Recently, I had the Samsung Gear VR over for Chinese New Year. I had friends and relatives trying out the nifty new gadget whilst playing some loaded VR experiences including the #BeFearless VR app that's suppose to aid those who have fear of heights or fear of talking in front of a crowd.
*Reminds me of Eun Hwan-ki of "The Shy Boss (내성적인 보스)", have you watched the kdrama? I'm addicted to it! Yeon Woo-jin is cute in his shy ways!*
Ok, back to the Samsung Gear VR, this black Oculus-powered VR headset is a new updated version with some slight changes to its predecessors. It does feel a little heavier than the previous models, but it's definitely wider and easier to fit for my big face, together with vents, it is less likely to fog up the screens whilst playing.
There's also an additional home button, that makes navigation around the Oculus home area super easy and much faster to access too.
With Virtual Reality changing the way of lives, I think there's a lot of room to explore other than just games; practice surgeries, exploring different parts of the world without spending big bucks and even conquering fears!
When Samsung launched the #BeFearless app to conquer fears, I was eager to jump on the ship and try it out. I tend to chicken out when going to high places, I would always need my hubby's arm to grab tightly on and inch my way around. I always have a habit of standing at the center of escalators or the side that's close to wall for fear of looking down. The ones at ION Orchard where both ends are open spaced always gets on my nerves and I wouldn't use it if there's no hubby to grab on.
After trying out the Fear of Height levels (Cliff Driving, Heli Ski and Suspension Bridge) of the app, I went to "scale" those scary escalators again. I have to admit, I still had little jitter bugs whilst travelling up, but I dared to lean against the open side and look down. So, I guess, the next for me is to try the MacRitchie TreeTop Walk and hopefully conquer the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge. WAHAHAHAHAHA!
A little note when using the Samsung Gear VR though, watch where you are going and be aware of your surrounding. I do feel a little giddy after using it, so you might wana have a seat nearby. All in all, I'm looking forward to what the VR world has to offer and hopefully more games and apps will be made for the experience. You can get your own Samsung Gear VR in stores now and if you want to get more information, go to: http://www.samsung.com/sg/wearables/gear-vr-r323/. Do share what's your VR experience like too and if there are games that you really love. I'm still exploring... 😄
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Samsung Electronics Singapore today showcased the new Galaxy Note7, its latest device to its flagship Galaxy Note line. Building on Samsung’s category-defining leadership in the smartphone market, the Galaxy Note7 sets a new standard for large-screen devices with a premium and refined design, topped with innovative features and top-of-the-line security capabilities. Created for lifestyles striking a balance between work and play, the Galaxy Note7 enables users to achieve more than what they thought possible on a smartphone.
Samsung also showcased the evolution of Samsung Knox, the award winning and defence-grade security platform that is being taken beyond mobile to serve as the backbone of secure enterprise and consumer solutions and services.
Key Product Highlights:
Galaxy Note7 S Pen: Bringing Ideas to Life – The Galaxy Note7 features a new and enhanced S Pen that is more than just a writing tool – it updated design with a smaller pen tip and improvements to pressure sensitivity, offers users a highly accurate and real pen-like experience. The Galaxy Note7 and its S Pen are both equipped with IP682-certified water and dust resistant capabilities, providing users with increased utility where they can jot down their thoughts without interruption anytime.
Advanced Security: With the Blink of an Eye – In addition to fingerprint scanning, the Galaxy Note7 is equipped with new iris recognition3technology, a highly secure biometric authentication system. Coupled with Samsung Knox, an award-winningdefence-grade security platform, the Galaxy Note7 provides a new level of security and convenience.
Best-in-Class Entertainment – Equipped with a 5.7-inch QHD SUPER AMOLED display, the Galaxy Note7 features immersive entertainment capabilities. It is the first smartphone that is High Dynamic Range4 (HDR) video streaming-ready, providing users with a cinema-like experience with brighter colours and a deeper black, ensuring the most fulfilling movie experience.
Galaxy Foundation with Refined Craftsmanship – Featuring a front-to-back 3D dual-edge curve Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 finishing, the Galaxy Note7 provides users with a firm and comfortable grip with its refined design. It does not compromise on functionality as well, where the simplified and refined user experience also enables users to enjoy seamless interaction with their phone. Users can also capture important memories in true-to-life colours with the Galaxy Note7, where its 1.4μm dual-pixel technology, wide f1.7 aperture and fast auto-focus work together to make sharp and beautiful photography possible even in low-light environments.
