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The logo on this phone case is what powers its suite of accessories
Though it looks pretty unassuming, this phone case has nine different attachments. Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. At first glance, this just looks…
Bud Light Made the Ultimate Idiotic Lifestyle Ad for Millennials, and It’s Spot On
What if a real-life commercial looked, sounded and felt like an SNL skit? It’s happened before, both purposely and accidentally, and it’s happening now in the U.K. with a new Bud Light ad. The AB…
We Finally Know How IKEA Got Its Famous Name
JUSTIN LANE/EPA/REX/SHUTTERSTOCKEveryone knows IKEA as their go-to furniture store for trendy items to fill their living room with. And let’s not forget the incredible IKEA furniture hacks you’ll want to DIY immediately. But where did the letters…
Tesla’s ‘Tiny House’ roadshow demystifies its energy tech
Renewable energy is good for the planet, but it can be great for consumers — depending on your location, you can actually make a profit using solar panels and backup battery storage. Those benefits can be hard for…
Lucknow’s Chowk eating its way to lifestyle disorders?
The Chowk still has remnants of the Nawab era of Oudh. It showcases the rich cultural heritage of Lucknow. Tundey Kababi, the kebab chain of eateries, has its origin in the Chowk. The original shop…
Amazon gets into shoes and handbags with its new private fashion label ‘The Fix’
Amazon is again expanding its presence in the fashion industry with this week’s launch of yet another private label brand, The Fix. The new label for Prime members is aimed at women and features shoes…
Beyond haute couture, Sabyasachi launches jewellery collection, and it’s spellbinding
When it comes to opulence in the Indian fashion industry, there is no acing Sabyasachi Mukherjee. With his sheer love for traditional Indian designs, the designer has always tried to imbibe its rich heritage in…
Quarters One opens its doors
The towered limestone mansion known as Quarters One on Arsenal Island hasn’t been occupied for nearly 10 years and needs updates estimated in the millions, but it is still an eye-popping Quad-City and national treasure. The exterior of the 1872…
Amazon Lent $1 Billion to Merchants to Boost Sales on Its Marketplace
Amazon has stepped up lending to third-party sellers on its site who are looking to grow their business, a company executive said in an interview on Wednesday. The e-commerce giant has doled out more than…