Singapore needs more engineers, less short-term planning
For the young who are heeding this call to be join the cool-again engineering field, go on. Just be sure to build up your other skills and your network at…
Penang turns to smart mapping to deliver improved services
In Penang, an application known as e-Peta now provides actionable information on areas such as land use, businesses, traffic and public transport to decision makers.
Goondu review: Dell XPS 15 laptop
If you are seeking a large laptop that isn't too hefty to lug around and still packs the gear, then the XPS 15 has to be high on your list…
Singapore’s fourth telco to get discount for spectrum, more competition expected
This fourth telecom operator will get first dips at a much-sought after frequency spectrum in the sky that will allow it to deploy services as soon as April 2017.
In Singapore now: Asus’ Zen AiO Pro with a 4K screen
A decent Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M onboard should let you enjoy some explosive graphics effects on the 23.8-inch screen.
Sony introduces saltwater- and dust- resistant Walkman
Health conscious consumers with a taste for adventure now have a music player that can keep up with their lifestyle, in the saltwater- and dust-resistant WS413 Walkman from Sony.
Hands on: Fujifilm X-Pro2
The improvements are quite significant both in terms of user interface and in-camera features.
Samsung’s Gear S2 smartwatch in rose gold and platinum out in Singapore
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch now comes plated with fancy 18K rose gold and platinum
Goondu review: TomTom Spark
The Spark could have done a bit more - with an improved desktop interface for music - to make you leave your other gadgets behind without thinking twice.
Q&A: Pay-TV piracy a sign of frustrated consumers, says Irdeto
One reason why people pirate pay-TV content, says Irdeto vice-president for Asia-Pacific, Bengt Jonsson, is because they are frustrated.
Free isn’t everything, India tells Facebook as it blocks limited Net app
Net neutrality may be a controversial topic on which not everyone agrees. But clearly, in this case, free isn't good enough. It has to be fair as well.
Five tablets and phones from China making a difference
Even as the novelty of a sub-S$200 smartphone fades, the good value promise of phones from China still holds for many consumers.
Catch up on free TV this Lunar New Year with StarHub, Singtel, Netflix
It's going to be a packed holiday for couch potatoes, no matter if you're just surfing channels or sifting through Netflix's menus.
Goondu review: XCOM 2 can be immensely satisfying
Set in 2035, 20 years after the events of XCOM Enemy Unknown, XCOM 2 features similar gameplay but improved interface and graphics.
Singtel brings 10Gbps fibre to homes, fastest yet in Singapore
Such a fibre broadband service demands many changes, especially in hardware and cabling, so it will take time for costs to come down and equipment to be common.
Microsoft, Google dominate nascent cloud e-mail market
The two tech giants have carved out their respective markets, with Google being more popular among smaller firms and in unregulated industries.
One in three home routers to double as public Wi-Fi hotspots
These so-called ‘homespot’ routers essentially create two wireless networks separated by a firewall: one network is for private use while the other is offered as a public Wi-Fi hotspot by…
Expect phone hacking, fraud to rise as mobile transactions become common
The question for consumers, as more turn to the phone as a mobile wallet, is whether they want more convenience or security.
Out in Singapore, Visa Checkout promises easier online shopping
The service lets users pay for items more easily, without having to fill in the same details so often.
Goondu review: LG V10 packs two screens
Kudos go to LG for raising the bar for music lovers and making it easy to check the time on the second screen - an everyday task.
