Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Chinese Ghost Drone startup Ehang raises US$10M in Series A funding

Ghost Drone is also*in the process of an Indiegogo crowdfunding round that is widely expected to hit US$1 million in the next 10 days Ehang, the maker of Ghost Drone, announced a Series A funding round of US$10 million yesterday led by*GGV Capital. The round also saw participation from entrepreneurs Xiaoping Xu and Nick Yang,...



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3 leadership lessons for women in tech

For females, successfully navigating the male-heavy tech space is less about gender and more about these three things The tech sector is a notoriously difficult place to be a woman. A congressional report shows that only seven per cent of women-founded businesses receive venture capital funding. Every time we turn around, it seems there’s another...



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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Altos Ventures invests US$2M in video messenger startup Hyperconnect

Hyperconnect is the developer of live time video communication technology and the service host for the video messenger Azar * Altos Ventures, headquartered in Silicon Valley, has invested US$2 million in Hyperconnect, the developer of live time video communication technology and the service host for the video messenger Azar. Hyperconnect has developed a very distinct...



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Lean Startup Machine gets Malaysian entrepreneurs to hit the streets

The workshop focusses on teaching*innovators to build what their customers want using lean startup principles*to validate their idea With the aim to share advice on starting up lean and get some of the community’s brightest minds to inspire budding entrepreneurs, a*competitive three-day workshop Lean Startup Machine (LSM) was recently held at the Microsoft office in...



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ViewSonic Introduces New 28” Flagship Gaming and Entertainment Displays

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, launches two 28” high-end desktop monitors - the true 8-bit color capability VX2858Sml and VX2880ml 4K2K multimedia display. The VX2858Sml is a native Full HD 1080p display, with a stylish sleek design and versatile input options. The VX2880ml delivers ultra HD Resolution 3840x2160 which is four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p, with premium input options such as MHL, DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort…etc. Both models are perfect for the gaming market, allowing the best in visual entertainment.



The VX2858Sml, with a premium SuperClear® Pro panel and 28-inches of screen space, features one of the best front-of-screen experiences for all types of cross-platform computing needs. It delivers true 8-bit color capability, a 3000:1 static contrast ratio, 50M:1 MEGA Dynamic Contrast Ratio and wide viewing angles for superior color performance. The VX2858Sml comes with built-in features that can reduce eye fatigue, including Flicker-Free Technology and a Blue Light Filter. Combined with the exclusive ViewMode™ settings that deliver five preset user options, including “Text,” “Game,” “Movie,” “Web,” and “Mono,” the VX2858Sml offers maximum viewing comfort.







Featuring premium connectivity options like dual HDMI® ports, as well as Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) connectivity, the VX2858Sml has been designed for cross-platform computing; including gaming and multimedia applications. Designed with MHL connectivity, the VX2858Sml ensures flexibility between MHL-enabled mobile devices, such as smart phones and tablets; allowing users to view content on a larger screen in Full HD resolution. With dual HDMI and VGA ports, the VX2858Sml monitor can link to multiple video sources, accommodating various video sources at one time.



The VX2880ml is a 28-inch display with 3840x2160 Ultra HD resolution, delivering a premium visual experience. The ideal solution for CAD power-users, digital 4K content development, and other digital design applications, the VX2880ml also ensures future-proof connectivity to connect to PCs, laptops and gaming consoles.







Featuring a distinctive modern stand design, the VX2880ml display boasts the highest resolution to date for a desktop display. With 3840x2160 resolution, the VX2880ml delivers four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p displays. With premium input options such as MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link)-enabled HDMI, DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort for flexible and future-proof connectivity, the VX2880ml also features a DisplayPort output for daisy chaining multiple screens and increasing productivity for advanced multitasking situations.



“As 4K content continues to emerge and entertainment and other demanding visual applications become more progressive, there is a compelling need for premium UHD resolution displays,” said Max Hsu, PM Director for ViewSonic Asia Pacific. “To satisfy 4K content developers, graphic designers, CAD, and other advanced applications requiring an extreme high resolution, the VX2880ml 4K resolution display delivers the highest level of details in an affordable yet stunning form factor.”






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5 mobile advertising trends to watch out for in 2015

What will the new year bring in for the mobile marketing ecosystem? Dippak Khurana, Co-founder and CEO, Vserv decodes… Emerging markets will continue to outshine developed markets when it comes to growth in smartphone and mobile internet penetration. While mobile and PC have often been treated alike by marketers, there is a radical difference in...



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Xiaomi gets US$1.1B fund; becomes world’s most valuable tech startup

The new money in its war chest now gives the*smartphone manufacturer a market valuation of US$45 billion Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi*yesterday announced that it has raised US$1.1 billion in funding. The new money in its war chest now gives the world’s third largest smartphone manufacturer a market valuation of US$45 billion. Bin Lin, Xiaomi Co-founder...



