Sleeping well has become one of modern life’s biggest challenges. Between screens, irregular schedules and stress, more and more people feel like they’re not getting the rest they need. As such, it’s no surprise that recent years have seen the proliferation of tools designed for sleep analysis: smart watches, rings, sensors placed under the mattress and mobile apps that promise to measure how we sleep, and help us to improve our rest.Seguir leyendo
Sleeping well has become one of modern life’s biggest challenges. Between screens, irregular schedules and stress, more and more people feel like they’re not getting the rest they need. As such, it’s no surprise that recent years have seen the proliferation of tools designed for sleep analysis: smart watches, rings, sensors placed under the mattress and mobile apps that promise to measure how we sleep, and help us to improve our rest.
These Japan-exclusive beverages are harder to get than most.
Starbucks might have originated overseas but Japan has refined its offerings and taken them to a whole other level. Case in point is the chain’s Tea & Cafe stores, which only exist in Japan, at 30 select locations.
These stores specialise in tea-based beverages made with Starbucks’ Teavana brand teas, and serve exclusive drinks you won’t find at regular Starbucks locations.
This summer, an exclusive duo of drinks will be releas
These Japan-exclusive beverages are harder to get than most.
Starbucks might have originated overseas but Japan has refined its offerings and taken them to a whole other level. Case in point is the chain’s Tea & Cafe stores, which only exist in Japan, at 30 select locations.
These stores specialise in tea-based beverages made with Starbucks’ Teavana brand teas, and serve exclusive drinks you won’t find at regular Starbucks locations.
This summer, an exclusive duo of drinks will be released, based around the theme of “Urban Oasis“. The star ingredient at the centre of this oasis is Pineapple Kona Pop, a new Teavana tea blend that combines sweetly tart pineapple notes with the subtle sweetness of apple and plenty of rose and marigold buds and petals, making it a refreshing treat for summer.
Said to have a vibrant and fragrant flavour, the new blend is being featured in the Pineapple & Coconut Frozen Tea Float (933 yen [US$5.82]) for takeout and 950 yen for dine-in), and the Craft Iced Tea Pineapple Kona Pop (628 yen takeout; 640 yen dine-in).
The Pineapple & Coconut Frozen Tea Float is constructed in layers, with a juicy pineapple pulp jelly and orange marmalade at the bottom of the cup, a frozen Pineapple Kona Pop, layered with creamy coconut cream, in the middle, and a topping of vanilla ice cream and coconut chips. According to Starbucks, this is a drink that can be enjoyed like a parfait, so you can enjoy the layers separately, or mix them together for full-on tropical flavour.
The Craft Iced Tea Pineapple Kona Pop is an exquisitely made drink, with baristas brewing the Kona Pop tea fresh for every order. The tea leaves are strained with a tea strainer and then rapidly chilled over ice to maximise the pineapple flavour and enhance the brightness of the rose and marigold botanicals, ensuring every cup contains a delightful, vibrant aroma.
After getting a taste of the Pineapple Kona Pop blend, you might find yourself falling in love with it, in which case you’ll be able to pick up a box to enjoy at home.
▼ Each 80-gram (2.8-ounce) box retails for 2,350 yen.
While the tea leaves will be available year-round as a standard product at Starbucks Tea & Cafe stores, the new drinks will only be on the menu for a limited time from 17 June. If you’re unable to visit a Tea & Cafe branch, then the chain can still satisfy your summertime fruit cravings at other retail outlets, with fruit gummies, muscat tea lattes, and a Banana Affogato Frappuccino.
On May 23, Apple will present a special broadcast of a Major League Soccer (MLS) match shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro smartphones. It will be the first time a major professional live sporting event is broadcast exclusively on iPhone.
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While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps.
While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps.
Enjoy this easy, breezy mango-pineapple yogurt bowl for a tropical breakfast treat. Plain yogurt is sweetened naturally with chunks of pineapple and mango, along with toasted coconut flakes. Plain yogurt is an excellent breakfast choice because it’s a probiotic (e.g. source of good bacteria), and contains protein, calcium and vitamin D (1,2).
Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Mango-Pineapple Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup (245 g) plain nonfat Gre
Enjoy this easy, breezy mango-pineapple yogurt bowl for a tropical breakfast treat. Plain yogurt is sweetened naturally with chunks of pineapple and mango, along with toasted coconut flakes. Plain yogurt is an excellent breakfast choice because it’s a probiotic (e.g. source of good bacteria), and contains protein, calcium and vitamin D (1,2).
Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Mango-Pineapple Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup (245 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup (41 g) diced pineapple, fresh or frozen
¼ cup (41 g) diced mango, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup unsweetened bran cereal
Directions
In a non-stick pan, toast coconut flakes over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble yogurt bowl by layering yogurt, pineapple chunks and mango chunks. Top with toasted coconut flakes and bran cereal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been investing in the stock market while leading the country. He has a vast portfolio of hotels, golf courses, and luxury residential properties bearing his name, valued at more than $6 billion. But he also has a significant stock portfolio that he continued to grow during the first quarter, according to the extensive report containing his financial disclosure, released Thursday night by the Office of Government Ethics. A White House spokesperson maintains that th
U.S. President Donald Trump has been investing in the stock market while leading the country. He has a vast portfolio of hotels, golf courses, and luxury residential properties bearing his name, valued at more than $6 billion. But he also has a significant stock portfolio that he continued to grow during the first quarter, according to the extensive report containing his financial disclosure, released Thursday night by the Office of Government Ethics. A White House spokesperson maintains that the president does not make decisions about the investment process, which is managed by advisers. They explain that independent financial managers traded on his behalf using programs that track recognized indices.
Although Apple's WWDC Keynote gets by far the most attention, the event is a treasure trove of new info for developers across the entire Apple ecosystem. Buried among literally over 100 new videos Apple posted to its Apple Developer YouTube channel this week is one about a significant upgrade to the company's Core Image RAW processing APIs that power RAW and ProRAW capture on iPhone and RAW image processing across all of Apple's platforms.
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Apple made sports broadcasting history on Saturday night by shooting an entire Major League Soccer (MLS) game using iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphones. Now that the historic broadcast happened, it is worth taking another look to see not only how it went, but how Apple pulled off the impressive feat.
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This Filipino braised chicken adobo takes just minutes to prepare but has a complex flavor profile thanks to pantry items you likely have around — soy sauce, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. We add pineapple and Sriracha for a sweet-spicy kick. The dish is traditionally served with white rice, but brown rice, mashed sweet potatoes or quinoa are equally delicious—and offer more fiber and nutrients.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 4 hours, 15 minutes – 5 hours, 15 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Ado
This Filipino braised chicken adobo takes just minutes to prepare but has a complex flavor profile thanks to pantry items you likely have around — soy sauce, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. We add pineapple and Sriracha for a sweet-spicy kick. The dish is traditionally served with white rice, but brown rice, mashed sweet potatoes or quinoa are equally delicious—and offer more fiber and nutrients.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 4 hours, 15 minutes – 5 hours, 15 min
Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo With Pineapple
Ingredients
1/3 cup (80g) low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin and excess fat removed
1 can (8oz/227g) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1/2 large onion, sliced
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
8 whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp Sriracha
Directions
In a slow cooker, whisk together the broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste until the tomato paste is dissolved. Add the chicken, pineapple, onion, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 4–5 hours,or until the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, away from the bone.
Carefully transfer the chicken pieces to a platter and cover with foil. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred using two forks. Discard the bones. Transfer the pineapple and onion to a small saucepan. Add half of the cooking liquid, discarding the remaining liquid, ginger slices, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tbsp cold water and the Sriracha. Add to the cooking liquid in the saucepan and cook until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the shredded chicken and serve with rice, if desired.
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 3 oz (85g) chicken and 1/2 cup sauce
Today at WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled a wide range of new software for its product ecosystem, including macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. A significant part of all the new software updates is an upgraded Apple Intelligence system, which includes a revamped Image Playground, Apple's generative AI for images.
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