The hustle. The grind. Whatever you call it, being constantly busy has been glorified for ages - and it isn’t helping productivity at the workplace. Being constantly busy doesn’t just stifle creativity, it creates a feeling of burnout within a short amount of time. Here’s how you can get more done, without always being busy.

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How much happiness does material wealth bring? Some of the wealthiest people in the world claim that financial gain isn’t what’s important in life, but finances are what make or break people on the other end of the wealth spectrum. Ultimately, when does materialism stop being important in life?

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Uber just posted the biggest loss in its history. It has turned into "the magical money burning machine," says one analyst – and to turn things around, it needs to expand into industries where customers are more loyal.

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Researchers from Checkpoint have demonstrated how, with a new tool, text within quoted WhatsApp messages could be modified completely to convey a different message. While Facebook doesn’t think it’s a big deal at the expense of privacy, researchers believe it’s a flaw that needs to be fixed.

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A new Premier League season kicks off this weekend and with it, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Most people will have seen VAR at the World Cup, but it will work slightly differently in the Premier League. Here’s everything you need to know about VAR ahead of its Premiership debut.

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US President Donald Trump took a swipe at video games recently for creating a culture that celebrates violence. But research indicates that, if anything, it’s the opposite. So have video games in any way affected your behaviour? Has FarmVille made you grow plants in your backyard or GTA made you want to steal cars?

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What if some shows came with a 24-hour time limit between episodes?

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In a study released by US-based mobile access technology company Kisi that compared data on work intensity, institutional support, legislation, and liveability across 40 cities, Kuala Lumpur came 40th out of 40. But why?

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Have you ever encountered a passenger on an airplane that decided to remove their shoes and make themselves feel comfortable like it’s their own living space? Or a couple that just can’t stop talking in a cinema? Why do people behave weirdly in public spaces and how do you deal with it?

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To resist surveillance brought about by facial recognition technology, Polish design studio Noma has created a new type of jewellery. Taking the form of a mask, the piece called "Incognito", protects the wearer from facial recognition algorithms used with modern cameras installed in public spaces.

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