I eagerly anticipated WWDC 2013 because Apple really needed something new to lift an image that is fast becoming stale. I think Apple largely delivered on the premise of visual change in iOS 7. WWDC 2013 probably showcased less features than the preceding year but Apple addressed the question that it was posed. It delivered …
Americans went up in arms when a program managed by the United State’s National Security Agency (NSA) called PRISM was leaked to the media. PRISM is a secret espionage program that monitors valuable foreign communications that passes through servers located in the United States and possibly even those located offshore but owned by companies based …
It is a foolish time to buy almost anything within the technological sphere. As the tech geek among my family and friends, I have been asked many times whether it is a good time to buy a new phone, or a desktop, tablet, etc. The answer has not been as easy as it is right …
Google IO 2013 was heavily targeted at developers unlike the IOs of the past. There was no real new consumer hardware and glasses did not make an appearance in the keynote. What Google did this year was to tighten the bolts and iron out the chinks. Google has a massive list of products and Larry Page’s appointment …
Viber broke away from what most competitors have done out there by creating a desktop client for its messaging and voice call app. Viber was originally a simple communications app launched on iOS and later Android. It differentiated itself from Whatsapp by providing the ability to make calls over the internet via WIFI or a …
Singapore has enjoyed 45 years of National Service and is looking forward to celebrate 48 years of sovereignty Are there signs that Singaporeans are beginning to take security for granted? U.S. is indulging in cyberwarfare and a good portion of its work is done by outsourced providers. While this can be an easy solution to the a new battlefront, there …
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Singapore wants more babies, but is it doing it right? Microsoft hauls Google to the European Commission together with 14 other companies for antitrust concerns which is somewhat familiar for the former. Rape in India is a far more complex topic than the media have portrayed it to be. Here’s an in depth look at a problematic social issue. Diablo 3 …
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Facebook Home has just been launched and it is basically an Android home screen replacement. In mobile operating systems, the screen of apps and icons is basically an app in itself. That is called a launcher or a home screen. Those unfamiliar with Android should be informed that you can change your launcher without needing to root. Unlike …
Watch out Evernote, Google has revamped Notebook into the new Keep. The app is now available and here is how you can make most of it. Simon Cowell has joined a growing list of YouTube only content and he’s here to make and destroy artistes on YouTube. Android has a new launcher. The kickstarter funded …
Google Keep, Simon Cowell on YouTube exclusive, Chameleon for Android Read More »
Windows Phone has been constantly reviewed as a great operating system by tech writers and journalists. However, adoption rates have been low and Microsoft is currently battling Blackberry (formerly known as RIM) for a distant third spot. Many are quick to point out that the lack of apps is the main reason for its low adoption …
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Google’s Search can make or break your site – here’s an introduction to how it all works. Android’s key strength is customization and great flexibility for tweaking. These 40 utilities will help you squeeze more out of your device at no cost. If you are out hunting for a new graphics card, you might want …
How Google works, top 40 Android utilities, Crysis 3 benchmarks Read More »
The Galaxy S4 has been launched and this caps the Android flagship line up for 2013. Oh yes, it does look a lot like the S3. Keeping with the Android wave, some Apple die hards and tech journalists are switching camps. Andy Ihnatko details his reasons for dumping Apple. In more personal articles, learn how to manage …
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The very first cure for HIV has been confirmed and that’s a huge cause for celebration. Samsung’s Galaxy Note II’s lockscreen ain’t as secure as you think it is. Here’s how to bypass it for a short period of time. Google Chrome has been a geek’s favored browser but it has dipped to a 17 …
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Google is the one unique tech company that can claim to have the largest user base in the world. You can break things down in any way you like, traditional PC and Mac users or mobile consumers, young and old, businesses and individuals. These categories go on and Google is front and center of the …
Have you often thought that most visuals you saw in movies were fake? Well, yes they are. However, VFX artists are protesting against the decision to cut off a thank you speech directed at them during the Oscars yesterday. Maybe these guys should start getting the credit they deserve. Google and Samsung are supposedly best …
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Be prepared to be flooded with mobile tech news this week as the Mobile World Congress kicks off. First on the plate are the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and HP Slate 7. You would have thought the internet would never come to North Korea under its current government but surprise, it has – well only …
New tablets launched, Internet comes to North Korea, WP’s own population paper Read More »
An operating system used to be the first thing that came to a user’s mind when asked what kind of computer he / she runs. After all, the OS defines the software end of any computing system. May it be the more consumer friendly desktops, laptops, tablets and phones or industrial machines or even tiny …
Not liking pork is no longer a reason to resist bak kwa, get the all new beef version today. We (Singaporeans) didn’t make Goal 2010 and it looks like we won’t be getting into the World Cup finals any time soon. Nonetheless, a fearless Singaporean has made his mark on European football. His name is …
Halal bak kwa, Singaporean footballing leader, Samsung’s own sheep Read More »
Apple did not enjoy usual warm coverage by the press this year with more negative pieces being churned out against what is usually the tech media’s darling. There’s no denying that Apple is maturing or as some would have you believe – already matured. The biggest question in mind is – what can Apple do …
This week’s CES, the rumblings about the direction of Google vs. Microsoft and the already beaten to death topic of Apple vs. Samsung has reignited some thoughts of technology and its general direction. There are many people who portray the future differently. Some will have you believe that we will have flying cars or maybe …
Google has decided to remove support of Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) for non business users. EAS is currently used to sync email, calendar and contacts with mobile devices, may it be iOS, Windows Phone or even Android. EAS is a sync protocol that allows multiple enterprise features that go beyond what normal end users require. This include tools such as …