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Carol Chen is one powerhouse of a lady. She has built five different companies across four continents and is now on a mission to create “The Best Face Masks in The World” in our new pandemic reality. Her latest business, Maskela, was built quickly out of her apartment, just a week before Circuit Breaker was…(Continue Reading)

Scientists are warning of a climate emergency where reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality in urban centres, and meeting the needs of consumers are top priorities. In light of this, we’re seeing the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) adoption.  But just like the rechargeable batteries in your phone, the batteries in EVs won’t…(Continue Reading)

Malaysians are no strangers to influencers and social media personalities in this day and age. It’s not too hard to spot an influencer account even, but seeing something like this might take a minute to process.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miquela (@lilmiquela) She looks like an influencer, has the following…(Continue Reading)

Grab announced today (May 6) that it will be expanding its transport offerings with the upcoming launch of two new on-demand premier ride options on May 25. The new ride options are GrabCar Exec, a fleet of luxurious vehicles that serve consumers who want to travel in style and comfort; and GrabPet XL, which caters…(Continue Reading)

It’s easy to create a petition to complain about an injustice, and it may feel cathartic to sign one, but not all petitions have an opportunity to create change. Here are the factors that experts say makes the difference between petitions that make a difference and those that don’t. Read more…

You can now add a “captions sticker” to Instagram Stories that automatically transcribes your audio into subtitles without the need for third-party apps. This is a helpful tool for creators and audiences alike, as live-captioned videos are more accessible to people with auditory disabilities and those who prefer… Read more…

When it begins to get dark out, you might notice your phone screen shifts to a more orange tone to help you prepare for sleep. Our bodies expect to only see blue light during the day, the theory goes, so blocking blue light at night should help us wind down and feel more tired when…(Continue Reading)

I love acid. The vast majority of foods, whether savory or sweet, are improved by a hit of bright tartness. There are two main ways to get acid into your cooking: citrus and vinegar. All vinegars contain acetic acid—that’s what makes them sour—but varying the starting material affects the flavor and color. Pretty much… Read…(Continue Reading)

Do you still own tech from 2009 or thereabouts? Maybe an old CPU or motherboard that’s sitting in a box in your closet “just in case” you need a backup? What about a Dell? If you or someone you care about happens to still be using a Dell computer produced any time between when Barack…(Continue Reading)

Do “ugly” produce subscription boxes actually reduce food waste and save you money compared to shopping in a discount grocery store ? Not quite, that’s mostly marketing—but they are still relatively cheap, reliable, and a convenient way to get veggies delivered to your door. Read more…