Author: Noor Syafiq

Buckle up, get the popcorn ready, and prep yourselves for a thrilling Halloween month with Netflix this October. Netflix has lined up a whole host of new, exciting shows for you to get you right in the mood for Halloween—from mystery documentaries, to horror series, movies and even a unique thriller shot purely from home, these latest flicks are guaranteed to give you a right scare from the confines of your own living room. Let’s take a look at the 6 most exciting shows coming to your screens this October on Netflix. 1. The Haunting of Bly Manor If you…

When one thinks of an art piece, usually brushes and paints come to mind. The stereotypical canvas painting of a beautiful meadow at sunset, frozen in time with acrylics and oils. Time and time again, however, artists all over the world have proven that there’s not only one way to paint a picture. Remember Neil Buchanan from the famous kids’ art show Art Attack—with his giant art pieces made from everyday materials like clothes, sand, and salt? Art can be made with literally anything, in the hands of a creative and talented artist. This is certainly the case with one…

Have you watched Enola Holmes? If you have, I’m sure you were left enchanted by the romantic sights and sounds of 19th Century London, like I did. The movie simply has a way of making you pick up the nearest magnifying glass and flat cap, while fiercely looking for something to solve, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, we don’t all live in super-exciting mystery movie plotlines—the biggest mystery in my neighbourhood is where the neighbour’s cat has disappeared to since this morning. Fret not, however, for if you’re itching for a good puzzle to solve, you now can—by playing this Enola Holmes…

In the last 20 years, technology has advanced way above and beyond anyone’s expectations, making life so convenient and easy for all of humanity. Just take a look at how the new iOS 14 updates have made checking in an even easier process. However, this is all assuming that you have all the sensory capabilities of operating a handphone or a computer. It then begs one to question—what about those who are visually, or physically impaired? Technology has historically helped disabled people in many ways, like with electric wheelchairs and hearing aids, but none has been quite as advanced and…

Scanning in the SafeEntry code every time we enter a mall or restaurant is necessary these days, but it can be oh-so annoying. Many times, I have found myself struggling to fish out my phone whilst simultaneously attempting to scan a tiny code in the midst of a fast-moving crowd. I’ve even forced myself to get used to typing my IC and phone number as quickly as possible, so as to not clog up the queue. Things get particularly irritating when I happen to be carrying many things at that point of time, or when I accidentally close the browser,…

For the first time in history, the 72nd Emmy Awards was held to an entirely online audience, with winners accepting their awards from home. There was a virtual red carpet, and winners were presented their trophies by a presenter clad in a hazmat suit—in true 2020 fashion. This pretty much sums up how the year has been for all of us—we’re forced to watch live sports being played in empty stadiums, coming to terms with the horrors of our favourite concerts getting cancelled and other heartbreaks to our entertainment-driven souls due to the arduous, sickening hand dealt to us by…

I wait in eager anticipation for the green man at the ultra-modern, neon-lit traffic junction outside 313@Somerset—my insides bursting in sporadic waves of excitement. Across the road, the freshly-opened, two-storey Foot Locker beckons. My inner sneaker freak is going crazy, but I reeled myself in because today, my mind is fixed on Orchard Road’s latest addition—Decathlon at The Centrepoint. Ever since the French sport-and-outdoor megastore hit our shores in 2013, people across the country have been going wild for their retail stores—including myself. Shopping there is truly an experience like no other, and provides for the perfect, late-night hang out…

As children, we’ve all either spent hours customising our character on RPG games or dressing up our toy dolls—an ode to the fact that human beings have a deep-seated fascination with customising characters of themselves. As we get older and more sophisticated, our technological habits change, but this allure still remains in the advent of social media avatars. Snapchat started it all in 2007 with Bitmoji, followed by Apple’s Memoji, and today, a new social media giant has entered the scene—Facebook. With this new feature that can be found on the latest Facebook mobile app, you can now create a…

If you live in the same household as an elderly person suffering from dementia, you’d probably have had to make some adjustments to the way you design your living spaces. Persons with dementia deal with losses in short-term memory, and tend to easily forget where things are placed, so it is important to always keep the environment neat and tidy. Misplacing items can be seen as minor, but when it comes to things like forgetting to turn off the kettle, it can pose a serious danger to the safety of your home. Hence, keeping your homes dementia-friendly is highly crucial.…

When I think of Japan, I think of creative quirkiness. To me, there is no other country in the world that beats Japan when it comes to pushing these boundaries. Remember the famous 70s talent show Kasou Taishou, where contestants perform clever skits faking cinematic special effects? From their ridiculously hilarious game shows, to their extremely unique street fashion style, Japanese modern culture is an eclectic blend of humour, creativity, and a sense of adventure. If you are a fan, a new website has recently been created online—and it screams Japanese quirkiness. The website, called Muscle Plus, is a stock…

The allegations In March of 2019, a 46-year-old Indonesian maid by the name of Parti Liyani was arrested and charged for allegedly stealing more than S$34,000 worth of items from her employer—Chairman of Changi Airport Group and ultra-wealthy business mogul, Liew Mun Leong. The alleged stolen items included clothes, wallets, luxury handbags and watches. Parti maintained that she had never taken anything from her employers in the first place, and that most of the items were either thrown away by the owners, given to her, or misplaced. Three jumbo boxes were found containing the allegedly stolen items, but these had…

Apple stores are known island-wide for their futuristic, minimalistic, and clean decor. They stand out for this reason alone, looking like an ultra-modern haven for technology geeks. Currently, there are two other Apple stores—one in Jewel Changi Airport and one in Orchard Road, but I guarantee you’ve not seen one quite as impressive as this one—the Apple Marina Bay Sands. Apple Singapore recently announced that their latest store, located right in the heart of Singapore’s glittering tourism belt, will be opened to the public on Thursday, September 10. The store features cutting edge architecture, and looks like it belongs in…

Some movies you tend to watch and forget the next day, while others will simply refuse to leave your mind for years. These are iconic movies with compelling main characters, gripping storylines, a cult following and a continued relevancy—also known as, cult classics. Thanks to Netflix, these legendary flicks are available to watch anytime we want in HD. Here are 6 of my favourites. 1. Airplane! (1980) Airplane! is the grandfather of modern day parodies. It’s ridiculous, it’s absurd and it’s guaranteed to leave you in stitches. This comedy classic is filled with puns and takes place onboard a flight…

If you ask me, I think emojis are revolutionary. People from all over the world use them every day, and they are instantly recognisable and easy to understand. A person can easily communicate with another just through the primary usage of emojis, even if they don’t speak a common language. I’ll even go as far to say that emojis are the most effective, and iconic, form of communication that humanity has ever seen, and it is no surprise that today, it is being widely circulated in modern pop and fashion culture. Most recently, PUMA has announced that it is collaborating…

We’ve all heard of HIV—the ominous, life-threatening disease that spread via the transfer of bodily fluids between humans. First emerging in 1981, HIV is one of the most persistent and deadliest pandemics humanity has ever seen and till this day, no one has found a cure for it yet. HIV attacks the cells in the body that fights infections, so if left untreated over a long period of time, the immune system becomes completely vulnerable. This will invite the deadly infection called AIDS, and at this stage, a patient’s life expectancy drastically plummets to three years. There exist, however, treatments…