NEWS / 19 Jun 2013 / 10 hours 47 min ago
Today at CommunicAsia 2013, Panasonic launched the JT-B1 Toughpad for Asia-Pacific, a 7-inch rugged tablet operating on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The JT-B1 is US Military MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified making it resistant to dust, water, shock, humidity, temperature and drops of up to 1.5m.
NEWS / 18 Jun 2013 / 35 hours 40 min ago
The manufacturers of Gorilla Glass, Corning, has just announced that they're working on a flexible version of Gorilla Glass. This new glass, called Willow Glass, will enable hardware manufacturers to create not only thinner devices, but also devices with unconventional form factors.
NEWS / 17 Jun 2013 / 2 days ago
A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) listing reveals the specs of an upcoming ASUS K009 tablet, which is marked "nexus" for "marketing purpose".
Toshiba has just revealed their new key products for 2013. There are several a couple of new notebooks powered by Intel's latest fourth generation Intel Core processors; a Tegra 4 tablet; portable external hard drives; as well as some other peripherals as well.
NEWS / 12 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Toshiba has announced a slew of products including Qosmio and Satellite P-series gaming laptops, Satellite S40 series laptops for everyday use, Portégé Z10t Ultrabook, Excite Pure / Write tablets running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform, Canvio Connect portable hard drives, palm-held Camileo X150 Full HD camcorder, and a USB Mobile LED Monitor.
Have you just gotten your Surface Pro, finished setting it up, and thinking of what to do next? Why not fire up IE10 and read this tips and tricks article? Surface RT users, we didn't forget you - many of these tips apply to you too.
One of the biggest attractions for any IT fair is the telco deals bundled with loads of goodies, and all sorts of mobile accessories to complement your latest purchases. Here's what to look for in your new mobile gadget at PC Show 2013!
NEWS / 07 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Microsoft has announced that Outlook 2013 RT will be coming to Windows RT devices through the upcoming Windows 8.1 update. And the Acer Iconia W3, the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, will come pre-installed with Office Home & Student 2013.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
At Computex earlier today, Intel announced their latest 22nm SoC codenamed Bay Trail-T for tablet devices. With improved performance, graphics and lower power consumption, does Intel have what it takes to compete in the tablet market?
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel is upping its ante in the perceptual computing area with a $100 million investment fund that aims to accelerate the development of software and applications that gives future computers the ability to see, listen and feel.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel announced the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors at Computex 2013, bringing along with it a whole host of new thin, light, sleek and powerful convertible 2-in-1 Ultrabooks.
NEWS / 04 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang personally demonstrated how the imaging processing capabilities of the Tegra 4 processor can be used to improve stylus input on Android tablets.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch that will be made available globally from the beginning of June.
ASUS announced four new Android tablets at Computex 2013. Join us as we take a closer look at the four tablets.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
ASUS today announced the Fonepad Note FHD 6 tablet-phone hybrid which is powered by Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core 1.6GHz processor.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Besides the new MeMO Pad tablets, ASUS today also announced the new Transformer Pad Infinity which is powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4 quad-core 1.9GHz processor.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
ASUS today announced two new Android tablets - the MeMo Pad HD 7 and the MeMo Pad FHD 10.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Acer today announced the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, the Iconia W3. It comes in two storage capacities (32 and 64GB).
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Toshiba will be launching the Portege Z10t, a hybrid Ultrabook that's geared towards the enterprise environment due to its robust set of security features. It has a display that, when detached from the bundled keyboard dock, becomes a powerful Windows 8 Pro tablet.
NEWS / 31 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Sony Mobile today announced that the Xperia Tablet Z will be available in Singapore from 6 June.
NEWS / 19 Jun 2013 / 10 hours 47 min ago
Today at CommunicAsia 2013, Panasonic launched the JT-B1 Toughpad for Asia-Pacific, a 7-inch rugged tablet operating on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. The JT-B1 is US Military MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified making it resistant to dust, water, shock, humidity, temperature and drops of up to 1.5m.
NEWS / 18 Jun 2013 / 35 hours 40 min ago
The manufacturers of Gorilla Glass, Corning, has just announced that they're working on a flexible version of Gorilla Glass. This new glass, called Willow Glass, will enable hardware manufacturers to create not only thinner devices, but also devices with unconventional form factors.
NEWS / 17 Jun 2013 / 2 days ago
A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) listing reveals the specs of an upcoming ASUS K009 tablet, which is marked "nexus" for "marketing purpose".
NEWS / 12 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Toshiba has announced a slew of products including Qosmio and Satellite P-series gaming laptops, Satellite S40 series laptops for everyday use, Portégé Z10t Ultrabook, Excite Pure / Write tablets running on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform, Canvio Connect portable hard drives, palm-held Camileo X150 Full HD camcorder, and a USB Mobile LED Monitor.
