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You will, of course, have to sign a bit of your life away as far as personal data, so pay close attention before accepting terms. You may also want to mute the TV’s onboard microphone and just use the new angular remote’s central key to summon Google Assistant. As for the remote, it’s backlit and generally well laid out but TCL’s decision to move the mute key away from the volume to the very top left is … a choice.Photograph: Ryan WaniataA Light TouchAdjusting the picture is nearly as simple as setup. I recommend starting with the Filmmaker Mode, as…

Honorable MentionsPhotograph: Cozy EarthCozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote for $115: If you’re into low-key, functional fashion with a hint of “quiet luxury,” this 12-ounce waxed canvas tote delivers just that. Aesthetically, think Yeezy brand circa 2017 (minus the antisemitism). I love mine in washed navy, but the earthy tones—cedar brown, palm green, and taupe—are just as fashionable. It’s durable enough to endure a farmer’s market spree, an overnight trip, or double as a beach bag. The design is simple but still thoughtful: exterior pockets for quick grabs (keys, phone, an emergency snack) and two interior ones (including a zippered compartment)…

The US Department of Justice is still calling for Google to sell its web browser Chrome, according to a Friday court filing.  The DOJ first proposed that Google should sell Chrome last year, under then-President Joe Biden, but it seems to be sticking with that plan under the second Trump administration. The department is, however, no longer calling for the company to divest all its investments in artificial intelligence, including the billions Google has poured into Anthropic. “Google’s illegal conduct has created an economic goliath, one that wreaks havoc over the marketplace to ensure that — no matter what occurs…

A too-high heat, like 450 degrees, can damage the hair strand’s internal structure; the lowest setting damages the hair’s cuticle layer without creating a long-lasting style. GHD has found the perfect compromise. “Think of 365 as the sweet spot, the perfect in-between for the longest-lasting results with no extreme heat damage,” Kirkland says.GHD further stands behind its researched 365-degree set point with what it calls HD Motion-Responsive technology, a new mechanism contained in both the original Chronos and the Chronos Max. Motion-Responsive technology compensates for the temperature drop that occurs when heat transfers from the straightener to the hair itself,…

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.Scores of wildfires broke out across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in early March 2025 as strong winds, abnormally dry conditions, and low humidity combined to kindle and spread the flames.The fires followed a year of weather whiplash in the Carolinas, from a flash drought over the summer to extreme hurricane flooding in September, and then back to drought again. Storms on March 5, 2025, helped douse many of the fires still burning, but the Southeast fire season is only beginning. Wake Forest University wildfire experts Lauren Lowman…

Business operations encompass the behind-the-scenes activities vital to a business’s functionality. Operations managers typically oversee various facets, such as business process management, purchasing, accounting, HR, and IT, ensuring smooth operation. This managerial role, which can evolve into a Chief Operating Officer (COO) position, is pivotal in ensuring business efficiency and effectiveness. What Does an Operations Manager Do? Operations managers ensure the seamless and timely execution of a company’s operations. They manage people, core operations, budgets, project delivery, and corporate strategy. These managers are accountable for fostering the growth and development of their managed teams, contributing significantly to an organization’s sustainable…

Get Precision and Seamless Color Matching for your workspace with the BenQ PD2730S 5K Designer Monitor. It’s for creative professionals who demand accuracy. –5K Clarity & High Contrast: A 27″ 5K display with a 2000:1 contrast ratio and 98% P3 color coverage ensures every detail is crisp and true to life.–Effortless Color Matching: BenQ’s intuitive interface lets you match colors between your MacBook and monitor—no calibrator needed.–Professional-Grade Calibration: AQCOLOR technology delivers out-of-the-box precision, with Calman and Pantone validation for industry-standard accuracy.–Ultimate Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 with 90W power delivery enables fast data transfer and seamless Mac compatibility while keeping your device powered.–Enhanced…

I tend to buy T-shirts in bunches. Anytime I find a shirt I really like, I acquire at least a week’s worth. In the era retroactively known as “indie sleaze,” I was outfitted exclusively in American Apparel 50/25/25 tees. In the early Instagram era, I saw an ad for Buck Mason and bought a bunch of those. Then I decided I liked V-necks and switched to The Gap’s tagless Jersey shirts, which had a nice soft feel and just the right depth of dip.Last summer, I found my new fave at a chintzy tourist shop in Maine. It had the…

There are all kinds of reasons to prefer Macs over Windows-based PCs. Gaming isn’t one of them. That isn’t to say that you can’t game on a Mac—modern Apple Silicon computers are fairly powerful. The problem is that many popular games don’t offer downloads that will run natively on a Mac. Search the Mac App Store or Steam and you’ll find a bunch of games for Mac—just not necessarily the specific ones you want.And there’s another problem: Apple tends to break reverse compatibility faster than Microsoft does. For example, it’s currently impossible to run 32-bit applications on modern versions of…

Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’ basements. Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, oily gems: Your records probably need a good bath.Below you’ll find everything you need to know about getting (and keeping) your wax fresh. Interested in other audio tips? Be sure to check out our list of the best turntables and our guide on how to upgrade your home audio for free or cheap.Updated March 2025:…