I remember many years back, Angry Birds was like the hottest mobile game on planet Earth and my friends and I were trying to compete with one another to see who could score the most number of stars and points. Even I was not spared as I found myself addicted to the entertaining game as well.
If you are a fan of the Angry Birds game like I am, you would be delighted to know that the first Angry Birds Stella game is here!
Angry Birds Stella feature new characters that are daring, playful with an offbeat attitude, and have a great sense of humour; all while dealing with real-life issues like friendship, including the occasional fall outs.
And who are these new characters?
They are Stella and her super adventurous friends; Willow, Dahlia, Poppy, and Luca!
In Angry Birds Stella, you will get to use these new characters who have amazing superpowers and there’s several new twists to the slingshot gameplay that we have all enjoyed in the Angry Birds franchise. Another cool feature in Angry Birds Stella is the scrapbook each player has where you collect achievements as you unlock different variations of the character.
It’s an all-new physics-based slingshot adventure with 120 action-packed levels so get ready to get fierce now!
We are also very delighted to be collaborating with Rovio Entertainment Limited and Pacific Licensing Studio Private Limited to give away 5 pairs of tickets [worth more than SGD$300] to the Angry Bird Activity Park in Johor Bahru. If you have never been there, this is a perfect opportunity for you to win the pair of tickets to go and check out the fun and excitement at Angry Bird Activity Park!
2. Upload a picture of yourself in a Stella-inspired OOTD [Same colour combination/theme] and hashtag #OOTD, #WIWT, #AngryBirdsStella_SG, #AWinsomeLife. Entries will be accepted till 7 December 2014, 2359 hours.
3. You can upload the photos either on Instagram OR Facebook but don’t forget to use the hashtag #OOTD, #WIWT, #AngryBirdsStella_SG, #AWinsomeLife and make your entries public so that we can track and view your entries.
4. Since we have 5 pairs of tickets to give away, you can get your family members and friends to participate too and who knows, your family members and friends might be joining you at the Angry Bird Activity Park!
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional gamer?
Well, local gamers had a glimpse of the exciting lives of professional gamers when they had the opportunity to interact with one of the world’s best and most recognised eSports team, Fnatic and watched Jonatan ‘Devilwalk’ Lundberg and Patrik ‘cArn’ Sättermon in action at the Micro-Star International Co. Ltd [MSI for short] Beat IT Pro-Gamer’s Gathering held at E2Max @ Cine yesterday.
MSI Beat IT Pro-Gamers’ Gathering is organised to offer budding local gamers an experience to learn about professional gaming and to hone their skills against the experts. Team Fnatic and MSI have been partners since 2009, and MSI, with the input from Fnatic´s professional players, have created some of the most exciting gaming notebooks and hardware components.
In a country where video games are a sizeable part of entertainment and relaxation, it is no surprise that the number of Singaporean pro-gamers has grown. In fact, our pro-gamers are beginning to clinch top prizes in gaming competitions around the world and they are earning a living out of their passion for gaming.
Can anyone be a professional gamer and is talent an integral component of how successful a gamer can be?
During the question and answer session with members of the media, Jonatan and Patrik agreed that anyone can be a professional gamer and talent in gaming is not a core ingredient to becoming a successful gamer. In fact, they said that it is due to their commitment and hard work in gaming that they have been able to become one of the best professional gamers in their field. In short, there is no shortcut to success and turning pro requires passion and at times, sacrifices. Jonatan and Patrik also encourage gamers to become better by interacting and surrounding themselves with other professional gamers who are better than them so that they can learn from them. Interacting with other professional gamers would also prevent pro-gamers-to-be from being stuck in a stagnancy crisis where they find no purpose and no personal growth and development in gaming.
Gamers at the event were also elated at the opportunity to try their hand at three different gaming features at the Live Demo area and the chance to win attractive prizes. Of course, this is nothing compared to the exclusive opportunity to play a game or two with ‘Devilwalk’, ‘cArn’ and other local professional gamers in a bracket-system tournament.
Personally, I remember myself frequenting LAN Gaming Shops in the early 2000s and back then, Counter-Strike, Half-Life, and Team Fortress were like the most popular games. Time may not be on my side to do some serious PC gaming but under the influence of my kids, I have started to try my hands on some games like Brave Frontier and League of Legends.
