This is my second vacation trip to Hong Kong, but my very first stay in Tsim Sha Tsui area. Though economical food places are not rampant in that area, I manage to stumble upon this decent Dim Sum place – Mu Dan Ting (牡丹庭), which is located in Hong Kong Pacific Building along Hanhow Road. This is one of those regular…
new iPhone 4S battery issues | short battery life vs older models | IT gadget review
Over the last weekend, I am one of the lucky ones who managed to lay my hands on the iphone 4s. Against the older models – i.e. iPhone 4, the physical form and good ergonomics are intact. My only woe with it is its short battery life. On a full charge basis (100%), with my normal usage pattern of 20%…
iPhone 4S Singapore Launch 2011 – unlike any other phone launches with new Siri
Apple iPhone 4S was launched in Singapore on 28th October 2011, together with 22 other countries. Just like the previous iPhone launches, the desginated launch venues are fully packed with apple fans who cannot wait to get their hands on the new iDevice especially with the rather hyped Siri – deemed as iPhone personal assistant. I was among the lucky…
Worldwide stock markets rebound on good summit news. Bear relief or resume of last bull run? | Market Analysis
US stocks climbed and treasuries tumbled on last Thursday after the second EU summit in six days of talks ended in Brussels with European governments boosting their rescue fund to 1 trillion euros. Europe’s latest effort to contain the euro zone’s two-year-old debt crisis won applause from financial markets. It includes a commitment by banks and other private bondholders to accept…
New Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | Key Specifications | Gadget Review
In challenge of Apple new IOS5 in Apple 4S, Samsung has finally announced the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus which that will be launched in November. The new Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be loaded with the new Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich, which promises an integrated experience for both Android tablets and handsets. A quick look at the new…
Crocs stock price plunged on unexpected profit warning – opportunity or more bad news? | Technical Analysis | US Stocks Review
On Tues 18th Oct 11, Crocs (CROX) pre-announced earnings and warned about a possible 25% decrease in its earnings for the quarter. Though it provides an early evaluation of the company’s financial performance, the market reaction was still very drastic. In one night (after hours), Crocs lost 38% of its market cap overnight. I have always been a great fan…
Share Apps from same AppStore account but sync with different iCloud accounts | Apple iOS 5 setup | Software Tips & Guides
Finally, Apple has release its iOS5 together with new iPhone 4S. Among other new features in iOS, iCloud one of the anticipated creations by Apple in attempt to dominate the cloud offerings against the long time big boys e.g. Amazon and Google. To a regular iOS idevice user from earlier versions, iCloud will present some initial confusion especially on its…
USD strengthens against SGD, buy on current retracements | Technical Analysis | Currency Market
USD has started its retracement from its last high. This is on the backdrop of more concrete commitments by the Euro-zone leaders and improving US economic data.Aided by one week long improvement in all region bourses, the overall risk appetite has improved with some significant exits in safe-haven instruments such as Gold, USD and Yen. Specifically for USD Index, The…
New Nespresso Pixie Lungo Fortissio cups – Insulated for good Coffee savouring | Singapore Review
Over the last weekend, I chanced upon the new Nespresso Pixie Lungo Fortissio cups while replinishing my monthly stocks of Nespresso Coffee capsules. A full package comes with x2 New Pixie Double Walled Nespresso Lungo (Lungo Vivalto Blue Colour for me) Cups and x2 New Nespresso Spoons. The Pixie Collection cups are made in 16 different colors for expresso too…
Record pre-orders for iPhone 4S – another record sales past iPhone 4? | Technical Analysis | Apple Stock Price Review
It was only last week Apple (AAPL) announced the next generation iPhone 4S, a day before Steve Jobs passed away. There were a lot of disappointment when the market expected the release of iPhone 5. Nevertheless, last Friday, wireless carrier AT&T announced that its own pre-orders for the iPhone 4S topped the 200,000 mark. More interestingly, according to a press release…