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1 week ago | 
spiritedasia.com | Justin Choo
Rosewood Miyakojima rewrites the script on sophisticated Japanese luxury that blends Ryukyu heritage, spiritual design, and a slow immersion into a story-led escape. One of the latest hotels to open on Okinawa is Rosewood Miyajima, a 55-key property that sits on a remote peninsula in the northwestern part of the storied Japanese island.
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2 weeks ago | 
potions.sg | Justin Choo
The Google Pixel 9a is here, quietly shaping the mid-range smartphone space. It put its eggs in the ‘where it counts’ basket—camera, display, and especially AI features. In a price segment where most phones still rely on traditional specs to shape their unique selling points, the Pixel 9a stands alone as the only mid-tier phone built around delivering AI-driven experiences.
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2 weeks ago | 
potions.sg | Justin Choo
The vivo V50 makes a bold claim in a segment saturated by spec-driven sameness: You don’t have to spend lots of money to have great cameras on your phone—but there’s always a catch somewhere. However, once you realise all three cameras on the vivo V50 are somewhat decent and without a ‘crippled’ feature, the proposition starts to feel a little different. At SGD 699, it reads like a solid mid-range deal.
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2 weeks ago | 
potions.sg | Justin Choo
POCO has always flirted with the big leagues, but this time, they’re making a play to move up a division. With the new F7 Ultra and F7 Pro, the brand’s latest launch isn’t trying to cruise in the flagship slipstream—it’s making a statement. No more teasing ‘flagship features at mid-range prices’; POCO wants flagship clout now, and it’s not shy about who it’s chasing: the de facto pack leader, Samsung. Even the name ‘Ultra’ is so on the nose. But does its performance match the ambition?
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2 weeks ago | 
potions.sg | Justin Choo
Sony has refreshed its BRAVIA TV lineup for 2025. It introduces a new QD-OLED TV, a massive 98-inch Mini LED model, and a new generation of BRAVIA Theatre sound systems—all designed to bring the big screen experience into your living room.
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2 weeks ago | 
potions.sg | Justin Choo
Apple has officially joined the AI bandwagon in Singapore with the bestest version of Apple Intelligence (English—Singapore). It has rolled out in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, and requires an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series, and Macs or iPads with M1 chips or newer. In now-classic Apple fashion, their offerings look considerably tame compared to what Google and Microsoft have been pushing. However, it’s the stuff under the hood that’s the highlight—keeping your data out of the equation.
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4 weeks ago | 
spiritedasia.com | Justin Choo
With roots in Jalisco’s red clay soils, the new 1800 GuachiMonton release finished in modern orange tequila liqueur casks makes a calculated move into premium territory. Tequila lovers, here’s one for you. 1800 Tequila has announced the entry of the 1800 GuachiMonton into Singapore, a premium expression that threads the needle between heritage play and flavour experiment.
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1 month ago | 
spiritedasia.com | Justin Choo
From tasting rice whiskey to discussing cutting-edge stills, distillAsia 2025 — the region’s first dedicated distilling conference — is looking to shake things up in the Asian craft spirits scene. What happens when you gather some of Asia’s distilling pioneers, put them in a room with master blenders, equipment makers, and add a whisky legend or two, for a conference?
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1 month ago | 
spiritedasia.com | Justin Choo
Discover the Johnnie Walker Vault, a hidden whisky atelier in Edinburgh that redefines exclusivity with bespoke blends, rare casks, and creative collaborations. For over 200 years, Johnnie Walker has shaped the world of Scotch whisky. Now, with the launch of Johnnie Walker Vault, the brand is taking its legacy in a new direction — one that blends history with personalisation, craftsmanship, and exclusivity.
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1 month ago | 
potions.sg | Justin Choo
It’s a common question: Eh bro you got ‘lobang’ (opportunity) for Apple laptop or not ah? Most of the time, the answer is some variation of “well, it depends.” The polite ones anyway. But for once, Apple has made it easier—the new M4 MacBook Air is cheaper than its predecessor while also being better. If you’ve been waiting for a ‘sweet spot’ MacBook to pull the trigger on, now might just be the time.
