Bishan, Geylang Serai, Jurong East, Punggol & Woodlands precincts to each have 4-minutes NDP fireworks display

Still feeling blue from the National Day celebrations?

Residents of Bishan, Geylang Serai, Jurong East, Punggol and Woodlands will be having post National Day carnivals tonight (10 August 2019) with fireworks displays that last 4-minutes.

The fireworks would start right after the mobile column makes its way to the five heartland areas at about 6.45pm.

This is the first time in over a decade that the NDP executive committee has hosted firework displays in the heartlands.

These are the exact locations of the post NDP celebrations:

  1. Open Field opposite Bishan MRT station
  2. Beside Wisma Geylang Serai
  3. Open Field in front of Westgate
  4. Open Field opposite Punggol Waterway Point
  5. Open Field opposite Woodlands Bus Interchange

Heartland Fireworks Display

When: 10 August 2019 (Today!), 1845hr
Where: Respective carnival sites
Cost: Admission is free

Images from Safra Singapore

Each a cup Singapore giving free pearl milk tea today from 3pm

Bubble Tea company Each-a-cup Singapore is giving away 54 cups of Pearl Milk Tea today (9th August 2019) at each of its participating outlet from 3pm.

These are the participating outlets:

  1. 208 Bedok Town Centre New Upper Changi Road #01-697 S460208
  2. 106 Yishun Chong Pang #01-151 S760106
  3. 87 Marine Parade Central #01-503B S440087
  4. 1 Pasir Ris Close E! Ave #02-K2 S519599

While stocks last.

Pearl Milk Tea Giveaway
When: 9 August 2019, 3pm
Where: Participating Each-A-Cup stalls
Cost: FREE!!

Images from Each-A-Cup Singapore Facebook

Durex Singapore celebrates National Day with cheeky post

Many companies were very creative to blend in their marketing promotions this year in conjunction with National Day.

However, Durex Singapore might be the smoothest when it comes to stealth marketing.

Here’s their cheeky Facebook post:

Singapore's Birthday is right round the corner and what better way to show your love with a red box of Durex.

Posted by Durex on Tuesday, 6 August 2019

In case you can’t see it:

Singapore’s birthday is right round the corner and what better way to show your love with a red box of Durex.

To the uninitiated and pure, red is considered one of the official colors to wear during Singapore’s National Day. Durex Singapore is taking this chance to plug it’s red condoms.

Well played.

However, this is not the first time Durex posts tongue-in-cheek posts on its social media. Previously, when South Korea celebrity couple Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo announced their split, this was Durex’s response:

We are excited to see what the team from Durex will come up with next.

Pizza Hut Singapore to give away 54 Hawaiian pan pizzas for free on 13 Aug because National Day

If you missed out on the pizza giveaway from Domino’s Singapore last weekend, Pizza Hut Singapore will be doing something similar next Tuesday.

On 13 August 2019, each Pizza Hut outlet in Singapore will be giving away 54 sets of regular sized Hawaiian pan pizza for free.

This promotion will start at 12pm and is limited to one redemption per customer and is valid for takeaways only.

You can find the closest Pizza Hut store here.

Pizza Hut National Day Giveaway
Where: All Pizza Hut stores
When: 13 August 2019, 12pm
Cost: FREE

Galaxy Note10 and 10+ Price, Highlights and Specs

The anticipated Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event happened yesterday (this morning in Singapore) in New York with Samsung unveiling its flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ during its unpack event.

This is also the first time Samsung has released two different Note models, and there’s more than just screen size differentiating the two.

Size Matters

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 offers a 6.3″ dynamic AMOLED screen while Note 10+ is slightly bigger at 6.8″. For comparison sake, Note 9 has a 6.4″ super AMOLED display screen.

For storage space, like Note 9, Note 10+ comes with microSD card slot and can store 256GB with option to expand up to 1TB. Note 10 however do not have the microSD card slot and has a fixed capacity of 256GB.

Speed Matters

Both Note 10 and Note 10+ comes with an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Note 10+ has 12GB RAM while Note 10 has 8GB. For comparison, Note 9 has dual channel RAM of 6GB and 8GB.

Colors Matters

The Galaxy Note 10 will be available in two colours – Aura Glow and Aura Black. The Galaxy Note 10+ models will come in the same colours, as well as Aura White.

Improved Camera

Note 10 and Note 10+ has the same specifications for selfie camera at 10MP. However, the Note 10+ has 3 cameras, while Note 10 has 2 cameras on the rear.

The 2 rear cameras on both Note10+ and Note 10 are the 12MP wide-angle shooter with variable aperture that automatically switches between f/1.4 and f/2.4 to capture images in tough lighting conditions, a 16MP ultra-wide with a 123° field of view and a 12MP telephoto camera.

The Note 10+ comes with additional DepthVision Camera.

For the first time, Note 10+ also allows users to bokeh the background in video mode.

