Video Review – Honeycomb vs Ice Cream Sandwich on the Motorola Xoom

Great video review from guys over at Pocketnow where they square off the Honeycomb against the Ice Cream Sandwich.  If you want to know a bit more on the shortcomings of the Honeycomb on tablet, check out the following video from Pocketnow as well. Enjoy.

Source – Pocketnow

Future Smart E-Book Interface Video Preview

The video demonstrates the patented smart E-Book interface prototype implemented with Apple Private API by KAIST Institute of Information Technology Convergence.  Indeed smart but is it something we need in a e-book? what are your thoughts?

Source – Expanne

CNET Asia Community Blog Entry – The Dolce & Gabbana Saga in Hong Kong

My new entry over at CNET Asia Community Blog is up. This week’s entry, “The Dolce & Gabbana Saga in Hong Kong”. Click here for the full read.

First Look Video Preview at Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta

Check out the latest on Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta.

Source – Adobe Lightroom Videos

Nikon D4 Hands-On Preview Video from WhatDigitalCamera

First hands on preview video on the Nikon D4 from WhatDigitalCamera.

Source – WhatDigitalCamera

Apple Red Friday Sale – Today – 6 January 2012

This is it, Apple Red Friday Sale, hop over to this link to check it out, http://store.apple.com/hk/browse/lunar_new_year/red_friday. The following are some of the hot items at a not so much surprise discounted price -

• iPad 2 starting from HK$3,888 reduced to starting from HK$3,578, savings of HK$310 to HK$410 for different models
• MacBook Air starting from HK$7,688 reduced to starting from HK$6,918, savings of HK$770 for all models
• iMac starting from HK$9,188 reduced to starting from HK$8,418, savings of HK$770 for all models

Stingy is the only word that came to my mind. Apple, thought you could do better.

Source – Apple

CNET Asia Community Blog Entry – Startups in HK Can Get up to US$82,000

My new entry over at CNET Asia Community Blog is up. This week’s entry, “Startups in HK Can Get up to US$82,000″. Click here for the full read.

New Mac Photo Editor App – Snapheal

SNAPHEAL is amazing, first-of-its-kind photo application that lets you perform professional image enhancements in minutes, doesn’t require any special knowledge and comes with the rocking price.

“Snapheal Performs Complex Photo Touch Ups and Object Removals in Two Clicks” – lifehacker.com

Here is what you can do:

• Remove unwanted objects from the image
• Make skin imperfections vanish
• Erase unwanted text (watermarks, etc)
• Dramatically enhance photos with clone & stamp tool
• Lighten dark areas
• Sharpen images
• Add blur
• Adjust saturation, gamma, light levels, shadows and much more

How to Recalibrate Your Laggy iOS Device Home Button

There are times when your Home button on your iOS device seems a bit laggy right? well, fear not, there is actually a way to recalibrate it, thanks to the guys at iDownloadBlog.  To do so, follow the following instructions -

Step 1: Open a stock app, like Weather or Stocks.

Step 2: Press and hold your power button until “slide to power off” appears and release.

Step 3: Press and hold your Home button until the “slide to power off” goes away, and the app force quits. Your iPhone’s Home button should now be more responsive, because it has been recalibrated.

Hope this helps.

Source - iDownloadBlog

Finally NBA International League Pass Can Mirror to Apple TV

This from AppleTV website – For NBA fans, Christmas day 2011 brings more than just a full belly and new socks. The much anticipated 2011/2012 season tips off – and it couldn’t come soon enough. NBA League Pass holders in the USA can catch all the action on their Apple TV, while International League Pass holders can mirror from their iOS 5 device (iPad 2 or iPhone 4S) directly to the Apple TV.

Nice…..I’m all ready for the new season.

Source – AppleTV

First Look Video on Transcend StoreJet Cloud

The Glif for iPhone Back With Extras

GLIF+

The Glif for iPhone is back and this time around the guys behind Glif, Studio Neat, is introducing the +pack add-ons for the original Glif. The add-ons includes the Serif and the Ligature, watch the video for more details.  Indeed a great idea for Christmas presents.

Originally posted on PASM Workshop

Awesome Kickstarter Project – LandingZone – The Docking Station for the MacBook Air

LandingZone (US$159) is a docking station for the MacBook Air and is now a Kickstarter project.  The LandingZone features -

• Total of 4 USB 2.0 ports; no need to attach a separate USB hub
• Built in 10/100T Ethernet port; no more dongles for the Ethernet or fumbling with the cable
• Built in Mini DisplayPort capable of driving resolution up to 2560×1440
• Built in locking port compatible with all the Kensington Locks; now you can secure your MacBook Air
• Two models to support either the 11″ or 13″ version of the MacBook Air (2010 or later)
• Beautifully designed and engineered for simplicity, elegance, reliability and functionality (patent pending)
• Comes with US power adapter which accepts wide range of input voltage (100~240 Vac)

Check out the introduction video on their Kickstarter page, link here.

First Look Video(s) at the Galaxy Note

The Galaxy Note is officially launched last week in Hong Kong and the price tag for it is HK$5,590 (US$717) for no contract. Check out the video. More videos after the jump.