Nintendo pop up store in Singapore

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Nintendo is opening a pop up store in Singapore from 17 November 2023 to 1 January 2024. The pop up store will be located at Jewel Changi Airport near the Pokémon Center.

The store will feature merchandise from games such as Super Mario, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon and Pikmin. These merchandise were previously only available at Nintendo TOKYO, Nintendo OSAKA, and Nintendo KYOTO stores.

To celebrate the opening of the pop up store, six exclusively designed postcards will be available for shoppers who spend S$80 or more in a single transaction at the store.

For more info and updates, visit the Nintendo pop up store Singapore Facebook page.

Where did the 43 go?

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If you have been following my blog, you will know that I have a so-called “tradition” of posting a self-reflection on my birthday. But my 43rd birthday went by nothing on my blog. What happen?

No, I did not forget about this blog. Neither have I forgotten about my birthday. It’s just that this year’s birthday was a little different. I was busy. Super busy in fact. Busy preparing for the biggest event in my life. If you are following me on my Instagram or Facebook, you’ll know that I’ve gotten married 4 days after my birthday. Hence this year’s birthday had to take a back seat for the bigger event of the year. I wanted to blog after the wedding but you know me. The procrastinating me took over. (In fact I wanted to post this yesterday so that it would be 1 month after my birthday but I procrastinated again. As usual)

SO how is married life? Well, nothing much changed. Still need some time to get used to wearing a wedding band on my finger. Other than that, nothing much has changed.

Actually, one of the reasons why I didn’t post any reflections on my birthday this year is because I didn’t have much to say. Been spending the whole year planning for the wedding. And I’m just glad that the wedding went smoothly. Now that the wedding is over, it’s time for me to proceed with other plans that I’ve been putting aside.

So happy belated 43 to me (1 month and 1 day late).

Creative Pebble V3 Artisan Edition x Lesdoublewood

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Creative is partnering with Singapore toy designer, Lesdoublewood, to launch a limited edition Pebble V3 speakers.

This is part of a new initiative aimed at empowering the creative community through collaborations with talented local artists from around the world. Handpicked products from Creative will be reimagined and elevated into exclusive art pieces, serving as a canvas for artists to convey their unique visions. With this initiative, Creative is looking to not only showcase the talents of local artists but also provide them with a platform to shine. By merging technology and art, Creative is opening new avenues for creativity and celebrating the diversity of artistic expression.

The Creative Pebble V3 Artisan Edition Jelilo is available in black and white colour at S$79. Get yours now at Creative.com.

We are using robots in the wrong way

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Recently there has been a video circulating around that shows a robotic arm failing while brewing coffee.

People are quick to say that robots cannot replace humans yet. But is this robotic really meant to replace humans? Personally, I felt that this setup is more for an exhibition rather than making coffee. Don’t get me wrong, it still makes coffee but there are better and more efficient ways to make coffee. The robotic arm that you see in the video has too many points of failure. They can install multiple sensors and cameras to prevent such incidents from happening again. But why do you want to have so many possible points of failure to begin with?

If they really want to make a machine to brew coffee, it wouldn’t have so many moving parts. It will most likely be just 1 boring looking machine where coffee powder enters from 1 end and coffee output from another end. Just like the fully automated espresso machines you see at Starbucks. I don’t think it is difficult to make such a machine for traditional kopi. (or maybe there are already machines doing it now)

Let’s be honest. The robotic arm we see is just for show. It’s an attraction. It’s not meant to make coffee efficiently. And I think we need to stop using robots in the wrong way. A robotic arm is useful in many situations but not for brewing coffee.

This reminds me of an old news regarding a restaurant using drones to deliver food from the kitchen to the diner’s table. Sounds impressive. Got lots of news coverage when they demonstrated it to the media. But it just doesn’t make sense to deliver food in a small restaurant using drones. The drone can’t carry heavy stuff. There are many people walking around in a restaurant and accidents might happen. And let’s not forget that drones are rather noisy.

No prize for guessing if that restaurant is still using drones.

Singapore SMS Sender ID Registry

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Did you receive an SMS labelled as “Likely-SCAM”? That’s because the company/organisation that is sending you the SMS did not register with the Singapore SMS Sender ID Registry (SSIR).

