By Billy Z.
When “X-mini” is mentioned, most people will immediately think of the iconic capsule speaker which took Singapore by storm in 2007 and pioneered the portable speaker category. Although the brand has taken a back seat in recent years, X-mini is making an epic return to the portable wireless speaker market with not one, not two, but SEVEN new speakers – all promising sound larger than size, but each one unique in its own individual way.
By Philip C.
Following up from our Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, today, we bring you 5 gift ideas for Father’s Day! In this digital era we live in, there are so many different kinds of technology that improves our daily lives, and for this Father’s Day, use this chance to get a great techy gift for your dad!
Convenient and Affordable Security? Your peace of mind! Hands-on with the Igloohome Deadbolt 0214/6/2017
By Philip C.
Singapore start-up Igloohome is famous for its affordable yet innovative and simple-to-use smart locking solutions, and we recently got the chance to review the Igloohome Smart Lock Deadbolt 02. Read on to find out what we thought about it!
New study shows that smartphones are like cocaine for children – Parents, please take note12/6/2017
By Philip C.
Parents, be warned. Giving your child a smartphone is like ‘giving them a gram of cocaine’, a statement made by a top addiction therapist.
School leaders and teachers were told at an education conference in London that online social activities like Snapchat and Instagram were described to be potentially as dangerously addictive for teenagers as drugs and alcohol, and should be treated as such.
By Billy Z.
Dell made waves in the PC market when it released a redesign of its XPS laptop series in 2015. With razor thin bezels on its InfinityEdge Display, a compact carbon fibre body and long battery life, it’s no surprise that this laptop won many awards around the world. Although the XPS 13 hasn’t been updated in terms of design, Dell has recently retrofitted this award-winning machine with Intel’s Kaby Lake processors and some new parts in hopes of retaining its position in the market. Does the 2016 version of the XPS 13 still hold up well today? Let’s find out in our hands on review.
By Billy Z.
Apple has just unveiled the most powerful Macintosh ever made in history – the iMac Pro. It’s the Frankenstein child of Apple’s desktop lines, taking after the insanely powerful internals of the 2013 “Trash Can” Mac Pro and merging them with the svelte, compact body of the 5K iMac. After the unfortunate decline and mismanagement of the 2013 “Trash Can” Mac Pro, can Apple win back its audience of hardcore designers and creatives with this all-in-one beast?
By Philip C.
The HP Sprocket is a portable printer that was launched in the US last September, and it has finally come to Singapore shores!
The small and portable printer is a must have accessory for those who love taking polaroid pictures, with the handy function to print photos DIRECTLY from your mobile phone on the fly!
By Billy Z.
The Jabra Speak 710 is Jabra’s latest take on a portable business speakerphone. With a small form factor, 15-hour talk time and 10-watt speaker, the Jabra Speak 710 promises to be an ideal accessory for business communication and conference calls. Does it fare well in reality? Let’s put it to the test in our hands-on review.
By Philip C.
Have you ever been in a situation where you phone has lost almost all reception and you are expecting an important call and text? Your first impulse would probably be to try to lift your phone up into the air hoping that you get a better signal. Is that really the best course of action though? Find out more in this interesting article!
By Guest Writer Martin C.
When I was a small boy, I hated racing games. My brother and I used to sit in front of a tiny CRT television and play games on our Playstation 2. Whenever we played a racing game, he would crush me. Every time. That’s why when we got to play Burnout for the first time, my world was expanded. Racing games with ramming? That’s my jam! Suddenly my usual unintentional strategy of ramming other racers (I lacked a lot of control) worked! This is why the first time I picked up Redout: Enhanced Edition, I was suddenly brought back to the good old days. That is, until I smashed right into the floor.
Here’s an interesting piece of trivia for you: 1-in-3 professionals intend to pursue their own ventures during the next 10 years.
Based on a research conducted by Morar Consulting and Vrge Analytics, 7,291 professionals were surveyed, including 2,707 current small business owners or self-employed individuals, in Australia , Brazil , Canada , China , Hong Kong , India , Mexico , Singapore , Turkey , the United Kingdom , and the United States .
By Philip C.
