NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 3 min ago
Available in Black, White, and Cyan, the Nokia Lumia 900 will be priced at S$849 at Nokia retail stores and local telcos with data plans.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 18 min ago
Sony rolls out its SLT-A37 and NEX-F3 cameras, which will be available in APAC starting next month.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 28 min ago
An unknown assailant has done what litigation and regulation has been unable to achieve for years - a DDoS attack against The Pirate Bay has shut the website down for the past 24 hours.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 48 min ago
Waterproof up to a depth of 5m and shockproof against falls of up to 1.5m, it features a Swing Panorama function which records the whole sweep of the landscape with a single click of the shutter button.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours ago
With Apple widely expected to unveil a new iPhone in the coming months, reports are saying that the latest iteration of the iPhone will have a screen larger than 4 inches.
FEATURE / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours 4 min ago
We've seen how powerful a single GeForce GTX 670 is. Now, we turn our attention to two of them in a 2-way SLI configuration. Just how much power will it afford? Read our performance analysis to find out!
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours 28 min ago
Equipped with Sapphire's Vapor-X cooling technology, the Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X comes factory-overclocked with a core clock of 1100MHz and memory clock of 5200MHz.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours 46 min ago
Four brave Diablo 3 players have uncovered a hidden level. But no, it doesn't have any cows.
FEATURE / 17 May 2012 / 14 hours 16 min ago
NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has revealed the cloud capabilities of its newly launched Kepler GPU. He also introduces a slew of hardware and software services built around this capability, effectively building high-performance computing ecosystems with the intention to democratize this technology.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 22 hours 18 min ago
Weighing a mere 8g, the Jabra Easy series of Bluetooth headsets come with ultimate comfort eargels that mould according to ear size and optional earhook to fit securely over the ear for a customized snug fit.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 23 hours 3 min ago
The AVH-P8450BT comes with the Advanced App mode, which is designed to utilize the processing power, storage capacity, networking connectivity, and apps of the iPhone 4/iPhone 4S and iPod touch (4th gen) as the primary source of information and entertainment capabilities.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 24 hours 56 min ago
Facebook has just hired the full team of seven employees from Lightbox, the developer of the popular Android-exclusive photosharing app Lightbox Photos.
The middle of the three NXT siblings, the Sony Xperia P comes with a modest 4.0-inch qHD screen (White Magic technology), 16GB internal storage, 8-megapixel camera and a dual-core 1GHz processor. How does it fare compared to the NXT brethren, especially the flagship Xperia S? Let's find out.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 27 hours 28 min ago
At GTC 2012, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang introduced two enterprise GPUs, the Telsa K10 and K20. The Telsa K10 is based on the GK104 core. The more powerful Tesla K20 features the GK110 core and according to CEO Huang, it is currently the most complex IC packed with 7.1 billion transistors.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 28 hours 6 min ago
According to GigaOM's report, Ikea's upcoming Uppleva 'home theater in a box' will allegedly carry popular video streaming apps like YouTube and Vimeo. Ikea's all-in-one solution is expected to be launched in Europe next month before trickling down to the rest of the world.
With glimpses of an Android-powered portable music device first showcased at CES 2012 by Sony, the product has now been completed for release in the market. The Sony Walkman NWZ-Z1050 will be available for purchase in May 2012 for S$429.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 30 hours 18 min ago
Available in a variety of 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB memory options, the GeForce GT 630, GT 620, and GT 610 graphics cards come in active or passive cooling configurations to cater to all your computing requirements.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 30 hours 48 min ago
Along with a variety of video outputs including Dual-link DVI, VGA, and HDMI, the new FXAA antialiasing and Adaptive VSync technologies help enrich visual quality without compromising gaming performance.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 31 hours 49 min ago
China's largest search engine, Baidu is reported to be launching a smartphone with a new version of its mobile operating system next week. Leaked images point to a 3.5-inch display, a matte polycarbonate chassis that comes in different colors, and four touch sensitive navigation buttons.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 31 hours 51 min ago
Evernote 4.0 for Android brings a host of new features and a completely redesigned home screen. Read on for more details.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 3 min ago
Available in Black, White, and Cyan, the Nokia Lumia 900 will be priced at S$849 at Nokia retail stores and local telcos with data plans.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 18 min ago
Sony rolls out its SLT-A37 and NEX-F3 cameras, which will be available in APAC starting next month.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 28 min ago
An unknown assailant has done what litigation and regulation has been unable to achieve for years - a DDoS attack against The Pirate Bay has shut the website down for the past 24 hours.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 3 hours 48 min ago
Waterproof up to a depth of 5m and shockproof against falls of up to 1.5m, it features a Swing Panorama function which records the whole sweep of the landscape with a single click of the shutter button.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours ago
With Apple widely expected to unveil a new iPhone in the coming months, reports are saying that the latest iteration of the iPhone will have a screen larger than 4 inches.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours 28 min ago
Equipped with Sapphire's Vapor-X cooling technology, the Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X comes factory-overclocked with a core clock of 1100MHz and memory clock of 5200MHz.
