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?
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 25 hours 29 min ago
Norton introduces the Norton Tablet Security and new updates for Norton Mobile Security.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 28 hours 49 min ago
Avid YouTube video creationists and viewers should take note of the site's latest updates. Changes include a new design and features made to its Video Manager, Video Editor and Browse applications.
While Ricoh may not be as famous as Canon or Panasonic in the compact camera market, its latest premium compact model the GR Digital IV offers good build quality with a fast F1.9 lens. Join us as we put it through our tests and see what makes this camera stand out.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 31 hours 46 min ago
According to Rovio executives, Angry Birds will be made available for Facebook users on the 14th of February in order to capitalize further of their own and the social network's fan base.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 32 hours 34 min ago
Missed out on a Steam sale because you were nowhere near a PC or Mac to purchase the games? Valve's game distribution channel has extended to Apple iOS and Google Android, though the app is currently in closed beta.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 32 hours 46 min ago
Western Digital will showcase its upcoming My Book Thunderbolt Duo dual-drive storage system at the Macworld/iWorld show.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 33 hours 10 min ago
Designed to enable you to remotely view, listen to, and record images of things and people via a wired or wireless network, the WIPC401 not only pans and tilts for effective viewing, it also offers a built-in microphone and some bonus features.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 33 hours 19 min ago
Pocketnow had an early hands-on with a non-final build of HTC Sense 4.0, which may be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 33 hours 33 min ago
RealNetworks have announced their agreement with Intel to sell a significant number of its patents and its next-generation video CODEC software to the chipmaker for a purchase price of US$120 million.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 47 hours 30 min ago
Offering up to 18 hours of consecutive music playback, the Walkman NWZ-B170 Series comes with a detachable clip which makes it easy to carry around with any outfit.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
In a recent interview with PC World, Lytro's Executive Charles Chi discusses the future of his innovative camera and hints at possible avenues of collaboration.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Gigabyte rolls out the latest GV-R797D5-3GD-B and GV-R797OC-3GD graphics cards which are both built on the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics processor.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
The first Olympus to feature a motorized zoom mechanism with zoom ratio of 4.2x starting from a wide angle of 24mm, it is ideal for taking wide shots even indoors.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Thanks to PocketDroid and it168.com, more details on upcoming Sony Tapioca and Nypon have been leaked.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
The specifications of NVIDIA GK104 GPU has been revealed and the GPU is based on NVIDIA's next-generation 28nm Kepler architecture. Kepler was first announced at the GPU Technology Conference in September 2010 and was touted as the worthy successor to Fermi.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
PocketNow got some juicy info on LG's upcoming flagship model. Currently known as the LG X3, the Android 4.0 smartphone will be powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 quad-core processor, with a 4.7-inch 720p display on top of it.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Information obtained by 9to5Mac from a source at Foxconn in China indicated that the next iPhone is ready for production and may be slated for a summer launch.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is no ordinary phone - it is dust proof and water resistant. You can operate the phone even when the screen or your fingers are wet. Here's our quick take on the fitness-orientated Android smartphone.
NEWS / 25 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
Philips have introduced four new docking speakers to their Fidelio lineup which feature Bluetooth wireless streaming features along with the ability to provide docking for a wide variety of Android devices.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 25 hours 29 min ago
Norton introduces the Norton Tablet Security and new updates for Norton Mobile Security.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 28 hours 49 min ago
Avid YouTube video creationists and viewers should take note of the site's latest updates. Changes include a new design and features made to its Video Manager, Video Editor and Browse applications.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 31 hours 46 min ago
According to Rovio executives, Angry Birds will be made available for Facebook users on the 14th of February in order to capitalize further of their own and the social network's fan base.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 32 hours 34 min ago
Missed out on a Steam sale because you were nowhere near a PC or Mac to purchase the games? Valve's game distribution channel has extended to Apple iOS and Google Android, though the app is currently in closed beta.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 32 hours 46 min ago
Western Digital will showcase its upcoming My Book Thunderbolt Duo dual-drive storage system at the Macworld/iWorld show.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 33 hours 10 min ago
Designed to enable you to remotely view, listen to, and record images of things and people via a wired or wireless network, the WIPC401 not only pans and tilts for effective viewing, it also offers a built-in microphone and some bonus features.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 33 hours 19 min ago
Pocketnow had an early hands-on with a non-final build of HTC Sense 4.0, which may be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012.
