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If you see a toy figurine like this in someone’s home on full display, you need to make a mental note that this person is a really serious toy collector. These figurines from Singapore’s XM Studios aren’t regular toys. They cost at least S$599 apiece, and some can even cost up to S$6,000 each. Some…(Continue Reading)

Like a 90s trend that makes a comeback every few years, mechanical keyboards are back now and bigger than ever. Gone are the days where the silent flutter of butterfly keyboards are appreciated. Now, the tactile click or ‘thoc’ (more on this later) of mechanical keyboards are preferred. These mechanical keyboards also come in trendy…(Continue Reading)

Picture this: the Malaysian government has just announced a nationwide lockdown, delegating people to the WFH life. Travel and public gatherings are largely restricted. People are hunkering down and being conservative with their remaining resources. Meanwhile, Timothy Tiah (Tim), co-founder and Executive Director of luxury coworking space Colony, is working behind the scenes to launch…(Continue Reading)

Singapore telco company StarHub announced today (September 22) that its wholly-owned subsidiary, StarHub Online, will acquire a majority interest in new entity MyRepublic Broadband. MyRepublic Broadband holds MyRepublic’s broadband business in Singapore, providing services for residential and enterprise customers. StarHub’s total investment will be up to S$162.8 million, with an initial consideration of S$70.8 million…(Continue Reading)

Global Innovation Index, published annually by World Intellectual Property Organization, has just been released for the 14th time—this year, tracking innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worldwide standings are led, yet again, by Switzerland, Sweden, and the USA. In Asia, South Korea edged out Singapore for the top spot, ahead of China in third. China, which…(Continue Reading)

If you’re trying to reach new Instagram followers, hashtags are still one of your top tools in 2021. But where should your hashtags go? For years, there’s been fierce debate over where to put those pound signs: Team Caption versus Team Comment. And for years, most sources claimed there was no functional difference… Read more…

If you feed—or plan to feed—your newborn formula, you might be wondering for how long you will need to do so. When is the right time to wean them? How will you know when they’re ready? While there’s no magic “formula,” here are a few basic guidelines. Read more…

Are you switching from an older iPhone to a new one? The online backup process is usually smooth, as long as you have enough free space on iCloud or a computer to use iTunes for the backup and restoration. However, if you don’t have enough iCloud storage, you no longer need to use your computer.…(Continue Reading)

Sometimes talking with our children about their school day is akin to a dentist pulling a crocodile’s teeth: It’s lengthy, it’s risky, and it doesn’t seem to benefit either party. But we know it’s important to connect with our kids about their day, to keep a pulse on any challenges in school and the quality…(Continue Reading)

When you’re using an app like Safari on the iPad, a single window is rarely enough. While it’s easier than ever to create new windows and window pairings on the iPad, finding windows is a different question altogether. But it’s all good—there’s a new feature in iPadOS 15 that wants to make this easier for…(Continue Reading)