Battery Life

The Note 10+ has a battery capacity of 4,300mAh, which is an upgrade from Note 9, which only has 4,000mAh. The Note 10 however only has 3500mAh of battery life.

Just for fun: Samsung Note 7 (The phone that exploded) has 3,500mAh.

Improved S Pen

Samsung has added six-axis sensors into the S Pen to bring new gestures. For example, flicking the stylus left and right in the Gallery app (like a  wizard at Hogwarts) allows you move from one photo to the other.

These movements, also known as the Air Gestures is open to third-party developers. Hence, some interesting applications might appear in the app store in months to come.

Galaxy Note 10 Sale
Pre-order: From today (8 August 2019, 1500hr)
Collection: 24 August 2019
Where: Samsung Experience Store, Various Telcos

Cost
Note10 (256GB): S$1,398
Note10+ (256GB): S$1,598
Note 10+ (512GB): S$1,898

Free half dozen J.CO donuts when you buy a dozen today and tomorrow

Yet another F&B company is throwing in a delicious promotion for the National Day.

For today (8 August 2019) and tomorrow (9th August 2019) only, J.CO Donuts & Coffee is offering a buy 1 dozen, free half dozen of donuts deal.

Each customer is entitled to one redemption and the free half dozen donuts will be prepacked and no choosing of flavors will be allowed.

These are the two J.CO Donuts & Coffee outlets running this promotion:

  1. Raffles City
  2. Paya Lebar Square

Buy 12 free 6 Donuts deal
When: 8th Aug & 9th Aug
Opening Hours: 1000hr – 2200hr

Images from J.CO Donuts & Coffee, Singapore Facebook

Coffee Bean celebrates National Day with S$0.54 drinks for only 54 minutes

As Singapore’s 54th birthday approaches this Friday (9 August 2019), more companies are offering promotions with the number 54.

The latest company to join in the bandwagon is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

For 54 minutes only on 9 August 2019 from 12pm, Coffee Bean is offering its small-sized drinks at just S$0.54.

This promotion is applicable for all outlets in Singapore except for Changi Airport, Singapore Expo, Sentosa, Micron, Wisma and Marina Bay Sands.

This promotion is valid to one redemption per customer.

Coffee Bean S$0.54 Promotion

When: 9 August 2019, 1200hr – 1254hr
Where: All participating outlets
Cost: S$0.54 (Small sized drinks)

 

Images from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Facebook

Local dessert brand introduces a Milo and Milo Horlick Twist soft serve

Local dessert startup brand, Nasty Cookie recently opened its flagship store at the newly revamped Funan Mall and is selling handcrafted gourmet cookies inspired by NYC’s famous Levain Bakery from S$4.90.

Here’s how the cookies look like. Yummy.

However, it looks like these cookies are stepping away from the limelight as Nasty Cookie introduces a limited time menu.

Milo & Horlick Soft Serve (S$3.20 Each)

As part of their way to celebrate National Day, Nasty Cookie has introduced two familar taste – Milo Soft Serve and Milo Horlicks Twist Soft Serve.

These ice-cream retails at S$3.20 each and is only available till 11 August 2019.

Milo & Horlick Soft Serve
Where: Nasty Cookie (Funan Mall, #02-35)
When: Until 11 August 2019
Opening Hours: 1000hr – 2200hr
Cost: S$3.20 each

 

Images from Nasty Cookie Facebook

Mandopop singer Rainie Yang to hold concert at the Star Theatre on 9 November 2019

Taiwanese Mandopop singer, Rainie Yang will bring her world tour concert to Singapore on 9 November 2019.

The singer, who recently unveiled her own designer label last performed in Singapore 6 years ago.

The concert will revolve around the theme of youth. Previously for her Taiwan tour, she has invited her then variety show cohost, Jacky Wu and ex-boyfriend, singer Alien Huang to be her special guests.

Tickets will go on sale from 14 August 2019 from 10am at Apactix. Tickets are available at $198, $178, $158, $138 and $108 (excludes booking fee).

Live Nation members can enjoy exclusive presale on 13 August 2019.

Alternatively, tickets are also available at the Singapore Indoor Stadium Box office, The Star Performing Arts Centre Box Office and all SingPost outlets.

Rainie Yang Youth Lies within Singapore
When: 9 November 2019, 1900hr – 2200hr
Where: The Star Theatre
Cost: S$108 – S$198

 

New Generation 2 plushies arrives at Pokemon Center Singapore

It’s been almost 4 months since the Pokémon Center Singapore opened. Come National Day (9 August 2019), the store will also be selling brand new Generation 2 plushies from the Johto Region.

This Pokémon Fit soft toy collection is also known as the sitting cuties collection overseas. It features palm size Pokemon in their sitting position.

Besides the 127 new plushies in this line, fans will also be able to pick up all 27 forms of Unown. Each Pokémon Fit plushie retails at S$19. While stocks last.

Generation 2 Pokémon Fit Plushie Sale
When: 9 August 2019, From 1000hr
Where: Pokémon Center Singapore
Cost: S$19 each

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