Dual SIM Support – The Galaxy Note7 is equipped with Dual SIM capability, offering users added usage flexibility. Equipped with 64GB of internal storage4, and with the additional external memory slot offering expandable storage of up to 256GB, users can enjoy added versatility without worrying about running out of space to store their content on their device.
In celebration of the launch of the Galaxy Note7 in Singapore, Samsung will be hosting its Galaxy
Studio consumer event at Civic Plaza, Ngee Ann City from 7pm to 9pm on 3 August 2016, and 11am
to 9pm from 4 – 28 August 2016.
The Galaxy Studio will comprise specially curated experiential zones and a comprehensive product
showcase area, where visitors can enjoy and try out a slew of fun and immersive activities that
incorporates the features of Galaxy Note7.
At the various zones, consumers can also experience the all-round multimedia features of a connected Galaxy ecosystem.
Activities at the various themed zones include:
The Intelligent S Pen
Visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience and explore what the S Pen can do in this zone. You will be able to learn more and complete the 5-point lesson and stand a chance to win a Galaxy Note7 worth $1,168 every week!
Advanced Security Beyond your Fingerprints
In this zone, you can unlock the Galaxy Note7 using its Iris Scanner, and locate the Secure Folder within to retrieve their lucky number. You can then key in the lucky number into the safebox and stand a chance to walk away with attractive prizes!
Embark on an Interactive Fitness Journey
At the curated experiential zones for the Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX, visitors can get their adrenaline pumping and try out the enhanced fitness features and capabilities, through interactive exercises such as running on a treadmill and mountain biking.
Capture your Travels with Gear 360
In this zone, you will be able to experience different ways of capturing your travel journeys and memories in 360◦ with the Gear 360. Visitors can also participate in the Photo Contest, where you can strike the best pose with the Singapore skyline in the background, and stand a chance to win a Gear 360 worth $498 weekly. Within this zone, you can also check out the new Galaxy Note7 Lens Kit.
Connected Galaxy Experience
Visitors at Galaxy Studio will also have the opportunity to get a hands-on experience of the latest devices and offerings in the Galaxy ecosystem – the Galaxy Note7, Gear 360, Gear Fit2, Gear IconX, at the comprehensive product showcase area.
4D VR and VR Gaming Experience
You can unleash your sporty side and try out Olympic sports such as swimming, diving, fencing, cycling BMX and boxing without losing too much sweat. You can even try out virtual kayaking in 4D, all via the Samsung Gear VR.
Secure and Smart Shopping with Samsung Pay
You will get to experience a whole new and safe way of shopping in this zone. Using Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Note7, and its Iris Scanner for added security, you can enjoy free gelato ice-cream of your choice.
Samsung Knox
Learn about the Samsung Knox security platform and its five key components in this zone! Consumers can build their own Knox castle, and receive a free gift. The individual who takes
the shortest time to build their Knox castle and label correctly its key components will stand a
chance to win a Galaxy Note7 worth $1,168.
BMW ConnectedDrive
BMW ConnectedDrive is an intelligent networking of driver, vehicle and the environment that raises the level of convenience, infotainment and safety. Thanks to a built-in SIM card, each BMW comes fully-equipped with Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservices, as well as options such as BMW Online, Real Time Traffic Information, Concierge Services and Remote Services.
My BMW Remote App allows visitors to import desired locations from their smartphone and send to the vehicle's navigation system. The "Climate Control" makes it possible to control the interior temperature by adjusting the auxiliary ventilation. Locate its whereabouts in a crowded parking lot by flashing the headlights or sounding off the horn all with a simple tap on the My BMW Remote app. The car can also be locked and unlocked from afar even when you are travelling overseas.
Samsung Service Clinic
Consumers visiting Galaxy Studio on the weekends can head down to the Samsung Service Clinic to
run a quick check on their Samsung Galaxy devices including:
5-point diagnostic test to ensure their devices are operating at the optimal level
Free Battery replacement
Free Battery Back Cover
Free Screen Protector
Weekly Galaxy Note7 Giveaway
Consumers visiting Galaxy Studio can also stand a chance to win a Galaxy Note7 worth $1,168 in
the weekly giveaway. 3 winners every week! To be eligible for the draw, you will simply need to
experience and take part in the activities at any three of the experiential zones, where you will also
be entitled to redeem a free gift.
Local Pricing and Availability
The Galaxy Note7 will be available from 20 August 2016 at the recommended retail price of $1,168 (inclusive of GST). Available in colour options of Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium, the device will be available at all local telecommunication operators, major consumer electronics stores, authorised mobile retailers, Samsung Experience Stores and Lazada Singapore.
