tech65 http://www.tech65.org voice of technology Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 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.png tech65 http://www.tech65.org 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/65bits Tech65's Podcast. Voice of Technology. 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 ES #15: BlackBerry Q10 Launch http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/14/es-15-blackberry-q10-launch/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/14/es-15-blackberry-q10-launch/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 11:55:31 +0000 Mohd Hisham http://www.tech65.org/?p=4265 http://tech65.smugmug.com/hack/feed.mg?Type=gallery&Data=29416630_StmcjG&format=rss200

Launch of the BlackBerry Q10.

Useful Facts:

  • Display 3.1”, Super AMOLED display, 720×720 resolution at 330 PPI
  • Dual Core 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Camera: 8 MP rear facing camera, 3x digital zoom 720p HD video recording 2MP front facing camera, 3x digital zoom 720p HD video recording
  • Ports: microHDMI out port and microUSB charging port
  • WiFi: Dual Band 802.11 a/b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot
  • Network Connectivity: 4G LTE or HSPA+, support for global roaming

Battery Life

  • Talk Time: Up to 13.5 hours on 3G
  • Standby Time: Up to 354 hours on 3G, up to 349 hours on 2G
  • Audio Playback: Up to 61 hours
  • Video Playback: Up to 9 hours

It will be retailing in Singapore by end of May 2013 at the recommended retail price of SGD$898.

We thank Mr Teo Zhe Ming with his assistance with some of the photos taken with our equipment.

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/14/es-15-blackberry-q10-launch/feed/ 2 65bits #336: Goodbye Fireworks. http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/09/65bits-336-goodbye-fireworks/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/09/65bits-336-goodbye-fireworks/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 02:05:16 +0000 NTT http://www.tech65.org/?p=4254 As Adobe going all cloud, leaving good old Fireworks behind, EA decides to make all Starwars fans happy by licensing the brand to make games. BitTorrent innovates to come up with legal use-cases for it’s technology. And the Fitbit Flex arrives.. only the US though.. :(

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Stories from this week:

  1. Electronic Arts strikes deal with Disney, acquires license to make Star Wars games
  2. BitTorrent creates new Bundle format to monetize Torrents
  3. After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud
  4. Fitbit Flex is available for purchase now
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/09/65bits-336-goodbye-fireworks/feed/ 0 0:06:30 As Adobe going all cloud, leaving good old Fireworks behind, EA decides to make all Starwars fans happy by licensing the brand to make games. BitTorrent innovates to come up with legal use-cases for it’s technology. And the Fitbit Flex arrives[...] As Adobe going all cloud, leaving good old Fireworks behind, EA decides to make all Starwars fans happy by licensing the brand to make games. BitTorrent innovates to come up with legal use-cases for it’s technology. And the Fitbit Flex arrives.. only the US though.. Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories from this week: Electronic Arts strikes deal with Disney, acquires license to make Star Wars games BitTorrent creates new Bundle format to monetize Torrents After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud Fitbit Flex is available for purchase now 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no 65bits #335: LG Nexus 4 out in Singapore, in time for the next Nexus Phone? http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/06/65bits-335-lg-nexus-4-out-in-singapore-in-time-for-the-next-nexus-phone/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/06/65bits-335-lg-nexus-4-out-in-singapore-in-time-for-the-next-nexus-phone/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 00:36:05 +0000 Jerrick http://www.tech65.org/?p=4244 Bring on the Lumia 928 I say, via a billboard, and the ancient computers that happen to still work and cost too much! Also more news on Intel’s fight to be the one chipmaker to rule them all. We also discuss the serious issue of 3D Printed Guns and manufacturers launching phones that are almost a whole year old!

