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☆ Apple iPhone 14 review: Get the Pro model if you're upgrading this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In this article AAPLiPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14. I've been testing the $799 iPhone 14, $999 iPhone 14 Pro, and the $1,099 iPhone 14 Pro Max for the past several days. Delivery wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are already longer than last year's waiting period for the iPhone 13 Pro models. iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14. iPhone 14 Pro: Same phone, smaller screeniPhone 14 Pro.

☆ Ferrari Purosangue: The company releases its first four-door car; just don't call it an SUV
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-13 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Ferrari has unveiled the first four-door production vehicle the legendary Italian automaker has ever produced. But, with the company’s sporting and racing history, Ferrari insists it isn’t anything so gauche as a “Sport Utility Vehicle.”The Ferrari Purosangue has "suicide" doors in the rear. FerrariThe Ferrari Purosangue, which mans “pure blood” in Italian, looks like a crossover SUV but Ferrari isn’t calling it that. The Ferrari Purosangue gets four full-sized seats, a first for the brand in a production car. The front passenger also gets a screen in the Ferrari Purosangue.

☆ It’s not just you. Tommy Bahama beach chairs are everywhere
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-03 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“You see them all over most major coastal beaches during the summertime.”A Tommy Bahama beach chair in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Tommy Bahama doesn’t make its chairs and beach goods. Instead, Tommy Bahama licenses its name and design for the beach goods and receives royalties from sales at retailers. So they came up with “‘Tommy Bahama’ because I liked the resonation of the two words together.”The founders had recently left the company, and the country was suffering through the Great Recession, which dragged down Tommy Bahama sales. Correction: Tommy Bahama CEO Doug Wood said the company sells up to two million of its beach chairs a year and 700,000 umbrellas annually.

☆ The CEO of chip firm Navitas details its master plan to take on giants like Intel and AMD with a more environmentally-friendly chip that could be more powerful than silicon
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-19 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After spending decades working with silicon chips, Sheridan started Navitas to capitalize on an emerging technology he says has a multibillion-dollar market potential. Today, most of Navitas' GaN chips can be found in phone and laptop chargers made by companies like Samsung, LG, Lenovo, and Dell. Sheridan said integrated circuits gave Navitas chips a competitive edge over GaN chips produced by competitors like Infineon, Texas Instruments, and Nvidia. GaN chips are far from replacing silicon chipsWhile GaN chips have promise, silicon chips are dominant. It says it has also invested in research and development to design GaN chips for bigger systems.

☆ Samsung just announced two new phones that fold in half
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-10 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article AAPLSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 SamsungSamsung on Wednesday announced its newest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4. The $999.99 Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the $1,799.99 Galaxy Z Fold 4 look very similar to last year's Flip 3 and Fold 3. Here's what you need to know about Samsung's new phones:Galaxy Z Flip 4Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 SamsungSamsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 is currently the most popular foldable phone in the world, so the company has big hopes for the Flip 4. Galaxy Z Fold 4Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 SamsungThe Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the first device to ship with Android 12L, a special version of Android created by Google for large-screen devices. Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 ProSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 SamsungSamsung also announced new smartwatches, the $279.99 Galaxy Watch 5, the $449.99 Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and the $329.99 Galaxy Watch 5 Golf Edition.

☆ A Stovetop Espresso Maker Is the Best Part of My Mornings
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-09 | by ( Justin Pot | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

That’s never ever going to happen, though, so it’s a good thing I use a moka pot. Specifically, the Cuisinox Roma stainless steel stovetop moka pot, a superior choice that I wish I’d found sooner. Moka pots are easy to use. The Cuisinox Roma is also dishwasher-safe, unlike aluminum moka pots, and induction-compatible. I’ve had my Cuisinox Roma for six years and counting, and no issues so far.

Persons: Justin Pot, That’s, I’d, I’ve, —, Roma Locations: Peace River , Alberta, U.S, Italy, Peace

☆ Gadget season is here — new folding phones, watches and earbuds are coming
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-04 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Meanwhile, Google has promised to launch its next phone with a brand new chip, and its first Apple Watch competitor, this fall. Samsung typically announces new earbuds, tablets and smartwatches to compete with Apple's iPad, AirPods and Apple Watch, too. It also announced the Galaxy Buds 2 headphones and the Galaxy Watch 4. Still, Apple's mixed reality headset would mark the company's first major product launch since it unveiled the Apple Watch in 2015. Here's what to expect: Google has announced gadgets in October for years.

