Mon.Oct 24, 2011

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Will NFC Technology Take Off In Singapore?

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Near Field Communication (NFC) – a form of data transmission that allows simplified transactions, data exchange, and wireless connections between two devices in close proximity to each other – is one of the newest technologies currently being embraced by the mobile communications industry, and especially by handset makers. Samsung, for example, together with Google recently unveiled in an event Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” on the Samsung GALAXY NEXUS smartphone.

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Shop For Fashion Via Short Films With NMRKT

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The fashion industry has been one of those to embrace new technological trends – from online shopping to group buying, the industry is one open to constant experimentation. So when a 24-year old graduate from Brown decided it was time for a new, innovative way to hunt for and buy fashion online, she introduced her own with NMRKT. NMRKT , pronounced “in-market”, is a fully interactive e-magazine featuring the latest emerging, up-and-coming fashion designers in New York City.

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Washington Post Launches Web Channel On Small Business

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The Washington Post has just launched On Small Business , a new online channel that focuses on entrepreneurship and small business. On Small Business is produced by the team of Capital Business , The Post’s weekly business publication, and will host a panel of experts to address important questions facing small business. There is also a daily blog that will look at the news of the day from a small business owner’s perspective.