Windows 8.1 update out now, lets you boot up to desktop
It's not a huge step forward for most existing users, but the update should smooth out some of the rough edges that had kept many from taking the plunge last…
Sony Alpha 7 and 7R to reach Singapore in end-November
No local pricing yet for Singapore, though the Alpha 7 is tagged at US$1,700 and the Alpha 7R is going for US$2,300 in the United States.
Q&A: Deezer says streaming doesn’t kill CDs and music downloads
Deezer says that many music fans use its streaming service as a music discovery tool. They then still buy CDs, download music, purchase merchandise and attend gigs, it adds.
Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Gear
The Galaxy Gear seems to be merely setting the stage for future smart watches. For my money, I'd rather wait for the next wave.
IDA to audit critical telecom networks for “systemic resilience”
The devil could be in the details, which may possibly include new requirements for telcos to adhere to, if the regulator heeds the call from many users.
SingTel fire: a timely reminder for infocomm infrastructure audits
The IDA and telcos here will have to ramp up regular, tougher audits to ensure that fast, affordable telecom services are just as reliable.
Unique-looking Misfit Wearables’ Shine costs S$169.90 in Singapore
Launched by former Apple and PepsiCo chief executive John Sculley here on Tuesday, it is different from the typical tracker through its unique pebble shape, which can be worn with…
Fewer Wireless@SG hotspots, so what?
By allowing telcos to decide what to do with their hotspots, the government regulator risks undoing what Wireless@SG brought all these years ago – competition.
Goondu Review: a photographer’s take on the Nokia Lumia 1020
As a camera on a phone, it exceeds expectations but is not yet a perfect replacement for your regular digital camera.
Hands On: Samsung NX2000 Compact System Camera
The image quality of the NX2000 tends towards the consumer range of cameras.
Goondu review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3
With kinks out of the way, thanks to faster hardware, the phone is a joy to use.
Souped up BlackBerry Z30 to cost S$828 in Singapore
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding the company, BlackBerry carried on with the show in Singapore this week and trotted out its new, souped up Z30 phone, a model that…
Got S$14,999? Check out LG’s curved TV in Singapore
The major selling point of the curved screen, which presents images without any distortion to immerse you in a movie scene.
Getty Images bets on videos, transmedia storytelling
As supporting technologies such as mobile broadband, cloud storage, and video delivery systems continue to mature and improve on streaming and download experience, the role of video in transmedia storytelling…
Record S$1.5m fine for M1 for Singapore’s worst mobile service disruption
In causing an outage that lasted several days, the telco had not fulfilled its obligation to provide resilient mobile telephone services, said the government regulator today, as it meted out…
Picking a pair of great headphones
The first step is figuring out your priorities, and picking headphones that suit your usage best.
Hands on: HTC One mini will find competition tough
Will users like the HTC One mini, a rather stripped-down version of the excellent HTC One unveiled earlier this year?
Nokia Lumia 1020 costs S$999 in Singapore, bets on camera prowess
The S$999 Nokia Lumia 1020 will be sold in Singapore from October 5 and comes in yellow, white and black.
Books on Google Play now in Singapore, while other e-bookstores close
Google is finally opening its e-bookstore in Singapore today, bringing with it millions of titles, from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to Singapore's own non-fiction Conversations with Lee Kuan Yew…
Potential OpenNet sale draws flak from SingTel rivals
At the heart of the matter is whether this competition, which finally shook up the market after years of stagnation, can continue if the sale is approved by the Infocomm…
