Singapore Valentine’s Day 2023 guide: Gifts, activities to do

There is something for everyone

Published

February 10, 2023

GadgetMatch

There seems to be endless things to do in Singapore on any day, but since Valentine’s Day is approaching soon, it’s time to level up the adventure.

Whether it’s gift-giving or spending the day in different landmarks, we’ve got you covered with this guide which includes both fun activities and gift choices.

Visit the Museum of Ice Cream

Starting at SG$ 52, couples, friends, and families may spend the night at the museum for unlimited ice cream.

Using the newest smartphones, taking Instagram-worthy snaps will also be effortless.

Order from Oddie Eats

As Valentine’s season might be a rush for some, reserving seats at restaurants shouldn’t be that tricky with Oddie Eats.

The database has over 400 restaurants, including Dancing Crab, Greenwood Fish Market, The Masses, and more. Should you decide to stay at home or the hotel, delivery is also available.

A couple spa at Multiflora Noibara

The award-winning health and wellness spa service which has been in operation since 2002 offers the best treatment for customers’ relaxation.

To book an appointment, visit their website at https://www.multifloranoibara.com/.

Purchase from VIPSHOP

The official headquarters of VIP.com in Southeast Asia, VIPSHOP is home to many different designer brands, so customers can expect authentic products.

They also offer free shipping and 15 days return, so getting the perfect gift for your loved one is a breeze.

Sharp Bone conduction headphone

The Sharp HP-BC50 Bone conduction headphone comes in a sleek and stylish design, along with Bluetooth, call-answering function, up to 5 hours of playtime, and built-in 2GB of memory.

The SG$ 189 device is available online and via several retailers. It will definitely be useful going around the island or passing time while riding trains and buses.

Sharp Plasmacluster scalp massager

After a long and tiring day of exploring different places and doing various activities, the Sharp Plasmacluster scalp massager is a good way to unwind and recover.

It keeps the scalp moisturized and regulates the amount of sebum while removing excess around the pores. This retails for SG$ 239 at https://cocorolife.sg/.

Ruhens V Tankless Multi-Temperature water purifier

Available at the Ruhens Showroom, this tankless water purifier features automated sterilization, dispenses at 5 different temperatures, and automatically dispenses fixed amounts of water.

Priced at SG$ 2,799, there are 5 color options for this handy product: Vanilla White, Frosted Silver, Charcoal Black, Bubblegum Pink, and Marshmallow Pink.

Ruhens Vitamin C scented showerheads

Fancy a spa at home? For an even more relaxing bath time, the SG$ 129 Ruhens Vitamin C scented showerheads offer 3 different scents – rose, lavender, and lime.

It is able to filter 99.9% chlorine and harmful particles, and is infused with Vitamin C to help reduce hair loss while also moisturizing the skin.

Casio Lover’s Collection Watch I and II

Meanwhile, Casio has a matching set of watches in the GA-2100 and GMA-S2100, available in black with a pale green band.

When you place the two watches side by side, the Morse code design on the bands complete a “Love is Gravity” message.

These watches are available at G-SHOCK stores and online, starting at SG$ 359.

The oversized GA-110 and BA-110 with a pure white base and the same messages on the bands are priced starting at SG$ 399.

Related Topics:Multiflora Noibara Museum of Ice Cream Oddie Eats Sharp HP-BC50

What HYROX Hong Kong looks like up close

Photographed on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III.

Published

June 11, 2026

MJ Jucutan

HYROX drew people from all over the world for a single purpose: finish the course. In Hong Kong, athletes showed up at AsiaWorld-Expo ready to run, row, and push through 8 stations of pure functional fitness.

So, we brought the Canon EOS R6 Mark III to capture one of the most demanding fitness races on the planet.

The Expo floor is a lighting nightmare, a mix of harsh overheads and deep shadows, but the 32.5MP sensor handled the contrast without breaking a sweat.

The 40fps electronic shutter and Pre-continuous shooting meant we were already capturing the moment half a second before we consciously decided to press the shutter.

Covering a race means staying mobile, and the 8.5-stop IBIS let us move freely alongside athletes without losing the shot. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II stayed locked on athletes even when they were squinting through the final stretch.

What came out were stories of triumph and determination. Even when their bodies were screaming, they pushed through anyway.

This is what HYROX Hong Kong looked like from the inside.

Words by MJ Jucutan. Photos by Sky Rodillas.

Apps

The No-Nonsense guide to mid-year shopping

Let AI do the heavy lifting for you this Lazada 6.6 Super WOW Sale

Published

June 5, 2026

MJ Jucutan

The mid-year sale season is here, but the days of mindless impulse buying are over.

Shoppers are shifting toward intentional, value-driven decisions, focusing on quality, authenticity, and actual utility over flashy, low-quality gimmicks.

From 8:00 PM on June 5 until 11:59 PM on June 8, 2026, the Lazada 6.6 Super WOW Sale is dropping major discounts. But the real win is using the platform’s tools to maximize your budget.

Lock in the baseline discounts

Before diving into specific items, map out how to stack the core offers.

You can stretch your money by hunting down LazFlash Deals for up to 90% off, collecting up to PhP 3,000 in stackable vouchers, and ensuring every order qualifies for the free shipping offers available throughout the event.

True value comes from combining these three layers of savings on things you already need.

Jisulife: One of the participating, trusted brands you can get from LazMall

Filter for authentic value

Shopping smart means avoiding the trap of “too good to be true” counterfeits that end up in the trash.

Data shows a massive consumer shift toward trusted quality, with LazMall growth vastly outperforming standard listings during major sales.

To ensure your money goes toward genuine products with real warranties, restrict your browsing to official, brand-certified stores.

If you are upgrading your tech, parenting gear, or wardrobe, look to trusted names anchoring the sale like UGREEN, JisuLife, ANTA, Maserati Watches, Momcozy, and O.TWO.O.

UGREEN: One of the participating, trusted brands you can get from LazMall

Outsmart the noise with built-in tech

Don’t waste hours scrolling through endless listings or guessing which product is better.

The smartest way to navigate a massive mid-year event is to let the platform’s built-in features cut through choice paralysis.

Tools like AI Lazzie and AI Picks allow you to instantly compare similar items, analyze prices, and get personalized recommendations based on actual data rather than generic marketing hype.

Smart Shopper Tip: True value is a mix of the right price, verified authenticity, and a seamless return policy. Use this sale period to stock up on everyday essentials and high-quality upgrades rather than panic-buying items you’ll regret later.

Entertainment

X-Men ’97 returns to Disney+ for second season

Emmy-nominated series to continue mutant team’s story

Published

May 30, 2026

GadgetMatch

Marvel Animation’s Emmy-nominated X-Men ’97 is returning to Disney+ for a second season, starting July 1.

Along with this announcement, a trailer and poster have been made available. The first season of the animated series was one of the most-watched Disney+ originals, and a hit with fans and critics alike.

Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home.

Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the protagonists’ absence.

The second season will be comprised of nine episodes. The voice cast includes:

Ross Marquand as Professor X
Matthew Waterson as Magneto
Ray Chase as Cyclops
Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey
Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm
Cal Dodd as Wolverine
Lenore Zann as Rogue
George Buza as Beast

The series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Julia Lewald, Eric Lewald, Larry Houston, and Beau DeMayo.

Jake Castorena serves as the supervising producer. Episodes were written by JB Ballard, Beau DeMayo, Bailey Moore, Antony Sellitti, Brian Ford Sullivan, and Mariah Wilson.

The episodic directors are Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley.