Google Home and Home Mini are the latest members to launch in Singapore. No longer do consumers have to import them from overseas or face dodgy support. Now, you can get local warranty units and enjoy the company of intelligent personal assistants around the house. … continue
Category: Life
The Last Day of 2017: A Final Blog Entry
I do not like milestones in general. They signify the end of something, but more importantly, the start of another. Today marks the end of 2017. So what? Tomorrow is still another calendar day. It is still another Monday. It is just another public holiday. … continue
Contributing Articles to NXT Magazine Singapore
This is the longest break I had in between blog posts since I moved to WordPress. What happened was that I am currently rushing editorial deadline for NXT Magazine, which I have been contributing articles since June issue. You see, I get a writer’s fee … continue
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambience Starter Kit Review (A19)
Thanks to my brother-in-law who works in Philips, I received a Hue 3-bulb smart lighting kit for review. After he saw my review on the TP-Link Wi-Fi Bulb, he wanted me to share my opinions on them. Philips are the veterans when it comes to … continue
A Church Wedding Photo Journal
My Saturday clockwork routine had a break when I received an invitation to attend a church wedding from a ballet student whom I played for many many years ago when she was a teenager. We kept in touch over Facebook because her birthday is 2 … continue
CONTEST: Nikon Celebrates 100 Years of Capturing Memories
Nikon is 100 years old this year. In the 80s, our family had a Nikon point-and-shoot film camera and that got me acquainted with the brand. As I grew up and got interested in photography, my uncle passed me the Nikon EM SLR with 50mm … continue
Lazada Surprise Box: $29 TP-Link Worth $100
Update 17 April: This offer is over! Head over to this link for the 2018 Lazada Birthday Festival from 24-26 April 2018 where I reveal another new Surprise Box from Memory World! Thank you so much for the overwhelming response to the previous Lazada Surprise Box. Once again, … continue
Giveaway Contest: Amazonia Singapore Fun This June Holidays
2 years ago, I organised a small birthday party for my daughter, but it took me a long while before I found one that suits my needs. I wanted a party for my daughter’s cousins totaling less than 10 pax, but not many playgrounds allow … continue
Audio House Membership Drive on 25 May 2017
The Great Singapore Sale 2017 is coming, and if you are on the hunt for electrical products, here is a shopping tip: On 25 May 2017, new members who sign up Audio House membership get $100 worth of cash e-vouchers! Important! Sign up ONLY on … continue
Aztech Aircook AAF7630 5.5L Air Fryer
Ed: Give a hand to my wife’s first blog article in years! Yes, she blogged for a while back in 2007. That blog is still live but her last post was in Dec 2009. Given my hectic work on weekdays, weekends are times when … continue
Ding Yi Music Company Presents Happy Chinese New Year Concert 2017
Here’s a musical event to share for those who likes Chinese orchestral music. Ding Yi Music Company is founded in 2007 and is the first Chinese chamber music ensemble in Singapore. Other than traditional Chinese music, they also perform contemporary and even cross-genre works. Under … continue
2016 In Summary: Best Products Reviewed
2016 is an exceptional year for me and my blog. I published 144 articles, averaging 12 posts per month. I reviewed almost 40 headphones and earphones, 5 speakers, around 20 smartphones and tablets, 15 wearables, 11 cameras, and 5 cars. Every single product tested and … continue
Best Gifts Ideas for 2016
It’s 5 days left to Christmas. If you have not decided what to buy for that special person, here are my recommendations. There are reasons why I love them which I will share with you. No bullshit (quote from Klipsch founder), no commissions, all personal … continue
[Guest Post] Not Just Netflix: Four More Reasons to Get VPN
At this point, many of us have read the news about how Virtual Private Networks (VPN) can help people get around regional blocks on content like Netflix. While this has stirred up a debate in Singapore about parallel imports in the digital world, the discussion … continue
3 Reasons To Choose Dell UltraSharp InfinityEdge Monitors
After 3 years, my Dell U2713H, which I reviewed and then bought one myself, died, but it’s not the first time. A year ago, the capacitor blew up, and thanks to the premium exchange warranty, I received a replacement unit within days. Then on May, just … continue
LaptopStand.Sg ErgoSilver Laptop Stand Review
If you are in search for a durable quality laptop stand, here is one that you might want to check out. I have been doing some shopping on and off for a laptop stand, and the price vary depending on the design and quality. This … continue
Instagram Stories: Snapchat Features
Instagram has got a new update feature: Stories. It works just like Snapchat. Right. With this enhancement, Instagram has brought Snapchat features to the massive community of users who never used Snapchat on its own. Users like me. For sure, the launch of Instagram Stories will increase … continue
Volkswagen Sportsvan Review: 1.4 Highline (Singapore market)
I was really delighted when Volkswagen Singapore contacted me to express their interest to loan me the Sportsvan Highline for a review, after they read my blog on the VW Jetta. My initial thought was: are there significant differences compared to my Jetta? After a 3-day test … continue
LAMY screen Review: Stylus Ballpoint Pen
This is my very first formal review of a pen. Well, technically-speaking, it is classified as a gadget accessory, since it has a screen stylus on the other end of the pen which you can use on touch screen devices, from smartphones to tablets and even … continue
10 Reasons Why I Love Wide Angle Cameras
1. Wide angle camera lenses let me capture perspectives similar to our human vision. 2. It immerses the viewer into the scene. 3. It makes the subject look dramatic. 4. It presents objects in an interesting perspective. 5. Things look further than they actually are. 6. Perfect for candids, as … continue