☆ Delta and American Express begin issuing cards made of Boeing 747 metal
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-16 | by ( Emily Mcnutt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Through Aug. 3, 2022, new and current card members with the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card can order a limited-edition Boeing 747 metal card. In fact, we consider the Delta Amex Reserve to be the best card out there for a Delta companion certificate. If you already have a Delta Reserve card and want a 747 metal version, fret not. Current Delta Amex Reserve and Delta Amex Business Reserve card members can request a 747 metal card via the Amex app, online or by calling the phone number on the back of their card. Learn more about the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card.

As for Ford, which reports results on Wednesday, Evercore said it expects a cut to the 2022 outlook. GM and Ford both must manage the costs of launching new electric vehicles. Ford will officially launch regular production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup on Tuesday. In the United States, GM's sales for the first quarter fell by 20%. Ford's U.S. sales fell by 17% in the first quarter compared with a year ago.

☆ CEO steers electric truck startup Rivian through supply chain twilight zone
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-18 | by ( Joseph White | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

An employee works on an assembly line at startup Rivian Automotive's electric vehicle factory in Normal, Illinois, U.S. April 11, 2022. Chip suppliers are skeptical of the young electric vehicle company's capability to hit promised production numbers. As part of that effort, Rivian has opened the doors to its Normal factory for supplier executives and the media. Before the price hike, the most expensive Rivian vehicle was priced at $83,000. Rivian vehicles have about 2,000 parts, he said.

The 2022 iPad Air now runs on Apple's M1 processor, giving it computer-grade performance. Conversely, the 2022 iPad Air is the value champion for power iPad users. Add the fact that the 2022 iPad Air costs $200 less than the $800 11-inch iPad Pro, and you have yourself a tablet that offers incredible value. Get the 256GB iPad Air, or the base 64GB iPad Air if you don't need the storage. Essentially, the 2022 iPad Air is more of a budget version of the iPad Pro than it is a premium version of the standard iPad.

☆ Planet: Companies are accelerating their investment in combating the climate crisis
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-03 | by ( Bria Overs | Megan Dematteo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Many are now investing in green bonds and other financial instruments to drive change. Green bonds are one way companies are using new financial offerings to drive change. Also called sustainability bonds, they work like regular bonds in many ways and allow companies to raise money for capital projects. Each project it selects aims to support "low-carbon design and engineering, renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon mitigation, and sequestration," the company said. "People are going to have to start demonstrating what they're doing inside these green bonds," Grainger said.

South Korean researchers have made a robotic hand with a similar range of motion to that of a human. It can perform delicate tasks like using tweezers and scissors or holding an egg. These features give the robotic hand a similar range of motion to a human hand, enabling it to hold eggs, lift dumbbells, and handle tweezers. They also found that the hand can carry out delicate tasks using tools. The robotic hand is also durable.

☆ Why a coup in Guinea was felt around the world
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-16 | by ( Timothyna Afua Duncan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A coup that took place in a coastal country in West Africa may hit closer to home than you think — with smartphones and power lines potentially being affected. These items all contain aluminum, and the world's primary source of aluminum is bauxite ore. And Guinea, the country where this coup occurred, has the world's largest bauxite reserves. Soldiers from the country's special forces had ousted President Alpha Conde, citing corruption as their motivation. In the process, the coup disrupted nearly a decade of political stability in the mineral-rich nation. Watch the video above to find out why a coup in Guinea was felt around the world, and what this latest blow means for consumers and businesses around the world.

Persons: Alpha Conde Organizations: London Metal Exchange, Markets Locations: West Africa, Guinea, Conakry

☆ The world's fastest trains -- from China to France
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-10 | by ( Ben Jones | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Chogo/Xinhua/Getty ImagesAs well as boasting the longest network of high-speed lines in the world, China now has the fastest scheduled trains on the planet. A statement of intent by China’s booming railway technology industry, the Fuxing trains have been developed from previous generations of high-speed trains, which were based on technology imported from Europe and Japan. The design also forms the basis of the Siemens “Velaro” family of high-speed trains, which has been sold to Spain, Russia, Turkey, China and to Eurostar for its second generation international trains. Europe’s first dedicated high-speed network is still its best known and most successful, reaching out well beyond France’s borders. Frecciarossa services operate across Italy’s T-shaped high-speed network, linking Turin, Milan and Venice in the north with Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples.