ASUS has recently unveiled 12 new premium and innovative products at the “In Search of Incredible” press event and one of which is the ASUS EeeBook X205. We were very privileged to have been given the opportunity to review the ASUS EeeBook X205 and we decided to craft this blog post using this incredibly slim notebook.
Our First Impression of the ASUS EeeBook X205
At the first impression, the ASUS EeeBook X205 has a very simple and elegant design. It is extremely slim, lightweight, and highly portable. Just so you know, the ASUS EeeBook X205 measures 17.5mm at its thickest point and weighs only 980g. The non-removable battery is built into the ASUS EeeBook X205 and at the sides are the charging port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Micro HDMI, 1 MicroSD Card Slot, and an Audio Jack.
Our Personal Opinion/Review of the ASUS EeeBook X205
Over the course of the review, we found the ASUS EeeBook X205 to be such an ideal notebook that we are considering to purchase it for our personal usage. The ASUS EeeBook X205 fits snugly into our camera bag and it is so convenient to bring around whenever we travel from places to places for events.
Being on-the-go all the time, it is such a hassle for us to be lugging our 15.6-inch HP Envy 15 notebook that weighs more than 2KG and the ASUS EeeBook X205 has proven itself to be a very suitable alternative notebook that allows us to blog, read, research, edit photos, and stay connected!
We are also extremely impressed with the long battery life of the ASUS EeeBook X205 because it allows us to work for more than 10 hours without having the need to search for a power outlet. However, having said so many positive things about the ASUS EeeBook X205, there is certainly room for improvement. It would have been awesome if the ASUS EeeBook X205 comes with a touchscreen display and though it is easy to carry around, the ASUS EeeBook X205 is definitely not for the hardcore gamer. We tried doing some intense image and video editing on the ASUS EeeBook X205 and it was slightly lagging.
Typing on the ASUS EeeBook X205 also needs some getting used to as we found it a little crammed and narrow for our fingers.
If ASUS were to improve the ASUS EeeBook X205 further, we believe that it will be quite a hit with students and working professionals.
The ASUS EeeBook X205 comes in four different colours, elegant white, champagne gold, shadow black, and urban red. You can either opt for the 32GB or 64GB storage and though there is no official release date and pricing available at this point in time, rumour has it that the ASUS EeeBook X205 should be available in the market in the next few months with a starting price of around SGD$325. If you are into cloud computing, the ASUS EeeBook X205 is the best device for it as it includes 115GB of OneDrive and 500GB Webstorage free for 2 years.
NEW INFORMATION UPDATE
Samsung today announced the commercial availability of the Samsung GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ in Singapore. The GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ will be available islandwide from 22 November 2014, and it is available for pre-order from 13 November 2014 at 12pm.
Pre-Order / Registration of Interest
Registration of interest with SingTel, StarHub or M1 for the Samsung GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ will commence from 13 November 2014, 12pm.
You can visit the following URLs for more information:
You can also visit the following Samsung Experience Stores from 13 November 2014 during opening hours to pre-order the Samsung GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ [without contract] by placing a $50 deposit per device:
Central
Great World City #02-39 Tel: 6235 1134
Paragon #B1-27/27A Tel: 6735 5926
VivoCity #02-28/29 Tel: 6376 9150
Bugis Junction #01-54 Tel: 6338 7911
Chinatown Point #01-48 Tel: 6222 7911
313@somerset #B2-24/25/26 Tel: 6836 1809
North
AMK Hub #B1-37/38 Tel: 6753 6070
Causeway Point #03-12 Tel:6891 1011
West
Jurong Point #B1-09/10/11 Tel: 6791 2272
Westgate #01-01 and #02-01 Tel: 6369 9175
When you pre-order the GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ from SingTel, StarHub, M1 or the Samsung Experience Stores, you will receive a FREE Flip Wallet worth SGD$78, while stocks last, when you collect your GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ on 21 November 2014.
Local Availability
The GALAXY Note Edge 4G+ will be available from 22 November 2014 in Charcoal Black and Frost White at SingTel, StarHub, M1, major consumer electronics stores, authorised retailers and Samsung Experience Stores.
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We were at the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 World Tour 2014 yesterday and we were mightily impressed by Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 4 4G+ and Galaxy Note Edge 4G+. The expansion of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note series certainly packs a punch and we anticipate that there will be a huge market demand for the new GALAXY Note 4 4G+ and Galaxy Note Edge 4G+.
