Editor’s Note:
Wow believe it or not, it’s already nearing the end of June! The first half of the year is almost over and the season of World Cup is too about to reach its climax. In case you haven’t been following it thoroughly, you can check out some of our favourite World Cup memes from 9GAG and which football team has gotten the most attention from netizens all over.
In Singapore, businesses continue to use the Internet to their advantage, like this 1960s hair salon resorting to crowdfunding to try to survive, Bugis Street going virtual with an online shopping site, and Singapore Memory Project creating a viral video for their campaign.
Over at Malaysia, things are literally heating up with not only the hot weather but also with the coming of the haze phenomenon. Over at Vulcan Post, we care about the health of our readers! We have specially compiled a list of websites and apps that could help you to keep track of the haze condition, as well as some other really helpful tips. If you want to escape the haze by travelling, look for the cheapest airline here to start booking your flight!
There is so much more to catch up on, go ahead and take your pick below!
Opinion Pieces Worth Reading:
Our Favourite World Cup Memes From 9GAG So Far
Which #WorldCup2014 team has gotten the most attention online?
What are some of the habits entrepreneurs have that other people don’t?
I’m Turning 25 and I’ve Realised that I Don’t Have to ‘Grow Up’
Hoax News Sites Are The New Upworthy, Raises Question of Content Legitimacy
5 Odd Customers a Blogshop Owner Will Meet
5 Reasons Why It Sucks Working at a Bank
How to Make a Period-Tracking App Women Would Actually Use
News Related to Phones and Gadgets:
Mozilla and Xiaomi to bring budget smartphones to India and Indonesia, should Apple be worried?
Yes, it is possible to fold your tablets!
Amazon’s Fire is an iPhone and a Samsung Phone?
Apple Gears Up To Produce Bigger iPhones Next Month
Xiaomi’s Flagship Phone Mi3 Sold Out on Lazada Philippines During Debut
Siri Might Soon Be Able To Speak Thai, Hints Apple
Google Glass in Singapore: First Impression
Websites, Apps, and Videos You Should Check Out:
This Video Shows You The Hidden Spirit of Penang Which Most Don’t Pay Attention To
New Online Site Poppin Prints Can Turn You Selfies Into Hand-Drawn Rubber Stamps
Singapore’s Bugis Street Goes Virtual With New Online Shopping Site!
Food app Burpple now features S’pore’s Top 100 eateries and curated food guides!
Slingshot and Yo. – Now Surprise Competitors In The Social Media App Market
Singapore Memory Project’s Latest Campaign Video A HUGE HIT
Haze Battle Guide: Fight For Your Life!
Other Interesting News:
Here’s The Top 15 List of the World’s Cheapest Airlines
1960s Hair Salon in Singapore Turns To Crowdfunding To Survive
GrabTaxi Thailand Offers 50 Thai Baht Off To All Taxi Rides During 2014 FIFA World Cup
NTU study says that playing puzzle games can improve mental flexibility!
Woolf Works: Singapore’s First Ever Co-working Space For Women.
[Awesome] University to Offer Video Game Scholarships!
Corporate Software Piracy is Highest in Indonesia, Lowest in Singapore
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