NEWS / 07 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
Microsoft has announced that Outlook 2013 RT will be coming to Windows RT devices through the upcoming Windows 8.1 update. And the Acer Iconia W3, the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, will come pre-installed with Office Home & Student 2013.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 1 weeks ago
At Computex earlier today, Intel announced their latest 22nm SoC codenamed Bay Trail-T for tablet devices. With improved performance, graphics and lower power consumption, does Intel have what it takes to compete in the tablet market?
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel is upping its ante in the perceptual computing area with a $100 million investment fund that aims to accelerate the development of software and applications that gives future computers the ability to see, listen and feel.
NEWS / 05 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Intel announced the latest 4th generation Intel Core processors at Computex 2013, bringing along with it a whole host of new thin, light, sleek and powerful convertible 2-in-1 Ultrabooks.
NEWS / 04 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang personally demonstrated how the imaging processing capabilities of the Tegra 4 processor can be used to improve stylus input on Android tablets.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch that will be made available globally from the beginning of June.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
ASUS today announced the Fonepad Note FHD 6 tablet-phone hybrid which is powered by Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core 1.6GHz processor.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Besides the new MeMO Pad tablets, ASUS today also announced the new Transformer Pad Infinity which is powered by NVIDIA Tegra 4 quad-core 1.9GHz processor.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
ASUS today announced two new Android tablets - the MeMo Pad HD 7 and the MeMo Pad FHD 10.
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Acer today announced the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet, the Iconia W3. It comes in two storage capacities (32 and 64GB).
NEWS / 03 Jun 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Toshiba will be launching the Portege Z10t, a hybrid Ultrabook that's geared towards the enterprise environment due to its robust set of security features. It has a display that, when detached from the bundled keyboard dock, becomes a powerful Windows 8 Pro tablet.
NEWS / 31 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
Sony Mobile today announced that the Xperia Tablet Z will be available in Singapore from 6 June.
NEWS / 30 May 2013 / 2 weeks ago
After a series of manufacturing glitches last year, Apple is looking to reduce its reliance on Foxconn by including Pegatron to its supply chain mix.
NEWS / 29 May 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Intel's latest acquisition of a satellite navigation chip business unit signals new CEO Brian Krzanich intent to double up in the mobile space.
NEWS / 28 May 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Microsoft's much awaited Surface Pro notebook will soon be available in Singapore from 3rd June at 20 major Challenger Stores around Singapore, as well as selected Harvey Norman and Newstead outlets. Both the 64GB and 128GB editions will be available with their accessories, so check out the full details after the jump!
NEWS / 23 May 2013 / 3 weeks ago
Case maker OtterBox has announced that it has acquired rival LifeProof. This effectively also ends the patent dispute between both companies.
Toshiba has just revealed their new key products for 2013. There are several a couple of new notebooks powered by Intel's latest fourth generation Intel Core processors; a Tegra 4 tablet; portable external hard drives; as well as some other peripherals as well.
Have you just gotten your Surface Pro, finished setting it up, and thinking of what to do next? Why not fire up IE10 and read this tips and tricks article? Surface RT users, we didn't forget you - many of these tips apply to you too.
One of the biggest attractions for any IT fair is the telco deals bundled with loads of goodies, and all sorts of mobile accessories to complement your latest purchases. Here's what to look for in your new mobile gadget at PC Show 2013!
ASUS announced four new Android tablets at Computex 2013. Join us as we take a closer look at the four tablets.
The Fonepad is ASUS's first foray in making a tablet with 3G phone functions. How different is the ASUS Fonepad from the crop of Samsung Galaxy Tabs that have similar functions? More importantly, can ASUS succeed in this tablet segment? Hit the link to find out more.
Microsoft enters the tablet fray with its Surface tablet running on Windows RT. Is there still space for the Surface with Windows RT in the already crowded tablet market? Can its focus on productivity break the 'duopoly' of Apple iPads and Android tablets? Read on to find out.
Futuremark's latest 3DMark benchmark has finally been updated for Android compatibility (unfortunately versions for iOS and Windows RT are still not available). We test out the Ice Storm and Ice Storm Extreme benchmarks on a handful of Android devices to see how they fare.
With information gleaned from different session at GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2013, we pieced together a short update on Tegra's developments so far from the unveiling of the Tegra 4 at CES 2013 to its successors in the form of Logan and Parker respectively. There was also a Kayla sideshow too!
One of the biggest attractions for any IT fair is the telco deals bundled with loads of goodies, and all sorts of mobile accessories to complement your latest purchases. Here's what to look for in your new mobile gadget at IT Show 2013!
Mobile World Congress 2013 ended on 28 February. Here's a round-up of our hands-on experience with the latest smartphones and tablets, and all that you need to know about the major developments for the mobile industry in 2013.
At the Samsung South East Asia, Oceania and Taiwan Forum 2013 in Jakarta, Samsung unveiled its latest range of products, including the Galaxy Note 8.0, five new Galaxy smartphones, smarter Smart TVs and a new mirrorless camera flagship. Click through and discover what Samsung has to offer this year.
Sony announced yesterday that the Xperia Tablet Z will hit global markets from spring 2013. As its availability is still some months away, we decided to drop by the Sony booth at MWC 2013 and explored the tablet further. Hit the link to find out more.