On top of that, Samsung also unveiled the Samsung Gear S, the next generation smart wearable device that expands the smartphone experience to the wrist. The new Samsung Gear S delivers an up-to-date smart wearable experience with 3G connectivity and wearable optimised features to meet the evolving needs of consumers.
As there was so much information that were being disseminated during the event yesterday, we are going to make this blog post as concise as possible so that you don’t get information overload.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 4G+ Key Highlights
Design
The Galaxy Note 4 4G+ introduces a new sleek and stylish Galaxy design language. The device features a premium metal frame with fluid curvature that seamlessly blends with the device display. A soft and textured back cover provides incredible comfort that makes it easy to control with one hand. The device not only looks beautiful, but offers a superior grip and enhanced durability. With an extraordinary 5.7-inch Quad HD SUPER AMOLED Display [2560 x 1440], the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ reproduces clearer and more vivid images with deep contrast, better viewing angles, and response times as fast as a millionth of a second, providing a tremendous viewing experience. There are 4 colours available; Charcoal Black, Frost White, Blossom Pink, and Bronze Gold.
Features
The wide selection of enhanced essential features of the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ enables users to get even more from their mobile device. With the Fast Charging feature and Ultra Power Saving Mode, the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ charges from 0 to 50 per cent battery level in 30 minutes and ensures that users do not run out of power when they need it most by extending the remaining 10 per cent battery life with up to 36 hours worth of standby time.
The Galaxy Note 4 4G+ comes equipped with multiple microphones and an improved speaker phone for better noise cancellation when speaking in loud environments. A built-in Voice Recorder offers eight different directional voice tagging and a selective playback capability that allows users to isolate and listen to specific voices in a group conversation.
The Galaxy Note 4 4G+ also provides users with a choice of multiple, seamless note-taking methods integrated with Samsung’s S Note application that allows everyday tasks to get done faster and more easily. In addition to typing and writing, the innovative Photo Note feature allows users to take a picture of their handwritten notes on a paper or whiteboard, and then quickly and easily convert to an S Note for further editing. They can also further unleash their creativity by jotting down their thoughts quickly with Voice Memo.
Due to its large screen, the refined Intuitive Multi Window feature is able to maximise the user’s experience, providing them with the key to easier multitasking. Users can choose how they access selected applications with Full, Split or Pop Up View, and easily change the size and positioning of apps on the screen with one intuitive swipe.
What’s even more delightful is that the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ can be a fitness companion! With the Enhanced S Health app that leverages various smart sensors such as the pedometer, barometer, and heart rate sensor, it helps users to monitor, manage, and challenge their workout routines. It is also the world’s first mobile device to have an in-built UV sensor that helps users gauge the level of UV exposure.
Camera
The Galaxy Note 4 4G+ sports an advanced camera that is able to reproduce brighter and clearer images. The device is equipped with a 16 megapixel rear camera featuring a Smart OIS [Optical Image Stabilizer] that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in low light settings. In addition, a 3.7 megapixel front camera with f1.9 aperture offers a default 90° shooting angle and up to 120° wide angle so that users can take the best Selfie or Wefie shots.
Accessories
Whether it is for the ladies or for the men, there are a whole range of accessories that complement the Galaxy Note 4 4G+.
For the fashionable ladies, the crystal back cover by Swarovski for the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ is a head turner
& for the men, the Mont Blanc Galaxy Note 4 Cover and S Pen might be quite intriguing.
Our Personal Opinion/Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 4G+
We reckoned that the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ will be quite a hit with both the ladies and the men. For the men, the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ will definitely accomplish the most demanding tasks and for the ladies, the wide range of fashionable accessories that complements the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ will send them into a state of euphoria. Furthermore, the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ is equipped with 4G+ LTE Cat 6 connectivity and that allows users to browse the internet and download content at blazing speeds of up to 300Mbps! Watching videos online in full HD on the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ is never going to be the same again!
Pre-Order/ Registration of Interest for Galaxy Note 4 4G+
Registration of interest with Telecommunication Operators for the GALAXY Note 4 4G+ will commence from 2 October 2014 [today] at 12pm and if you are interested, you can visit the following links for more information:
You can also visit Samsung Experience Stores from 2 October 2014 during opening hours to pre-order the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ [without contract] by placing a $50 deposit per device.