NEWS / 27 Jan 2012 / 33 hours 33 min ago
RealNetworks have announced their agreement with Intel to sell a significant number of its patents and its next-generation video CODEC software to the chipmaker for a purchase price of US$120 million.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 47 hours 30 min ago
Offering up to 18 hours of consecutive music playback, the Walkman NWZ-B170 Series comes with a detachable clip which makes it easy to carry around with any outfit.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
In a recent interview with PC World, Lytro's Executive Charles Chi discusses the future of his innovative camera and hints at possible avenues of collaboration.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Gigabyte rolls out the latest GV-R797D5-3GD-B and GV-R797OC-3GD graphics cards which are both built on the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics processor.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
The first Olympus to feature a motorized zoom mechanism with zoom ratio of 4.2x starting from a wide angle of 24mm, it is ideal for taking wide shots even indoors.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Thanks to PocketDroid and it168.com, more details on upcoming Sony Tapioca and Nypon have been leaked.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
The specifications of NVIDIA GK104 GPU has been revealed and the GPU is based on NVIDIA's next-generation 28nm Kepler architecture. Kepler was first announced at the GPU Technology Conference in September 2010 and was touted as the worthy successor to Fermi.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
PocketNow got some juicy info on LG's upcoming flagship model. Currently known as the LG X3, the Android 4.0 smartphone will be powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 quad-core processor, with a 4.7-inch 720p display on top of it.
NEWS / 26 Jan 2012 / 2 days ago
Information obtained by 9to5Mac from a source at Foxconn in China indicated that the next iPhone is ready for production and may be slated for a summer launch.
NEWS / 25 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
Philips have introduced four new docking speakers to their Fidelio lineup which feature Bluetooth wireless streaming features along with the ability to provide docking for a wide variety of Android devices.
NEWS / 25 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
One of the touted features of Windows 8 is its ability to handle connectivity seamlessly, be it at a Wi-Fi network or over a mobile broadband connection. Group program manager Billy Anders has published an official blog post that outlines steps taken to improve the wireless connectivity experience.
NEWS / 25 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
At the same time as Sony delivers the Android 4.0 ICS update to its existing Xperia smartphone line, the company will also be porting it to its Android-based tablets, the Sony Tablet S and Tablet P.
NEWS / 25 Jan 2012 / 3 days ago
App makers Moonbot Studios have been nominated in the Best Animated Short category of the Oscars. While their story, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, was released through conventional distribution channels, it is also available as an application for the iPad.
While Ricoh may not be as famous as Canon or Panasonic in the compact camera market, its latest premium compact model the GR Digital IV offers good build quality with a fast F1.9 lens. Join us as we put it through our tests and see what makes this camera stand out.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Active is no ordinary phone - it is dust proof and water resistant. You can operate the phone even when the screen or your fingers are wet. Here's our quick take on the fitness-orientated Android smartphone.
Can Panasonic top the plasma race once again with its latest successor to the Viera VT20? Bestowed with a new Infinite Black Pro 2 panel and the now familiar Viera Connect platform for internet lovers, we took the VT30 out for a good spin to see if it's able to retain its crown as king of the PDPs.
If you consider yourself a gamer, you've to be serious about the keyboard you use. Here, we assess if the Cherry MX black switches-equipped Rosewill RK-9000BL lives up to the rising standards of mechanical keyboards.
The original Galaxy Tab was a hit due to its portability and top notch functionality. Samsung ups the ante this time with the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, which sports a speedy 1.2GHz dual-core processor and Android Honeycomb 3.2. How does it fare against the stiffening competition? Let's find out.
The Dell XPS 13 made a special appearance in the labs of HardwareZone today thanks to Dell, and we managed to get a brief hands-on with a pre-production unit that is very close to the retail version. First impressions count, and we must say we're fairly impressed with it. Read to find out more.
The newer Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is a toned down version of its keyboard-equipped phone for those looking for an affordable, fuss-free smartphone. Find out more about this petite device from our evaluation after the jump.
