It feels like yesterday when we first greeted the Year of the Goat. But in five days' time, the goat will be skipping away.
Yes, Chinese New Year is next Monday - the Year of the Monkey beckons. Also beckoning is shopping - for tech gear to spruce up the home, gadgets for you and your loved ones, or perhaps apps to kill time during those visits.
For this festive-focused gift guide, we rounded up red-and-gold themed personal gadgets, handy appliances that could come in useful this festive season, apps that teach you the right protocol for greeting your relatives during visits, and more.
Most importantly, we would like to wish everyone a prosperous and joyful year ahead. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
FOR HOME
LG CORDZERO HANDSTICK
$599
Swish away the spring cleaning blues with this compact cordless LG vacuum cleaner. The CordZero HandStick comes with two battery packs that let you clean for up to 60 minutes. It can also transform into a handheld vacuum for hard-to-reach crevices at the press of a button. LG says its anti-tangle technology prevents hair from getting stuck on the vacuum's brush.
FOR YOURSELF
$490
Do you have an iPhone in rose gold finish? Get the Beats Solo2 Wireless on-ear headphone in rose gold to complement it and add to the auspicious mood.
This Bluetooth headphone gives you freedom of movement by doing away with cables.
The close-fitting streamlined design of the headband and ear cups provides comfort. You can even take calls with its built-in microphone.