Compatible with the Galaxy Note7, the new Galaxy Note7 Lens Kit will also be available at the recommended retail price of $198, where users can pair their Galaxy Note7 with the different lens and take photos in different forms. The Lens Kit includes:
1 x Lens Cover
1 x Wide-Angle Lens (108° Angle)
1 x Telephoto Lens (2x Optical Zoom)
Registration of interest with telecommunication operators for the Samsung Galaxy Note7 will commence from 3 August 2016, Wednesday, 12noon. Consumers can visit the following URLs for more information:
M1: www.m1.com.sg/galaxynote7
Singtel: www.singtel.com/galaxynote7
StarHub: www.starhub.com/galaxynote7
Consumers can also visit the following Samsung Experience Stores from 3 August 2016 during opening hours to pre-order the Galaxy Note7 (without contract) by placing a $50 deposit per device:
Central: 313@Somerset #B2-24/25/26 Tel: 6836 1809, Bugis Junction #01-54 Tel: 6338 7911, Chinatown Point #01-48 Tel: 6222 7911, Great World City #02-39 Tel: 6235 1134, Paragon #B1-27/27A Tel: 6735 5926, VivoCity #02-28/29 Tel: 6376 9150
Starting from 3 August 2016, 12noon, pre-order for the Galaxy Note7 will also be available online at major consumer electronics stores (Best Denki, Courts, Gain City, Hachi and Harvey Norman) and Lazada Singapore. Consumers can also register their interest to purchase the Galaxy Note7 online at Newstead. More information is available at the following URLs:
Pre-order for the Galaxy Note7 will also be available at Galaxy Studio, and will commence from 3 August 2016, 7pm. To pre-order, consumers simply have to place a $50 deposit and select their choice of collection point from either Galaxy Studio or any Samsung Experience Stores on 19 August 2016.
All successful pre-order customers will receive a complimentary Samsung Galaxy Note7 Lens Kit worth $198 during collection on 19 August 2016.
DELL today announced the opening of its new concept DELL Exclusive Store at Plaza Singapura. As Funan DigitaLife Mall has closed, this new store is replacing the store that was previously there. The store takes on a minimalist interior design, so as to draw the focus on their array of consumer devices.
The new store features experience suites with DELL’s latest XPS, Inspiron and Alienware portfolio, including award-winning products from the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show and the recent Computex 2016 in Taiwan. There's tons for you to try them hands on and in addition to it, there's a special highlight too!
There's a VR-experience zone for customers to immerse in virtual reality gaming using Alienware’s new VR-optimized products that were recently announced at the E3 in Los Angeles. *Local availability of the products will be announced in the coming months.
"We are delighted to welcome customers to our new store, offering the same superior brand experience they have come to expect and love. The new concept store is an integral part of our go-to-market strategy to showcase our suite of products and enable customers to experience first-hand the capabilities and ease of computing with DELL products. In addition, DELL has been at the forefront of designing solutions that are enabling emerging technologies such as virtual reality. Our award-winning Alienware line has established the best configuration requirements to drive the ideal VR experience and we are proud to be showcasing that here.” --- Rakesh Mandal, general manager, Client Solutions, South Asia and Korea, DELL.
To mark the opening, DELL is offering in-store promotions to all customers. From 14 to 17 July 2016, you can get to enjoy up to 50% discount on selected DELL laptops and peripherals.Additionally, 50 Targus Seoul 15.6 laptop backpacks worth $99 will be sold at $30 each from 16 to 17 July 2016. All proceeds from the 50 backpacks will be donated to Willing Hearts, a secular, non-affiliated charity operating a soup kitchen in Singapore. The new DELL Exclusive Store operates from 10am to 10pm daily and for more information, visit www.dell.com.sg.
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Gathered this early morning is the revealing of the much discussed new Samsung GALAXY S7 and S7 edge. With their new and upgraded functions, comes a whole new experience and this special experience could only be fulfilled with the Samsung Gear VR.
This was not the usual launch LIVE Streaming launch, but one that involved VR experience, where I got to be fully immersed in the whole conference as though I was right there in Barcelona! Now, where's my popcorn?
VR, short for Virtual Reality is the new IT thing. Videos have already become such a norm, it's time to upgrade and get transported into this new dimension with the Samsung Gear VR (which we have already seen in previous launches) and to support 360° video taking, there's this new baby - Samsung Gear 360 Camera!
Left: Samsung S7 / Right: Samsung S7 edge
I'm gona leave you with this intro video whilst I go catch up on my beauty sleep for I'm gona attend the official Singapore launch of these gadgets, get to know them more, so that I can share more with ya. Stay tuned!
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