There are certain responsibilities and expectations that a poster-child of a new product category must live up to. One such example is the Core i7 processor equipped, 13-inch ASUS Zenbook UX31 for Ultrabooks. It's got the looks and build, but does it live up to expectations? We find out.
In the adverts, the AW100 says "I am an adventurer." Built to withstand depths of up to (or down to) 10m, resistant to shock from heights up to 1.5m and able to withstand temperatures down to -10°C, the AW100 is one of those rugged cameras you can take with you anywhere. More hands-on details after the jump.
Overloaded with CES 2012 news? Fret not, here's a curated list of prominent announcements and our impressions of technologies that made the headlines at this biggest consumer technology show on Earth. If you only have time for one CES-related article, this is it.
At CES 2012, Microsoft expressed their full commitment of a no compromise user experience across any type of device with the Metro UI being key across desktops, notebooks, tablets, phones and not to forget, the TV via the Xbox. We round-up all you need to know of this progression from Microsoft and its partners.
Intel is ushering a new era of computing with significant announcements at CES 2012 with the announcement of the new Intel Atom Z2460 mobile processor as well as future plans to deliver a more compelling experience for Ultrabooks.
Smartphone and tablet enthusiasts will recognize Qualcomm as the company behind the mobile processors of these devices. But is that all there is to the company that just launched its latest Snapdragon S4 series of system-on-chip (SoC) processors? Here's a round-up of the interesting technology showcased by the San Diego company, at CES 2012.
We managed to get some alone time with the new Canon PowerShot G1 X digital camera at the Canon's CES booth. Here are our first impressions of this highly talked about prosumer digital camera.
NVIDIA primes Tegra 3 as the enabler for tablets in 2012 and shows us examples of how consumer expectations and demands of a tablet have evolved. Plus find out what the tiny Tegra SoCs are doing in super cars.
Sigma announced the Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM, the world’s first 180mm macro lens that offers a magnification ratio of 1:1 and a large maximum aperture of F2.8. We managed to snatch the lens from their booth at CES for a brief test.
Touted as (currently) the world's thinnest and lightest tablet, the Toshiba Excite X10 got the hands-on treatment from us at CES 2012. Check out what we have to say about the Japanese company's aneroxic tablet.
Poised to challenge its rivals who have been in the interchangeable lens camera market for quite a while, the new Fujifilm X-Pro1 with its 16-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor is the new ILC to watch out for. Here's our brief hands-on with Fujifilm's star of the year from CES 2012.
You'll probably know the Polaroid brand for its instant cameras. But have you seen a Polaroid camera, and to top it off, runs on Google Android? We got some hands-on time with the Polaroid SC1630 Android HD Smart Camera, and here's our initial impressions.
We had a quick hands-on with Intel's smartphone reference design based on the Android Gingerbread operating system. Based on the Intel Atom Z2460 platform, is this going to be the new processor for future smartphones?
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?
Lots of people think that to upgrade from a compact camera and get better looking pictures you need to move up to a DSLR. But a DSLR might not be for you. That’s because every camera comes with pros and cons. And understanding what you need versus what you’re willing to suffer will help you make a better choice.
Comex 2011 was much more than your usual quarterly tech event. In fact this could have been the best tech show ever with several key highlights for consumers, including the biggest PlayTest event ever! This recap should put things into perspective.
The issue of net neutrality is one of paramount importance. With the all pervasive nature of the web and its exceptional proliferation it is no wonder that corporations will seek to profit. However, everyone must realize that the net draws its strengths from the fact that it provides a neutral platform for one and all.
While we mourn over the demise of webOS, there's still some compelling reasons for you to buy the HP TouchPad (which should see a price revision) when it's selling at Comex 2011.
Who knew phone locater and security apps could become life-saving tools as my other half found out the hard way by misplacing her phone - overseas! As they say, prevention is better than cure and that's the point I hope to drive in this blog.
LCDs, LEDs, plasma, 720p, 1080i. What's a common mortal to do when an old TV set kicks the bucket?
With BlackBerry partnering 7digital in launching the new Music Store app in Singapore, the spotlight is yet again on the viability of digital music stores here. We have seen brands come and go with their respective offerings. How do recent developments in the mobile scene affect consumers' adoption of such services?
