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The Secrets of French Style, According to the Founder of Online Shop Happy French Gang

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Quintessential French style has long been synonymous with “effortlessly chic,” and in the home decor world, casual-cool California style is the coveted look of the moment, with popular designers like Emily Henderson and Amber Lewis leading the charge. So when you combine the two easy-going aesthetics, the result is a sure-fire recipe for style success. The proof? Online home decor shop … Read more

Google Assistant grows hookup list to over 5K smart home devices, appliances

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It’s been a busy four months for Google’s connected home voice assistant. Since January 2018 the Google Assistant connection list grew quickly from 1,500 devices. Now you can say “Hey Google” to more than 5,000 smart home devices, the company reports. Google said it now has connection compatibility with all major connected device manufacturers in the U.S. … Read more

New EU lighting rules would be ‘devastating’ to UK’s entertainment industry

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Lighting designer Tim Routeledge says that if the new rule gets the go-ahead, “theatres, cinemas, everywhere would be dark.” The EU is proposing to change the rules that govern light sources used in the entertainment industry with consultation on the plan set to close on 7 May. The Ecodesign Working Plan would come into effect … Read more

10 secrets to saving money on kitchen appliances

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By Daniel Bortz May 1 It’s no secret that a kitchen appliance is a major purchase. So if you’re on the hunt, you’ll want to learn some of these clever money-saving tips from industry insiders. Don’t focus on seasonal sales You don’t want to wait until your refrigerator or oven breaks before replacing it, but you don’t … Read more

‘Indian travellers prefer holiday homes to traditional hotels’

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Booking.com is ahead in India compared to any online travel agency since it launched its India office back in 2012.With more than 36,000 India-specific properties comprising mainly hotels, this year it also ventured into the homes segment with a special team. Unlike Airbnb, its new competitor in India, which has moved from home stays to … Read more

From a 10-bedroom house in Kimberley to a bachelor flat in Sandton, this is what R2 million will buy you right now

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Thanks to significantly improved domestic sentiment, faster growth in property prices (particularly in Gauteng) can be expected this year. John Loos, household and property sector strategist at FNB Home Finance, says house prices could even possibly grow by more than 5%. This follows a weak period in house prices in many areas. See also: This is … Read more

Pico Rivera: Have furniture, appliances or electronics to toss? Curbside service is coming your way

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In the name of spring cleaning, Pico Rivera has partnered with NASA Services to offer a free curbside service for residents who have bulky items to toss. Eligible items for the service include such items as: Furniture Appliances Electronics Interior fixtures (carpeting, sinks, toilets, bathtubs) Gas grills (no propane bottles) Fencing, lumber and drywall (8-foot maximum … Read more

High-octane to unplugged: the best in this week’s traditional music

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A special evening of poetry and traditional Irish music presented by Stephen James Smith and Macdara Yeates as part of MusicTown 18. The evening features artists, poets, Stephen James Smith, Felispeaks, John Cummins and musicians Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) Eoghan ó Ceannabháin (Jiggy, Aon Teanga) and Macdara Yeates, in an intimate, unplugged performance. Building on … Read more

Bolt Threads joins Modern Meadow in the quest to bring lab-grown leather to market

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There’s a new world of lab-grown replacements coming for everything, from the meat department in your grocery store to a department store near you. Lab-made leather replacements will soon join vegetable-based meat replacements on store shelves thanks to startups like Bolt Threads, which today announced that it would join companies like Modern Meadow in the quest to bring … Read more

Some Android phone manufacturers are lying to users about missed security updates

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Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Android phones are infamously slow to get updates — as of Google’s last update in February, only 1.1 percent of Android users have access to the latest version of the software — but apparently, the problems with Android’s software updates go deeper than that. Research firm Security Research … Read more