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Videogame power harnessed for positive goals
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/03/2013
» Even as videogames come under scrutiny for potential harmful impacts, researchers and developers are touting digital games for positive effects on health, learning and other social goals.
US and UK consumers still attached to physical media
AFP Relax News, Published on 23/01/2013
» As smartphone penetration passes 60 percent in China and nears 40 percent in Brazil, the countries are becoming digital trendsetters. Meanwhile US and European consumers are being left behind in terms of embracing the true potential of mobile connected devices because they are still attached to physical media.
Marks & Spencer launches Chinese e-commerce
AFP Relax News, Published on 09/01/2013
» The British high-street food and fashion retailer has launched a Chinese version of its e-commerce website and an online store on Tmall.com.
Starbucks to enter coffee-loving Vietnam
AFP Relax News, Published on 04/01/2013
» Starbucks said Thursday it would open its first store in Vietnam next month, seeking a foothold in the coffee-loving country as part of efforts to expand in Asia.
China researchers link obesity to bacteria
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/12/2012
» Chinese researchers have identified a bacteria which may cause obesity, according to a new paper suggesting diets that alter the presence of microbes in humans could combat the condition.
Nail Art Society launches as nails keep growing
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/12/2012
» After explosive growth in the nails market over the past year, new site Nail Art Society has launched, offering customers a curated selection of nail products as a subscription-based service. The company joins a plethora of other options for home-delivered beauty boxes.
Condé Nast Traveler to launch in China
AFP Relax News, Published on 11/12/2012
» Condé Nast International announced plans last week to launch Condé Nast Traveler magazine in China next year, responding to the growth of the tourism in the country.
Popular burger brand Shake Shack to open in London in 2013
AFP Relax News, Published on 21/11/2012
» A gourmet burger brand that boasts a cult-like following and mile-long queues in New York’s Madison Square Park will be coming to London next year.
L'Oréal-funded survey looks at link between quality of life and cosmetics
AFP Relax News, Published on 21/11/2012
» L'Oréal has funded the global 'BeautyQoL' test, carried out by independent research agency Data Mining International to test the link between 'quality of life' and cosmetics use.
Eric Ripert launches $1,050 luxury caviar
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/11/2012
» French celebrity chef Eric Ripert, whose restaurant Le Bernardin has been called the best seafood destination in New York City, has launched his own line of luxury caviar that comes at a price tag of $1,050 for eight ounces.