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Since I like to buy gadgets, the Shut Up And Take My Money! is probably my favorite meme.

I chanced upon some site (I can’t recall what site it was) post on a pre-order for the Youtooz Collectibles: Futurama Take My Money Fry figurine. And I told myself, I need to get that figurine. So, I pre-ordered it back in March 2024, and it finally shipped in August 2024.

All models of iPhone 16 will be launching on Friday, 20th September 2024.

With regards to 5G/LTE networks in Singapore, we are getting the following models:

I wanted to share what is in my gadget pouch when I travel. Usually, when I travel, I am with Li Xiang, so I always pack gadgets for the two of us.

I just bought myself the Peak Design Small Tech Pouch from Lazada so I am using it as my travel gadget pouch.

Spigen Valentinus is MagSafe Card Holder from Spigen that is available in two sizes, Spigen Valentinus 2 Cards or Spigen Valentinus 3 Cards. Both sizes are available in Black, Brown, or Purple.

I bought the Spigen Valentinus 3 Cards from Amazon.sg for S$21.74 during Amazon Prime Day 2024 for Li Xiang.

I am using the Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) with my Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Generation).

With my new Apple iPad Pro 11″ (M4), I could not reuse the Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) as it only supports Apple Pencil Pro.

After seven years with my Apple iPad Pro 10.5″ (Space Grey 256GB) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), it is time to upgrade to the latest Apple iPad Pro 11″ M4.

Since my brother frequently flies for business trips, he helped me get it from Singapore Changi Airport to save on the 9% GST.

Since Apple HomeKit is my primary platform, it is connected to five bridges.

My primary bridge is Aqara Hub M2, which connects most of my Aqara smart home accessories.

Aqara has two variants of their Aqara Curtain Driver E1, Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) and Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (Rod Version).

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) is cheaper, retailing for S$138.90, while the Rod Version retails for S$148.90. You can get them both on Souky’s Shopee Store or Souky’s Lazada Store. You can get it cheaper than the price I indicated, as discounts are often offered on either platform.

Eight years have passed since my last post about my smart home journey.

I moved to a new house late last year and had a chance to redo my smart home setup from scratch. Many things have changed in the smart home scene, with more options and cheaper accessories.