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☆ All the best products we’ve tested in 2021 (so far)
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-03 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +62 min

Best coffee subscription: Blue Bottle (starting at $11 per shipment; bluebottle.com)Blue BottleBlue Bottle’s coffee subscription hit all of our marks during the testing process. This mask, though, formed the best seal around the edges, blocking out more light than any other mask we tested. Not only does it keep your drinks hot or cold for many hours, it’s solidly durable and has the best lid we’ve ever tested. Best smart display: Amazon Echo Show 8 ($99.99, originally $129.99; amazon.com)AmazonThe Echo Show 8 is the best smart display we tested, with a versatile 8-inch screen in a build that really fits anywhere. Best smart thermostat: Nest Learning Thermostat ($223, originally $229; amazon.com)GoogleThe Nest Learning Thermostat studies your habits and controls the temperature in your home automatically.

“The government is obviously failing us and not protecting us,” said Taylor, who evacuated from St. John before Hurricane Ida hit. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes St. John and St. James as a community with high levels of Covid-19 transmission. Prior to Ida, at least 16% of residents in St. James Parish and St. John Parish were living below the poverty line, according to Census data. One of their biggest fights was against the Taiwanese plastics manufacturer Formosa, which was set to build a $9.4 billion petrochemical complex in St. James Parish. While the battle to block the multibillion-dollar facility isn’t over, Hurricane Ida added to the community’s problems.

Learn moreThe Ridge Wallet, the futuristic wallet you've probably seen all over the internet, is the solution to the age-old issue of overstuffing your classic billfold wallet. The Ridge Wallet holds all of my cards inside and bills in the cash strap on the back. Another thing that makes The Ridge Wallet special is that it's built to last a lifetime, not just a long time. Even fully loaded, The Ridge Wallet is smaller than my now-empty slim wallet. The Ridge Wallet is starting to break me out of that habit because, for the first time ever, my wallet fits comfortably in my front pocket.

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The Apple Watch Series 5, the 2019 version of Apple's popular smartwatch, is starting at retail for $399. There are also specially branded versions of the Apple Watch Series 5, such as Apple Watch Nike (starting at $399) and Apple Watch Hermès (starting at $1249). Check out the products mentioned in this article:What's new in the Apple Watch Series 5Without a doubt, the most important new feature in the Apple Watch Series 5 is its always-on Retina display. The Apple Watch Series 5 screen is set by default to stay lit all the time. The Apple Watch Series 5 can be set to call emergency services automatically if it detects a fall.

☆ Justin Trudeau Fast Facts
▼ + stars: | 2015-11-03 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Here’s a look at the life of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While campaigning for prime minister, Trudeau endorsed the legalization of marijuana. TimelineApril 1972 - During a state visit with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, US President Richard Nixon makes a prediction: “Tonight, we’ll dispense with the formalities,” Nixon says. “I’d like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau.”1998 - Trudeau’s brother, Michel Trudeau, is killed in an avalanche while skiing. The video shows Trudeau, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte laughing.

☆ Cold weather testing: Airplanes endure punishing extremes
▼ + stars: | 2014-02-04 | by ( Yenni Kwok For Cnn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —With extremely cold temperatures gripping much of the United States, travelers may be wondering how their planes are made safe for flying. Their mission was to see how their test plane, a long-range A350 XWB, withstood extreme cold. From cold to hotNew plane models undergo testing under extreme conditions before they're put into service. The cold-weather tests in Canada came only days after the MSN3 test plane completed high-altitude test in Bolivia. This kind of weather has made it an ideal spot to test aircraft.

☆ The Tucker Carlson origin story
▼ + stars: | 1998-01-28 | by ( Aaron Short | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +57 min

Tucker Carlson is remembered as a provocateur and gleeful contrarian by those who knew him in his early days. It was Tucker Carlson. (Note on style: Tucker Carlson and the members of his family are referred to here by their first names to avoid confusion.) In 1979, Richard Carlson married Patricia Swanson, heiress to the Swanson frozen foods empire that perfected the frozen Salisbury steak for hassle-free dinners. Tucker Carlson attended St. George’s School, a boarding school starting at age 14.

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