Amazon Books lists the 10 best books of 2019 (so far!)
The world is full of books, and yet even if we read every single day of our lives, we would never be able to read them all. So we have…
Three expert travel photography tips that’ll keep your Instagram eye-catching and fresh
With all the amazing technology in photography available to us today, the incredible sharpness of smartphone cameras plus the dazzling array of photography filters and apps, it is nearly impossible…
Unplugged weddings are all the rage + how to go tech-free on the big day
We've seen it all—grand weddings, traditional weddings, themed weddings, and unusual weddings of all kinds. It isn't surprising anymore to hear of couples tying the knot in rare or adventurous…
Netizens are still reacting to blogger Xiaxue’s “cringe” comments on Greta Thunberg’s UN speech
On Monday, Singaporean blogger Xiaxue made waves on Instagram when she posted her strong opinions in reaction to Greta Thunberg's impassioned speech to the United Nations (UN) on climate change,…
The Bahamas urges tourists to return to the islands after hurricane Dorian
In the aftermath of hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas still remains more or less the same. While the powerful tropical cyclone battered the islands and left several places in severe states…
New Chinese ‘deepfake’ swap celebrity face app faces backlash on privacy concerns
A new face-swap app has risen, this time allowing people to change faces with their favourite celebrities. The Chinese app called Zao works by superimposing an image of the user's…
Singapore is the second safest city in the world and the fifth most popular for travellers
SINGAPORE — Singapore does it again, outstripping other countries as the second safest city in the world and the fifth most popular for visitors. The country is a regular high-performer…
Facebook considers “hiding likes” in an attempt to improve users’ mental health
SINGAPORE — Social media giant Facebook is considering hiding the public display of “likes” on its News Feed posts, as confirmed by a Facebook spokesperson to international news agency AFP on Tuesday (Sept.…
Ariana Grande files S$13.9m lawsuit against Forever 21 for using her likeness, name and music
Ariana Grande has sued fashion retailer Forever 21, accusing them of misappropriating her name, likeness and music in a media campaign where they used a lookalike model dressed in similar…
Flying economy doesn’t have to suck—these airlines offer great amenities you didn’t know about
When you think of flying economy you think of cramped seating, non-existent leg room, so-so food, limited amenities and a generally unimpressive flight often come to mind. Well, we've got…