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories from this week:

  1. Lumia 928 Billboard
  2. Torrented Game
  3. Apple-1 for sale
  4. Iris Pro = nVidia/AMD graphics?
  5. 3D Printed Guns
  6. LG Nexus 4 and the next Nexus Phone
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/06/65bits-335-lg-nexus-4-out-in-singapore-in-time-for-the-next-nexus-phone/feed/ 3 0:06:30 Bring on the Lumia 928 I say, via a billboard, and the ancient computers that happen to still work and cost too much! Also more news on Intel’s fight to be the one chipmaker to rule them all. We also discuss the serious issue of 3D Printed Gun[...] Bring on the Lumia 928 I say, via a billboard, and the ancient computers that happen to still work and cost too much! Also more news on Intel’s fight to be the one chipmaker to rule them all. We also discuss the serious issue of 3D Printed Guns and manufacturers launching phones that are almost a whole year old! Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories from this week: Lumia 928 Billboard Torrented Game Apple-1 for sale Iris Pro = nVidia/AMD graphics? 3D Printed Guns LG Nexus 4 and the next Nexus Phone 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no Build Podcast 041 Vim http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/04/build-podcast-041-vim/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/04/build-podcast-041-vim/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 22:59:57 +0000 sayanee http://www.tech65.org/?p=4239

Vim is an extension of Vi editor, a powerful text editor used with much configurations and customisations among developers. With many keystrokes and shortcuts, we can achieve enchanced productivity given the high learning curve. In this episode we will review the basics of Vim with a simple outline of software design patterns.

version: 7.3

Show Notes [download video]

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/04/build-podcast-041-vim/feed/ 0 65bits #334: Mercedes S Class Ahoy! http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/02/65bits-334-mercedes-s-class-ahoy/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/02/65bits-334-mercedes-s-class-ahoy/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 23:33:49 +0000 Jerrick http://www.tech65.org/?p=4234 The rumour mill is churning, and so many awesome new stories are out in various fields, from the mobile sphere, to well… cars. And we are super excited for new processors, as well as possibly cheaper tablets, and of course to the possibility to messing some people up virtually on GTA.

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories from this week:

  1. Nexus 11 coming soon
  2. Cheap iPad mini soon?
  3. A flat iOS?
  4. GTA V Trio of Trailers
  5. Haswell nanoseconds away!
  6. The New S-Class
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/05/02/65bits-334-mercedes-s-class-ahoy/feed/ 3 0:06:30 The rumour mill is churning, and so many awesome new stories are out in various fields, from the mobile sphere, to well… cars. And we are super excited for new processors, as well as possibly cheaper tablets, and of course to the possibility t[...] The rumour mill is churning, and so many awesome new stories are out in various fields, from the mobile sphere, to well… cars. And we are super excited for new processors, as well as possibly cheaper tablets, and of course to the possibility to messing some people up virtually on GTA. Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories from this week: Nexus 11 coming soon Cheap iPad mini soon? A flat iOS? GTA V Trio of Trailers Haswell nanoseconds away! The New S-Class 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no 65bits #333: Galaxy S4 gets rooted! http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/29/65bits-333-galaxy-s4-gets-rooted/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/29/65bits-333-galaxy-s4-gets-rooted/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:35:23 +0000 NTT http://www.tech65.org/?p=4227 Viber app has a security hole. Google Glasses gets open sourced. Singapore gets super-fast 150Mbps 4G wireless broadband network!! Wooo!! And Samsung’s latest and greatest Galaxy S4 gets rooted!

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories from this week:

  1. Viber app flaw allows access to phone without password
  2. Google releases Glass kernel GPL source
  3. Root exploit unearthed for Snapdragon­based Galaxy S4
  4. SingTel doubles 4G maximum speed to 150Mbps
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/29/65bits-333-galaxy-s4-gets-rooted/feed/ 0 0:06:30 Viber app has a security hole. Google Glasses gets open sourced. Singapore gets super-fast 150Mbps 4G wireless broadband network!! Wooo!! And Samsung’s latest and greatest Galaxy S4 gets rooted! Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinn[...] Viber app has a security hole. Google Glasses gets open sourced. Singapore gets super-fast 150Mbps 4G wireless broadband network!! Wooo!! And Samsung’s latest and greatest Galaxy S4 gets rooted! Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories from this week: Viber app flaw allows access to phone without password Google releases Glass kernel GPL source Root exploit unearthed for Snapdragon­based Galaxy S4 SingTel doubles 4G maximum speed to 150Mbps 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no Build Podcast 040 Sinatra http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/28/build-podcast-040-sinatra/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/28/build-podcast-040-sinatra/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:42:24 +0000 sayanee http://www.tech65.org/?p=4223

