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The ad campaign for the wearable AI chatbot Friend has been raising hackles for months in New York. But has this companion been unfairly maligned – and could it help end loneliness?

You don’t need a $10,000 Tesla Powerwall to survive the next storm. These three devices offer peace of mind and a chance to help others.

Experts say such dreams of dental distress may relate to the processing of various emotions and experiences.

The beauty industry has mastered selling us back an ersatz version of our own nature for enormous profit. Never has this been clearer than in the case of a sold-out modern-day merkin ...

Products like Dekoda can run up to $600 and photograph your every bowel movement – but who owns that data?

While slushie machines are going viral on social media, a blender, or elbow grease, can achieve similar results.

Leave more than one bowl of water out and place freezing treats in puzzle toys to help keep your pets cool in scorching conditions.

The Oscar-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan has let slip that an alarming number of actors go commando to fittings. The profession has rarely felt more alien.

Davies, who died in 2023, was the director of masterworks such as The Long Day Closes, The House of Mirth, and Distant Voices, Still Lives. As the BFI mounts a full retrospective including a free exhibition from the Terence Davies Archive held by Edge Hill University, we go behind the scenes of some of his acclaimed films.

We asked experts to share tips on how to take control of dreams once you realize you’re in it.

And is it actually possible for your body clock to change? Am I really turning into an early bird or have I just been forced into a child-dictated schedule?

Guardian readers shared how caring for ageing parents with siblings tested – and sometimes broke – family bonds.

The wrong pillow can disrupt sleep, so finding the right one can guard against decline in mental and physical health.

You can set boundaries for your health in our perfume-obsessed world – but you should be extra considerate.

Grinding is fun on the dancefloor, but not on your teeth. If you do, you might have sleep bruxism.

Joy is crucial for resilience, but living in a stressed-out world can make it difficult to enjoy the little things. Experts tell us how to rebuild our capacity for joy.

Understanding pet sleep can help us support our furry family and create a more restful home for everyone.

My personal texts and work chats were littered with LOLs. I asked experts for advice on avoiding its ‘more insidious’ uses.

From weighted blankets to the right lightbulbs, the products in your bedroom can make a world of difference when it’s time to turn in.

Lightweight and compact, the Davek Solo is sturdy enough for a nor’easter – here why it’s worth the hefty price tag.

Planning a time to do things we’re putting off in the presence of others makes them more pleasant – and less difficult.

The idea that your vagina should smell as fresh as a daisy or look like a doll’s is an insult to your humanity and a hazard to your health.

The fear a friend secretly hates you is usually less about them, and more about old patterns of self-doubt, says psychotherapist Meg Josephson.

You don’t need to love your scar to feel confident – but you can retrain your brain to care about it less.

It doesn’t have to be miserable. We asked experts how best to start training your new (or old) best friend.

According to experts, this basic exercise says a lot about one’s overall fitness level.

Cooking at home tends to be healthier and cheaper than eating out or ordering in. So how does one start cooking? We asked the experts.

With all the noisy marketing, how do we know what skin actually needs? It’s less than you may think.

Vogue report finds fall in number of ‘curve’ models, while widespread use of weight-loss drugs credited with normalising thinness.

Make every day a good hair day with top tips from the professionals, from bargain buys to treatments worth splurging on.

Spa-like health centres scour every inch of our bodies in an attempt to extend life. But is this just another way of delaying the inevitable?

There are a totally different set of rules for jackets, but a coat should be well below your knees.

Summer may be over, but at least there are exciting new perfumes, makeup and haircare products to try.

Brand defends decision to show in Saudi Arabia alongside Stella McCartney as ‘a way to encourage dialogue’.

Relaxed blazers, tailored knee-length shorts and low-heeled sandals are playful ways to style the smart-casual look without breaking the corporate dress code.

Nail bars now outnumber banks on many high streets. But while treatments are soaring, they have also been blamed for a host of unpleasant side-effects. As another ingredient in gel polish is about to be banned, is there really a risk-free way of getting your nails done?

Straight-cut denims are fast becoming the timeless antidote to fashion’s relentless trend cycle.

There’s little waste but lots of texture in this crispy rice with peanut–chilli crunch, toast loaded with charred broccoli and white bean smash, and a tasty tomato and lentil pasta bake.

Little more than clean jars, salt water and time are needed to get you on the path to perfect pickles.

It’s easy to forget how simple and frugal homemade gnocchi can be, especially when you make them from an already cooked batch of baked spuds – delicious.

These ladoos are sweet, nutty morsels of dough perfect for sharing, while a quick Indian take on a bread pudding should be an instant hit.

There was a different side to the chaos of the Amazon outage that affected crucial services around the world, such as no exams, light switches not working, and less work to do.

Michael Connelly says tech is moving so fast that he feared his new novel would seem ‘archaic’ before it was published.

Diwali celebrations across Australia have grown in recent years, with the most recent census showing Hinduism is the nation’s fastest-growing religion. Indian-born residents are Australia’s second largest immigrant group after people born in the UK.

Blacktown city council, in Sydney’s west, runs an annual Diwali lights competition for the best decorated house.

From clever home appliances to potentially life-saving medical devices, this year’s Good Design award recipients were praised for their innovation, sustainability and aesthetic appeal.

Flat or heeled? Chunky or sleek? Suede or leather? Here are three styling ideas to help you choose the right pair.

How to turn a workaday base layer into your outfit’s focal point.

From snuggly socks and sweaters to shapes that maximise comfort without compromising on style, these pieces will help you lean into autumn.

It makes sense that Australia’s largest selection of mooncakes is found in Australia’s largest Chinatown. Haymarket in inner Sydney has a rich multicultural history. Thai Kee IGA supermarket, in particular, is the beating heart of the area, where locals make the most of the ‘best and widest’ selection of Asian goods in the city.

When architects design their own houses – with no client to please but themselves – the results are clever, creative and considered. In new book The Architect’s House, author Stephen Crafti explores how architects around the world build their homes, featuring swirling staircases, thoughtful interiors and a timber library with a concealed fold-down bed.

Bored with your wardrobe? Take things back to basics and build your look around your favourite jeans. Then swap trainers for flat structured shoes and add a textured bag for a contrast.

Whoever is blowing out the candles, a birthday calls for glamour. A romantic dress, a dash of leopard print and sparkly accessories are just the job.