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Awair Glow review: This air monitor smartens your “dumb” appliances

Environmental monitoring is no longer a particularly novel smart-home trick. The ability to track indoor “vitals” like temperature, humidity, and air quality drives several standalone devices and is increasingly built into home security cameras like the LG Smart Security Wireless Camera. The problem is that

How To Clean Your Fine Jewellery So It Sparkles Even Longer

Try to keep fine jewellery pieces in an airtight box and place silica pads to protect them from moisture, say experts. Achal Gupta, from Rivierea – The Jewellery Hub and Pritesh Goyal from SLG Jewellers, share some tips to keep your fine jewellery clean. It

More discussion needed on planned cuts to Sheffield street cleaning

A cross-party group of councillors has called for greater scrutiny of plans to cut Sheffield’s street cleaning service. In August the council proposed a range of changes designed to save £12 million from the street cleaning budget over the next 20 years. Reducing the

The biggest headache in machine learning? Cleaning dirty data off the spreadsheets

If you imagine the life of a machine learning researcher, you might think it’s quite glamorous. You’ll program self-driving cars, work for the biggest names in tech, and your software could even lead to the downfall of humanity. So cool! But, as a new survey

These solar powered appliances give a ‘modern boost’ to rural areas

With the advent of modern technology and affordable Internet, home appliances such as televisions, fridges, oven and others have introduced next generation of conveniences in our lives. In fact, it is unimaginable for us to live without our ‘smart’ gadgets and appliances for a

Modern civilisation does not diminish human violence: Study

  Modern civilisation has not dulled humankind’s bloodlust or reduced violence, but living in a large, organised society increases the likelihood of surviving a war, scientists say. While larger, modern-day societies may have a larger number of soldiers or combatants who die, they represent

Are Ikea Appliances a Good Deal?

Visit an Ikea on any given weekend, and you’ll see people lingering in the kitchen department, dreaming of transforming their own kitchen into a sleek and stylish space—without spending a fortune. Ikea sells everything you might need to make that dream come true, including

Frank Vogel has gone modern and the surprising Magic are better for it

If you ask Frank Vogel, there’s nothing different about him these days. Sure, he’s rocking a beard, but this is the same defensive-minded coach that helped turn Paul George into a superstar. He’s also the same coach who came within one game of the NBA Finals. He keeps

What comes first – appliances or the kitchen design?

When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, design and functionality work hand-in-hand. So what comes first – the design or your appliances? Experts weigh in on the best way to kick-start your new kitchen. No longer poky, disconnected and hidden away, today’s kitchen

Business giants join the Evening Standard’s modern slavery campaign

IT giant Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), law firm Hogan Lovells, Blackstone investment group, ITN, Sport for Freedom, Omnia Strategy LLP and the Thomson Reuters Foundation are among the firms that have signed up to our statement, pledging to be diligent about eradicating slavery from