Author: ContentED
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End of Robinsons
COVID-19 has claimed another victim. It’s not a person but the iconic Robinsons department store in Singapore. When news broke this morning, social media was all abuzz with people lamenting the end of the 162-year-old retail institution. I was saddened too as it’s a place that I’ve visited since my schooldays. The deaprtment store is […]
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Jurassic Mile rocks!
With travel almost non-existent, many in Singapore are suffering from a massive withdrawal. While the government is trying to encourage local tourism, it just doesn’t feel like the real thing of hopping on to a plane, landing in another country and taking in the sights and food! As we struggle with the travel withdrawal symptoms, […]
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Secretlab chair: Not just for gamers
Working from home means that I spend lots of time with my work chair. Over the years, I have worn out quite a few — from an Ikea version to one bought at a hefty price (for me at least) just a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, the pricey chair did not last long before […]
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Slice of Love brownie: Rich and so intense
Brownie is a word that stirs the mind and dispatches saliva to the mouth. So far, most of the brownies I’ve tasted in Singapore and during my travels have been good. Pair a hot slice with ice cream and all the good feelings are released. Problems and worries just disappear, if only for a while. […]
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Ruten Japan offers free shipping to 13 countries
Sixty million Japanese products. Available in 13 countries outside Japan. Free shipping for orders above U$50. This is a no-brainer. If you’ve missed travelling to Japan, it’s time to head to Ruten Japan. For the uninitiated, Ruten Japan is a leading online shopping platform in Japan. And the e-commerce site has just opened up to […]
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Huawei MatePad T8: An entry level essential
This week has been filled with all the razzmatazz associated with Apple’s new iPads, which incidentally are really good devices for those who need them. I own an iPad (the 2012 edition) and all that it has to offer. There hasn’t been a need to upgrade that since as I have other devices to play […]
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Do you need a new iPad?
By Edward Lim Apple unveiled two new iPads early this morning — the 8th generation iPad and 4th generation iPad Air. If that has gotten you excited, it’s understandable because the specifications and features are amazing. Just take the new iPad Air. It has impressive credentials. A secured touch screen with 10.9-inch liquid retina display. […]
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The light giant
There are pandan cakes. And great pandan cakes. Like everything else, not all pandan cakes taste alike though the ingredients are similar for most. As someone who has tried baking pandan in my teens, I know that while the recipe seems simple, getting it right is not so easy. After several attempts, I decided that […]
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Drive hunger away on World Food Day
For a food secure nation like Singapore, it’s hard to imagine that there are people who wonder when their next meal will be. In fact, one in 10 in the island-nation faces food insecurity challenges. Armed with passion and guts, The Food Bank Singapore (FBSG) has made it its mission to eradicate food insecurity in […]
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Countering facial recognition
If you’re reading this, you are probably using social media as well. One of the biggest worry about social media is the loss of privacy. Every photo that you post of yourself and your loved ones are processed by artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable facial recognition. In case you’re never wondered why, this is […]
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