If you have pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ at the selected Samsung Experience Stores and are early birds for the pre-order collection, you will be able to participate in the sure-win lucky dip and win prizes worth over SGD$126,000. You will also receive a free Extra Battery Kit and S View Cover, total worth SGD$146 [while stocks last], when you collect your Galaxy Note 4 4G+.
The Galaxy Note 4 4G+ will be available at SGD$1,088 from 11 October 2014 in Charcoal Black and Frost White at local Telecommunication Operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorized retailers and Samsung Experience Stores.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 4G+
Samsung’s relentless pursuit of the best in innovation through the optimisation of mobile technology and the user experience has led to the debut of the innovative and unique Galaxy Note Edge 4G+. Taking the Galaxy Note experience to the next level, the Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ provides users with a new way to access information, engage with their mobile device, and express their personality and tastes.
The Galaxy Note Edge 4G+’s unique curved Edge screen provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality. Users can also receive notifications directly on the Edge Screen while watching videos without interrupting their viewing.
Our Personal Opinion of Samsung Galaxy Note Edge 4G+
The Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ has a very similar specification as the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ except that the Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ runs on a 2.7GHz Quad Core Processor while the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ runs on either the 2.7GHz Quad Core Processor or the 1.9GHz Quad-Core [1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad-core] processor.
From what we do know, the Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ will only be available in the fourth quarter of this year [between October to December].
If you are an early adopter of technology, the Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ might just be the phone for you. However, we personally prefer the Galaxy Note 4 4G+ over the Galaxy Note Edge 4G+ because we like our smartphone to be well protected and not have a curved Edge screen that is exposed.
Samsung Gear S
The Samsung Gear S with its display and flexible band, fits comfortably on the user’s wrist. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives consumers the freedom to live their life on the go.
The Samsung Gear S features a 2-inch curved SUPER AMOLED display, providing a richer view with a beautiful and easy-to-use user interface. It allows users to read messages and notifications at a single glance with features such as conversation view and condensed font. The Samsung Gear S’s chic, curved design fits comfortably around the contours of the wrist, while its customisable screen options and changeable straps empower users to express their own taste and style.
The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® connectivity, allowing users to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when away from their phone. It lets users instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilise enhanced S Voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. Finally, with Samsung Gear S, people can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their smartphones.
Like the Galaxy Note 4 4+, the Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion with more enhanced multi-sensors, built-in GPS, and Enhanced S Health features to help users maintain a healthier lifestyle. The Gear S also features advanced coaching functionality that helps keep users motivated to achieve their workout goals. In addition, applications such as Nike+ Running allow users to track their runs and stay motivated while on the move, without their smartphone. With IP67 rating [dust and water resistant] and a UV sensor, the Gear S is designed for users’ active lifestyles.
Our Personal Opinion/Review of the Samsung Gear S
In all honesty, we are extremely tempted to get the Samsung Gear S because it is very functional and useful! Packed with so many features, it allows users to stay connected even when they are away from their smartphone and that itself is a major plus point. Furthermore,
For those whom lead an active lifestyle, the Samsung Gear S is definitely the smart watch that you want to get! The Samsung Gear S will be available in Blue Black and White, from 11 October 2014 at SGD$498.
Online shopping is one of our favourite pastimes and it can be quite addictive and costly. Sometimes, it can also be very frustrating because of shipping and refund issues that arises due to damaged goods. Thankfully, the usual online shopping websites that we frequent have not given us any worries and frustrations.
Recently, we decided to go on an online shopping spree again because we wanted to purchase an action camera and a car camcorder for our own personal usage.
Action Camera
For a really long time now, both Jacqueline and I have been thinking about buying an action camera so that we can start Vlogging but we have always been put off by the extremely steep price of the ever-popular Gopro Hero3+ action camera. After much research by Jacqueline, we decided that the SJ-4000 action camera was going to be our best bet.
Almost everyone who sees this action camera mistakes it for the world-famous GoPro Hero3+ and it is not surprising as this gadget does not have a proper brand name, being known only by its model number, SJ-4000.
We bought it from Lazada Singapore for the price of SGD$125 and it comes with many accessories such as a waterproof casing, bicycle mount stand, two base plates, a tripod-mount clip, fixed base, three attachment arms, two helmet adhesive mounts, Velcro tighteners and even a wire rope.
