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When it comes to online gaming, few things are as frustrating as lag. You line up the perfect shot, and it doesn’t register. Your screen stutters just as you’re about to make the game-winning move. Or worse, you get kicked out of the server altogether. But what exactly causes lag? And how are terms like “ping,” “jitter” and “latency” involved?

From the ruins of Athens to Newton’s footsteps in Cambridge, this episode of Geek Atlas is for those who find joy in ancient texts, dusty museums, and the occasional Latin pun. Whether you spend your weekends watching historical documentaries or debating the best Roman general (it’s clearly not Crassus), this journey is a love letter to history nerds and intellectual adventurers everywhere.

If you’re wondering how to catch Premier League matches live in Singapore, you’re not alone. The English Premier League (EPL) is one of the most-watched football leagues globally. Whether you support Arsenal, Man U, or the Wolves, or just enjoy the thrill of watching 22 men chasing glory, drama, and bragging rights, here’s the short answer: You can catch all the EPL matches live when you bundle Premier League with your MyRepublic Broadband Plan.

Indie games are still thriving in 2025, and it’s not just because we love pixel art and existential storylines. It’s because the most creative, emotional, and wildly original titles this year aren’t coming from mega studios with motion capture budgets. They’re coming from small teams and solo devs iin hoodies, quietly building magic in between cups of instant noodles.

Welcome to Episode 2 of Geek Atlas, where the destinations are powered by curiosity, big brains, and occasionally, rocket engines (not so subtle hint towards something else that has a rocket. A purple one, to be exact.)

For fans who want to walk in the footsteps of their favourite characters.

A geek isn’t just someone who wears glasses and quotes Star Trek (though it’s very possible they do both). At its core, being a geek is about knowing things. Not just casually, but obsessively.

An ONT converts fibre-optic signals into usable internet data, while an ONR combines this function with a built-in router to distribute internet throughout the home.

Mario Kart is pure adrenaline, absurd chaos, and the kind of friendship-ruining fun we all secretly live for. But when the race gets tight and the finish line’s in sight, it’s the power-ups that separate the casuals from the champions. Here’s our ranking of the most iconic power-ups in Mario Kart, from sheer mayhem to absolute lifesavers.