Come March 2020, Sony is introducing their new WF-H800 h.ear in 3 Truly Wireless Headphones. The new Sony headphones can be described with three S: Sonorous, Secure, and Stylish. Coupled with its optimised antennae design, the h.ear in 3 uses a new Bluetooth chip for a better connection. WF-H800 ensures reliable, uninterrupted music streaming without compromising on your listening experience. With the adoption of object-based spatial audio technology and inbuilt with 6mm dynamic drivers, it delivers clear rich sound. The 360 reality audio technology will leave you in awe as it draws you into a deeply immersive experience. Ergonomically…
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“I guess this is it.” The six friends surveyed the house for the last time and left for their usual coffee place at Central Perk. Hear the gentle acoustic strumming and allow your lenses to scan the empty home for the final time. Oh, that parting soreness in your heart during the finale of Friends, does feel like a breakup? After almost 16 years, this reunion is happening. Our favourite Friends cast–Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer–is reuniting on HBO Max, the online streaming service, for an exclusive unscripted special. Presently, this reunion…
Living up to Singapore’s reputation for being a green city, the National Parks Board (NParks) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) have revealed new development plans in February 2020 to further improve our green spaces island-wide, specifically across the Orchard road area. Plans for a six-kilometre-long green corridor will connect Orchard Road, Istana Park, Fort Canning Park, and the Singapore River. For people who love greenery and enjoy an outdoor jog, this means uninterrupted routes and green spaces. Starting from Orchard Road, the blueprint sets to transform Singapore’s signature shopping street into a lush green corridor with new green spaces and…
Looking for a new pair of shoes for your high arch but uncertain where you should begin your shoe hunt? Why not put on the new SKECHERS Arch Fit, a newly launched range of podiatrists-certified footwear that supports your feet’s arch. For this collection, all eyes are on the Arch Fit insole system which was created with over 20 years of data using 120,000 unweighted footwear tests. Arch Fit is designed to distribute our weight across the arch and prevent strain on the sole. With greater stability and support, you can trust the shoe for all-day comfort. It is a…
Ever wondered how it feels like to be a meatball in your hot pot soup? Now you can! With the creative stock-like wrappers, Dashi Soup Bath Powder will repackage your bathing experience with food-based bath salt. It transforms your traditionally spa-scented bathtub into a huge tub of savoury soup and leaves your toilet smelling like a kitchen. This bath salt comes in four different renditions: miso, curry, gyudon (beef bowl) and oden (a light, soy-flavored broth served with boiled egg, tofu, and fishcakes). Like common bath salts, it can be simply used by emptying the powdery product into your bathtub,…
Strolling along the vitamin aisles of any wellness stalls often leaves me feeling lost and puzzled. Next, the thought of swallowing pills does send shivers down my spine. Credit to OLLY, gummy vitamins is finally available in Singapore. The San Francisco-based wellness brand, OLLY, which was previously only available within the United States of America, is on a mission “to make health delightfully easy”. OLLY has crafted a range of delicious gummy vitamins that are easily understandable, and delightfully delicious. Vitamins are marketed as being benefit-driven rather than ingredients-based so that shopping for complex supplements becomes a manageable task to…
“Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” echoes the evil Queen from the Snow White fairytale. Disney Princesses are known for their beauty. Apart from their captivating charm, they enrobed in gorgeous gowns during the grand finale. Unknowingly, we grow into the idea of a happy-ever-after ending. Who does not yearn to be princesses in their rights? For sure, I am unabashed to admit. Disney has turned this dream a reality to all longing ladies with their launch of the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection. This 16-gown collection is designed to capture the timeless beauty of…
Ah! The joys of binge-watching. There’s a certain gratification we get from finishing a series from start to end in one week. Is it really a guilty pleasure if you take control of your viewing habits? Just like driving on a clear, traffic-free highway, these six shows guarantees you a smooth and uninterrupted journey from start to finish. Waiting till next week with breath that is bated for the next episode? A thing of the past! Start binging, and welcome to the good life. 1. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. This 10-seasons American sitcom first aired in 1994, featuring the lives of individuals Rachel,…
AMBUSH x Disney x Uniqlo UT – this tripartite collaboration will make its way to UNIQLO stores worldwide and their online store on 28 February 2020, Friday. The unique collection includes graphic T-shirts, casual dresses, bucket hats, cross-body sling bags, and parkas. The oversized T-shirts come in multiple shades along with Mickey and Minnie mouse making appearances across designs. One eye-catching design was a pair of hands draping from the shoulders and holding onto the ends of Minnie’s iconic ribbon. Another design where Minnie Mouse is peeping through the front pocket gives the T-shirt a lively character. Outerwear options comprise…
Vans, the classic shoe brand, has created many well-known kicks over the decades, like Chima Pro and Old Skool. The list goes on. But did you know that the very first few Vans shoes were nameless and numbered? Adding one lost name to the family of Vans shoes, the limited edition of Vans “Fast Times” Checkerboard slip-on makes its comeback in March 2020 through Anaheim Factory Collection. The checkerboard design was chanced upon by the founders in 1980s when they noticed children drawing check patterns on the white shoes, and the checkered sneakers were subsequently introduced. However, the story and…
I guess there is nothing more newsworthy currently than the Coronavirus outbreak which snatches headlines every day. On a less serious note, the memes on social behaviour and the creative masks that have popped up inevitably brings a giggle to the otherwise dire situation. Dong Dae Mun Hat, a South Korean-based hat retailer, created Mask Hats to add another layer of protection for users in case you find your mask inadequate. In the style of a bucket hat, this mask hat comes in two variations. The most noticeable feature of the headwear is its extended front brim that uses a…
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. In the age of smartphones, we use emojis as a way of communication and expression. Wouldn’t it be great if we could create mashups of existing emojis? On 12 February 2020, Google released its first version of Emoji Kitchen that allows exactly that for Gboard users (Google’s keyboard for Android devices). As a faithful Apple user, I can only look at my Android-using friends with eyes of envy. This new feature allows users to mix and match different emojis. After creating the unique emojis, you can apply them as stickers on various…
As more people are taking active steps to reduce meat in their daily food intake, more food brands are catering to meatless meat-like options to feed this demand. Kellogg’s vegetarian division, MorningStar Farms, is introducing more novel meatless meat-like products through their new vegan Incogmeato brand. This new line of burger patties is available come March 2020, while the meatless bratwurst and sausage hits grocery stores around June 2020. Vegan nuggets and tenders are also in the pipeline, but an exact release date has not been revealed. All of these products will be sold in the fresh meat section in…
Spring – the season which celebrates the beauty of Mother Nature. Be it a geographical boon or bane, Singapore enjoys 4-seasons of summer and an all-year high humidity. Pandora’s new Spring 2020 release will bring you that Spring vibes on your wrists. The Pandora Garden Collection, which is a part of the Spring 2020 release, is designed with nature-inspired elements. The Daisy range reflects the strength and beauty of the flower. Some accessories are made with rose gold, adding a pink stylish hue to the ornaments while some are crafted in sustainably-sourced sterling silver, giving them a classic shine. The Sun…
We see bread on the table, in our lunch box and in our hands. Now, we wear bread on our heads. Kent Hats, an online shop from Japan, offers a line of beautifully-crafted felt hats inspired by different varieties of bread and baked goods. Named after its owner and craftsman, Kent started creating hats since 2013 and opened his shop in 2017. The founder explained to The Japan Times that he was inspired to design these novel crafts because he wanted “to bring more attention to the idea of wearing hats.” Creatively made with all types of shapes and sizes,…