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India-based edutech startup SuperProfs raises US$3M in Series A funding

SuperProfs, founded earlier this year, intends to*make quality education accessible to the masses in India Bangalore-based edutech startup SuperProfs has raised US$3 million in Series A funding*from Kalaari Capital and IDG Ventures India. The funds will be used to*invest in R&D and mobile technology, as well as to*expand product offerings and study material. The online...



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Kashmi wants to be Paypal of micro-transactions with FB-like features

The Singapore- and Sri Lanka-based startup plans to release the app in early Jan 2015 in the city-state and then expand to Hong Kong and Malaysia Picture this scenario: You owe a buddy some money but have no cash on you. Since it isn’t a good idea to leave a friend hanging for cash, the...



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FundedByMe rolls out crowdfunding campaign to help Malaysian flood victims

Interested to help flood victims in Malaysia? Here’s a crowdfunding campaign you can take part in Scandinavian crowdfunding site FundedByMe’s CEO and Co-founder Daniel Daboczy has launched a campaign on the platform to help Malaysian flood victims. The campaign was launched together with South Korean couple app Between, which has a presence in Southeast Asia,...



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Korean in-car navigation startup launches augmented reality driving system

The new iNavi X1 model from Thinkware allows the driver to view the actual image of the road and see a range of useful traffic information A leader in navigation solutions from Korea, Thinkware, has developed a new product with embedded augmented reality technology. The new iNavi X1 model allows the driver to view the...



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Uber may have to operate as ‘Radio Uber’ in Delhi under new laws

Uber could be facing investor panic as the costs of doing business in India and other markets start mounting under new legislation Uber will have to apply for a taxi-aggregator license and operate in Delhi under new radio taxi rules announced by authorities on Monday. The move aims to lift a*ban imposed on taxi-hailing apps...



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3 ways to successfully bootstrap a product-based business

Getting your consumer product business off the ground doesn’t have to be a financial nightmare Bootstrapping any business is tough, but establishing a consumer product-based business versus a service-based or tech-based startup creates some very specific challenges. With service and tech, most of the initial cost during proof of concept comes from time and labour,...



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Monday, December 29, 2014

Witching Hour Studios announces hardcore RPG Masquerada

Designed*for PC/consoles, the role playing game*will be*in the vein of Neverwinter Nights.*The first playable version will be revealed*at PAX East in Boston in March 2015 We, in Singapore, sometimes don’t realise just how fast our own games industry has*been growing. Over the years, a number of home grown studios have been churning out top quality...



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CamboTicket is taking bus ticketing online in Cambodia

The long-term goal of CamboTicket is to become a generic ticketing platform in Cambodia that would include events and movies CamboTicket is a new online ticketing startup based in Cambodia. Co-founded by Rahul Anand, a former lawyer and investment banker originally from India who earlier this year*became interested in the frontier market, the startup has...



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Temploy wants to shake up the way people search for part time jobs

The Singapore-based startup wants to make it easy for employers*and employees to come together in the temporary job sphere If you visit a trade show or a*large industry parties, you will notice a small army of people working behind the scenes to make the event a success. Be they servers, bartenders, emcees, sales people or...



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Want to find best watering hole for New Year’s eve? Try Vgulp

This startup wants you to save your money by curating the best deals on alcohol in town “I can make anybody pretty…I can make you believe any lie…I can make you pick a fight…With somebody twice your size,” sang Brad Paisley in song titled ‘Alcohol’. Good music with a glass of wine can truly raise...



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Chinese cloud-based service provider FXiaoKe raises US$50M in Series C funding

This latest round sees FXiaoKe’s valuation jump four-fold since its previous US$10 million Series B round in July this year Beijing’s*domestic social cloud-based service provider*FXiaoKe (also known as Facishare) has raised US$50 million in Series C funding led by DCM, with partipcation from existing investors*IDG Capital and Northern Light Venture. The funding will be used...



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Warren Buffet’s seven tips to be an excellent businessman

Who does not want to emulate Buffet? After all, his success is what dreams are made of. Read on… Among businessmen, Warren Buffet is a legend. This Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO has all the attributes to be regarded as “the most successful businessman of the twentieth century”. Want to know how? Follow these Buffet’s seven tips...



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Timeline Dungeon developer NOVN secures US$500K from NC Soft

This investment will enable NOVN to release Timeline Dungeon in January 2015 Timeline Dungeon developer NOVN has announced that it*recently received US$500,000 from NC Soft. As NC Soft expands its business interest from game and contents to a range of other entertainment areas, this investment will enable NOVN to release Timeline Dungeon in January 2015....



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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Antec GX300 Case Review

Most people know Antec and their high quality Cases. In this review we look at the new

Antec GX300 Case. It is a standard ATX with many features and with a relatively low

price tag.



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ASRock Z97M Pro4 Motherboard Review

When it comes to motherboards, ASRock is on of the top manufactures world wide. In this

review we look at their ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX Motherboard, that is packed with nice

features and specifications.



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Saturday, December 27, 2014

MSI X99S SLI PLUS breaks DDR4 records





The MSI X99s SLI Plus is available for $399 from Sim Lim Square shops like PC Themes for $399

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