Apple TV There are a lot of reasons why “Ted Lasso” became an overnight sensation on Apple TV when the first season premiered back in the summer of 2020. First and foremost, the world was in the fiercest throes of a devastating global pandemic, and a feel-good, … Read more
Just when we think we’re over our ‘90s and early-’00s nostalgia, Hailey Bieber and Victoria’s Secret bring us an image that’s the perfect nod to the the brand’s Gisele Bündchen days. Best of all, it’s a picture that hasn’t been recreated a thousand times and a thousand ways. It’s almost…fresh? To kick off their Valentine’s … Read more
After debuting 21 new Matter-compatible smart home devices last November, Ikea is expanding Matter support to some of its existing home furnishings starting with two upgraded lamps at CES 2026. The Varmblixt donut lamp is getting a small redesign to complement its new color-changing smart home capabilities, while the new Varmblixt pendant lamp will let … Read more
Caroline Crenshaw has left the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), leaving the agency solely comprising Republicans. As a result, nothing stands in the way of pro-crypto rulemaking. Republicans in Washington have generally been friendlier toward the crypto industry than their Democratic counterparts. The SEC made a 180-degree turn last year, after President Donald Trump … Read more
Carabobo, in the heart of Venezuela’s Orinoco belt, is one of the world’s largest oilfields and was expected to pump 325,000 barrels of crude a day this month — more than a third of the country’s entire oil production. Instead the field, operated by the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), is languishing. Internal projections seen … Read more
Also of note: Stranger Things isn’t quite done yet. A behind-the-scenes documentary on the fifth and final season will stream on January 12th, and the animated spinoff Tales From ‘85 is also due out in 2026. Things are a little quieter when it comes to the film slate, which is highlighted by Peaky Blinders: The … Read more
Ikea’s new cute, colorful Kallsup Bluetooth speakers cost just $10 (€5 in Europe) each and feature instant Bluetooth pairing. Pair one to your phone, then, with a two-button sequence, another Kallsup can join the party. You can theoretically pair up to 100. The team I chatted with at CES — where Ikea is making its … Read more
Spotify is lowering its eligibility criteria for podcasters to monetize their videos on the platform, dropping the minimum episode requirement to three, minimum consumption hours to 2,000, and engaged audience member threshold to 1,000 over the last 30 days. When the company introduced its partner program to monetize video content last year, creators needed to … Read more
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A trusty belt is one of those items everyone should have in their closet—and the best belts for women don’t sacrifice style for functionality. Throw one on with a pair of jeans and a going-out top for a pop of personality, over a flowy dress to accentuate the waist, or even over a trench coat … Read more