Samsung is never one to make a U-turn on something new product or feature it has put out, no matter how useless or derided it may have become. It took years for it to finally sunset S Voice, for example, or slim down and rename TouchWiz. Of course, persistence may also pay off in giving … Read more
British tech firm Dyson will pump GBP 150 million (about Rs 1,300 crore) into its Indian operations over the next five years as it looks to make inroads into the burgeoning consumer durable market here.The company, which launched its products in the Indian market, will set up 20 stores across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru.”India is a very … Read more
Faulty appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and fridge freezers are causing more than 60 house fires a week in the UK – a figure which has stayed “stubbornly high” in recent years – according to a Which? investigation. Government action to remove potentially dangerous electrical white goods from homes is falling “woefully short”, the consumer … Read more
Almost everyone has rented an apartment at some point in their lives, so you know that the existing bathroom tile is nearly always underwhelming. It’s either damaged, stained, cracked, or just a funky color that screams ’80s or ’90s purchase. But it functions, so you deal with it. OR, you upgrade it with this genius DIY we … Read more
It’s no longer just about taking care of business: The bathroom is having a major design moment. “With much of our focus now on wellness, eating healthy, and meditation, the bathroom is becoming more of a sanctuary,” says designer Tina Ramchandani. For proof, she points to her clients, who are increasingly installing free-standing and soaking tubs. “Taking baths is … Read more
NEW technology that automatically detects ISIS propaganda online will be unveiled by Home Secretary Amber Rudd today. The software, designed by the Home Office, detects 94 per cent of terror material. 3 The brand new British tech is powered by artificial intelligence to stop sick propaganda before ti even goes online ut of a million … Read more
The UK government’s pressure on tech giants to do more about online extremism just got weaponized. The Home Secretary has today announced a machine learning tool, developed with public money by a local AI firm, which the government says can automatically detect propaganda produced by the Islamic State terror group with “an extremely high degree of accuracy”. … Read more
Former judge Anthony P. LoRusso is taking a second stab at affordable housing on Buffalo’s West Side – with a new proposal for a 39-unit apartment building around the corner from his first project. LoRusso’s APL Property Group seeks city approval to construct a four-story building at 129 West Ave., with one-bedroom apartments priced at … Read more
If you manage to brave the crowds to see the Michelangelo masterpieces now on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can now end your cultural jaunt with a culinary treat under the same roof. The Dining Room at the museum recently opened to the public for the first time since it started as a … Read more
In the third part of our blog series on creating attractive effects using energy efficient lighting with designer Graham Festenstein, we move on to the kitchen and dining area. It’s a focal point of many homes, and one where task lighting understandably can take precedence over general room ambience. Focus on surfaces In previous blogs, he’s explained that … Read more