Starting from 31 January 2023, all companies/organisations intending to use alphanumeric Sender IDs in their SMS messages to Singapore mobile users must first register the Sender IDs. Those who did not register will have their SMS message labelled as “Likely-SCAM” during the transition period from 31 January to 31 July 2023. After the transition period, SMS from non-registered companies/organisations will not be delivered.

If you are a company/organisation using alphanumeric Sender IDs in your SMS, you can register your Sender ID at the SMS Sender ID Registry. Do register now as your SMS are now labelled as “Likely-SCAM” and will not be delivered after 31 July.

Auld Lang Syne

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And so we survived 2022. Covid didn’t manage to kill us all and I’m sure we can survive the incoming recession.

I know I’ve been neglecting this blog. Only blogged 6 times this year (including this post). It’s 2 more than last year but there is nothing to shout about when the total number of posts can be counted with 2 hands. I really need to do something about this. That’s what I said last year too. And that’s why I don’t do new year resolution.

I usually spend the last day of the year looking back. 2022 has been an eventful year. And time went past so quickly this year. So many things that I want to do but didn’t.

I’ve been telling myself this lately. Perfer et obdura, dolor hic tibi proderit olim. It means Be patient and tough, someday this pain will be useful to you. (Saw that on The Walking Dead season 6 before the show became horrible) The past few years have been tough. I don’t know where all these are going to lead me to next but I know these experience will be useful to me someday.

Let’s hope I find the answer soon. Have a great 2023. Happy New Year.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

42

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They said that 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything. But at 42 years old, I still haven’t gotten life figured out, let alone the universe and everything. Maybe it’s impossible to find the ultimate answer.

Then again, what’s the question in the first place?

Perhaps we will only know the ultimate question and answer when we grow older and look back. Or perhaps we’ll never know. Nobody knows. And does it really matter?

My 8 year old iMac decided to die on me yesterday. Again. There was some issue with the motherboard in July but I managed to get it fixed. This time round, I’m not sure what gone wrong. Somehow I’m not really prepared to dump in more money to repair it. So I guess I’ll go computerless for a while. Or maybe get a MacBook Air. Sigh…. What a great way to start my birthday.

I have been neglecting my blog for way too long. Feel that I should start blogging more. Not sure if anyone is still reading. Then again, I never care if anyone is reading. I guess I just need to find the momentum to do it.

Not sure why but this year I don’t really have a song in mind. For the past few years, I’ve been listening to Forever Young during my birthday period for the past few year. (And Edge of Desire before that) But somehow I don’t have any song this year.

So happy 42 to me. Hopefully this is the year I find the answer to life, the universe and everything.

COMEX is back

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After 2 years hiatus due to Covid 19, the tech shows are back! COMEX 2022 will be held this weekend (1 – 4 September) at Suntec Convention Centre level 4.

Stand a chance to win up to $100,000 worth of prizes and vouchers at the sure win instant lucky dip. Top prize include the Google Pixel 6a, Nobledesk Baron Series 2021, OSIM uDiva 3 Massage Sofa and more. Spend more than $500 on the same day to redeem a Creative Metallix Plus Bluetooth Speaker worth $69, while stock last. 

Visit the COMEX 2022 website to find out more.

Fall Guys finally coming to the Nintendo Switch

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Fall Guys is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. And it’s free to play.

Fall Guys was originally announced to be coming to the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2021 during a Nintendo Direct. It’s one year late but it’s going to be free to play and cross platform play. This means you can play Fall Guys with those on PlayStation, XBox, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Fall Guys will be coming to Nintendo Switch and XBox on 21 June 2022. You can pre-register now to get milestone awards.

Creative giving away 100 pairs of Zen Hybrid ANC Headphones

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Don’t say bo jio. Creative is giving away 100 pairs of Zen Hybrid ANC Headphones (worth S$149) to mark it’s launch.

Creative Zen Hybrid ANC Headphones

Simply go to Creative website before 7 June 2022 to take part in the giveaway.

The Zen Hybrid ANC Headphones are not on sale yet. There isn’t much details on the headphone except for the product page. All we know so far is that the Zen Hybrid ANC Headphones are SXFI Ready, cancel up to 95% noice with hybrid active noise cancelling and 27 hours battery life. I guess we will have more info when the headphone is launched on 8 June. So stay tuned.