NEWS / 17 May 2012 / 7 hours 46 min ago
Four brave Diablo 3 players have uncovered a hidden level. But no, it doesn't have any cows.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 22 hours 18 min ago
Weighing a mere 8g, the Jabra Easy series of Bluetooth headsets come with ultimate comfort eargels that mould according to ear size and optional earhook to fit securely over the ear for a customized snug fit.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 23 hours 3 min ago
The AVH-P8450BT comes with the Advanced App mode, which is designed to utilize the processing power, storage capacity, networking connectivity, and apps of the iPhone 4/iPhone 4S and iPod touch (4th gen) as the primary source of information and entertainment capabilities.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 24 hours 56 min ago
Facebook has just hired the full team of seven employees from Lightbox, the developer of the popular Android-exclusive photosharing app Lightbox Photos.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 27 hours 28 min ago
At GTC 2012, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang introduced two enterprise GPUs, the Telsa K10 and K20. The Telsa K10 is based on the GK104 core. The more powerful Tesla K20 features the GK110 core and according to CEO Huang, it is currently the most complex IC packed with 7.1 billion transistors.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 28 hours 6 min ago
According to GigaOM's report, Ikea's upcoming Uppleva 'home theater in a box' will allegedly carry popular video streaming apps like YouTube and Vimeo. Ikea's all-in-one solution is expected to be launched in Europe next month before trickling down to the rest of the world.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 30 hours 18 min ago
Available in a variety of 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB memory options, the GeForce GT 630, GT 620, and GT 610 graphics cards come in active or passive cooling configurations to cater to all your computing requirements.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 30 hours 48 min ago
Along with a variety of video outputs including Dual-link DVI, VGA, and HDMI, the new FXAA antialiasing and Adaptive VSync technologies help enrich visual quality without compromising gaming performance.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 31 hours 49 min ago
China's largest search engine, Baidu is reported to be launching a smartphone with a new version of its mobile operating system next week. Leaked images point to a 3.5-inch display, a matte polycarbonate chassis that comes in different colors, and four touch sensitive navigation buttons.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 31 hours 51 min ago
Evernote 4.0 for Android brings a host of new features and a completely redesigned home screen. Read on for more details.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 31 hours 53 min ago
General Motors says that paid ads on Facebook have little impact on consumers' car purchases and is therefore planning to stop advertising on the site.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 32 hours 25 min ago
The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is opening up its Nexus program to several OEM partners and will launch up to five Android 5.0 devices by end of the year.
NEWS / 16 May 2012 / 35 hours 53 min ago
During his keynote address at GTC 2012, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang highlighted a new technology called GeForce GRID that enables the graphical prowess of the Kepler GPU to be harnessed as a cloud service.
NEWS / 15 May 2012 / 2 days ago
Allowing SMBs to enjoy reliable and secure off-site data protection, the solution is the first in the region to provide a fully managed and monitored backup service featuring both on-site and off-site backup, via a dedicated link.
FEATURE / 20 Mar 154562 / 7 hours 4 min ago
We've seen how powerful a single GeForce GTX 670 is. Now, we turn our attention to two of them in a 2-way SLI configuration. Just how much power will it afford? Read our performance analysis to find out!
