tech65 » Daniel http://www.tech65.org voice of technology Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:23:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 CreativeCommons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0) 2006-2012 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ daniel@tech65.org (Tech65) daniel@tech65.org (Tech65) Technology, Singapore, Gadgets, Computers, Software, Hardware 1440 http://www.tech65.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/t65mainwhite-144.pngtech65http://www.tech65.org 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/65bits Tech65 Pte. Ltd. is Singapore's Technology Source. With a deep bench and the broadest expertise online, we cover the tech news that is most relevant to you. With a focus on the Singaporean audience, but an eye to the wider world, our reporting provides a distinctly local flavour that appeals beyond our shores.Tech65.org is our flagship website, serving as the central repository of all our video, audio and photo content. We are also especially proud of our flagship audio podcast, 65bits, a bi-weekly podcast aimed at giving you the absolute essential tech news. Technology, Singapore, Gadgets, Computers, Software, Hardware Tech65 Tech65 daniel@tech65.org no no 65Bits #220: What’s in your Path??http://www.tech65.org/2012/02/10/65bits-220-whats-in-your-path/ http://www.tech65.org/2012/02/10/65bits-220-whats-in-your-path/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:55:30 +0000 Daniel http://www.tech65.org/?p=2644 Path makes a big Booboo; Death of a Macbook; Kodak shutters cameras; Windows 8 for all; New cameras by Olympus; Chrome on Android and new Samsung Galaxy phones to start selling in Singapore next week. This time on 65Bits!

-Daniel

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.

Stories from this episode:

  1. Path uploads your entire iPhone address book to its servers
  2. Ding dong, the white MacBook is dead—for real this time
  3. Kodak Shutters Camera Business
  4. Building Windows for the ARM processor architecture
  5. Windows 8 Consumer Preview due February 29
  6. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera First Look
  7. Google (finally) brings Chrome to Android
  8. Samsung GALAXY Nexus and GALAXY Tab 7.7 arriving in Singapore on 11 February
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We were invited to check out launch of the brand new Olympus OM-D line of Micro Four Third cameras, as well as their first model: the OM-D E-M5.

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We take a look at Prada’s 3rd iteration of their own phone, this time powered by Android (their previous models used their own custom software). So is this phone just brawn and no brains? Or did LG finally put in something that’s not just worth looking at but also worth using? Find out on this episode of Gear65

Link: Prade Phone by LG 3.0

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- Daniel

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.

Stories from this episode:

  1. Apple’s 2011 Q1 Financial Report [TheVerge, CNN]
  2. Nokia sells 1.5Billionth Series 40 device
  3. Nokia sells 1 million Nokia Lumias / Microsoft paid Nokia to use Windows Phone
  4. Next Generation Xbox details leaked in rumor
  5. Olympus releases first Micro Four Thirds motorized zoom lens
  6. Steam Mobile beta out on iOS and Android
  7. Angry Birds Facebook game out soon
  8. Google merging its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
  9. Twitter to begin censoring tweets and users in some countries
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/27/65bits-216-apple-becomes-richer/feed/ 0 0:06:30 Companies all over the world have begun releasing their financial results for their last quarter, and guess who is stealing all the limelight? In other news, Rovio is about to launch it’s Facebook game! But when will we begin to fling upset bi[...] Companies all over the world have begun releasing their financial results for their last quarter, and guess who is stealing all the limelight? In other news, Rovio is about to launch it’s Facebook game! But when will we begin to fling upset birds at arm-less pigs? All that and more on today’s 65bits. - Daniel Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.Stories from this episode:Apple’s 2011 Q1 Financial Report [TheVerge, CNN] Nokia sells 1.5Billionth Series 40 device Nokia sells 1 million Nokia Lumias / Microsoft paid Nokia to use Windows Phone Next Generation Xbox details leaked in rumor Olympus releases first Micro Four Thirds motorized zoom lens Steam Mobile beta out on iOS and Android Angry Birds Facebook game out soon Google merging its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Twitter to begin censoring tweets and users in some countries 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no Gear65 #103 – Nikon V1 & Nikon J1http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/25/gear65-103-nikon-v1-nikon-j1/ http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/25/gear65-103-nikon-v1-nikon-j1/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:39:05 +0000 Daniel http://www.tech65.org/?p=2568

Today we take a look at Nikon’s entry into the Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera scene with their brand new 1 Series models: the V1 and the J1. Will Nikon’s camera convince you better than Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and Olympus? Why don’t you find out on this episode of Gear65.

Link: Nikon V1 & Nikon J1

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It’s unboxing time! There’ no other box more worthy of looking at than a Prada box, and that’s what we are unboxing off today: Prada’s phone by LG.

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We take a look at Motorola’s new voice prompting Bluetooth headset and its companion MotoSpeak Android application. What makes this headset stand out from others on the market? Well, you’ll have to watch this episode to find out.

Link: Motorola HX550 Bluetooth Headset

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And from all of us here at Tech65, Happy Chinese New Year!!

- Daniel

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.

