Turn on the style: Taps may be functional but they can transform a room

When it comes to the humble water tap, we’ve never had so much choice. This essential, functional object is often overlooked. But to do so is to miss a design trick, as an oversized spout, a striking colour or an unusual finish can lend a contemporary edge to a bathroom or kitchen with minimal effort. … Read more

BrewDog announces the launch of themed hotels in Edinburgh and Manchester with in-room BEER TAPS

A beer fridge in the shower and a BAR TAP in your bedroom: BrewDog announces the launch of themed hotels in Edinburgh and Manchester The DogHouse Manchester is set for a summer opening and the Edinburgh venue will launch in the autumn This isn’t the beer brand’s first foray into the world of hotels, as … Read more

Jeopardy! taps Katie Couric as next guest host following Ken Jennings after Trebek’s final episodes

Jeopardy! will soon see its first female host in the show’s 37 seasons. Veteran news anchor Katie Couric has been tapped to step into the role of guest host for the popular series for a week of shows, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday. The 63-year-old household name will succeed the game show’s first … Read more

Hey Alexa, what’s my PIN? Voice assistants can figure out the taps made on a smartphone keyboard 

Hey Alexa, what’s my PIN? Hackers could use voice assistants to work out what users are typing on their smartphones from the sound of their fingers tapping the screen Researchers built their own version of a smart speaker to access the recordings In commercial products the recordings are stored securely for safety   But study shows … Read more

Hey Alexa, what’s my PIN? Voice assistants can figure out the taps made on a smartphone keyboard 

Hey Alexa, what’s my PIN? Cambridge researchers show voice assistants can detect what users are typing on their smartphones by the sound of their fingers tapping the screen Researchers built their own version of a smart speaker to access the recordings In commercial products the recordings are stored securely for safety   But study shows that … Read more

Gossip Girl reboot on HBO Max taps Broadway star Laura Benanti who won a Tony in Gypsy

Gossip Girl reboot on HBO Max taps Broadway star Laura Benanti who won a Tony in Gypsy opposite Patti LuPone By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 06:05 GMT, 30 October 2020 | Updated: 06:05 GMT, 30 October 2020 The upcoming reboot of Gossip Girl on HBO Max has tapped Laura Benanti of Broadway fame to … Read more

Rishi Sunak turns on the spending taps AGAIN

Rishi’s new bailout  Firms in Tier 2 lockdown eligible for £2,100-a-month grants, potentially benefiting 150,000 businesses. If there is full take-up it could cost £1billion. Job Support Scheme changed so employers pay just 5 per cent of unworked hours – down from a third – and the minimum threshold for hours worked will be one day … Read more

Rishi Sunak turns on the spending taps AGAIN

Rishi’s new bailout  Firms in Tier 2 lockdown eligible for £2,100-a-month grants, potentially benefiting 150,000 businesses. Job Support Scheme changed so employers pay just 5% of unworked hours – down from a third – and the minimum threshold for hours worked will be one day a week instead of 33%. Self-employed grants increased to cover … Read more

Ocado taps investors for £1bn to add firepower amid boom in demand

Ocado taps investors for £1bn to add firepower amid boom in demand during the virus crisis By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 June 2020 Online supermarket Ocado last night launched a £1billion fundraising. The company said it planned to raise £657million through a … Read more

Nikki Bella shows off baby bump while getting ‘love taps throughout the day’ from upcoming child

Nikki Bella shows off baby bump while getting ‘love taps throughout the day’ from upcoming child with fiance Artem Chigvintsev By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 04:21 BST, 25 May 2020 | Updated: 04:22 BST, 25 May 2020 Nikki Bella showed off her baby bump in a crop top and shorts for a new Instagram … Read more