Category: Opinion
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Second chance for Garmin
Truth be told, after my first experience the Garmin Vivosmart, I wanted to steer clear of Garmin. I bought three of the devices — one for me and two for my daughters and all had displays that malfunctioned just after a year of use. That’s not great value by any measure and is a […]
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Fraudulent iTunes charges
Channel News Asia reported yesterday that dozens of Apple customers have had hundreds of dollars each deducted from their bank accounts for purchases they did not make on their iTunes accounts. This reminded me of my own experience last October. I received a SMS from Standard Chartered Bank that a transaction of S$150 for iTunes was […]
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Feiyu SPG gimbal: Takes some practise
One of the biggest problems with taking video clips on smartphones is stability, especially when capturing clips while on the move. No matter how good the phone’s camera and software is or how skillful the user is, it’s near impossible to get jerk free videos while running. One solution is the gimbal, which is gaining popularity […]
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Highs and lows of backing Kickstarter projects
Saw a project on Kickstarter that got your adrenaline flowing? Admittedly, I have felt that way many times. The innovative project with a slick video to boot can sometimes be too great an opportunity to pass. With early bird prices so enticing compared to projected retail price, it doesn’t take rocket science to hit the […]
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Be wary of your personal data
Facebook took a hammering this week for sharing users personal data with a researcher, who in turn, shared it with Cambridge Analytica. This issue is said to impact about 50 million Americans. It’s also a good time for online shoppers to be more wary of sharing personal information online. In most apps and many sites, […]
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Mini but mighty
Having used and enjoyed the Google Home for several months, I was intrigued when the mini version of the smart speaker was announced last October. As usual, this product, like many others from Google, is not available in our part of the world. But, thanks to online sites such as eBay and Qoo10.sg, getting one […]
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Clicked too fast
Ever had one of those purchases that you regretted immediately after clicking “Buy”? Sadly, I had one of those moments when I let me guard down last month. It was a lazy morning when I was scrolling through Facebook and an ad popped up on a pocket guitar. As a guitar fan, I’m enthralled by […]
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Get ready for November 11
November and December are probably the most exciting times of the year for shoppers around the world. In Asia, November 11 is Singles Day and more importantly, the day where China sites such as Taobao dish out bargains galore. With a little patience and budget, there are tons of deals to consider and snatch. From […]
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Which delivery option is best?
Choosing a delivery option for online orders can be simple or may require a little bit more thinking. It really depends on how fast you want the product and how much you’re willing to pay. Online stores usually provide different shipping methods, which in turn determines pricing and speed. Fast and free: Without a doubt, […]
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How to get the best deal
A friend of mine once told me that his purchase is better than mine because he paid more for it. He may be right if the products are of different quality but they were the same. Not wanting to debate too much with him, I was secretly thrilled inside of me that I got […]
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