Looking Back 2025
Looking back at 2025, the year AI went mainstream and triggered two big shifts: widespread layoffs and a global memory chip shortage. RAM, graphics cards, and NVMe storage all saw price hikes, with 2026 expected to be no better.
2025
Posts from 2025, anchored by the year-in-review and that year’s gadgets and coverage.
My Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025) Modifications
After kitting out my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025) with accessories, I made three more minor modifications. First up is a dedicated dashcam, since the car's six cameras and battery-draining Sentry Mode aren't ideal for capturing number plates.
My Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025) Accessories
After buying plenty of accessories for my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025), I share my full list with prices. Most came from Taobao, which is far cheaper than paying the 'English tax' for the same items on Shopee.
Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025) Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) COE Category B
I ordered a Tesla Model 3 Highland RWD (COE Category B) in December 2024 and took delivery in February 2025. Singapore had switched the default colour to Stealth Grey, so I paid S$1,500 extra to keep white.
Looking Back 2024
Looking back at 2024, the year I turned 40 and inflation bit hard as Singapore's GST rose from 8% to 9%. My standout gadgets were the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer and Anker's Prime 250W charger, plus a new iPad Pro 11-inch.