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You made it, you pay for it
Game makers should take the rap for senseless violence creations spur in reality. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Eco-bulbs may be harmful
Some energy-saving bulbs may contain mercury that can pose health problems, says UK report. -myp |
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Pray to your ancestors online
It's the month of the Hungry Ghost festival again. If you can't take time off your schedule to pray to the dearly departed, or are allergic to incense smoke, don't fret - just go online. -AsiaOne
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5 products so ridiculous...
...they deserve to be locked in the tech hall of shame. Check out the keyboard pants, solar-powered bra and an anti-mugging jacket so ugly muggers will leave it behind. -ST |
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Online social networking sites are hacker playgrounds
Opportunities for mischief abound as users place intimate details of their lives on profile pages and install mini-applications made by strangers that don't always have their privacy at heart. -AFP
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Bring on the FIREWORKS
Do you want to get pretty pictures of the fireworks display come National Day? Here's a handy how-to guide on capturing the day's night sky in all its shimmering glory. -ST |
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Wired teens = 'Ant' writing
Students don't see need to improve handwriting because of tech tools but teachers hate it. Experts blame technology for this 'degeneration' on technology as typewritten assignments reduce the need for good penmanship. -AsiaOne
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What if my 12-year-old received this SMS ad?
Our special reporter replied to one such SMS ad and was able to request that a woman dance in her underwear. What to do when you receive such unsolicited messages on your mobile. -AsiaOne |
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Young prefer live prayers
Most Buddhists here feel online ancestor worship an insincere practice. -myp
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Teens' lives are an open (Face)book
9 in 10 teens here hang out on social networking sites where they can chat, share photos and post details of their lives online. Experts classify Singaporean teens as heavy users of such technology, whose social lives exist largely online. -AsiaOne |
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Bad economy? Buy more gadgets!
Electronic goods remain in high demand among Singaporeans who appear unfazed by economic woes that are plaguing other parts of the world. -BT
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Singaporeans lost almost $9m to phone scams
Phone scams are getting more creative and takings by fraudsters have increased significantly. Singaporeans are most likely to fall for the lottery scam, in which victims were told to pay an 'advance' fee before they could claim a prize. -AsiaOne |
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Sim Lim Square back to old habits?
Complaints against IT mall Sim lim Square retailers are up, with cases increasing steadily since 2006. It seems like retailers are going back to old habits of overcharging, pushy sales tactics and shady business practices. -AsiaOne
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No recognition for S'pore's cybergamers?
Singapore's best cybergamers will be funding their own way to represent the nation at the World Cyber Games. Wired Singapore can be a world force in this niche; it's time to elevate cybergames to a national sport. -ST, Digital Life |
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Poke George Yeo on Facebook
He is one of nine MPs here who maintain profiles on the popular online social networking site. -St, AsiaOne
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Got a digicam? Exploit it
Work that new digital camera to capture more than just plain old snapshots. -ST |
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More space for online expression
Netizens can post podcasts and vodcasts of political content, says PM Lee at National Day Rally. -myp
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Special Preview: Spore
AsiaOne brings you a preview of the much anticipated simulation game Spore as well as a mini-interview with Will Wright himself. |
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Overheated iPod nano caused fires
Japan's trade ministry said that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which could be due to a battery defect. -Reuters
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Saying 'Hello, can I help you?' - and meaning it
Your desperately need to cancel your credit card and the 24-hour toll-free-line connects you to a robot. Companies who think they can get away with a self-help automated answering system to deal with customers had better think again. -BT |
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Hot gadgets at a click
Need a mobile phone, printer or laptop? Don't wat to go down to a store and wait to be served? Singapore's online tech stores offer a hassle-free shopping experience. -myp
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In a park, on a cab? Surf away
It's all possible with the new mobile broadband plans and laptops are still more popular than cell phones for this. |
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Get a move on
Want to stay connected no matter where you are - fast and easily? Take a good look at the affordable mobile broadband plans now.
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No demand for used IT here
Prices of brand new products have dropped and people would rather buy new equipment. |
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Putting the faith back into e-mails
Its immense popularity has caused it to become a target for malicious agendas, including viruses, Trojans, and spam. Here are some tips to using email without the spam. -BT
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Pssst, here's how to defend against online stalkers
Most of us have been guilty of such online-stalking at one point or another. If you've Googled 'Barack Obama' or 'Shiloh Pitt-Jolie', you're a borderline case. But here are tips on how to up your guard against other stalkers anyway. -ST |
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Shop smart and wheel out great savings
Grow a thick skin and don't be too embarrassed to ask around for staff discounts. Here are some money-saving tips. -ST
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Home, safe home
Home security has come a long way since the first burglar alarm was introduced. Now, "smart" home security technology has joined the fray to make sure that you get peace of mind at home and even while away. -NST |
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Built to suit budget and own preference
To keep the home safe, many are now looking for home security solutions. How much it takes to install these features.
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A Brave New Net World in 2018
No one knows for certain what the world will be like in 10 years' time. But chances are that virtual worlds will sprout new forms of commerce and interaction. -BT |
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Free security upgrade for Wi-Fi network
A security feature typically used by large corporations to secure their Internet connections has now been added for free to Singapore's island-wide Wireless@SG network. -BT
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Second wind
Sequels dominate the list of upcoming games in the last quarter of the year. |
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Easy editing with Aperture
Aperture 2 does such a good job of cleaning up photos it?s a must-have for any photographer.
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Blur on hi-def?
That HD-TV isn't the end of the road for your move to hi-def. Here's what it takes to see the full picture. -TNP |
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Latest gizmos at great prices
Gizmo gems at the Comex 2008 IT show.
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Ring in the rise of the iPhone 3G
Not only does Apple?s 3G iPhone have 100 new features, the craze over it will also up mobile data usage. |
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Show me the gadgets!
If you are a technophile, Comex is your gadget nirvana. We checks out what's in store
at this year's show.
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Comex's sweet offers
Regular visitors to IT shows praise deals which net vendors as much as $50m per show. |
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The lure of high-end gadgets
Falling prices and availability of HD content spur sales of LCD TVs, camcorders and laptops.
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Hot deals at Comex
From gaming gadgets to printers and cameras, Comex 2008 has got it all. Watch out for these special prices and IT bundles. |
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Your Ultimate Comex Guide
AsiaOne brings you the ultimate guide to snagging the best gadget gems at the Comex IT fair.
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Gulp down the best iPhone value
Yes, you can get your hands on the iPhone for less than you think. The iPhone deals all figured out. |
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Testing the iPhone for speed
Singapore has speeds comparable to Hongkong and San Francisco for both 3G and Wi-Fi
networks.
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Nifty iPhone tricks
Try out these neat tricks you never thought your iPhone could do. |
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When your PC falls sick
Don't just go to any PC doctor. It pays to stick to well known repair shops.
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iPhone contenders
Trio of soon-to-be-released phones shows there's room for innovation beyond iPhone. -BT |
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