Air New Zealand’s world first will be music to the ears of passengers hoping to get some shut-eye on a long-haul flight when traveling in coach class. The airline plans to install bunk-bed-style sleeping pods in its economy class cabins, starting in 20…
An age-old condiment could liven up fish dishes this summer
Straight from the fermented food aisle, here’s a way to spice up your fish carpaccios and salmon poke bowls with a condiment that more and more chefs are making their own: garum. Here’s the lowdown on this fishy concoction enjoyed all the way back in t…
Summer of cycling: Explore all corners of Europe thanks to the EuroVelo network
Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy touring Europe thanks to the vast EuroVelo cycle route network. It includes 17 major cycling routes for exploring the continent, from Norway to Portugal, from France to Poland. In total, there are some 90,000 km of routes …
Camping, knitting or visiting Paris… on TikTok, women’s rights advocates are sharing coded messages
Social networks often have a language of their own and this week has been no exception when it comes to discssions of the overturning of landmark Roe v Wade decision on abortion. After the US Supreme Court revoking the constitutional right to in the co…
Party’s over: Airbnb bans events permanently
Airbnb has made permanent its pandemic-era prohibition of parties at the properties rented out globally through its app, saying Tuesday the rules have been effective against problematic events. The rental platform has gradually tightened its policies o…
From crypto fraud to fake jobs and phishing, scamming attempts are on the rise on LinkedIn
The professional social network LinkedIn has seen a consistent increase in the number of scams on the platform in recent months. From fake profiles to cryptocurrency scams, fake job offers and phishing, the threats are many and varied. Appearances can …
Do pandas really exist? Over on TikTok the jury’s out…
Few animals are as beloved (and protected) as giant pandas. But while the species holds the status of “national treasure” in China, its very existence is currently being questioned on TikTok. Some users of the platform claim that pandas aren’t real. So…
Snapchat is working to improve representation of Black creators
Snapchat has announced a mentor program to support content creators from the Black community. As part of the scheme, 25 creators will receive $10,000 a month for a year to fund their projects — a helping hand that many other social networks have also …
Will you be drinking ‘Pet Nat’ this summer?
There’s a new type of wine that is especially popular in Canada and Japan, according to Sopexa’s Wine Trade Monitor international report. It’s also increasingly getting traction in France, that key wine-producing country that is also responsible for th…
‘She’s a 10 but’ is the latest trend that’s got social media in stitches
The latest trend that’s got TikTok in a spin is the “she’s a 10 but” challenge, and its “he’s a 10 but” variant. In this trend, lovers rate their partner on a scale of one to 10, adding a flaw, a weakness or a quirk that seemingly makes them a little l…