Stories in this episode

  1. Apple’s Education Announcement reveals iBooks 2, iBooks Author, iTunes U
  2. Facebook launches Open Graph Initiative with 60 partners
  3. Microsoft introduces Achievements to Visual Studios
  4. Star Trek Online goes Free to Play
  5. Kodak files for bankruptcy
  6. Courts opens new branches in the West
  7. Singtel gives away free stuff on Lunar New Year holiday
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/21/65bits-214-more-free-stuff-for-the-lunar-new-year/feed/ 0 0:06:30 It’s time for the Lunar New Year! What better way to celebrate than with free stuff! Free talk time, free Star Trek Online, free iBooks Author, free Visual Studios achievements and freedom to tell the whole world every detail of your life on F[...] It’s time for the Lunar New Year! What better way to celebrate than with free stuff! Free talk time, free Star Trek Online, free iBooks Author, free Visual Studios achievements and freedom to tell the whole world every detail of your life on Facebook Timeline!? And from all of us here at Tech65, Happy Chinese New Year!! - Daniel Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.Stories in this episodeApple’s Education Announcement reveals iBooks 2, iBooks Author, iTunes U Facebook launches Open Graph Initiative with 60 partners Microsoft introduces Achievements to Visual Studios Star Trek Online goes Free to Play Kodak files for bankruptcy Courts opens new branches in the West Singtel gives away free stuff on Lunar New Year holiday 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no Gear65 #101: Sony Alpha NEX-7http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/16/gear65-101-sony-alpha-nex-7/ http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/16/gear65-101-sony-alpha-nex-7/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:20:36 +0000 Daniel http://www.tech65.org/?p=2507

We get on to our review of the Sony Alpha Nex-7. We like that there are more physical settings while retaining the same menu settings that the Nex series have had.

Click on the Play button to check out the review now.

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We take a look at Sony’s first Android Honeycomb tablet with it’s unique design and features. Did they enter the Android tablet scene with a bang? That’s up to you to decide on this week’s Gear65.

Link: Sony Tablet S

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- Daniel

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.

Stories in this episode:

  1. OLPC’s XO 3.0 tablet revealed
  2. Razer’s Project Fiona gaming tablet revealed
  3. Panasonic’s MySpace app for their Vierra Connect HD TVs
  4. Google updates Google Maps for Android
  5. Microsoft signs new patent licensing agreement with LG, covers 70% of Android devices in the US
  6. Microsoft hints at October 2012 release date for Windows 8
  7. Apple to hold education event next Thursday
  8. Challenger stops 24-hour service at their super store in Funan
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/13/65bits-212-ces-week-continues/feed/ 0 0:06:30 The week of CES carries on as more and more products get released. This week we pick out some interesting announcements that happened at CES, as well as other announcements made outside of CES. Not the entire world revolves around CES after all[...] The week of CES carries on as more and more products get released. This week we pick out some interesting announcements that happened at CES, as well as other announcements made outside of CES. Not the entire world revolves around CES after all… - Daniel Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.Stories in this episode:OLPC’s XO 3.0 tablet revealed Razer’s Project Fiona gaming tablet revealed Panasonic’s MySpace app for their Vierra Connect HD TVs Google updates Google Maps for Android Microsoft signs new patent licensing agreement with LG, covers 70% of Android devices in the US Microsoft hints at October 2012 release date for Windows 8 Apple to hold education event next Thursday Challenger stops 24-hour service at their super store in Funan 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no iOShow #8: How to lock your screen orientationhttp://www.tech65.org/2012/01/11/ioshow-8-how-to-lock-your-screen-orientation/ http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/11/ioshow-8-how-to-lock-your-screen-orientation/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:28:01 +0000 Daniel http://v5.tech65.net/?p=2473

There are actually quite a number of people I’ve met that didn’t know you can lock your iPhone’s screen orientation! If you’re one of those people, this episode of iOShow is for you.

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- Daniel

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba.

Stories in this episode:

  1. NUS gets hacked
  2. 200 DBS and POSB accounts experience unauthorized transactions
  3. Samsung launches new devices, including:
  4. HP’s new Omni 27 and L2311C notebook docking monitor
  5. Lenovo releases first Windows laptop with Thunderbold
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/06/65bits-210-thats-l2311c-to-you/feed/ 0 0:00:01 It’s the week before CES, but tons of product announcements are already being made! It’s also a good week to change your password. Find out why in this episode of 65bits. - Daniel Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkab[...] It’s the week before CES, but tons of product announcements are already being made! It’s also a good week to change your password. Find out why in this episode of 65bits. - Daniel Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba. Stories in this episode:NUS gets hacked 200 DBS and POSB accounts experience unauthorized transactions Samsung launches new devices, including:Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Samsung Galaxy W Samsung Omnia WHP’s new Omni 27 and L2311C notebook docking monitor Lenovo releases first Windows laptop with Thunderbold 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no iOShow #7: How to enable emoji keyboardhttp://www.tech65.org/2012/01/05/ioshow-8-how-to-enable-emoji-keyboard/ http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/05/ioshow-8-how-to-enable-emoji-keyboard/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +0000 Daniel http://v5.tech65.net/?p=2150

Another tip for your iOS device! Here’s how to enable the Emoji keyboard on your device, no apps no purchases, no hacks!

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/05/ioshow-8-how-to-enable-emoji-keyboard/feed/ 0 Gear65 #99: Samsung Galaxy Notehttp://www.tech65.org/2012/01/05/gear65-99-samsung-galaxy-note-2/ http://www.tech65.org/2012/01/05/gear65-99-samsung-galaxy-note-2/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:14:31 +0000 Daniel http://v5.tech65.net/?p=2148

It’s a tablet, no it’s a phone! That’s right folks, we’re having this discussion again. This time Samsung has introduced an almost 5″ Android device with a stylus, much like the HTC Flyer. So what do you get when you cross an HTC Flyer with a Dell Streak and Samsung TouchWiz? Why don’t you decide for yourself on this episode of Gear65.

Link: Samsung Galaxy Note

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