SJ4000 Underwater Shots and Time-Lapse [Panglao Island] by Artworks of Scanhead [Watch it in 1080 HD]
The video quality is decent but the auto exposure is not fast enough. Some of the videos have a bluish tint in bright sunlight and were too orange under artificial lighting. However, these minor issues could be corrected with a video-editing software.
Even though the SJ-4000 action camera does not have the best video quality, its price and the impressive number of accessories makes it the best value-for-money action camera.
Car Camcorder
Both Jacqueline and I travel a lot in our car for events and we have encountered all sorts of road-users whom don’t have any regard for safety. As such, we decided that it is important to protect ourselves in the event of an unforeseen circumstance by installing a car camcorder. There are a couple of Car Camcorders that are available in the market and having heard so much positive reviews about the SAFEVue F178 Full HD Car Camera, we decided to purchase it from Lazada Singapore for only SGD$66!
SAFEVue F178 Full HD Car Camera has a super wide angle of 170°and has a motion detection feature that starts recording automatically when car movement is captured and a G-Sensor that locks all important file automatically. Furthermore, the video quality in low light conditions are also crisp and clear!
Our online shopping experience with Lazada Singapore was a very pleasant one. Since Lazada Singapore is Singapore’s latest online shopping site, we decided to try shopping there and see what they have to offer.
Singapore Road At Night by Xavier Xue [Watch it in 1080 HD]
Our Personal Review of Lazada Singapore
The first positive impression that we had of the site was its really neat and tidy layout. The highly-organised website layout makes the web-browsing experience very user-friendly and it was easy searching for what we needed.
The website also has a lot of enticing deals that really tempted us and the best part is, Lazada Singapore offers free shipping for orders that are above SGD$40.
As long as your orders are below SGD$500, Cash On Delivery payment method is also available island-wide for certain items. However, do note that Lazada Singapore do not accept cheques or card on delivery.
For your convenience, Lazada Singapore also have apps available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store where you can shop anytime, anywhere!
If your fingers are itching to do some online shopping, you might want to consider shopping at Lazada Singapore for some of the hottest deals in Singapore!
We don’t know about you but it’s increasingly harder to work from home (yes, we’re homebodies whom enjoys lazing around at home) with all the temptations & distractions around us. After all, it is home a.k.a our comfort zone right?
However, here are some helpful tips that you can use to really maximise your working time at home; which is good to adopt should the day come when we’re hit by a zombie apocalypse or the next flu bug.
1. Stick to a schedule: Treat your days like a normal workday. You should not be setting an alarm for the morning and then hitting the snooze button repeatedly until you realise it is noon time! However, it is perfectly fine to have a coffee break during your working hours. For some people, working from home may be quite daunting because they see themselves giving up their own personal lifestyle by being on-call (contactable and available via mobile) the whole day…which isn’t necessary. Just maintain your normal working hours and your own email rhythm.
2. Set a to-do list: Identify all the tasks that you need completed. It really helps us to focus throughout the day, lest we get carried away watching too many YouTube videos online.
3. Reduce distraction with a wire-free environment: The office has a nice setup, likely created by your friendly IT guy, which may not be easy to replicate at home. Instead, consider simplifying your setup with wireless devices, such as the Logitech Wireless All-in-One Keyboard TK820 or the Logitech M235 Wireless mouse. A neat desk and work space helps to create a productive environment and a more welcome sight, especially when you might need to overcome the initial inertia to work at home.
4. Get outside: Take a walk outside your block, get lunch or coffee from your nearby kopitiam, or just chat with your neighbour next door. Most of us actually need to take short breaks during work, be it to rest our eyes or to collect our thoughts for a bit; so just do the same as you would in the office. There would be some initial adjustment since you’re without your friends and colleagues. Or if you prefer to change your work environment, bring along your tablet and keyboard so that you can still work at the park or café…which might be a good idea if you need to avoid the evil afternoon nap.
5. Use the cloud: Some of us may not like to work from home because the all-important documents are in the office’s servers. If possible, back up your documents on cloud services such as Dropbox or Google Drive which will allow you to easily access your documents.
6. Listen to some music: If you’re one of those who need something to listen to, feel free to play your favourite tunes without the worry of disturbing your colleagues. You can play your tunes from your smartphones/tablets with a wireless speaker such as the UE MINI BOOM or hook up a Bluetooth speakers like the Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 to your own set up. Just don’t forget to turn down the volume while you’re at a conference call or audio/video meeting.
