Unfortunately, it seems that we too will be celebrating Raya under this condition as well, even with the recent loosening of rules. This will feel disheartening for most of us who’ve been looking forward to spending quality time with our families back in our respective hometowns, especially when they’re in different states. And this is coming from a guy whose hometown is literally across the South China Sea. However, it’s all for the best as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, as we know it, is far from over....

And even if you’re looking to add color in a minimalist way, introducing it in a beautiful rug or a few cushions on a sofa, can be a minefield. We spoke to five fabulous interior designers to get their top tips on how to achieve a perfect color scheme – and to highlight the mistakes to avoid. See: Living room color schemes – the best color ideas for living spaces...

The big-minded engineer here is Michael Pick and to be clear, Pick took the original design of the Switch and essentially upsized the console by a factor of 650. The end result is a console of epically comical proportions. The good news though, is that everything works, from the buttons and triggers, all down to the massive joysticks. The display is, unsurprisingly, a 4K TV, but given the limitations of the current Switch, the maximum output resolution is limited to just Full HD....

‘There is something inherently human in the colors that we are attracted to for 2022,’ says Farrow & Ball’s color curator, Joa Studholme. Following a turbulent era, she expects our future schemes will draw from ‘the modest character of the world of folk and craft’ that allows us to inject mythical majesty into the everyday. It’s the paint trend prediction we have waited for, but where can you begin? Joa’s five significant shade suggestions are the perfect place to start....

Users can now activate Assistant Snapshot by saying “Hey Google, show me my day” to view their feed without having to launch Assistant manually. Apart from this, it will also show additional information to users based on the time of the day and their interaction with the Assistant. Additionally, Google has also added new recommendations for recipes, podcasts and restaurants that will also be based upon users personal preferences as well....

Based on a recent demonstration given by Google, the technology behind the live transcription feature may require a constant internet connection when it officially becomes available. It also says that the new feature will be different from current AI-driven and on-device translation features. As real-time “multilingual transcription” is much more complicated than simply translating written text from one language into another. Further, in its current state, Google says that the feature will not work with an audio file, for now....

While the shade may be seen as a safe choice, with a spectrum ranging from off-white to mid greys and the deepest charcoals, grey can be used to create all manner of styles, from calm and tranquil to dramatic and luxurious depending on the tones you use. If you’re thinking of decorating with grey we’ve rounded up a host of different of room designs which prove just how versatile this shade can be to help get you inspired....

Each of the types has their own characteristics and are suited to different conditions and climates. It’s important to know the traits of hardneck vs softneck garlic to decide what is best for you when growing garlic in your vegetable garden. Whether you chose a hardneck or softneck variety will also dictate when to plant the cloves. Some hardier varieties can over-winter outdoors without an issue, while others are best sown in late winter to avoid them being damaged by long periods of wintry weather....

Standing at around 78 inches (200cm) tall when mature, you can grow rosemary as a fantastically dense and aromatic hedge. The mass of tightly packed waxy green leaves also makes it ideal for clipping, so you can benefit not only from creating a striking year-round feature in your backyard but a crop of deliciously fragrant leaves too. Use these not only in cooking – they are delicious added to bread – but also add a sweet smoky note to your barbeque, pizza oven or log fire....

Pets’ claws can damage surfaces, then there’s the issue of shed hair, the dirt they bring in, and their penchant for sitting on every piece of furniture, all of which makes an impact. But UK interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch has shown how homes can still be beautiful when animals are part of a household. Read on to discover Emma’s unmissable advice, and visit our interior design hub for inspiration on furniture, soft furnishings, color and more....

These chips range from the Xeon W-2223 all the way to the Xeon W-2295. In terms of clock speeds, base clock speeds start from 3.0GHz. Boosted clock speeds, on the other hand, going all the way to 4.8GHz. Number of cores also vary quite greatly from one end of the range to the other. The Xeon W-2223 comes with four cores and eight threads, while the Xeon W-2295 comes with 18 cores and 36 threads....

Bar stools are a favorite choice, but as kitchen island ideas might include table-level areas, too, dining chairs and banquettes are also chic possibilities. The proportions as well as the configuration of the island will determine which seating works best – and which complements your kitchen ideas in terms of style, materials, and finish, and we’ve collected kitchen island ideas with seating to inspire you. Kitchen island seating ideas Kitchen island seating ideas...

What type of kitchen tile is right for your space will ultimately come down to a balance of practicality, style as well as personal preference – there is no right or wrong choice. Key considerations are where they will be used and what material they are made from. Before making a decision be sure to take time to examine the existing features of your space, such as the room size and cabinetry design and even the lighting, as all these will have an impact on how the tiles look, too....