Singapore enters the EV bike world with its first homegrown scooter, the Scorpio Electric X1. Read on to find out more! Melvin Goh is a Scorpio. Therefore, it is appropriate that his homegrown electric vehicle (EV) company is called Scorpio Electric. It's even more apropos that the X1 was launched globally at the dusk of of Libra, on 22 October 2021 at 6 p.m. Singapore time, to usher in the dawn of ...
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Used to wearing everything brand-new? There is beauty in mending clothes too! We speak to FIN Crafted Goods to learn more about upcycling and mending denim. Oh, and their exciting new collaboration with UNIQLO Singapore! It’s terrifyingly easy to get sucked into trends these days. How else would the Korean TV series Squid Game reach 111 million viewers worldwide in less than a month? *cue creepy playground music* While I feel no shame being ...
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Barely a year after its launch, the first EV from MINI is updated with styling and interior improvements. We take the new MINI Electric out for a closer look. In many ways, the new MINI Cooper SE aka MINI Electric reminds me of the iPhone 13. In both cases, it takes a trained eye to distinguish the old from the new. More importantly though, it doesn't feel too long since the ...
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Amidst the growing number of extreme weather conditions due to climate change, could 280 characters of text make a difference? Social networking site Twitter seems to think so, and backs it up with some fascinating data. do you even Tweet, bruh? Amongst my colleagues, I’m probably the only one who uses Twitter just as much as I use other social networking sites. And while it's a tricky to explain its appeal to ...
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If you're on the lookout for a new home that ties in perfectly with your eco-friendly lifestyle, check out PropertyGuru's new Green Score feature that'll lead you on your way to sustainable urban living. It's no surprise that homeseekers in Singapore have an endless list of criteria when it comes to picking out a new home. After all, a new home is a big ticket purchase, and in land scarce Singapore, ...
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Mercedes-EQ is betting on their compact EQA for owners looking to go electric, in the brand’s push to be fully electric by 2030. Mercedes-Benz has begun a journey. Their journey – like many other car brands – is the journey to full electrification, as cities around the world take a zero-emissions approach to transportation. The brand is transitioning from an ‘electric first’ to an ‘electric only’ motto, and has invested €40bn to ...
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In this latest addition to our ‘Beyond Skin Deep’ series, we explore some of the cruelty-free drugstore brands that you’ll be able to find at our local Watsons and Guardian stores! Let me start with a confession. I find it difficult to only buy cruelty-free (CF) and sustainable brands all the time. There, I’ve said it. Sounds hypocritical, but hear me out. If there’s ever a gripe about sustainable or environmentally conscious ...
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Mosquito bites can be annoying, but worse still are the lethal diseases that mosquitoes can spread. A research team from Republic Polytechnic has a solution, and an eco-friendly one at that! Introducing Ecoshine, a light-activated mosquito larvicide. It’s the rainy season again in Singapore, and boy, am I loving this weather. Let’s be real here; after half a year of mostly working from home, the heat can get insufferable. I definitely ...
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Queue-inducing American burger joint Shake Shack returns with a new botanically-themed outlet at Gardens by the Bay, and some outlet exclusive treats! My go-to comfort food has always been burgers. Nothing says “take away my troubles” better than a thick, juicy beef patty, grilled to perfection, and sandwiched between standard burger buns (ain’t nobody got time for brioche). Throw on a bit of ketchup, mustard, some cheddar if you're feeling fancy, and ...
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We check out Softhaus, pastry chef Janice Wong’s newest concept, a fun and inclusive ice cream experience with keto-friendly and plant-based options. As the escalator descended to B1 of Great World, we couldn't miss the Softhaus storefront as it came into view. "This looks really cheerful, even by ice cream shop standards," I remark to futr’s editor, Brin. There's shades of red, turquoise, and pastel pink, but it isn't just colours that ...
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