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Known as the “Apple of the East,” Xiaomi produces a wide range of products. While initially making a mark in the world with smartphones, Xiaomi has now infiltrated our daily lives with various home appliances. “Xiaomi Air Purifier: Mi Air” Xiaomi also produces air purifiers as part of its home appliance lineup under the series name “Mi Air.” One of ...

Xiaomi, nicknamed the “Apple of China,” produces various products ranging from smartphones to household appliances, offering a broad spectrum of lifestyle-related items. In the past, Chinese products were often associated with lower quality, but nowadays, there are many exceptions to that notion. Xiaomi, in particular, manages to showcase clean finishes and forward-thinking designs despite being a Chinese brand. “Xiaomi Wireless ...

Sudio, a company that infuses the sensibility of Northern Europe into their earphones, is indeed based in Sweden, bringing forth a clean and sophisticated design of earphones. “Bluetooth Earphones: Sudio T2” The “Sudio T2” is a pair of Bluetooth earphones. Sudio consistently produces various products, and the “T2” seems to inherit the style of the previously released “Tolv” model. In ...

In the past, there was a mechanical keyboard that gained attention online. It’s a keyboard that combines the essence of a typewriter with the functionality of a Bluetooth-enabled mechanical keyboard. Named “MOOAS X LOFREE DOT,” this keyboard received over $600,000 in funding within a short period on the crowdfunding site “Indiegogo.” It is a collaborative effort between “MOOAS” and “LOFREE.” ...

The “Monami 153” product can be considered a legendary ballpoint pen in South Korea. It has been a representative player in the ballpoint pen market since its introduction in 1953. While Monami 153 is now known as a very affordable ballpoint pen, it was initially introduced at a relatively high price. Over the years, its price has gradually decreased. “50th ...

In the current era where smartphones allow us to listen to music and watch videos, the era of standalone “MP3 players” has largely faded into history. However, just before the widespread adoption of smartphones, there was a time when MP3 players were a dominant trend. Among domestic companies, “iRiver” stood at the forefront, boasting a considerable market share with its ...

With the popularization of smartphones, the number of people taking pictures with their phones has increased. Particularly, the trend of taking selfies has led to the popularity of products like the “selfie stick” that were once widely sold. The selfie stick was used as a supplementary device to widen the smartphone’s field of view. It was easy to find in ...

The board game “Catan,” also known as “The Settlers of Catan,” is a legendary creation in the board gaming world that originated in 1995. Despite being released in 1995, it remains a legendary work, holding the top position in sales and awards in the Euro board game category. Theme of Settling and Building Civilization on the Island of Catan The ...

The board game “Incan Gold” was released in 2006. Designed by Alan R. Moon and Bruno Faidutti, it was translated and released in South Korea in 2015. The game revolves around adventurers seeking ancient Incan artifacts. Players must decide whether to take risks and continue exploring to acquire more treasures or return with the discovered treasure. Game Components: Game Setup: ...

“Hey, That’s My Fish” is a simple board game that uses penguins. The game’s objective is straightforward: to have your penguins collect the most fish. Released in 2003, the game has gained popularity over the years due to its simplicity and adorable components. Game Components: The game components consist of penguin tokens and fish tiles. They are categorized as follows: ...

“Dixit” is a board game released by “Libellud” in 2008. Suitable for ages 6 and up, it falls under the party game genre. It accommodates 3 to 6 players at a time. A Unique Board Game with Pictures: Dixit “Dixit” stands out from other board games as it deviates from the reliance on dice for luck or strategic reading of ...

Known as “Da Vinci Code” in Korea, the original name of this board game is “Algo.” Developed by Gatchen in Japan in 2002, it was introduced to Korea under the name “Da Vinci Code” through “Korea Board Games.” Numeric Deduction Board Game: Da Vinci Code This game, played with number tiles, is a deductive brain game where the goal is ...