Author: Julian Wong

Ever wanted to see a lion or a bear up close without making a trip to the zoo? Ever wondered how big a wolf actually is? Now you can, with the latest Google Search AR. Using Augmented Reality(AR) technology, you can compare the actual scale of how an animal actually looks. I never knew a bear was THAT big when placed in a room. How To Activate Google Search’s Animal AR First, Google search for the animal that you would like to see, and depending on whether the animal is available for AR, there will be a window that says…

The mechanical blue cat we grew up watching as a kid is turning 25, and in commemoration, Doraemon is collaborating with Casio’s Baby-G to bring you a limited edition version of the BGD-560-7PRDL and BA-110BE-7APRDL in China. The BGD-560-7PRDL will feature Doraemon themed illustrations and the robot cat himself in black, and on the other hand, the BA-110BE-7APRDL will be in full color and feature both Doraemon and his magic tools. The watches retail for RMB 690 (about S$136) and RMB 990 (about S$196) respectively. If the unique designs on the watches weren’t enough reason for you to buy them,…

Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam is well-known for its dense tropical forest, as well as its pristine white beaches. But did you know, aside from the wonderful allure of Mother Nature, there are other man-made structures on this island that are as captivating as Insta-worthy? Sunset Sanato Beach Club Located on the south side of Phu Quoc island exists a scenic beach club you won’t want to miss. At Sunset Sanato Beach Club (which is part of the similarly named resort) you can marvel at the enchanting elevated sculptures that are present- and even sip on a cocktail at the…

If you didn’t manage to get your hands on the limited edition Hello Kitty EZ-Link cards this June, don’t worry. Perhaps you’re still looking to replace your plain EZ-Link card with a cuter one, so here’s your chance, with another character from the land of the Rising Sun that we all know and love. EZ-Link has released an all-new EZ Link card design with our favourite lazy egg, Gudetama. The new designs are available progressively at all Golden Village outlets for S$10 each (no load value).  The first design available features Gudetama as a piece of tamago sushi instead of…

Fancy staying at a resort in the Maldives? And the icing on the cake; it’s all-expenses-paid with this internship. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is offering a two-week summer internship at their resort in the Maldives where they have a turtle rescue centre, named the Olive Ridley Project Marine Turtle Rescue Centre. Some of the intern’s daily responsibilities will include feeding turtles, cleaning their holding tanks, attending rescue missions to collect turtles in need and interacting with guests who visit the centre. Coco Collection has promised that the intern will gain valuable veterinary experience from one of the UK’s leading specialist…

Ahead of its Uniqlo X BT21 collaboration, Uniqlo is once again collaborating with another popular character that is not unfamiliar to anyone who loves Japanese Manga. Uniqlo will be launching a series of T-shirts in collaboration with One Piece to celebrate the series’ 20 years anniversary – the series was made available in Singapore on 17 June 2019. There will be a series of six T-shirts in this series, featuring the Luffy and other characters from the manga. These shirts will retail for S$14.90 each, like all of Uniqlo’s UTs. My favourite tee in this collection would have to be…

Disneyland Park is a place many people put on their bucket list of travel destinations. But for Star Wars fans, here’s another reason why you should visit this magical kingdom at least once in your lifetime. Walt Disney has unveiled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, an all-new theme park area opened May 2019 at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California and forthcoming on 29 August 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. The park is inspired by Blackspire Outpost, a fictional village first mentioned in 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a…

XiaoMi recently announced a whole series of products at the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) event, such as the long-awaited Mi Band 4 and the Mini AI Teacher alongside other smart-home products, but this luggage collaboration is what we are looking forward to the most. XiaoMi has once again collaborated with LINE Friends to release a new, limited edition Brown Bear suitcase luggage. The 20-inch luggage suitcase will retail for RMB399 (approximately S$79) on Xiaomi’s website on 16 June 2019. This adorable suitcase is only available in China, but you can probably get it shipped to Singapore by using XiaoMi’s Tmall…

Gundam is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and in commemoration, our favourite Japanese robot is collaborating with Chinese footwear brand 361° to bring you some new kicks this June 2019. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bykjs8RnZ5r The basketball shoes will feature designs from two different factions: Hero-based Gundam or the villainous Zaku. All shoe models will be available on 361°’s flagship store on Tmall. For your convenience, we’ve included the links to each individual shoe version at the bottom of this page. Gundam-themed RX-78-2 & Beyond There will be two iterations of the shoes which were modelled after the titular RX-78-2 Gundam in either low-cut…

While we are all in anticipation for Season 3 of Stranger Things on 4 July 2019, Nike has unveiled its latest collaboration with our favourite Netflix sci-fi show. They present a unique take on the Nike Cortez, Nike Blazer and Nike Tailwind. The first sneakers in the series will drop on 27 June, and it will feature accents from Hawkins High, the fictional high school from Stranger Things on the Nike footwear. There will also be apparel (think Physical Education sweatshirts) that will make you feel like an actual student at the school. The second drop will be on 1…

You’re probably here because you have questions about how to get that rainbow ring around your profile icon on Instagram—yes, the ones you’ve been seeing around your friends’ icons. Not to fret, for answers you will get. If you aren’t already familiar, Instagram has had a tradition of rolling out this fun little feature every June, when Pride month comes a-knocking. There are two ways you can get these rainbow rings. 1. Use a pride-related hashtag Some examples of hashtags you can use are: #pride, #gay, #lesbian, #bisexual, #trans, #virtualpride, #lgbtq, #equality, #loveislove, #lovewins, #bornperfect, #equalitymatters, #accelerateacceptance, #pride2020. Do let…

It seems like modelling a resort to look like a French town isn’t the only surprise that Malaysia has. Did you know that our neighbour in the North also has an entire street that is modelled after Hong Kong Disneyland’s Main Street? The best part- it is an actual street, not a theme park, so admission is free. Imitation is the best form of flattery it seems. University Square is part of a development called Bandar Agacia by Agacialand and it is in Kampar, Perak. It is lined with pastel-coloured buildings that will be able to fool the average visitor into…

In anticipation of Disney: Pixar’s Toy Story 4 which is out in cinemas on 20 June 2019, Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay is going to undergo a similar child-like transformation. In conjunction with Children’s Festival, the Supertree Grove will be host to a colourful Toy Story 4 carnival filled with family-friendly games and activities, inspired by Buzz, Woody and the gang in an all-new Toy Story adventure. And the best part? Admission is free of charge. Some of the games you can expect at the carnival will be Star Adventurer, where children can race in self-driving cars in order to…

One of the largest names in Japanese fashion and one of the largest names in the Korean music industry are partnering up. Presenting UTXBT21, a collaboration between Uniqlo and BT21, The Line Friends character representation of popular South Korean boyband Bangtan Boys aka BTS. The series of short sleeve T-shirts is set to release on 21 June 2019, as teased by Uniqlo. They will retail at USD$14.90 each or around S$20. Excited fans and fan accounts have been taking to Twitter after seeing store advertisements pop up. The advertisements state the global release date to be 17 June, but do…

What are the odds that a French fashion luxury brand and a Japanese leather shoe company are collaborating for the first time ever to produce sneakers? Givenchy and Onitsuka Tiger have surprisingly partnered up to bring two variations of the classic Mexico 66SD, in triple white and in black. Both designs will spell out Givenchy on one side and feature Onitsuka Tiger’s trademark stripes on the other. Both designs will carry the names of both partner brands on the shoe tongue and heel instead of just Onitsuka Tiger like all its other shoes. The white version of the shoe is…