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Google in an effort to help optimise battery life for Android devices announced that the company has worked on two new updates that are currently running on the beta variant of Chrome (version M85). Both of these updates include the new Profile Guided Optimisation and Tab Throttling feature. With these new updates being added to the beta release, the Profile Guided Optimisation feature looks to provide much faster browsing responsiveness as compared to previous versions before the update....

Most interestingly, Play Games comes with data synchronization across all devices, which will enable you to carry over gaming progress (including Play Points) from your Android smartphone to PC, and vice versa. Of course, this is only possible if the games are linked to the same Google account. The inclusion of this particular feature is much appreciated, as most Android emulators lack progress-sharing capabilities. Much like Play Store, the new Play Games app will also serve as a platform for you to download games....

During a special address held earlier today, prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin revealed that the ease of restrictions will be in effect on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. He also emphasised that an individual is recognised as fully-vaccinated only 14 days after getting their second jab for two-dose vaccines such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sinovac. Whereas, those who’ve opted for single-dose vaccines such as Johnson & Johnson and CanSino are acknowledged only after 28 days of receiving their dosage....

Decorating with green can allow for you to get back to nature with a fresh palette. ‘It’s all about what you pair it with,’ says Judy Smith, color consultant for Crown Paint. ‘Greens with a blue base are impactful colors, so introducing softer tones of clay white and chalky grey in furniture and accessories and keeping to a light, natural flooring will help to balance a scheme and add a calming quality....

The undeniable benefits of a rewilded garden are ever-prominent – not least on TikTok, where a recent study* has announced that ‘Clover Lawns’ was the popular ‘gardening hack’ in 2022. Videos that show the process of growing a clover lawn to cut down on mowing have gained 62 million views in the recent year amid the anti-lawn movement and the rise in interest surrounding sustainable garden ideas. Perhaps the biggest benefit to a clover lawn is its slow growth speed which requires significantly less mowing than a regular lawn....

Our edited selection includes Halloween decorating ideas that are both spooky and stylish. And, as you would expect, we have outdoor Halloween decor and Halloween window ideas, and table decor for indoors, too. Halloween party decoration ideas Halloween party decoration ideas Planning is key when it comes to Halloween party ideas. Decide on any theme early on so that you can let your guests know what to expect when sending out invitations....

Springtime has much to offer in the gardens, with blossoms of magnolia, cherry, crabapple and quince presiding over naturalized carpets and more formally planted beds of springtime bulbs and native wildflowers. There are many lessons that can be learned and taken from this garden and applied on a smaller scale for your own backyard ideas. The gardens stand on the elevated site of a Norman motte and bailey castle in Hertfordshire....

A cleverly-designed home gym that factors in key interior design elements, which are both visually appealing and fully-functional, makes the prospect of a workout far more enticing. ‘People often assume an at-home gym is all about the equipment; it’s not, just as an actual gym isn’t just about the equipment,’ says interior designer Katharine Pooley. ‘It’s about the changing rooms, the music, the lighting, the atmosphere; the same is said for your at home workout space....

The HONOR 80 GT sports a 120Hz 6.67-inch AMOLED display, the same size as the one found on the standard 80 but the latter uses an OLED panel instead. The GT display’s peak brightness is higher at 1,400 nits. Of course, it also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor as well as stereo speakers and an IR sensor. The upper-mid-range device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, giving it the same processing power as the Pro and putting it above the vanilla HONOR 80....

From selecting beautiful artwork to adorn the space and sourcing the perfect mirror, to more significant projects such as installing shelving and paneling, interior designers have plenty of tricks and techniques up their sleeves to make a large living room wall feel well-curated. We have collated some of our favorite living room wall ideas to bring charm and character – and most importantly – to fill a large living room wall....

I used to beat myself up about it, after all, I am a grown adult and I really shouldn’t be going through as many plates as I do. The real turning point was when I managed to break my favorite vase and finally decided to try my hand at fixing it as opposed to admitting defeat and throwing it away. That is when I stumbled on kintsugi, an ancient Japanese art form that was designed exactly for mending broken things....

To help you accurately estimate the cost of your project, we’ve gone straight to the experts. They have given us figures for deck ideas and small decks of different dimensions, as well as the costs for all of the popular decking materials, deck railings and deck lighting ideas. ‘Naturally the larger the deck size the more costly the materials, so you need to consider which materials are best for you in terms of short term spend versus long term investment,’ says Karl Harrison of Karl Harrison Design (opens in new tab), which designs and builds high end residential landscape projects....

And, as with all cleaning tasks, being sure about the steps necessary will save time and effort. The good news is that the best blenders often feature some components that can go into the dishwasher to make life easier. But even if yours includes parts you can clean this way, it’s still essential to be sure of the steps of this vital kitchen cleaning job. Our guide has all the details you need on how to clean a blender so you can continue turning out delicious soups, smoothies, and more, and make quick work of a range of kitchen tasks....