In either case, it will help your scheme reach a whole new level – and it’s a technique the world’s leading interior designers employ to fabulous effect. Playing with proportions also has the power to make a large room feel cozy and intimate, but upscaling can also make a small room feel a whole lot larger and more impactful than it really is, and of course a super-sized feature is instantly attention-grabbing....

Believed to be the first time an entire John Nash-designed terrace has come to the open market, 1-18 York Terrace East in London’s Regent’s Park is a rare beast. See more:See inside this grand apartment that inspired the design of RMS Titanic’s first-class dining room (opens in new tab) Joint selling agents Savills and Aylesford expect the property to be bought by an individual looking to create a private residence in what is a unique opportunity for an owner to acquire the last remaining full Nash terrace in Regent’s Park....

Rather than an intimidating chrome cladded bipedal law enforcer, the Xavier robots are quad-wheeled autonomous drones with cameras (including one with 360-degree capability) and a display, which are more R2-D2-like rather than Robocop. According to HTX, should its cameras detect individuals exhibiting the aforementioned misbehaviours, the robots will trigger real-time alerts to the command and control centre. For clarity, the agency specified that offenses categorised as such include smoking in prohibited areas, illegal hawking, improper parking of bicycles within Toa Payoh Central’s HDB Hub, congregation of more than five individuals, and motorised active mobility devices and motorcycles on footpaths....

With a little creativity, strategic planning and the right backyard ideas, a sloped backyard can have a lot to offer. You can create a terraced garden of distinct areas, with spaces for entertaining, relaxing, playing and dining, offering different views for an ever changing perspective of your backyard. Sloped backyard ideas Sloped backyard ideas Understanding the site of a sloped backyard is key, and ‘terracing can create a usable garden where before only a slope existed,’ explains landscape designer Lorenzo Soprani Volpini of LSV Gardens (opens in new tab)....

These clever powder room ideas or cloakrooms (if you’re from the UK) will help you revamp an existing WC – or make the most of unused space with an additional loo. It will punch well above its weight in terms of household usefulness. Small powder room Small powder room A beautifully finished small powder room really makes a difference to the way you start and end your day. So if you’re planning a powder room refurb, it’s important to consider a few key things before you start, from space planning and storage to flooring and fittings; it really does make all the difference between a basic powder room and a beautifully functional space....

The all new MIUI 8 is more colorful and is based on the design of how a Kaleidoscope changes colors when you rotate it. But apart from all the colors and animations, there are a few solid changes to help the user in his day-to-day life. So let’s have a look at the top 8 MIUI 8 features. 1. Notification Drawer 1. Notification Drawer The first change that you will see in MIUI 8 is the pull-down notification drawer....

That dream came true when in 2018 they found this striking Cotswold stone farmhouse in Wiltshire, UK. Alongside the run-down farmhouse were two derelict barns and three holiday cottages, all in need of attention. It was a lot to take on, and the property’s renovation took the couple two years, but the results speak for themselves as this is now truly one of the world’s best homes. Sensitively retaining and respecting the beauty of the original building, while extending and updating it with latter-day comforts and fresh modern farmhouse style interiors, Shan and Stephen have really brought this historic farmhouse back to life....

However, a recent directive by the Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Gobind Singh Deo offers a glimpse of hope that things will finally able to move forward. According to a press statement released yesterday, the minister has apparently requested TM to submit a report regarding Streamyx within the next one month. The statement was released after a meeting between the minister and TM’s senior management team which includes its Chairman, Rosli Man; Chief Operating Officer, Imri Mokhtar; and the newly appointed Group CEO, Noor Kamarul Anuar Nuruddin....

Playing songs, news or being your personal jester — this tiny gadget can easily accomplish a number of tasks, without you having to lift a finger. However, at the end of the day, these are tasks that you’d expect out of a smart speaker by default, especially when it’s made by Google. Thankfully, the Google Home Mini is much more just a smart speaker. If you have bought the Google Home Mini this holiday, here are the best tips for using it productively....

Timestamp (or date and time as it is more popularly known), was a common feature in many analog cameras. But the switch to DSLRs and eventually to smartphone cameras meant that this little feature got lost in the process. Thankfully now, the EXIF data of image stores all the information about time. So, even if the native camera app doesn’t support it, there are still some nifty little ways to add timestamps to photos on Android....

1. Use a Third-Party Launcher 1. Use a Third-Party Launcher While the One UI software packs several customization options, one can’t change the scrolling orientation. Let’s use a third-party launcher from the Play Store to modify Galaxy phones’ home screen and app drawer look. In the example below, we will use the fan-favorite Nova launcher. Step 1: Head to the Google Play Store and download the Nova launcher on your phone....

1. Google Photos 1. Google Photos Google Photos is readily available to download from the App Store on iPhone. The app comes with the ability to create a collage. Follow the steps below and make a collage using Google Photos on iPhone. Step 1: Download the Google Photos app from the App Store. Download Google Photos for iPhone Step 2: Open the Google Photos app. Step 3: Go to the Library menu....

True to the leak that we’ve seen last year, the unifi Plus Box is designed to deliver not only Full HD content but also 4K content. TM have yet to list down what are the 4K contents that are going to be available through the new unifi Plus Box although we know there’s the Love Nature 4K channel which can be accessed through channel 502. Other than that, the unifi Plus Box also comes with several pre-installed video streaming apps including iflix, dimsum, BBC Player, YuppTV, and Viu....