Alibaba set a new record of US$30.8 billion in sales on November 11, aka Singles Day. The figure eclipsed the US$4 billion that Amazon brought in on Prime Day in July. If anything, this shows that people are drawn to sales -- 10/10, 11/11 and with Black Friday and Christmas coming up soon. It's like … Continue reading When is a sale a sale?
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Pendulumic Tact T1: A wireless wonder
Pendulumic? Who's that? What's that? That was what went through my mind when I first heard of the brand Pendulumic. I had absolutely no clue what it is or does. And my daughter was getting one because of a fire sale. She too didn't know much about it other than the fact that the wireless … Continue reading Pendulumic Tact T1: A wireless wonder
Targus Mobile ViP Backpack makes travelling a breeze
Vendors often give out so-called premium at press events, conferences and exhibition. While receiving them is a thrill, many of these premiums or tchoichkes end up in the bin, given to someone else or hidden in a stash somewhere. While at Computex this week, I received a gift from a vendor that will definitely be … Continue reading Targus Mobile ViP Backpack makes travelling a breeze
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 … Continue reading Feiyu SPG gimbal: Takes some practise
Amazon faces backlash for jacking up fees
Don't know if it's happening in our part of the world yet but Amazon has introduced a £3.99 surcharge in the United Kingdom for its same day delivery service. This has got customers all riled up with The Daily Mail reporting that under the new arrangement, customers are expected to pay £3.99 plus a £2 tip … Continue reading Amazon faces backlash for jacking up fees
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 … Continue reading How to get the best deal
The search begins…
After the thought of buying something, it's time to start shopping, right? Well, not quite -- for me, at least. I'll do my groundwork to find out more about the desired item. Here's how: Use search engine: My first stop is usually Google, which is a treasure trove of information. Visit the online shop: Some shops … Continue reading The search begins…