With Mother’s Day approaching fast, you might be scrambling to buy some last minute gifts. However, getting the perfect gift to go with the obligatory flowers might be a daunting task. Not to worry though, we got your back! Today, we are presenting 5 gift ideas for Mother's Day!
By Philip C.
THE iPhone 8 might not arrive until 2019, according to a new report by technology analysts from Deutsche Bank. According to the new analyst report, the delays affecting the iPhone 8 will push the release date into 2018.
By Zack L.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch (SIES) announced today that PlayStation®4 (PS4™) “LocoRoco™ Remastered” will be available on Digital version on 9th May 2017 and Blu-ray Disc version on 22nd June 2017.
The suggested retail price (SRP) of Digital version is SGD 19.60 and for the Blu-ray Disc version is SGD 28.90.
By Billy Z.
Microsoft has just launched Windows 10 S, a stripped-down version of Windows 10 streamlined towards use in the education sector. Windows 10 S is not an update to Windows 10, but a separate version to be installed in school classroom computers or student laptops. This could be huge in Singapore, especially since our society is so focused on education and learning. So, why is this new operating system so great for education? Let’s take a look.
By Billy Z.
Garmin has announced a new activity tracker for kids ages three to ten. The kid-friendly Vivofit Jr, features a comfortable, durable, swim friendly design and has a one-year battery life. In addition to tracking steps, sleep and activity on the way to their recommended 60-minute daily play goal, the Vivofit Jr. comes with a free, parent-controlled mobile app which can be used to motivate their children. The app motivates kids with educational mobile adventures and family step challenges. It even includes helpful tools which allows parents to assign chores and agreed-upon rewards for completed tasks.
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By Billy Z.
Garmin, a long standing manufacturer of fitness gadgets and GPS devices, has just announced the launch of the Garmin Vivosmart 3 and Vivofit for kids in Singapore. These two wearables are an interesting addition to Garmin’s extremely comprehensive lineup of fitness devices, and look like a solid entry into the wearables arena.
4K is the resolution of the future and ViewQwest’s TV Box wants to bring it to your monitor today30/4/2017
By Philip C.
ViewQwest has recently launched its new TV box, the VQTV5, which offers many functions including 4K video support. TechOut Singapore had a brief hands on with the box at ViewQwest’s launch event and we bring you our thoughts on this offering in this article.
By Billy Z.
Meet the ASUSPRO B9440 - what ASUS claims to be "the world's lightest 14-inch business notebook." With a thin & light body and a solid military grade magnesium chassis, this seems like a great option for on-the-go professionals who need a portable and reliable laptop.
By Billy Z.
Nikon just launched the D7500, the company’s follow-up to the D7200 and the latest mid-range DSLR in its DX-format series. Targeted at prosumers, the D7500 builds on the DNA of Nikon’s successful flagship - the D500 - and attempts to bring professional features to photographers looking to up their game. Here’s five things we think everyone should know about the camera:
By Philip C.
Video advertising is a powerful tool. Even in Facebook statistics, the more effective posts are the video posts. It is also another reason why YouTube is so popular. Everyone is looking to either
This is where Mosaicoon comes in. Styling themselves to be a ‘matchmaking’ platform for video producers and digital marketers, Mosaicoon aims to remove two hassles there were always part of this industry. By Philip C. Casio today enters the market for high-resolution high-brightness business projectors with its new crystal bright 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) projector XJ-L8300HN, and expands its line-up of Ultra Short Throw (UST) series with 3 new models -- XJ-UT311WN, XJ-UT351W and XJ-UT351WN, promising to deliver brighter, sharper and higher resolution pictures with new technology at a lower cost of ownership.
By Philip C.
Jabra has recently launched the new Speak 710 mobile speakerphone, the newest entry in its successful Speak Series.
While the Speak Series have been popular for its conferencing capabilities, Jabra has listened to customer feedback and have updated the Speak 710 with new features. By Philip C. In the 21st century, mobile phones are now an integral part of our lives. Even here in Singapore, based on the 2013 figures, 97% of households in Singapore own a mobile phone. Even as you are reading this on the train right now, take a quick look around you. Everyone is practically glued to their screens.
With the mobile phone being such an important part of our lives in Singapore, today, let us take a look at some must-have apps for your mobile phone that will make our lives in Singapore that much more comfortable and convenient. |