Olive Garden parent company Darden Restaurants has announced that it will shut down its Bahama Breeze restaurant chain for good. But in an unusual move, some current Bahama Breeze locations will live on as a different brand, while the remaining stores will close. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? On Tuesday, Darden Restaurants…
Conversations That Seem Effortless We’ve all dealt with those irritating calls where the background sound drowns out your voice –whether in a busy café, strolling along Sheikh Zayed Road, or relaxing at Dubai Mall, being heard can seem challenging. With HBudz Go’s 4-Mic ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation), that battle is over. The four strategically placed…
Indian menswear has seen a remarkable evolution over the past decade, moving beyond the predictable silhouettes and traditional ensembles that once dominated festive and wedding fashion. While the classic Bandhgala jacket remains a timeless symbol of sophistication, today’s style-forward men are embracing newer, fresher kurta-jacket combinations that balance heritage with contemporary flair. Whether it’s for…
Stepping into VR is about more than strapping on a headset and loading a game. The best VR headsets today are gateways to fully realized experiences, whether that’s gaming, fitness, creative work or simply spending time inside a richly rendered virtual world. As the hardware has improved, so has the sense of presence, with sharper…
The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we dive into fascinating ideas from around the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here. One of the more absurd things about science is that you can spend years studying and reading about the universe’s deepest mysteries – dark matter,…
On a recent stroll by my local Allbirds store in Harvard Square, I had to do a double take. In the window, the brand was advertising its new Varsity collection: a ’70s-inspired sneaker line with a rubber sole and a feminine color palette that weaves together pink, olive green, mustard, and brick red. It’s an…
What’s Worth It: The Gear That Deserves Your Money 1. Adaptive Gaming Kits for Everyone Inclusivity is one of 2025’s biggest wins. Gaming is now available to all kinds of players with the use of modular controllers, customizable keyboards, and adaptive pedals. These inventions are not only functional, but they are ergonomic improvements that even…
A blue kurta is one of the most versatile pieces any man can own. Whether you’re dressing for a relaxed weekend outing, a festive celebration, or a grand wedding, a blue kurta flows effortlessly across occasions with its unique charm. Its colour alone makes it special—blue symbolizes calmness, confidence, and individuality. Pair this with the…
Microsoft could launch the next-generation Xbox console sometime in 2027, AMD CEO Lisa Su has revealed during the semiconductor company’s latest earnings call. Valve is on track to start shipping its AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year, she said, while Microsoft’s development of an Xbox with a semi-custom SOC from AMD is “progressing well to…
Royal Netherlands Air Force pilots tested brain-reading technology in a simulator Alireza Boeini/Alamy Fighter pilots in training are having their brainwaves read by AI as they fly in virtual reality to measure how difficult they find tasks and ramp up the complexity if needed. Experiments show that trainee fighter pilots prefer this adaptive system to…
