Tag: Singapore
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HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: Premium feel, build and design

Someone asked me recently to recommend a laptop that can handle AI loads. The person, whose company was developing AI solutions, was considering a high-end gaming laptop that cost five figures in Singapore dollars. That’s quite a hefty sum for a laptop, albeit one with supposedly top specifications. While gaming laptops come with lots of…
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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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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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FHA 2024 – Bigger and Better

Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) 2024 is back at Singapore Expo! This event brings a melting pot of flavours, innovations and networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors. Held over four days from April 23 to 26, FHA 2024 has attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors from 52 countries. It stands as the largest trade food show…
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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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Celebrate International Women’s Day at X-SCAP8!

We’re soon approaching the month of March which means that International Women’s Day is coming up! Be it our family members, colleagues, or even teachers and mentors that you’ve crossed paths with, I believe that it’s a great time to honour these important people in our lives. One exciting place to try out this International…
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Nothing Phone (1) – The new kid in town

Tech start-up, Nothing, launched its first smartphone Nothing Phone (1) in Singapore today. With its first product being the earbuds (which sold more than 560,000 units), the British company is now venturing into the smartphone space. The phone sparks joy and brings back the simplicity yet novelty of technology many of us are looking for.…
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Popcorn for (almost) all tastes

Think of popcorn and I think of going to the cinema. Popcorn plus drink and watching a movie go hand in hand. And it conjures a happy feeling because it means a time of relaxation, being entertained and indulging in the snack. When given the opportunity to review The Kettle Gourmet’s popcorns, I was expecting…
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Oppo Reno6 Pro: Short videos made easy

If you’ve watched the China version of Running Man called Keep Running, Oppo is a name you’d be highly familiar with. As one of the show’s sponsors, its ads are placed throughout each episode. For that, Oppo has certainly achieved top of mind awareness with the reality game show’s audience. Maybe that’s why I considered…
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126 big pao price up, ingredients down

When it comes to baos (dumplings), Singapore is so blessed to have many brand names offering these treats — Ho Kee Pau, Tanjong Rhu Pau and Confectionary, Teck Kee Tanglin Pau, and Tiong Bahru to name a few. Baos are great for all occasions — from proper meals to coffee break treat. They can be…
