Android 3.0 tablets emerge at CES 2011
After weeks of "leaked" videos and pictures from gadget sites, a number of new Android tablets are making themselves seen at the ongoing CES electronics show at Las Vegas this…
Happy New Year to all Techgoondu readers!
There's a lot to be excited about as we bid 2010 a fond goodbye. The year will be remembered for how Singapore almost didn't even have the World Cup on…
Motorola response to Techgoondu story: “Defy is upgradeable”
In response to a story we ran earlier, Motorola is stressing that it values feedback and that the Defy is upgradeable to Android 2.2 within the first half of 2011.
Commentary: “Real broadband speeds” calls are barking up the wrong tree
When companies try to hide information about their products and services from consumers, it's a black and white case: let's hammer them to be more transparent. Unfortunately, recent calls for…
Goondu review: Huawei Ideos S7
As we roll into 2011, and a whole slew of new tablets are set to be launched at CES next week, I'm worrying a little for folks who are selling…
Goondu review: Garmin-Asus nuvifone A50
The nuvifone A50 is a smartphone-GPS hybrid that packs in Garmin's signature GPS software for turn-by-turn directions. This Android-based gadget works as promised, offering good estimates of the distance you…
Merry Christmas and happy holidays
What better way to wish your friends a merry Christmas than by using a cheesy animated GIF from more than a decade ago?
Announcing the winners of the Toshiba AS100 tablet Techgoondu Giveaway contest
A big thank you to all readers who participated in our Toshiba AS100 tablet Techgoondu Giveaway contest. Like our previous contests, all winners were chosen by a democratic vote of…
Logitech’s new PC gamepads – just in time for X’mas
Yes, there are still gamers playing games on the PC with a gamepad. Thank you for not forgetting them, Logitech.
Hands-on: BlackBerry Bold 9780
With a tried-and-tested design, the new Bold 9780 is obviously aimed at existing BlackBerry customers, not iPhone and Android owners. But there is little reason for current Bold 9700 owners…
Goondu review: Jawbone Icon
Hands down, these are the best Bluetooth earpieces I have used so far, whether you're talking about sound quality, comfort or user-friendliness.
Motorola releases Defy in Singapore, says Android 2.1 is good enough
If you launch an Android 2.1 phone just days after Google unveiled the latest Android 2.3 operating system, you'd likely to be asked why you are selling new hardware running…
Salesforce bolsters cloud services with platform moves
Salesforce.com is bolstering its cloud services with a slew of new offerings to help enterprises ease the transition to the cloud. Through a planned US$212 million acquisition of Heroku, Salesforce…
Salesforce rolls out free Chatter version
A free version of Salesforce Chatter, the collaboration tool that lets employees track customer cases and share documents on Salesforce.com, will make its debut this weekend. Unveiled at the annual…
Salesforce.com unveils database for the cloud
Salesforce.com is making its foray into the database market. The company, better known for its online CRM (customer relationship management) and sales force automation software, has unveiled a database product…
Say hi to the Nexus S, Google’s Gingerbread man
Weeks after rumours of a second Google Nexus phone surfaced on blogs everywhere, the Samsung-made Nexus S has finally been unveiled last night (SGT) by the search giant.
SISTIC m-ticket:No hassle concert tickets via mobile
Never lose your ticket for a concert again. This is the promise that mobile ticketing holds, said SISTIC, Singapore's largest ticket provider. At a press conference earlier this week on…
Monster year-end head/earphone lineup – nice but ex
The latest range from the Beats range endorsed by Dr Dre are not bad at all, as I listened to them today at a launch here in Singapore, but price…
Hands on: BlackBerry Torch 9800
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is RIM’s first slider phone and represents an attempt to reclaim its mindshare among businesses who are increasingly lured by the use of the iPhone within…
