Note: openDOOR is currently available on Singapore iOS app store, and created by local tech startup Newton Circus. It is currently in its beta version, so while you are one of the first few to hear about it and test it out, do bear with us as we fix the bugs! Do show us some love … Continue reading
Author Archives: joellepang
Riot in Little India: spark and fuel
Originally posted on Yawning Bread:
There rarely is any definitive explanation of any riot. There won’t be one of the brief incident — it lasted barely an hour — at Little India last night, Sunday 8 December 2013. The reason why definitive explanations are elusive is because there is always an element of chance and…
Hello, Troll! Facing Them With A :)
I was just about to head to bed when I got a notification buzz on my phone. Ah! New comment on my blog… and it turns out to be someone trolling on one of my recent posts. I may have made a frenemy or two when I was still my young, immature self, or maybe … Continue reading
Rentals Delivered By Drone Could Make Ownership Obsolete
Amazon’s next big innovation, ‘Prime Air’ drones that can deliver small packages in less than 30 minutes may just change the way we consume goods forever. One of e-commerce’s key downsides, which is the lack of instant gratification may now have its solution: If you want something now, now, you can have it now, now, … Continue reading
In Which We Make Coffee With The Founders Of Bonaverde, A Machine That Roasts, Grinds, And Brews
Caffeine for the soul! I would have gotten one for myself on Kickstarter, but I can’t even commit to my Nespresso machine… Continue reading
What Kind Of Productive Are You?
I have came to the realisation quite some time ago that I’m someone who simply CANNOT. SIT. STILL. Just yesterday I had the rare opportunity of having nothing to do. So I was faced with 2 choices: Do I a) do research and read up on interesting stuff that will eventually birth my next Big … Continue reading
The New Generation Of E-ntrepreneurs
Everyone’s an entrepreneur nowadays. With the rise of e-commerce businesses spreading like wildfire since the hay days of Amazon and eBay made their rounds, it’s easier than ever to own a business of your own. In fact, what used to be an occupation reserved for the elite in our society now seems to be a … Continue reading
Your Facebook Link Not Generating A Thumbnail?
It really sucks when you’re just published an awesome article or when you’ve stumbled upon a really cool site, and when you start to share it with your friends (starting with Facebook where most of us now live our lives), truth hits you in the face: WHY IS THERE NO THUMBNAIL?! Everyone knows that humans are … Continue reading
Get Onboard The HipVan!
Note: Article originally published on Poached Mag. Celebrating local talent and giving a nod to the creatives in Singapore, HipVan has just announced the launch of its inaugural Singapore Week from August 19 to August 25. Hailed as the Fab (fab.com) of Singapore, HipVan is a design-focused online store featuring design inspirations for everyday living. Since its soft … Continue reading
Triibe: Making Your Feedback Count
Note: Article originally published on Poached Mag. Triibe aims for feedback to be heard real-time such that shortfalls can be addressed almost immediately and honest recommendations get translated into social currency via word-of-mouth. So what’s in it for you? There are tangible rewards in store such as return vouchers upon receiving your feedback. Not to mention that … Continue reading