At the end of the day, remember that working from home is really just that…work. It means that you shouldn’t be entertaining friends or family members during your working environment nor should you have non-work appointments (e.g. grocery trips). Once you’re able to establish a comfortable routine, it’ll be a lot easier to maximise your working hours at home…like Dilbert (:
Last week, we were invited by 313@somerset to experience a whole new way of shopping and we were quite intrigued by the Beacon-Based Indoor Positioning technology that are currently under trial to provide shoppers with an interactive and engaging shopping experience.
Being the first mall in Singapore to embrace this latest technology, 313@somerset hopes that this latest retail innovation will enable shoppers to receive hyper-targeted messages, deals, and other content based on their proximity inside the mall.
The technology offers immense potential for both 313@somerset’s retailers and as well as the increasingly technologically savvy shoppers. How this technology works is that it uses battery-operated Beacon devices, the size of a thumb-drive, to emit low-energy Bluetooth signals with an identifier for that particular Beacon.
“Can you spot the Beacon device?”
These signals communicate directly with BLE Bluetooth compatible devices, such as a smartphone or tablet. Beacons themselves do not track devices; they emit a signal to the device to do something. An app is required for a mobile device to ‘see’ a Beacon. When placed throughout the mall or store, BLE Beacons are detected by shoppers’ mobile devices, provided their Bluetooth and Location Services preferences are turned on.
Shoppers, who have the Tring 313 app will then receive alert notifications within one to five meters from the nearest Beacon; a much tighter range compared to the current Tring 313 app which utilizes a mix of GPS, cell tower triangulation and Wi-Fi access points to alert shoppers within a 50m to 400m radius outside the mall.
“A pop-up notification that alerted us to a deal at MUJI when we walk past the store.”
With the Beacon-based Indoor Positioning, it promises more relevant and personalised messaging delivered at convenient times. Deals and promotions will be filtered and relevant messages will reach desired shopper audience as they pass by participating stores, allowing them to conveniently pick up deals along their intended route; or when they are in the store itself, to deliver a more engaging experience with real time offers and deals.
“We downloaded the deal coupon on the Tring 313 App and walked-in to MUJI store.”
Shoppers will be able to enjoy instant gratification and greater relevancy in messaging and deals.
“Instant gratification indeed!”
Closed beta group testing is currently in place to gauge how intuitive the new Tring 313 experience is and how shoppers engage with the new Indoor Positioning technology. The official roll-out date is not confirmed yet but we envision that this technology will evolve Singapore’s retail shopping landscape.
With millions of apps and billions of downloads, there are a few that really standout. This handful of out-of-the-ordinary apps is unique and entertaining. They can turn you into a rapper, help you search for ghosts, and allow you to analyze your dreams. You can also turn your hair purple hair or your life into a collage! One – AutoRap App
AutoRap transforms your voice into rap. The length and essence of your song are up to you. The sounds that AutoRap creates are repeated back to you in a completely unique way. The pattern on the screen changes along with the sounds that are produced and the cool rhythms. The beat is synchronized with the sound of your voice. You can save the songs, change the background beat, and share your tunes with friends. Additionally, a free app version can be upgraded and enhanced.
Two – iDreamDictionary App
This interesting app helps you interpret the symbols in your dreams, by allowing you to record the dream, find patterns and decipher meaning. Using the free iDreamDictionary helps you decide if the dream is significant and to better understand what your ‘night visions’ may be telling you. Learn about dream meanings, how they’re affecting your life and what the messages may be. Write down you dream and the app will highlight important symbols, thereby providing insights into your dreams.
Three – Hair Color Booth App
Bluebear Technologies Ltd. has produced an app that allows you to try out new hair color, or combine hair tones. The same group that created ‘Graffiti Me!’ and ‘Sketch Me!’ introduces “Hair Color Booth.’ Now you can ‘dye’ you hair using virtual technology. Go blonde, brunette or go crazy with color, or tryout some streaks. This app allows you to experience realistic coloring, zoom in to achieve accuracy, adjust the intensity of the hair shades and share your new look with social media.