Sinatra is a simple domain-specific language that is minimalistic. In this episode, we will explore the basics of Sinatra such as routing, templates, sessions, errors with a simple project based on Prisoner’s Dilemma!

version: 1.4.2

Show Notes [download video]

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/28/build-podcast-040-sinatra/feed/ 1 65bits #332: The one with a Fonepad not a Padfone. http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/25/65bits-332-the-one-with-a-fonepad-not-a-padfone/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/25/65bits-332-the-one-with-a-fonepad-not-a-padfone/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:26 +0000 NTT http://www.tech65.org/?p=4214 Asus starts selling the Nexus 7 clone the Fonepad (not the Padfone) in Singapore. FirefoxOS phones sell like cakes on fire. Singapore almost has 95% 4G coverage (at street levels). A local app which helps visually handicapped live a more normal life. Swype finally available on Google Play and recognizes Singlish!

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories from this week:

  1. Firefox OS Developer Phones Sell Out Within Hours
  2. Asus Fonepad offers another low­cost Android option in Singapore
  3. Singapore is closer to 4G coverage islandwide
  4. Singapore ­made video call app helps guide the blind
  5. Nuance brings Swype keyboard to Google Play for $0.99
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/25/65bits-332-the-one-with-a-fonepad-not-a-padfone/feed/ 2 0:06:31 Asus starts selling the Nexus 7 clone the Fonepad (not the Padfone) in Singapore. FirefoxOS phones sell like cakes on fire. Singapore almost has 95% 4G coverage (at street levels). A local app which helps visually handicapped live a more normal life[...] Asus starts selling the Nexus 7 clone the Fonepad (not the Padfone) in Singapore. FirefoxOS phones sell like cakes on fire. Singapore almost has 95% 4G coverage (at street levels). A local app which helps visually handicapped live a more normal life. Swype finally available on Google Play and recognizes Singlish! Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories from this week: Firefox OS Developer Phones Sell Out Within Hours Asus Fonepad offers another low­cost Android option in Singapore Singapore is closer to 4G coverage islandwide Singapore ­made video call app helps guide the blind Nuance brings Swype keyboard to Google Play for $0.99 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no First Looks – Asus FonePad http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/24/first-looks-asus-fonepad/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/24/first-looks-asus-fonepad/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:28 +0000 Daniel http://www.tech65.org/?p=4211

After making all sort of interesting “hybrid” Android devices, including the Transformer Prime, a tablet that can turn into a laptop, and the PadFone, a phone that can turn into a tablet, what’s next for Asus? Well, there’s the FonePad, a tablet that you can make phone calls, and the Tech65 crew was there to check it out.

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/24/first-looks-asus-fonepad/feed/ 1 First Looks – Spotify in Singapore http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/24/first-look-spotify-in-singapore/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/24/first-look-spotify-in-singapore/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:00:34 +0000 Daniel http://www.tech65.org/?p=4208

The Tech65 crew checks out Spotify, the popular online music streaming service that finally arrived in Singapore last week, and shows off why everyone is talking about it.

Link: Spotify

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/24/first-look-spotify-in-singapore/feed/ 2 65bits #331: I want a Maserati Ghibli! http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/22/65bits-331-i-want-a-maserati-ghibli/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/22/65bits-331-i-want-a-maserati-ghibli/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:09:34 +0000 Jerrick http://www.tech65.org/?p=4202 This week, we talk about Windows Phone 8, and the potential for growth in that particular operating system. We also take a trip to Shanghai, where much automotive exotica was displayed, but in particular one Italian beauty has stood out… the Maserati Ghibli! And finally, your virtual people might be able to  get to work on time, because an update is coming to SimCity!