FEATURE / 05 Apr 154559 / 14 hours 16 min ago
NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has revealed the cloud capabilities of its newly launched Kepler GPU. He also introduces a slew of hardware and software services built around this capability, effectively building high-performance computing ecosystems with the intention to democratize this technology.
The middle of the three NXT siblings, the Sony Xperia P comes with a modest 4.0-inch qHD screen (White Magic technology), 16GB internal storage, 8-megapixel camera and a dual-core 1GHz processor. How does it fare compared to the NXT brethren, especially the flagship Xperia S? Let's find out.
With glimpses of an Android-powered portable music device first showcased at CES 2012 by Sony, the product has now been completed for release in the market. The Sony Walkman NWZ-Z1050 will be available for purchase in May 2012 for S$429.
We swung by Prolink's Customer Appreciation Night to find out if they had any hidden gems to reveal. Just as we suspected, we managed to uncover a very nifty portable monitor and a 4G router. Check out our thoughts from our hands-on experience with them.
2012 will be the year the world sees low-powered AMD processors that can compete effectively against Intel's CPUs. AMD claims that the new Trinity APU processors come with better gaming firepower, which we put to the test. Will it overpower the competition? Read on to find out more.
Plugging directly into the power supply socket to operate, the WL556E comes with security support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 protocols. But, will it really extend network coverage as touted? Read on to find out.
The ASUS PadFone is a highly versatile hybrid smartphone that can transform into a tablet and even a netbook when docked with the PadFone Station and Station Dock respectively. Is the all-in-one package a viable option in a market dominated by slim and lightweight devices? Read on to find out.
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for your Mom? Thinking of making it an unforgettable occasion? Here are some apps that will surely make your job a breeze.
The Seagate GoFlex Satellite is a portable wireless hard drive that lets you enjoy your media library while on the move with your mobile devices by wirelessly streaming your music, movies, photos and even documents whenever you require them.
NVIDIA is building momentum with the all-new GeForce GTX 670. Essentially a cutdown GeForce GTX 680, we check out the reference card as well as two customized ones from ASUS and Palit to see what it brings to the table. High-end graphics card shoppers should be pleased.
Along with a host of new Ultrabooks, HP also revealed a number of new printers at their Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai, China that respond to the needs of today's on-the-go and Web-connected users.
In August last year, HP declared that they would be spinning off their PC division and bowing out of the hardware business altogether. Today, things are looking decidedly different with the unveiling of HP's second generation Ultrabook lineup at their Global Influencer Summit held in Shanghai, China.
MSI's new GT70 notebook is one of the first to feature an Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM processor. It also boasts NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 670M GPU, dual SSDs, 16GB RAM, SteelSeries keyboard, NIC by Killer Gaming and a non-reflective, full HD, 17.3-inch screen. Add that all up and you've got the makings of a top brass gaming notebook. Should you get one? We spill the beans.
By launching cameras with Wi-Fi capabilities, Canon is improving user experience by enabling a convenient way of sharing photos and videos directly from the camera. We managed to get hands-on time with these new IXUS cameras to see how they function.
With SSDs becomingly increasing affordable, we take a look at yet another offering from Kingmax which uses the popular Sandforce SF-2281 controller. With a much lower price than the competition, this could be a good value option to consider.
Nope, you didn't miss a number - Panasonic has jumped straight from last year's GF3 to this year's brand new GF5, skipping the number 4 in-between. The camera is Panasonic's newest entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera, so check out our review to see if it'll be the one for you.
The lines begin to blur between audio accessories and fashion statements as WeSC teams up with hip-hop great RZA to introduces a new series of Chamber headphones. How good are the new on-ear headphones? We attend the launch and bring you the scoop from our hands-on.
The Samsung Series 5 Ultra 13-inch laptop, is an Ultrabook that sets out to give you the best of all the desired aspects - performance, build quality and portability at a great price. But will it succeed in creating the perfect Ultrabook? Sit tight as we detail all you need to know of this newcomer.
