Author: ContentED
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Tineco Floor One S9 Artist: Aesthetically appealing, effortless cleaning

Who enjoys cleaning up the house? Admittedly, I don’t — not regularly anyway. It’s tiring, time-consuming and something I do only when absolutely necessary. The reality though is that my home needs to be cleaned frequently. Staying on the ground floor also seems to attract more dust. Thankfully, help is at hand! I tried out…
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The Sphere: Simply stunning inside and outside

When I knew I was heading to Las Vegas to cover an event, the first thing that came to mind was not the casino nor the entertainment, but a visit to The Sphere. I had seen numerous clips of this entertainment venue on Tiktok and other social media platforms since its opening in 2023. The…
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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Compact powerhouse

It’s been a while since I owned an iPad — a Gen 3 version way back in 2012. And I started with the first generation in 2010. The tech part of me bought that out of curiosity, especially with all the hype and mixed press reviews then. Some media even made fun of the name…
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Yiwu: A permanent Canton Fair

Ever heard of Yiwu? I didn’t until last year. OK, call me a late developer but the city isn’t exactly known as a tourist destination. It was only last year when we went to our first Canton Fair that we first heard of Yiwu. Some of the Guangzhou show’s visitors told us that they were…
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Shopee tops with 99% off breaking deals

Online sales have become the norm. Besides the holiday seasons, e-commerce platforms and merchants have leveraged sales on selective dates each month (eg 8.8, 9.9…) Some sales appear to be genuine while others look gimmicky. To the unaware, some merchants even jack up their prices and then offer discounts to give the perception of good…
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Ximending: 5 reasons to stay again

Except for the COVID-19 years, I have made at least one trip to Taiwan, in particular Taipei, each year since 2023. In my earlier years, Xinyi District was the centre of my universe in the city. As I usually am there to attend an annual event held at Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), my golden…
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Concert experience: Different every time

Concert frenzy is on the rise. In Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert tickets were sold out on release dates — and that’s not just one but her entire concert series. Perhaps, it’s the pent-up demand after a few years of COVID-19. Or what some have dubbed as FOMO (fear of missing out). And concert prices…
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Sony ups retail experience at One Holland Village store

Want to go television shopping with your pet? How about listening to your favourite music on a sound system before buying? Or taking a camera out to snap shots and see how it works for you? The 2,600-square foot Sony Store One Holland Village lets you do all these. Officially opened today, the store brings…
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Guangzhou wholesale markets worth visiting

For those of us who love wholesale markets, you will be spoilt for choice in Guangzhou. The Chinese city is home to more than 1,000 wholesale markets covering a wide range of products. And wholesale markets from other parts of China buy from those in Guangzhou. With so many options, the challenges are where to…

