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Brainstorming for better results
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 26/02/2014
» While the government’s free-tablets-for-students scheme has encountered a long series of frustrating setbacks, several schools in Bangkok and the provinces are participating in a pilot project called Braincloud which is already demonstrating that the use of tablets coupled with a proper learning methodology can enable kids to acquire much better English-language skills.
Building up Mo-Meme-Tum
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 19/02/2014
» Among foreign users, Chuck Norris, with his easily mocked appearance and familiar macho postures, is one the most popular internet memes globally. Here in Thailand, caretaker Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt has emerged as an unlikely top meme, possibly due to his cartoonish personality and seeming willingness not to take himself too seriously. Photos of the senior politician have gone viral and Chadchart meme stickers have been downloaded on a massive scale even though some users apparently have no idea who he is.
Love in century the 21st
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 12/02/2014
» Karn, 33, is a marketing professional at a multinational company who has little chance to meet the right person. She’s always busy with work and often travels around the world. When a friend suggested that she sign up at Noonswoon, a dating app, Karn found it fascinating.
Internet search engines may go manga
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 05/02/2014
» People can hunt for text and information they need such as maps, earthquake data, movie showtimes and so on, with the use of internet search engines. It is even possible to do a voice search by speaking on a mobile phone or to a computer. Soon, search engines will be offering "manga search".
Gamers get mobile
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 22/01/2014
» At one point or another, most people have played computer games. The prevalence of mobile devices has boosted the popularity of games and now the industry has overtaken all other kinds of digital content in terms of value.
Incubating the apps of tomorrow
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/01/2014
» Contest-winning mobile apps or software programmes aren't really worthwhile unless they are truly able to serve end-users or organisations in the real world. Many well-thought-out apps might be beneficial to users, but their inventors _ especially young people or individuals not driven by the profit motive _ are sometimes unable to develop their creations because they lack financial support and/or marketing know-how.
App-solute pick of the bunch
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/12/2013
» In response to fast-growing smartphone technology, mobile applications have constantly been improved with a plethora of options and functions aimed at making life easier.
Living life online
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 25/12/2013
» Many people cannot live without the internet and spend hours on social network sites. Some even get all their information from Facebook and Twitter rather than mainstream media. Mobile phones have already overtaken PCs as the most common device to access the web and sales of smartphones and tablets continue to rise. Here are the key phenomena associated with technology in daily life and work.
Smooth road a head
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 11/12/2013
» Travelling overseas or upcountry used to be pretty cumbersome as people had to bring a guidebook, map, camera and even a GPS device. But now you have a smartphone with some or all of these apps, your journey experience will become much more convenient.
Pitch Perfect
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 04/12/2013
» It was the battle of the robots, and "Hanuman" won again.