NEW YORK, Feb 14 ― Striding down the runway to music from The Cure and Joy Division on Monday, models at New York Fashion Week paraded skirts inspired by lampshades ― US designer Tory Burch’s celebration of making “the everyday sublime”. The brightly coloured and sometimes shiny skirts seemed to stand alone at the waist … Read more
LAS VEGAS, Jan 13 — Technology is often designed to lighten the load from the everyday — and brushing your teeth or using the toilet are no exception. Here are some highlights from the array of gadgets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show intended to make the mundane more efficient: Supersonic toothbrush “Is that … Read more
PARIS, Dec 20 — The force is definitely with Star Wars. Whether you’re a fan of George Lucas’s universe or not, the franchise has had an undeniable impact on our vocabulary and the expressions we use on a regular basis. According to one study, some Star Wars-related terms are now commonly used in everyday conversations. … Read more
PENANG, Dec 9 — It is well known that the act of creating art can have a profound impact on a person’s emotional well-being, offering the inner subconscious an outlet for expression. Born in Penang and armed with a free spirit and love for nature and nostalgia, Tiffany Choong’s art reflects what she is passionate … Read more
Smart home appliances (like kitchen appliances), can be easily controlled from a smartphone. —hakule / Getty Images pic via ETX Studio SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 9 — Household appliances are going smart and getting connected. It’s now possible to remotely control these types of appliances from your smartphone, for greater user comfort and convenience. Find out … Read more
