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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Tuesday Tech: The Quite Launch Of Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series
Samsung quietly dropped the Galaxy Tab S12 series on YouTube with zero fanfare—and the reason is simple: there’s almost nothing new besides a processor refresh! As tech companies push incremental annual upgrades, do we really need a new tablet every 12 months? Here is why skipping the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and picking up a discounted Tab S11 Ultra instead might be the smartest productivity move you can make right now.

Faiz Faisal
Oct 132 min read


Selfish Or Determination
Where is the line between healthy ambition and pure selfishness? For those of us who care deeply about how our choices affect others, taking big leaps can feel terrifying. In this post, we unpack determination vs. selfishness, explore how caring too much can hold you back, and look at why both the person chasing a dream and the person supporting them need to understand this grey area so messages aren't misconstrued.

Faiz Faisal
Oct 124 min read


Sunday Short: Now I'm Back
Six months after Claire’s death, Daniel thought he had finally gotten everything he wanted. He was wrong.

Faiz Faisal
Oct 118 min read


Health & Beauty: Tsubaki
Dealing with flat, easily broken hair? In this Tsubaki Volume and Repair Shampoo review, I break down how this viral Japanese hair care duo saved my coarse yet fine hair. From adding instant root lift without weighing strands down to reducing daily breakage, discover why this camellia oil-infused routine is a game-changer—plus my thoughts on tackling age-related hair fall next!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 103 min read


Movie Review: Other Mommy
Was Other Mommy (2026) the biggest horror disappointment of the year? Based on Josh Malerman's novel and produced by James Wan & Blumhouse, this Jessica Chastain-led thriller had massive hype. But from derivative tropes (Mama, The Grudge, Evil Dead Rise) to weirdly placed jump scares and a trailer that gave away the best part, here is our full 4.5/10 review breakdown on why it fails to deliver!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 93 min read


Foodgasm: Grimace Shake & Purple Cloud Sundae
Has the viral purple trend arrived at your local McD? I tried McDonald's limited-time Grimace Shake and the Purple Cloud Deluxe Sundae to see if they live up to the internet hype! From the cotton-candy-topped sundae to the nostalgic grape taffy flavor of the iconic shake, here is my honest review on which purple treat is a total sweet-tooth masterpiece and which one is an absolute must-try before it's gone!

Faiz Faisal
Oct 82 min read
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