Four – Ghost Radar App
One of the most out-of-the-ordinary apps around, Ghost Radar provides interesting results. Ghost hunting takes in another dimension. The app allows you to collect data within the environment using device sensors to pick up on environmental changes and disturbances. The app helps to search for diverging signals from the established baseline. It’s relatively simple to use and the results can be fascinating.
Five – Pic Collage App
This free app by Cardinal Blue allows you to create and share your own photo collages. With backgrounds and thematic sticker designs, the unique styles are perfect for viewing and feeds. Pic Collage has been downloaded by millions of users. As one of the ‘Best Apps of 2013’ it is hard to beat this exceptionally fun app. Put together wonderful collages by combining photographs, stickers, fun fonts, your own text and picture frames. When you’re done putting your collage together, you can share it on social media, or you can print out a postcard to mail to friends and family around the world.
Any one of these apps provides a unique experience and out-of-the-ordinary results and if you’re game, try them for free!
Have you ever encountered this and found it really annoying?
Well, we have and we are going to share with you how you can bypass geographical restrictions when streaming online videos from practically anywhere!
Here’s UnoTelly to the Rescue!
UnoTelly offers smart DNS service that changes your current IP address and lets you stream online TV shows to your home on any device with advanced features like high streaming speed and bypassing the geo-restrictions. In other words, it’s an Online TV Service that bypasses Geographic Limitation.
With UnoTelly, you can now experience the Internet without any virtual borders because UnoTelly unlocks TV, film, and music that are not available in your current location. UnoTelly’s catalogue is also one of the largest around and with 250+ channels, you’re bound to discover something new to watch and enjoy.
Just in case you are wondering, the key difference between UnoTelly and traditional VPN services is that by using UnoTelly, you will have a much faster connection for streaming video compared to VPN services. That’s because unlike VPNs and other solutions, with UnoTelly, there is no “middle-man” and as a result, you can stream directly from the streaming media station such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and etc. with your full internet speed. Furthermore, a majority of the VPNs’ can only be used on PC and Mac whereas UnoTelly works on any PC/Mac/Linux, media streaming device, game console and mobile device. Whether you have one or one hundred, there is no limit on how many devices you can use with UnoTelly.
Unsure if UnoTelly is useful or works for you?
Well, you can try UnoTelly DNS access for free for 8 days and the best part is, no credit card is required! If you require technical support, UnoTelly has a friendly and dedicated support team that is available 24/7!
What’s more, if you sign up for the UnoTelly Gold Plan, it will come with a bonus VPN feature that will also let you download Android apps from the UK and US Google Play store. The bonus VPN feature also allows you to use UnoTelly services in hotel, any public places, and 3G or 4G networks! Now that’s really something to rave about!
It has been 3 months since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE [Galaxy S5 LTE] smartphone and amongst the different Android phones that are currently available in the market, the Galaxy S5 LTE is still a popular hit with consumers because of its treasure trove of technological goodness. [Image Credits to Samsung Mobile Singapore]
In this blogpost, we will be highlighting 5 top features of the Galaxy S5 LTE that will power up your life like you have never known before.
With the Enhanced S Health, you can now track your health data and calorie intake, monitor exercises daily, and receive fitness coaching. Combined with the built-in heart rate sensor, you can also observe your heart rate at any time. Staying fit has never been so convenient with the Galaxy S5 LTE.
You can now shoot more brilliant shots because the Galaxy S5 LTE camera’s Auto Focus is now faster than ever at up to 0.3 seconds. Selective Focus lets you put your subject at the centre of attention, mimicking the depth of effect of professional DSLRs; thus putting photo bombers at bay. The Real time HDR allows you to snap pictures and shoot videos in high lighting contrast environments, mirroring what your eyes see in rich, vivid colours.
This is one very useful feature that is available on the Galaxy S5 LTE because it switches your phone display to black and white and shut down unnecessary features so that the remaining 10% of your battery life can be prolonged; allowing you to stay connected for up to 30 hours.
The Galaxy S5 LTE is resistant to sweat, rain, water, and dust. It can stay protected under 1 metre of water immersion for up to 30 minutes. It’s a pretty hardy phone as compared to its predecessors.
This is one feature that will probably revolutionise the security of smartphones. You can unlock your phone and authenticate purchases using your fingerprint. What’s more, you can compartmentalise personal content made accessible via Private Mode. Security can be this easy because there is no need to change your passwords frequently anymore.
