Images and details of the Roam began to surface several days ago, along with its expected retail value of US$169 (~RM697). Thanks to The Verge, we now have some idea of what to expect from this new portable speaker. Specs-wise, the Roam will inherit SONOS’ Trueplay, which is an audio tuning feature that was first introduced in its bigger brother, the Move. Basically, it’s a feature that automatically calibrates the performance of the speaker based on its immediate environment....

Below, we have gathered our favorite tablescapes, inspired by the best summer decor ideas, the prettiest garden party ideas, and the latest interior design trends we love. ‘This summer, all the stylish summer table decor ideas will be a bounty of color, pattern and, of course, blooms,’ says Homes & Gardens’ Editor in Chief Lucy Searle. ‘It’s a match made in heaven.’ So, if you are looking for outdoor dining ideas that focus on the table setting alone, search no further…...

The location and plot offered everything they had hoped for. There was potential for the two cottages to be linked as one home, plus the creation of a self-contained ground-floor guest suite, home office and children’s den. See how the transformation took shape by taking the tour, below, via video tour or by scrolling down. For more of the world’s best homes, go to our dedicated page. Working as architects, interior designers and landscape gardeners, the couple considered every inch of space over the whole property, planning the reconfiguration of rooms, the lifting of ceilings, practical storage requirements and bespoke design features before any work commenced....

From video chat rooms that can be used to touch base with friends and plan our events, to using them as real-time learning tools, uses are many. What will you use these four free and web based group video chat tools for? Try them out with your friends and let us know. (image credit: cogdogblog) Note: The list talks about – as mentioned in the title – the best free and ‘web based’ group video chat tools, meaning the ones which do not involve installation of software of any kind....

I figure that if I, a self-proclaimed tech-a-holic, had no idea that automatic uploading from a watched folder in iTunes was possible, there must be other people out there who are just as clueless as I once was. And so I wrote this quick guide. Previously, when you downloaded that totally rad new album via BitTorrent you would have to drag and drop it into iTunes. Boring! This outdated method of updating your music library is atrocious, and every other media player in this big, wide world is capable of auto-updating....

Much like the older version, Pokemon TCG Live will allow for real cards that you own to be transferred to the video game version using digital codes that come with booster packs. You can earn a new card from the game directly, using currency earned from daily quests and the like. Improvements over TCG Online include new features like online matchmaking, and the spending trap that is the battle pass. You also get a form of avatar customisation, despite it being far from the main point of the game....

He is the first mainland Chinese designer to receive the award; on this, Martin Waller, Founder of Andrew Martin comments, ‘There is a new paradigm of Chinese design that doesn’t get the credit it deserves, one that incorporates heritage and craft into a contemporary way of thinking.’ But what do other designers the world over think will be the en vogue in 2021? Unsurprisingly, Coronavirus – and how we think of our homes now – gets more than a passing mention, and it goes hand-in-hand with sustainability....

I admit that I was happy to sacrifice a larger fridge for more cabinet space, but this did come with its challenges. Or, at least, it did until I discovered this vertical storage trick. Before experimenting with this hack, organizing a refrigerator in a small kitchen had felt like quite a chore. However, this trick is as satisfying as it is practical because, of course, who wouldn’t feel self-congratulatory after maximizing storage at a minimum cost?...

POCO Launcher comes from the house of Xiaomi. It’s a great alternative to MIUI Launcher. The launcher is loaded with some cool and unique features such as app categorization by colors and tabs, in-app search and more. Excited to know about them? Let’s check out the POCO Launcher features that will improve the overall experience of using it. Before that, we will tell you how to open launcher settings as you might need to do that regularly....

If left unfixed ASAP, this issue has the potential of causing havoc or landing you in unexplainable, embarrassing trouble. I mean, have a look at the plight of the iPhone user in the screenshot below. This contact switching or wrong caller ID error is majorly caused by a bug affecting (apps on) iPhone running iOS 14. Refer to the solutions in the section below to resolve the hitch. 1. Restart iPhone 1....

We talk to interior designer, Stefani Stein (opens in new tab) about the design project. ‘When designing, I start with the architecture, the client’s tastes, and how they want to feel in the space’, explains Stefani Stein. ‘I believe interior design should be customised and tailored to each client. Whether it is the client’s favourite colour, the mood they want to feel, a love of pattern – or even a disdain for pattern – each client is unique....

A bedroom might be a private room, but your personal quarters deserve your utmost attention. Read on to discover these design tips from Camilla Clarke, Creative Director at interior design studio Albion Nord (opens in new tab) to create a relaxing sanctuary. 1. Always include texture in a bedroom design 1. Always include texture in a bedroom design ‘Consider texture to be as important as color and pattern. There is nothing worse than a flat design....

The appeal was made to challenge a federal court’s preliminary injunction that currently prevents the US Department of Commerce from making the act of supporting TikTok’s network traffic on US infrastructure illegal. For context, the Trump administration signed off on two executive orders back in August, aimed at two Chinese apps: ByteDance’s TikTok and Tencent’s WeChat. Just as it is with Huawei and ZTE, the executive orders prevented the apps’ parent companies from operating within the US on the grounds of national security and cybersecurity....