online after they see something at…