Samsung introduced yet another screen size to its ever-growing tablet portfolio - the Galaxy Note 8.0. Besides the 8-inch display size, does the Galaxy Note 8.0 has any other differences from the Galaxy Note family? Read on to find out more.
Mobile device manufacturers are offering more NFC-enabled smartphones, tablets and even notebooks today. What is it? What do you need to do to activate the service? What can it do for you? Where can I use it? Is it secure to use? All these questions will be answered in our comprehensive tech guide to NFC.
The Sony Xperia Tablet S is the first tablet from the Japanese company to bear the Xperia branding. How different is it from the Tablet S and Tablet P? What new features does it have to take on the Apple iPads? Read on to find out more.
What is near field communication (NFC) technology? What are its uses and functions? Is it only available in Singapore? In this article, we cover the basics of what NFC is about and how has it been evolving locally and beyond.
At this year's CES event, Samsung put up a great show with much to offer in various product categories, including upcoming mobile innovation, new TV technologies and 3D movie capture for consumers. Let's take a quick look.
Previously code named Project Fiona, the Edge features full notebook specs, and is equipped with an Intel Core processor, NVIDIA graphics and Windows 8 OS. We took a quick look while roaming the halls at CES 2013.
It's a no-brainer that the new mobile processor is packed with even more processing power. But the big question is, what do you do with all the processing power? NVIDIA demonstrates exactly why you'll want a Tegra 4 device and we've got the details.
If you've ever known the heartbreak of a broken smartphone display, you'll know how fragile those screens can be. But those days may soon be behind us, as one company has made a breakthrough that may see the same material used in bullet-proof glass soon adorning the front of your smartphone.
The last of the Japanese camera companies' financial reports for the recent fiscal year have come in. How did they fare (spoiler: not well), how did the camera divisions do, and how does it reflect on mirrorless system cameras as a whole?
When Adobe first announced its subscription-based service Creative Cloud in 2011, I was skeptical. This time around though, with the announcement that new versions of Adobe's apps will only be available on Creative Cloud, I'm a believer. Here's why.
The IFA Global Press Conference 2013, held in Sardinia, Italy this year, offered us an outlook into the CE and home appliance markets for the IFA show in September. The biggest insight however, is how some categories are grabbing market share from familiar categories to win favor for the throne.
Spotify, after wowing users in US and Europe, has finally arrived on the shores of Singapore. While it is a fun and easy to use application, can it meet the lofty standards of extreme music aficionados? As someone who listens to a lot of music, here is my personal opinion.
You know you're getting on in years when you keep listening to the same old songs over and over again. That's what my playlist was like, full of stuff from the 90s and early 2000s. Then Spotify came along, and refreshed my musical world.
Camera lovers may have heard of Yoshihisa Maitani. He joined Olympus in 1956 and worked there for 40 years. He was responsible for many of Olympus' most popular cameras, including the Pen, the OM and the XA; it wouldn't be hyperbole to say he had a strong hand in shaping the world of photography in the 20th century. Here's how he disrupted the camera industry, in his own words.
It seems that not a day passes without news of some new smart watch. But are they really the next big thing? Is Apple really going to make one? I share my thoughts.
Supercomputers boast massive compute prowess able to simulate and model real life systems. Besides their practical purposes, they bolster the technological credentials of the owners of such immense computing capabilities, making the development of such systems a hotly contested global race.
It's important for content producers to protect their rights, but in this case, 20th Century Fox, in its attempt to hunt down sites that are offering free screenings of Prometheus (the movie), gets the wrong guy involved. In this case, a small Portuguese watch company?
The AppleCare Protection Plan extends the warranty of your beloved Apple product by an additional two years, but they don't come cheap. But do you really need it? I share my thoughts.
The television industry is transiting into a peculiar phase. It's a time where 4K LCD TVs and the soon-to-arrive OLED displays are beginning to emerge in tandem. Assuming you have the money, would you rather spend the precious dough on an OLED TV or a 4K UHD display? Feel free to share your thoughts with me.
It has been nearly a year since we had our last site design overhaul, but being the largest online tech portal in this region, we're continuously on the lookout to improve ourselves. This time round, we've a number of smaller site enhancements and we share some of the more notable improvements.
Why the mirrorless system camera revolution hasn't really taken off - and what camera companies can (but probably won't) do to rock the boat.
The human ear is not as sensitive as we'd like to think and our hearing deteriorates with age. Yet, a handful of people still believe they have golden ears.
The most exciting geek show this side of the world is about to commence - what can you expect of Computex 2012 and how is it going to change what you're going to buy in the months ahead?
Judging from what I've noticed about how the DLC model is used by developers, I get the sinking feeling that it is just another way for developers to wring every last dollar out of gamers.
When it comes to online shopping, most of us wouldn't even think about doing it on our mobile devices. That's mostly because the shopping experience on small screens are simply horrendous. However, by not going mobile, businesses with a web presence have more to lose than gain. However all that might change for the better sooner than we think.
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.
