Appliances That Are Cheaper to Replace Than to Fix

Everyday appliances that help you function in life are always going to break down, usually at the most inopportune time. It’s vital to know when it’s better to replace rather than fix a major item. Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate … Read more

Bedroom Design: 7 safe, comfortable havens that promise a good night’s sleep

Peek into some of the most thoughtfully-designed bedrooms from around India. Photo courtesy Sebastian + Ira (photographix) Bedroom Design: Paradise by the Sea, Mumbai This bedroom, that has uninterrupted views of the vast sea, is drenched in natural light the whole day. The ample use of wood and leather lend warmth to the space. The … Read more

Philips Hue company announces lights that beam data at 250 Mbps

Signify, the company formerly known as Philips Lighting that produces Hue-branded smart lights, has announced a new range of internet-transmitting Li-Fi lights called Truelifi. They’re capable of transmitting data to devices like laptops at speeds of up to 150 Mbps using light waves, rather than the radio signals used by 4G or Wi-Fi. The product range … Read more

Here’s how you can incorporate vintage furniture into your home for that timeless look

The glorious quote ‘fashions fade, but style is eternal’ by Yves Saint Laurent applies not only to the fashion domain, but even to the home décor universe undoubtedly. Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, but there are certain statement pieces of furniture that can stand the test of time and give … Read more

Modern Luxe Traveler: Consumer Segments That Are Changing The Game

The luxury travel industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 7% between 2017 and 2021. Just look at Virtuoso , a bespoke luxury travel agency network: This company reported revenue growth of almost 90% in just five years, with a growth of more than $11 billion between 2013 and 2018. The definition of … Read more

Sparkling tiles in three steps: The simple trick that will give you shiny floors in MINUTES – and it only costs $10

As the New Year quickly approaches you’re likely wanting to renovate your diet, wardrobe, fitness regime, work and even possibly your house. And while resolutions may quickly fall by the wayside, if it’s the home improvement suggestion you’re looking to hold strong to then look no further than sprucing up your bathroom tiles. By making … Read more

Amazon is coming to company data centers, and that should scare Cisco, HPE and Dell

Source: CNBC Andy Jassy, Amazon AWS Amazon cloud chief Andy Jassy said that during the first half of 2018, he was consistently getting requests from customers who wanted Amazon’s help not just in the cloud, but also in their own data centers. For some companies, there are regulatory concerns or privacy issues that limit their … Read more

Money can’t buy love, but buying a OnePlus 6T sure can get you 600 gifts which can fill that void

Windfall! That is the best way to describe what Shashank Shekhar, a 24-year-old resident of Delhi, is going through right now. And all because he bought the OnePlus 6T in a recent promotional campaign called OnePlus Lucky Star, run jointly by Amazon India and OnePlus. Instead of just getting his phone, however, Shekhar is also … Read more

6 great heating appliances that will be easy on your electricity bill

Based on current prices, electricity in Johannesburg and other urban centres will set you back around R1.85 per kW. A standard 11-fin oil heater from Game, using up 2.5 kW of electricity per hour will therefore come down to R4.62 for every hour of heating. That’s about R518 added to the electricity bill for one month … Read more

11 modern trends that people can’t wait to go out of style

From memes to dance moves, 2018 is already responsible for a huge number of worldwide trends… but which are the ones that need to go out of style already? Reddit user Fireswar posed the question to the website, asking for people’s suggestions of trends that should stop as soon as possible, and people had strong opinions. Here … Read more