Powered by a dual-core Intel Atom processor running at 1.8GHz, the TS-459 Pro II comes with 1GB of memory as standard. How will this one stack up against other network storage boxes? We find out.
Smart TVs are evolving, and most consumers would probably welcome features like voice triggers, motion controls, and face recognition as seen on Samsung's latest breed of premium HDTVs. However, are these screens compromising our privacy in the process? Read on for Samsung's reply.
The advent of cloud computing and the proliferation of smartphones and tablet computers at the workplace have posed numerous challenges and opportunities for the enterprise security landscape. Here are some insights I gained at the recent Trend Micro CloudNext APAC media conference. As you might have guessed, the cloud plays an important role.
In the world of consumer electronics, there are two major shows -- CES in Las Vegas in January, and IFA in Berlin every September. How do journalists know that what was previewed in CES will be ready to market at IFA in time for Christmas? Well, the annual IFA Global Press Conference, that's what.
Here's a quick roundup of newfangled features you can expect from upcoming high-definition televisions this year. And it looks like the Smart tellies have gotten just a notch smarter.
As our resident tablet reviewer read through all the promised hardware upgrades for the new iPad, it's undeniable that the thought of ditching his old iPad for the new one is weighing heavily on his mind. But in less than 15 minutes, he decided against it. Here's why.
At the Singapore launch event of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III last week, I received a booklet containing interviews with the 5D Mark III's developers and designers from Canon's IPC Development Center 2. The booklet's an interesting look into the development of Canon's brand new mid-range full-frame DSLR camera, and here are some highlights.
Have you walked into an electronics store lately? It's madness. I review cameras for a living and even I can't make sense out of the huge mess of cameras in the megastores. If a full-time camera reviewer can't even do it, I often wonder how consumers keep up. What can be done?
Yesterday, the New York Times published a comprehensive and damning report on the ill treatment of Chinese factory workers who make Apple products. But who's really to blame?
Once in a while, a friend will ask me which digital compact camera she should get. One request I often hear is for a compact camera that takes "good shots at night." It's hard to answer that question, because taking good photographs at night isn't just a matter of which camera you shoot with, but also how you shoot using the camera.
As we usher in 2012, we round up the year with the best products to remember for 2011, memorable moments of working in HardwareZone with a short video reel, and a few nifty updates to our new revamped HardwareZone portal. Happy New Year folks!
2011 wasn't a good year for camera companies, as production was hammered by the twin disasters of the tsunami in Japan and the floods in Thailand. But even though they were beaten they were not bowed, and a few gems still managed to make their way into our hands. Time to look back, reflect and rediscover my favorite cameras of 2011.
Santa has come earlier to unveil the refreshed HardwareZone.com. We share with you what the updated site brings to the table and the functional enhancements that have been integrated since the last revamp.
After being called out on not giving Windows Phone 7 apps a fair try, I went back and lived another week with the OS, this time with apps recommended by our HardwareZone community. Have my opinions changed?
Profit margins are dwindling throughout the HDTV landscape, as the rivalry between top-tier brands shows no sign of abating as we speak. Can TV makers cope with the mini crisis at hand?
The editorial team thought it'd be fun for entrenched mobile OS users to try out other OSes for the first time. As a three-year iOS veteran, I volunteered to switch to Windows Phone 7 - this is what happened.
Is iOS more user-friendly? Is Android more superior? Will these questions solve the mystery of life?
Before you purchase a tablet, what goes through your consideration? Does the hardware matter, and which particular hardware is your highest priority? Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet, priced at US$199, is perhaps a tablet worth considering.
It used to be that the Last Mile dictates the final leg of communications between the service provider and the consumer. What about the Last Stretch?
Nikon recently announced the new Nikon 1 system of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Wondering what's Nikon thinking, releasing a small sensor camera to compete with others of its class? There's more to just that, so here's some info to better understand the Nikon 1 system.
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-behind-scenes-nikon-1
Let's face it, the computing scene hasn't really been as exciting as smartphones and tablets have been in the last couple of years. Consequently, retail stores specializing in desktop systems and notebooks are also affected. Perhaps store owners have to start thinking about the shopping experience for consumers. Would a concept store experience work?