All you frustrated Microsoft Office fans using Macs, your time has finally come. Microsoft is making its Office suite available on Apple’s Mac App Store. The software giant originally promised to bring Office apps to the Mac App Store by the end of 2018, and after a short delay they’re finally on hand. All your […]
Seaweed snacks rose to popularity a few years back and are now enjoyed by health-conscious adults and toddlers alike, however, experts expect even more ocean influence in the grocery aisles in the year to come. But let your mind run free with the possibilities and think beyond seaweed snacks. Sea greens are showing up in […]
Want to redecorate but don’t know where to turn? How about searching Pinterest or Houzz for your home redesign inspiration? Hey, maybe it’s not as sexy as a crystal ball but it’s definitely more reliable. If you haven’t checked lately, Pinterest offers more than 18 billion images of home design alone. The social bookmarking site […]
For years, health experts have been hammering home the notion that we need to cut back on salt to improve our heart health. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily consumption of less than 2,000 mg of sodium, that’s just one teaspoon of salt, to keep our hearts healthy. And the American Heart Association […]
Arab designers are notoriously well-versed in world of high fashion and at this year’s Paris Couture Week (PCW), they represented the region in droves. Georges Hobeika, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Maison Rabih Kayrouz (the newly-minted couturier to be recognised by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture) and many other designers have been the ones to […]
While there is something comforting and classic about a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some consumers may seek something a little less, well, vanilla. The new pints on the block are adding a fresh take on a timeless treat with innovative bases like avocado, hummus, tahini and coconut water. Stroll down your frozen foods ice […]
As facial recognition systems become more common, Amazon has emerged as a frontrunner in the field, courting customers around the US, including police departments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). But experts say the company is not doing enough to allay fears about bias in its algorithms, particularly when it comes to performance on faces […]
Every year since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has unveiled a hue that tries to capture the collective mood of the country, influencing what consumers will soon see in home decor, fashion and beauty and product design. According to the Color Institute, Living Coral “emits the desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of color found in […]
Do you think graphic health messages on food and beverage packaging like those that scare the bejeezus out of you on cigarette boxes could steer people towards better eating habits? Some researchers in Australia seem to think so. A recent Australian Study published in the journal “Appetite” asked participants to rate healthy and unhealthy foods […]
Eating more plants doesn’t mean you have to forgo beloved meaty flavors and textures. Plant-based foods will continue to surprise and inspire — this year taking on the meat-based snacking world of jerkies and pork rinds you may associate with the corner store and road trips. While plant-based foods aren’t exactly a new trend, experts […]