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'Back to the future' phone
Life, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 08/09/2021
» I was born in the late 70s and during my teenage years, Nokia flip-phones were a thing. I owned a few and my friends had them too. They were cool and trendy and you could slam the phone shut to end calls, which was satisfying (especially when you had an argument with someone). However, along came the iPhone in 2007 and ended the flip-phone trend. In 2021, the flip-phone trend is in again with new foldable screen tech and the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G.
Swiss army knife of a phone
Life, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 10/10/2018
» Are you the kind of person who wants everything on your phone? This Samsung Galaxy Note 9's got everything -- you name it: great screen, stereo speakers, water resistance, stylus, NFC, mobile pay and top-notch camera, but at a pretty high price tag.
Panasonic to offer family benefits to gay employees
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» TOKYO - Gay employees at Japan's Panasonic will soon be offered the same family leave as their straight counterparts, the electronics giant said Thursday, in the latest boost for same-sex couples in Japan.
Video game lovers flock to 'Fallout 4' wasteland
AFP, Published on 14/11/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Action video game lovers are flocking in record numbers to the radioactive wasteland of freshly launched mega-hit "Fallout 4."
Oculus virtual reality headsets set to ship in 2016
AFP, Published on 12/06/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook-owned Oculus on Thursday unveiled Rift virtual reality headsets that it will begin selling early next year.
So you wanna be a video star?
Guru, Published on 30/05/2014
» With the official launch of YouTube Thailand (http://youtube.co.th) on May 19, local content creators can join the website’s Partner Program to build a fan base, create videos as well as make dough from their digital endeavours. This week, we talked to Google’s Head of Marketing in Thailand about what Thai viewers can expect from YouTube Thailand and how to become a YouTube partner. We have also compiled a list of Thai YouTubers in case you want some inspiration to start your own hit channel.
Cambodia-cam
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 09/04/2014
» Spending a week at Angkor Wat may sound impossible for many people. Some Thais, despite living not far from Siem Reap in Cambodia, haven’t even had a chance to travel there. But technology now brings the majestic temple even closer, as you can virtually roam through Angkor’s historic temples and experience the site, structures and carvings through 360-degree digital imagery.
A Whale of an app
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 01/06/2012
» I wanted to buy Prabda Yoon's new short story, Days of Pareidolia. I remember going to the launch of Bookmoby in early April at the National Book Fair where I saw the writer with a cup of Starbucks coffee in his hand standing in front of the meeting room. I downloaded the Bookmoby app, checked the price and discovered I could save B15.
Business of the beautifulgame
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 02/06/2012
» It's the third most watched global sporting event after the Olympics and football World Cup, and the impact of the Uefa European Championship extends to much more than just millions of soccer addicts. With lucrative sponsorship, ticket sales and broadcasting rights, the beautiful game is equally a business as it is sports.
Global orchestra gives classics a modern stage
AFP, Published on 28/03/2011
» Classical violinist Paolo Calligopoulos says he pulled on the leather jacket, black fedora and sunglasses to perform an electric guitar solo for an online audition just for fun.