Final Fantasy VII Remake
The original Final Fantasy VII launched on 31st January 1997 for the PlayStation, then Windows PC in 1998, where I first played and got hooked. My favourite RPG, I'd long hoped for a remake, which Sony just announced.
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Microsoft //Build/ Singapore 2015
Microsoft //Build/ Singapore 2015 took place on 28th May 2015 at Resorts World Sentosa. Build is Microsoft's developer conference, much like Google's I/O or Apple's WWDC, and this marked the first time it travelled beyond San Francisco.
Windows 10 Launching on 29th July 2015 in Singapore
Windows 10 launches in Singapore on 29th July 2015, alongside 189 markets, as a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 or on new devices. If you don't qualify, the Microsoft Store sells Home for S$229 and Pro for S$399.
OpenVPN With Linksys WRT1900AC
The new Linksys WRT1200AC brings the high-end features of the WRT1900AC to AC1200 speeds at a lower price, retailing for S$329 from 4th June 2015 at Challenger and other electronics stores. I attended its Singapore launch.
Foldio 2 – Portable Lightbox
Foldio 2 is a portable lightbox for product shots that folds and assembles via magnets. It was funded on Kickstarter on 17th January 2015, raising US$541,991 from 6,729 backers, and as an early backer I paid US$55.
Apple Store iOS App Now Available in Singapore
After today's update, I noticed the Apple Store iOS app is finally available to all Singapore App Store users. With WWDC 2015 running from 8th to 12th June, Tim Cook will likely announce the Apple Watch's second wave of countries.
Getting Real IP For nginx & Blocking IP on HAProxy
At Tech in Asia, HAProxy load-balances requests across two nginx web servers, but since every request arrives from the balancer, nginx logs only its IP. HAProxy's forwardfor option forwards the original client IP, which nginx can then read and block.
LG G4 Available In Singapore From 30th May 2015
The LG G4 arrives in Singapore from 30th May 2015, with a recommended price of S$998 for the leather back cover and S$928 for the metallic finish. Registration of interest ran from 15th to 24th May at M1 and StarHub.
SHAPL – Smart Shower Container
SHAPL designs and makes Smart Shower Containers, handy for travel, the gym, or home. BPA-free and recyclable, they come in two sizes, 65ml and 35ml, and are sold as standalone units, packs of three, or packs of six.
Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds Review
The Jabra Sport Pulse retails in Singapore for S$298. These Bluetooth 4.0 in-ear earphones include a built-in heart rate monitor that, per the specs, is 99.2% accurate against a medical ECG, though I can't verify that without another monitor.
Mophie Power Reserve
I received the Mophie Power Reserve as a door gift at Mophie's official Singapore launch. It retails for S$69 on the Apple Online Store, though I hear it's being discontinued. It's a compact 1,350mAh power bank weighing 55g.
Mophie First Product Launch In Singapore
Until now, Mophie has sold in Singapore only through the Apple Online Store, with no retail presence. Distributed by Hwee Seng Electronics, its products are now available at Takashimaya, EpiCentre, EpiLife, Infinite, Challenger, and Digivue, marking Mophie's first product launch.
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Review
At S$110 in Singapore, the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is easily mistaken for Microsoft's take on Google's Chromecast, but the two are quite different. I'm puzzled why Microsoft prices it at US$59.95 when the cheaper Chromecast undercuts it so heavily.
Pioneer Brings Apple CarPlay to Singapore
Pioneer says it's the first aftermarket car entertainment brand to bring Apple CarPlay to Singapore, with two in-dash multimedia receivers, the AVH-X8650BT and AVH-X8750BT. The AVH-X8650BT retails for S$1,049, a 2-DIN DVD receiver with a 7-inch WVGA touchscreen display.
Personalized Coca-Cola (Coke) Can #ShareaCokeSG
I got my personalised Coke can from Coca-Cola Singapore's Share a Coke (#ShareaCokeSG) campaign. The world-famous campaign has reached Singapore, and for the first time here, cans and bottles carry nicknames and phrases in place of the iconic Coca-Cola logo.
Watching Netflix In Singapore With Unblock-Us SmartDNS
Following my earlier post on watching Netflix in Singapore via UnoTelly SmartDNS, today I feature an alternative, Unblock-Us. Founded in Toronto in 2010, Unblock-Us was the first company to offer a DNS-based SmartDNS solution for accessing content unavailable locally.
Microsoft Surface 3 Available in Singapore from 5th May 2015
The Microsoft Surface 3 reaches Singapore from 5th May 2015 in two configurations: S$748 for 2GB RAM and 64GB storage, or S$898 for 4GB and 128GB. The younger sibling of the Surface Pro 3, it runs an Intel Atom x7-Z8700.
lesterchan.net on HHVM
After moving to nginx and php-fpm, my next step was running HHVM with php-fpm as a fallback. HHVM is an open-source virtual machine for executing Hack and PHP programs, using just-in-time compilation for superior performance while keeping PHP's development flexibility.
HTC One (M9) Available In Singapore From This Saturday
The HTC One M9 arrives in Singapore from Saturday, 2nd May 2015, at a recommended price of S$1,008. It comes only in 32GB, in dual-tone silver/rose gold or single-tone gunmetal grey, running Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7.
Fitbit Charge Review
The Fitbit Charge went on sale in Singapore on 19th December 2014 and retails for S$169 in Black, Slate, Blue, and Burgundy. It isn't a successor to the Fitbit Flex, which is smaller, while the Charge has a display.
Xiaomi LED Light
I bought the Xiaomi LED Light for S$6.99 during Mi Fan Festival 2015, picking up both the blue and white at a reasonable price. A neat alternative to your phone's flashlight, it plugs into a power bank as a torch.
MOS Spring Lightning Cable
The MOS Spring Lightning Cable is my second MOS product, after their flagship Magnetic Organization System. It's coming to Singapore soon, but if you can't wait, you can order it from their website for US$29.95, plus US$4.94 shipping.