Leica announces new film camera…or is it? – Tech News
Leica has announced the Leica M10-D digital camera that’s disguised as an analogue film camera. The device is even complete with a film advance lever that’s actually just a thumb …
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Forever young: China’s ‘dancing aunties’ kick up their heels
IN a sparkling white cap and oversized sunglasses, 55-year-old retiree Zhang Yongli and dozens of neighbours liven up a Shanghai park by doing the jitterbug, part of a public dance …
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Which helmets offer the most protection for cyclists?
The next time you hop on a bicycle to head across town, consider this: your helmet may not perform well enough in an accident. A first-of-its-kind study using the latest …
Read MoreSnap! Canon introduces the EOS M5 – Tech News
Canon’s latest mirrorless camera looks to all the world like a tiny DSLR – a departure from its siblings the M3 and M10 which look more like compact cameras. There’s …
Read MoreCES 2017: Panasonic’s new 4K champ – Tech News
Panasonic’s GH series of mirrorless cameras have always been at the cutting edge in terms of video capabilities in consumer cameras – for example, the GH4 featured 4K video recording …
Read MorePolaroid Pop: A modern reimagining of iconic instant print cameras – Tech News
At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, Polaroid revealed Pop, an instant digital camera that builds on the popular Polaroid Snap and the brand’s own iconic instant print camera of yesteryear. …
Read MoreEOS M5: Canon’s mini mirrorless marvel – Tech News
With the EOS M5 Canon finally has a worthy contender in the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera market. The EOS M5 is quite a major departure from the other EOS M …
Read MoreSigma announces four new lenses – Tech News
Sigma has released a slew of new lenses – four to be exact, namely a 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art, 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art, 24-70mm f/2.8 DG HSM OS …
Read MoreFour instant cameras for snap ‘n’ share summer fun – Tech News
This year has seen instant cameras make a major comeback. These spur-of-the-moment snappers are often referred to as “Polaroid” cameras, after the brand that brought them to mainstream fame in …
Read MoreHere’s one way to look flawless in your selfies – Tech News
Ladies, throw away all your expensive make-up and cancel that gym subscription now. Okay, on second thought, don’t do anything rash, but guess what? Perfect complexion and slender legs are …
Read MoreGoogle Clips: Camera with ‘new angle,’ or a return to creepy? – Cameras
Is Google bringing creepy back? Some of the reaction to Google Clips, one of the many gadgets the company unveiled Oct 4, is approaching the Google Glass-creep level. Clips is …
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The patent game pharmaceuticals play
David Herzberg was alarmed when he heard that Richard Sackler, former chairman of opioid giant Purdue Pharma, was listed as an inventor on a new patent for an opioid addiction …
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Meet the youngest Malaysian ever to compete in the Ironman World Championship 2018
Swimming coach Lim Chee Yong won third place in his age group (18-24 years old), with a time of 11:45:25, at the 2017 Ironman Malaysia event held in Langkawi, Kedah. …
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What to do when you have no time to exercise
I have a sedentary job as an office worker, and I work from eight in the morning to seven in the evening. When I come home, I have to collect …
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Going vegetarian? Here’s how to eat well
People adhere to vegetarian diets for many reasons, mostly related to religion and belief, health benefits, environmental issues, and even aesthetic and economic reasons. There are different types of vegetarian …
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An easy way to test for Alzheimer’s disease
The beginning was the worst. It frustrated Janet Parkerson when her father started to forget what he had done that day or the day before. But soon, names slipped his …
Read MoreArmani/KL opens in Malaysia
THE Armani Group recently celebrated the opening of the Armani/KL boutique at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, with a special presentation of the Autumn/Winter 2018 collections for both Giorgio Armani and Emporio …
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OFTEN times we are so engrossed in the future that we forget to look back on our past, but homegrown fashion label Lily&Orkid started by introducing an optimistic view towards …
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The plague of NCDs afflicting Malaysia
According to the 2015 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), about two-thirds of Malaysians have at least one of three non-communicable diseases (NCDs), i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension) or …
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Do the slow jog for an injury-free workout
When we refer to jogging, it is often about putting on shoes and going around the park or neighbourhood to sweat it out. Jogging is usually done at a slower, …
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