To many, living in the online world means being free – free to work, study or play in the way they want, when they want, how they like it. However, take a closer look and you’ll realise that this idyllic, online utopia isn’t as free, clean and sparkly as it appears to be. While netizens go about their business, a secret battle rages on behind the scenes. As you’re reading this, hackers are scouring the internet for potential targets. These aren’t just your typical credit card scammers – there are real, organised groups out there who are experts at their craft, seeking to perpetuate their own agendas, be it hacktivism, denial of service (bringing down websites or service providers), and stealing personal information, company data – or even state secrets. What is being done to fight against these new enemies?
When you think of 3D models, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality – it’s almost second nature to associate them with the latest VR zombie shootout gallery or the next epic undersea cinematic experience. The future of virtual reality is so much more than just gaming though – these new interactive, immersive technologies have the potential to change the very way we interact with the world around us. We’re at a point of time where design and technology are about to take the next big leap towards a new digital frontier together, allowing us not just to play – but to work and live in a entirely revolutionary way.
In our first episode of Thirty Seven Talks, our new interview series, we speak to Silka Miesnieks, Head of Adobe Design Lab, on the future of immersive technology and the potential for it to impact not just the gaming industry, but change our lives as a whole for the better.
Jabra has just launched three newest members of the Elite series in Singapore; The Elite Active 65t, Elite 65e and Elite 45e. While the wireless audio market is extremely crowded, Jabra’s new Elite Bluetooth headsets promise to shake up the market with no compromise audio – great music performance with a stellar communications experience. Read More
Razer has just unveiled its latest Thunderbolt 3 GPU – the Razer Core X. While earlier Razer Cores like the V2 provided mobile graphics performance with extra conveniences like USB and ethernet ports, it was pretty expensive at around USD $499. The Razer Core X on the other hand, promises to offer the same performance at a cheaper price.
Circles.ife has done it again – their new Flexi Plan starts at S$0 a month and nets you 1GB data, 30 mins of talktime, 10 SMS, and a free SIM card plus caller ID. So what’s the catch?
If you’re a UX Designer, you’ve most likely heard of Adobe XD, the company’s all-in-one UX/UI design platform. If you don’t – Adobe XD lets designers not just create the visual look of an app or website, but the flow that users will experience as they navigate through buttons and links. Although XD gained some popularity in the UX community, it has often been overlooked by budding designers because it required a Creative Cloud monthly subscription. The good news is that Adobe is now making XD free in the form of a starter edition!
If you’ve been dying to get your hands on products officially #MadeByGoogle, you’re in luck – the Google Store in Singapore has just been launched, and everyone in the little red dot can finally get their hands on the Google Pixel 2 XL, Google Wifi, Chromecast and Google Pixel Buds! To top it all off, Google’s bringing in the Google Home and Google Home Mini smart home speakers too.
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has just arrived in Singapore with two midrange phones – the V7+ with a 24MP selfie shooter, and the entry level Y65. Although the brand is popular in India & the Philippines, can its latest phones stand up to the competition in the crowded Singapore market?
Remember the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom we reviewed last year? This awesome little speaker which puts out boomy sound way larger than its size is getting a few new outfits for the new year. Meet the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Freestyle Collection: five new colors and designs which add a vibrant splash of color to the speaker lineup.