Toyota unveiled a new robot that can tackle domestic chores like clearing tables and wiping down countertops and other surfaces. A human can easily tell an object apart from its reflection, but ‘transparent or reflective items commonly found in the home befuddle today’s robots,’ according to a statement from the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). ‘Since … Read more
Want a sleek new dining table with a glass top? An interiors expert picks three of the best for different budgets A leading interior designer picks three modern dining tables with glass tops The selection of dining tables caters for a range of budgets, from £149 to £2,525 By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline Published: 08:59 … Read more
Pubs and restaurants have seen a huge surge in bookings for outdoor tables ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased next month, according to research. Hospitality website Caterer.com said millions of people were making reservations for the two weeks after April 12. Restaurants and pubs in England will be able to serve customers in outdoor seating … Read more
A nightclub has revealed 200 tables were booked out in just ten minutes as Britons desperate for a post-lockdown pint at their local beer garden struggle to get a spot. The Piper in Hull restyled itself as a daytime bar and beer garden during the first lockdown and will reopen on April 12 along with … Read more
Pubs, restaurants and cafes can put tables on pavements for another YEAR after ministers extend licences to help revival when they reopen on April 12 By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:34 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 10:34 GMT, 9 March 2021 Pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to put tables on … Read more
Trestle tables have long been revered for their practical qualities. With legs that fold up and, traditionally, tops that can be removed and stored away, they have proved useful in conference hotels, wedding venues and such like. But increasingly they are holding their own in homes as permanent and versatile pieces of furniture. An alternative … Read more
Fully-formed tables and chairs made from lab-grown wood could help slow deforestation, scientists claim. Experts at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created structures made of plant cells in a lab, much like fake meat that’s grown from animal cells. The cells are harvested from leaves of the zinnia plant, native to Southwestern US and South … Read more
How Studio 10’s Sarah Harris turned the tables on a Twitter troll who made violent threats against her by tracking him down and calling his employer By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:10 BST, 2 October 2020 | Updated: 04:11 BST, 2 October 2020 Studio 10 host Sarah Harris has revealed that she … Read more
Glass tables cause over 2.5 MILLION injuries every year, including abrasions, lacerations and organ damage that requires surgery, study reveals Most involve children under the age seven and young adults in their early 20s Injuries can range from bruises and cuts to puncture wounds and even death The glass isn’t required to be tempered, and … Read more
Fraudsters are running rings around us. As fast as one unscrupulous website is taken down, another ten pop up. If we make our accounts more secure, they simply find an even more ingenious way to break in. It was evident early on that scammers were attempting to cash in on the panic and confusion caused … Read more