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Oct 23
2008

Are you up for some Nanxiang Xiaolongbao?

Posted by sabrina in NewsFood and Dining

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Although Singapore is one of the smallest nation in Southeast Asia, we are known for our diversity and cultural diffusion, especially in terms of cuisine.

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Replicating the actual menu items, and having chefs heading the kitchen coming from Nanxiang in Shanghai, the famous Shanghai eatery, the original Nanxiang Xiaolongbao has made its way to our doorstep.

Oct 23
2008

Wider Inspiration, Freedom on the Move, Kohjinsha introduces their latest UMPC Series

Posted by sabrina in UMPCsTechNews

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Joining the Kohjinsha's family of UMPCs are the latest SX and SC series.

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Developed together with NEC LCD Technologies Corporation, the SX now has a larger screen yet retaining the small size of its body. With a large 8.9-inch wide swivel 1,280x768 resolution LCD screen, this latest addition runs on an Intel Atom Processor, comes with a built-in optical DVD Super Multi Drive and dual webcam.

Oct 23
2008

ASUS goes green with Bamboo Series notebook

Posted by sabrina in UMPCsTechNews

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Recognized as a highly environmental friendly company in the Computers and Peripherals Industry by oekom in 2007, ASUS has recently launched the ASUS Bamboo Series notebook.

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This new series will be available in 12.1-inch and 11.1-inch models weighing 1.57kg and 1.25kg respectively.

Oct 22
2008

A new record broken by Canon?

Posted by sabrina in NewsEvents

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It was a Saturday, October 18, 2008, when Canon held their annual PhotoMarathon 2008 and has made its mark in Singapore's Book of Records for "The most number of photographers in one-day photo assignment" with a total of 1,282 photographers taking part in the event creating a human congestion at Suntec City Convention center.

Oct 22
2008

"More Than Meets the Eye," says Universal Studios Singapore

Posted by sabrina in NewsEntertainment

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Haven't we all heard this phrase.

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Coming from the planet Cybertron, the "Transformers" are divided into two factions, the heroic Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, and the evil Decepticons, led by Megatron. They are able to "transform", rearranging their bodies into common or innocuous forms, including vehicles, devices or animals.

"Transformers" are fictional alien robots and the title characters of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs. They made their first debut in the early 1980s and become a big hit even until today.

Oct 22
2008

Are you a fan of the LG Prada phone?

Posted by sabrina in NewsMobile Phones

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PRADA Group (Prada) announced on October 13, 2008 in Seoul, Korea, that the partnership that created the PRADA Phone by LG will release its second handset before the end of the year.

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The new Prada phone is equipped with the features that were missing in the first Prada phone - a QWERTY keyboard, 3G compatibility with video calling, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, full HTML browser, 5 mega pixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens, and Wi-Fi accessibility.

Oct 22
2008

HP Total Care Challenge Youth Category - All the lovely videos!

Posted by simonp in NewsEvents

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October 30th (next Thursday) will be the moment of truth for the seven youth teams who participated in the HP Total Care Challenge - Youth Category. That will be the day that the winning team will be announced.

Here's a quick recap of what transpired. On October 13, seven teams from four schools gathered at HP Singapore's office to present their proposals on making use of technology in today's businesses. Participating teams had to present their case studies and proposals to a panel of judges. Read on for the videos of the presentations, the interviews with the contestants and judge's thoughts.

Oct 22
2008

The biggest Xbox event ever

Posted by Drew in TechNewsGamingEvents

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Head to Marina Square this weekend and check out X08, the biggest Xbox event you've ever seen in Singapore. On centre stage will be over 30 blockbuster titles that will be coming out for the Xbox 360 soon, as well as special guests like Alison Carroll, the latest Lara Croft model, as well as local band Electrico rocking the house with virtual instruments.

Click below for a list of some of the games you can expect to see, as well as pictures and details of the event.