Posts by Liam Redmond
SBS Gayo Daejun 2025 Live: Watch Performances of TXT, and More from the US, and other countries
SBS is set to bring back holiday cheers with the end-of-the-year music program SBS Gayo Daejun 2025 from INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The network will treat its viewers to star-studded performances of popular K-pop groups, including Stray Kids, TXT, ENHYPEN, IVE, and LE SSERAFIM. The event will begin with a live broadcast at 4.50 pm…
Read MoreCalifornia crypto company accused of illegally inflating Katy Perry NFTs and fraud
Four years ago, California startup Theta Labs’ cryptocurrency was soaring, and its future appeared bright when it landed a partnership with pop star Katy Perry. The Bay Area company had built a marketplace for digital collectibles known as nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, and had teamed up with Perry to launch NFTs tied to her Las…
Read MoreToys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball. Your next toy purchase might be powered by artificial intelligence and able to converse with your kids. Chatbots and AI-powered assistants that can quickly answer questions and generate texts have become more common…
Read MoreEZ-Link App to Be Discontinued in January 2026 as Services Move to SimplyGo in Singapore
The EZ-Link mobile application, widely used by commuters for public transport services in Singapore, will be discontinued on January 8, 2026, following the full integration of its functions into the SimplyGo app. In an e-mail sent to users on Tuesday, December 23, SimplyGo informed EZ-Link app users that they will need to download the SimplyGo…
Read MoreMerry Christmas 2025: Messages, Greetings, Wishes, Quotes, and More
Christmas 2025 is here to remind people about love, generosity, togetherness, warmth, and joy. Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with family and friends. They spend quality time together, share gifts, wish each other, and thank one another for staying during hard times. Children wait for Santa to knock on the doors and…
Read MoreNike climbs as Apple’s Tim Cook buys US$3 million in stock
[NEW YORK] Nike shares ticked up 2 per cent in premarket trading on Wednesday (Dec 24) after Apple CEO Tim Cook bought nearly US$3 million worth of the sportswear maker’s stock. Cook, who has served on Nike’s board since 2005 and is its lead independent director, bought 50,000 shares at US$58.97 each, according to a…
Read MoreSingapore: 38-Year-Old Man Jailed for Hurling Bottle at Double-Decker Bus, Injuring Woman on Upper Deck
A 38-year-old man who threw a bottle at a double-decker bus after a roadside altercation was sentenced to seven months and two weeks’ jail on Wednesday, December 24, after the bottle shattered a window and injured a woman seated on the upper deck. Quztaza Kamarudin was also ordered to pay S$3,038.58 in compensation, covering medical…
Read MoreDynamite Kiss: Gong Ji Hyeok and Go Da Rim’s Romance Gets Deeper in Episode 13
Dynamite Kiss episode 13 will air on SBS on Wednesday (December 24) at 9:00 pm KST. The SBS drama, starring Ahn Eun Jin and Jang Ki Yong, will focus on the romantic relationship between Gong Ji Hyeok and Go Da Rim. According to the production team, the romance between Da Rim and Ji Hyeok will…
Read MoreBeloved TikTok star ‘Epic Gamer Grandma’ dead at 78
TikTok sensation Epic Gamer Grandma — beloved by millions of followers for her wholesome personality and genuine love of gaming — has died. She was 78. The streamer, whose real name was Agnes, died “peacefully” and “surrounded by love” on Monday while “holding the hand of her daughter, Pauline,” her grandson, Culsan, announced to her…
Read MoreSingapore Traffic Police Warn of Tough Action Against Lorry Owners who Miss Speed Limiter by Jan 1 Deadline
The Singapore Traffic Police (TP) have issued a warning that strict enforcement action will be taken against lorry owners who fail to install mandatory speed limiters in their vehicles by the Jan 1, 2026, deadline. As of December 20, about 402 lorries or 16.2% of the 2,485 vehicles required to meet the Jan 1, 2026,…
Read MoreSingapore: 3 Men Charged Over Alleged Molestation, Harassment at Home Team Facility
Three men were charged on Tuesday, December 23, in connection with multiple alleged cases of molestation and harassment reported at a Home Team facility. The identities of the accused, the victims and the location involved cannot be disclosed due to a gag order imposed to safeguard those affected. The court documents reviewed by The Straits…
Read MoreGold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others [BENGALURU] Gold surged past US$4,500 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday (Dec 24), while silver and platinum also hit record highs. This comes as investors piled into precious metals to hedge against geopolitical and trade…
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