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3 Activities to Experience at Uncle Ringo Presents The Great Circus of Europe

3 Activities to Experience at Uncle Ringo Presents The Great Circus of Europe

Remember Uncle Ringo? Does that name conjure up a sense of nostalgia within you? The famous carnival organiser continues to have a presence in our neighbourhoods ever since its inception in 1984, and now they are back again, this time right in the heart of the city with Uncle Ringo Presents The Great Circus of Europe. Uncle Ringo Presents The Great Circus of Europe is part of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020 celebrations, and ups the ante by bolstering their line-up in what is possibly their one of their largest events they have hosted. Here are 3 activities which…
Black Friday Singapore 2019 Deals: Tech and Gaming edition

Black Friday Singapore 2019 Deals: Tech and Gaming edition

Black Friday is nearly upon us and though the event is more associated with America, it does not mean we can’t benefit from it as well. Like the recent Singles Day blowout from multiple retailers just a couple weeks back, there are some spectacular discounts on offer again to the public. The discount covers a wide variety of products, but we will be specifically honing in on tech and video games for you enthusiasts who have been itching for a drop in price.  Shopee: Impossible $10 deals and cashback vouchers Shopee was a big part of the 11.11 sales and…
Forget The Curse of the Naga – here are the top three haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 9 (HHN9)

Forget The Curse of the Naga – here are the top three haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 9 (HHN9)

Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is back for another spine-chilling season of its annual premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Back for its ninth season, HHN9 will take place across 16 nights till 31 October 2019. Visitors can look forward to experiencing five haunted houses, two scare zones, and two killer shows! Death Fest Live Show At Death Fest Live, visitors can headbang and mosh along to a killer show, which features a morbid metal procession led by the savage Death Trap band. If ear-popping metal guitar riffs, stunning pyrotechnics, and a “live sacrificial procession” isn’t your thing, then grab…
‘OK Google’: Unconventional Google voice commands that will make your life easier

‘OK Google’: Unconventional Google voice commands that will make your life easier

Convenience is everything these days, and anything that can make our lives even a little simpler is much sought after. Google has aided the cause by introducing through Google Assistant to the world. Google Assistant is a very popular service, with it being installed on over 400 million user devices, which includes a vast majority of Android devices and smart speakers. However, despite its popularity, a lot of the features offered by the voice assistant are not widely known by the general populous. To maximise your Google Assistant’s full potential, here’s a guide on all the voice commands that you…
Quick Beats: Events for October 2019

Quick Beats: Events for October 2019

Brace yourselves as the month of October sees the arrival of pop heartthrobs Shawn Mendes, New Hope Club, and one of the rarest ways to go old school with Backstreet Boys. And if you love all things sweet, or need a little Disney magic in your life, then The Bubble Tea Factory and Disney: Magic or Animation exhibitions are for you! Don’t forget to catch a dose of witty yet dark humour with Daniel Sloss on his live stand-up performance, Daniel Sloss: X. 4 Oct – ‘Shawn Mendes: The Tour’ Live in Singapore Born in Toronto, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes released…
5 network security tips to prepare yourself against incoming cyber threats

5 network security tips to prepare yourself against incoming cyber threats

The recent Singhealth data breach has put personal data security under the microscope. 1.5 million people were affected by the cyberattack, of which 160,000 had outpatient prescriptions stolen.  While incidents like this are not something commonly seen and are hard to account for, we have the power to prepare ourselves from further attacks that occur in our own home. One out of five Singaporeans own at least one smart device, and it is highly likely that we have inputted our personal information while using said devices. We run the risk of exposing ourselves to similar attacks from cybercriminals if we…
Quick Beats: Events for September 2019

Quick Beats: Events for September 2019

September sees the return of many events and music acts. Techies will be excited to know that COMEX 2019 makes a comeback this month, while music enthusiasts can keep an eye out for returning K-pop artists such as Epik High, EXO, and the iconic Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix star-studded concert lineup. This month, we are also looking forward to a slew of cultural events leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival and other fun ones like the Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights and Pangdemonium’s Urinetown musical. Let’s get right into it. 29 August to 8 September – Walking With…
Singapore Night Festival 2019: 5 Light Installations to Check Out This Year

Singapore Night Festival 2019: 5 Light Installations to Check Out This Year

Singapore Night Festival returns for its 12th edition from 23 August to 31 August 2019, featuring a plethora of experiences and artworks that are set to transform the Bras Basah.Bugis district into an arts and cultural oasis.  View this post on Instagram The Singapore Night Festival returns for its 12th year, transporting you to an ethereal wonderland as always — and this time, tackling issues such as climate change along the way. Check out what's new in bio. A post shared by DANAMIC (@danamicorg) on Aug 25, 2019 at 9:05pm PDT This year, the Singapore Night Festival will host two…
National Day 2019: A guide to enjoying Singapore’s bicentennial fireworks

National Day 2019: A guide to enjoying Singapore’s bicentennial fireworks

Heading out to catch some fireworks this National Day? Here’s where to go in the city to catch these fireworks. If you can’t decide, check out all the National Day specials to make the trip out of the door worth your while. General Information This year’s NDP will be located at the Padang this year, which is a historical site where Singapore’s independence was declared. Singapore’s National Day Parade (NDP) is traditionally held at The Float @ Marina Bay since 2007, and this year’s edition breaks the trend of organising the parade at the Padang only every five years.  The…
DANAMIC Sentosa GrillFest 2019 Guide: What $60 gets you at Singapore’s largest outdoor BBQ event

DANAMIC Sentosa GrillFest 2019 Guide: What $60 gets you at Singapore’s largest outdoor BBQ event

This year sees the longest edition of Sentosa GrillFest, Singapore’s only food street by the beach. Held over four weekends from 19 July to 12 August 2019, 27 food and beverage (F&B) establishments will offer a scrumptious range of tasty delights; six of which will be set right on the beach – a first for the festival. With over 130 F&B options to choose from across a one-kilometre stretch of Siloso Beach, you will be spoilt for choice! A new highlight at this year’s Sentosa GrillFest is a 3 metre-tall tepee BBQ pit on the beach, where Chef Jeremy Cheok…
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