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories this Week:

  1. Apple and Siri Stored Conversations
  2. The Nokia 928
  3. Instagram on Windows Phone 8
  4. New Spotify Logo
  5. Simcity 2.0
  6. Car of the Shanghai Auto Show: the Maserati Ghibli!
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/22/65bits-331-i-want-a-maserati-ghibli/feed/ 1 0:06:30 This week, we talk about Windows Phone 8, and the potential for growth in that particular operating system. We also take a trip to Shanghai, where much automotive exotica was displayed, but in particular one Italian beauty has stood out… the M[...] This week, we talk about Windows Phone 8, and the potential for growth in that particular operating system. We also take a trip to Shanghai, where much automotive exotica was displayed, but in particular one Italian beauty has stood out… the Maserati Ghibli! And finally, your virtual people might be able to  get to work on time, because an update is coming to SimCity! Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories this Week: Apple and Siri Stored Conversations The Nokia 928 Instagram on Windows Phone 8 New Spotify Logo Simcity 2.0 Car of the Shanghai Auto Show: the Maserati Ghibli! 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no Build Podcast 039 Vagrant http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/19/build-podcast-039-vagrant/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/19/build-podcast-039-vagrant/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:09:11 +0000 sayanee http://www.tech65.org/?p=4199

Vagrant creates reproducible, portable development environments that can be packaed and passed on to other developers to create an exact copy. In this episode, we will learn how to installed virtual machines with packages as well as view them in the host machine. We will run Vagrant wuth a simple html page and a node.js “hello world” project.

version: 1.2.1

Show Notes [download video]

]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/19/build-podcast-039-vagrant/feed/ 0 65bits #330: Amazon ships electronics to Singapore! http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/18/65bits-330-amazon-ships-electronics-to-singapore/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/18/65bits-330-amazon-ships-electronics-to-singapore/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:42:06 +0000 NTT http://www.tech65.org/?p=4188 Singapore rejoices at the news of Amazon.com shipping some electronics to Singapore and all new homes in Singapore come with Fiber broadbrand infrastructure and Cat6 Ethernet cables (yay for home automation)! While Singtel, Starhub and M1 are happy that they can spam more antenas around the island, Spotify officially launches in Singapore with the premise of free music to all.

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories from this week:

  1. Amazon now ships electronics to Singapore
  2. Amazon expands Android app store to 200 countries
  3. Fibre optic ports to be standard in new Singapore homes
  4. Singapore telcos get boost with new building mandate
  5. Spotify brings free, unlimited music streaming to Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/18/65bits-330-amazon-ships-electronics-to-singapore/feed/ 4 65bits #329: Dreaming of the Music http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/15/65bits-329-dreaming-of-the-music/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/15/65bits-329-dreaming-of-the-music/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:05:46 +0000 Jerrick http://www.tech65.org/?p=4181 This week is heavily focused on the music, with music streaming news, and virally Gentlemanly videos taking centre stage. Also of note are ridiculously oversized phones, and the possibility of using Linux on your next gaming PC.

Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba

Stories from this week:

  1. Twitter Music
  2. Spotify in Singapore?
  3. iRadio soon?
  4. AMD 5GHZ processor?
  5. Samsung Galaxy Mega
  6. Alienware + Linux = Love
  7. Gentleman
]]> http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/15/65bits-329-dreaming-of-the-music/feed/ 2 0:06:30 This week is heavily focused on the music, with music streaming news, and virally Gentlemanly videos taking centre stage. Also of note are ridiculously oversized phones, and the possibility of using Linux on your next gaming PC. Background Music for[...] This week is heavily focused on the music, with music streaming news, and virally Gentlemanly videos taking centre stage. Also of note are ridiculously oversized phones, and the possibility of using Linux on your next gaming PC. Background Music for 65Bits is courtesy of spinningmerkaba Stories from this week: Twitter Music Spotify in Singapore? iRadio soon? AMD 5GHZ processor? Samsung Galaxy Mega Alienware + Linux = Love Gentleman 65Bits, Podcasts Tech65 no no Build Podcast 038 Alfred http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/13/build-podcast-038-alfred/ http://www.tech65.org/2013/04/13/build-podcast-038-alfred/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:14:41 +0000 sayanee http://www.tech65.org/?p=4177

Alfred is a productivity tool on the Mac OSX system that allows us to search for many things or perform various actions with just hot keys at hand. In this episode we will look at features such as find, search, calculator, contacts. As developers, we will also learn how to run shell scripts and even create/edit themes and workflows! Alfred certainly adds a tonne of fun in our daily workflow.

version: v2.0.2 (178)

Show Notes [download video]

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