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CLOTHING 
January 4, 2018 Amazon patents a mirror that dresses you in virtual clothes
Have you ever fretted over buying a suit or dress online for a wedding or another flashy event, wondering how it would look on your frame or if it would even fit? That might not be a problem soon now that Amazon has patented a blended-reality mirror that lets you try on clothes virtually while placing you […]
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CLOTHING 
January 4, 2018 15 Excellent British Clothing Brands That Ship To The US
If you’re bored with your regular ol’ American clothing destinations likeEverlane, Nordstrom or Forever 21, mix up your look with some styles from across the pond. To help you think outside the U.S., we’ve rounded up 15 British clothing brand that’ll ship to America. Take a look below at our favorite stores: Kind of like the UK-based version of […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
December 30, 2017 Top six tiny houses that captured our hearts in 2017
2017 could well have been the year of the tiny house. With the tiny house movement accelerating, there has been a wealth of new ones to look over this year, both local and international. 1. THE ESCHER This beauty is the creme de la creme of tiny houses, hand built by owner David Latimer, CEO and founder of […]
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NEWS 
December 26, 2017 Tiny home sales are booming, why that might not be good for business
When it comes to the tiny home market, the question isn’t why someone would want a tiny home, but who’s going to build it. That’s according to CEO Steve Weissmann of Tumbleweed Tiny Houses who receives more than 2,000 inquiries per month about this burgeoning market. Weissmann was first introduced to tiny homes when he […]
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COMPUTERS 
October 27, 2017 Researchers one step closer to tech that can charge smartphones and laptops in seconds
Scientists are now one step closer to reach the ability to charge mobile phones and laptop in a few seconds. The researchers at the University of Waterloo used nanotechnology to significantly improve energy-storage devices known as supercapacitors, which can store electrical energy. The improved design roughly doubles the amount of electrical energy the rapid-charging devices can hold. This […]
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ALL DEALS 
September 11, 2017 Destiny 2 Microtransactions Can Get You Items That May Affect Gameplay: Reports
HIGHLIGHTS Destiny 2 was launched on Wednesday Eververse lets you buy Bright Engrams for Silver Engrams can be decoded for items that may affect gameplay Destiny 2 was launched on Wednesday for the PS4 and Xbox One. The sequel to 2014’s original online-only sci-fi shooter game brings back some of the characters including Tess Everis […]
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ALL DEALS 
August 28, 2017 8 all you can eat deals in London that are actually good
Don’t mind if I do (Picture: Getty) Generally speaking, anything advertised as ‘all you can eat’ is to be avoided at all costs, unless you like your dinner with a side portion of salmonella. That said, London is home to quite a few little-known bottomless menus that are a) good and b) won’t make […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 16, 2017 Five of the best new computers reviewed, from laptops with pens to desktops that move
The HP Spectre X2 is a convertible tablet computer with a sophisticated design. COMPUTERS are no longer just beige boxes plonked on a desk. They can arrive without keyboards, with digital pens, in slender bodies or hefty forms. We’ve rounded up five of the best — and arguably most diverse — new portable computers to […]
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ALL DEALS 
August 11, 2017 How to Create a Job Description That Will Land the Right Candidate
Job descriptions are important both to job seekers and employers. They let the candidate know the duties and requirements of the position and what the company will expect regarding performance. They also provide a way for employers to evaluate the job’s importance, its place in the business and to identify the characteristics needed by a […]
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ALL DEALS 
August 3, 2017 Cheap restaurant deals and offers: All the places that kids can eat free this summer 2017, from TGIs to Carluccio’s
Whether you’re out to eat with your friends, family or other half, get it cheaper with these offers (Image: Getty) As the school summer holidays get underway, dining out with the entire family can be an expensive treat – but it doesn’t have to be that way for much longer. We’ve spied plenty of handy ‘kids […]
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August 1, 2017 Go up a size? Or wear clothes that are too tight? (Be honest.)
The other day I asked my Facebook friends if (clothing) size matters. I asked them because I had just had an awful incident involving a skirt. It was full and floral. A little bit retro, too. And just the thing I needed in my wardrobe. And while the store didn’t carry the skirt in my regular missy […]
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ELECTRONICS 
July 17, 2017 Stanford scientists unveil ultra-thin electronics that can dissolve into the body
A group of scientists from California have developed a series of organic electronic components that will harmlessly dissolve into their environment after use. Led by Stanford Professor of Chemical Engineering Zhenan Bao, the team’s inventions include a biodegradable semi-conductive polymer, disintegrable and flexible electronic circuits, and a biodegradable substrate material for mounting these electrical components onto. Totally flexible and biocompatible, […]
