Issue #1: Digital Hoarding, Strong Vapes, And A Papier Mache Head??
This is proof that we'll write data stories on almost any topic.
You’re reading the inaugural newsletter for Ribbit.FYI! If we could, we’d beam this directly into your brains…but that technology doesn’t exist yet. You can expect a compilation of stories that we’ve published, a cheeky data viz or two, and open calls for projects that we want to work on! — Chun, Assistant Lead
Last Week’s Story On…Digital Hoarders
Our writer counted the photos on their phone and the results were quite scary. We got our readers to share their photo album sizes and it was worse. The good news is, ExpressVPN gave us some helpful tips on how to store our digital baggage in an organised manner. If you’re going to hoard photos of your cat, at least label them in proper folders, okay? (Read the full comic here)
Visualise This: Vape Nicotine Levels Go Brrr
The fruity fumes of vapes have been everywhere—even though it’s technically illegal to possess one in Singapore. But the more pressing issue is that until recently, the nicotine levels in vape cartridges did not face restrictions. Combined with the back-channel sales tactics that are pervasive in Singapore (think Telegram chats with no age verification), and we have a problem on our hands.
We’re Starting Our Music Career On TikTok
Who knows what to do when you move out of your parents’ home for the first time? No-one. So we made a guide for all the headless millennials—sorry, chickens—out there. Episode 2 of this series is a rap about how to clean your apartment properly. Follow us for more! Also, our writer Shelby made all the props herself and you’ll hurt her feelings if you don’t watch the video.
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Interesting Tech Stories
If you or anyone else you know is working on interesting and novel tech projects, we’d like to hear from you! Drop us an email at yikchun@ribbit.fyi or amrit@ribbit.fyi.
Ageing Domestic Helpers In Singapore
Domestic helpers, or “maids”, as they are often known locally, have been part and parcel of the economic and social fabric of Singapore. But as they grow older, we want to know and hear from them about what their plans for retirement are. If you work with any advocacy or support groups for FDWs, please drop us an email as well!
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