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☆ The Watch List: Underscored’s most anticipated product launches of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN Underscored editors regularly highlight new product launches — everything from a new colorway of that viral pan to the next must-have sneaker — through announcement posts, in-depth reviews and comparative testing pieces. Now, for the first time, we’re giving readers a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated products that are set to launch in 2023 with a new feature: The Watch List. The Legendary Classic Canteen will combine an old-school aesthetic with modern design elements like a handy strap and leakproof lid. Meanwhile, the box quilt pattern keeps everything looking casual cool in four colors: natural, white, light gray and charcoal. Cabeau TNE S3: The Neck’s EvolutionCabeauThe Cabeau Evolution S3 is our pick for best travel pillow based on a variety of factors.

☆ Samsung unveils new Galaxy smartphone lineup with powerhouse camera
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The new lineup, which includes the 6.8-inch Galaxy S23 Ultra, 6.6-inch Galaxy S23+, and 6.1-inch Galaxy S23, look similar to last year’s models, but with new photo features, a longer lasting battery life (with faster charging speeds) and an exclusive chip. The cameras on the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 even have a subtle new look: the contour housing has been removed, which Samsung said marks a new era of design. The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s display comes with a reduced curvature to create a larger and flatter surface intended to improve the visual experience. Galaxy S23 Ultra, which comes with Samsung’s signature S pen, will start at $1,199.99, while the Galaxy S23+ starts at $999.99 and Galaxy S23 starts at $799.99. “The Galaxy S23 family demonstrates just how hard it is to tell a new story in today’s smartphone market,” said Leo Gebbie, principal analyst at CCS Insight.

Amazon's Fire TV Omni QLED is the company's latest 4K smart TV. The latest is the Fire TV Omni QLED, which is designed to compete with displays from popular value brands like TCL and Hisense. Amazon 65-inch Omni QLED Fire TV Amazon’s latest TV has advanced features like local dimming, quantum dots, and hands-free Alexa. Ryan Waniata/InsiderThe Fire TV Omni QLED is something of a mixed bag when it comes to image quality. That said, those looking to delve deeper into the Amazon ecosystem will find an ally in the Fire TV Omni QLED.

☆ Nickel markets brace for nail-biting threequel
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

HONG KONG, Jan 10 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Chinese tycoon Xiang Guangda, notorious for disrupting the London Metal Exchange’s nickel trade last year and the year before, may have done it again. His Tsingshan Holding is planning to pump up production of refined nickel by repurposing a number of copper plants, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 9. If he succeeds, his novel strategy to take advantage of higher prices could double Chinese output of the metal products. In 2021, the entrepreneur sent prices plummeting when his group announced deals to deliver nickel matte to Chinese electric-car battery material suppliers. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

☆ 19 Unique Valentine’s Gifts for Women Who Have Everything
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Maybe she’s the type who tuts, “Oh, I don’t need anything” as Valentine’s Day or her birthday approaches. “There’s something a little decadent about wearing a matching cashmere set when you’re traveling by plane, for example,” Deyette notes. Note: The earrings can also be purchased as singles if you or your recipient like to mix and match. Constructed of 100% Australian sheepskin upper and footbed, they feel incredibly luxe and confer the benefit of breathable, moisture-wicking materials. It comes with a 72-ounce pitcher and an ice-crushing blade, as well as two single-serve blender cups for beverages on the go.

This one holds 25 ounces of water, more than a standard water bottle, and it's way cuter than having cups all over your nightstand. Baggu socksIllustration by Elham AtaeiazarPrice: $14 "These socks are fun and cozy, but a little on the pricey side. MoMA card holderIllustration by Elham AtaeiazarPrice: $16 "I never knew how much I hated my wallet until my mom gave me a card holder. BraletteIllustration by Elham AtaeiazarPrice: $15 "A bralette might not seem like a typical gift, but hear me out. A dozen macarons variésIllustration by Elham AtaeiazarPrice: $5.50 "This Trader Joe's treat was my first introduction to macarons, and I haven't looked back since.

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Aside from Prime Day, this is the best time of year to purchase a KitchenAid mixer. Cyber Monday KitchenAid deals: Top discountsKitchenAid: Up to $200 off stand mixers, $50 off attachments, and $120 off other small appliances. Up to $200 off stand mixers, $50 off attachments, and $120 off other small appliances. Great Price KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer The KitchenAid Pro Line Series 7-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer is the largest, most powerful KitchenAid mixer you can buy without venturing into commercial models, which makes it perfect for avid bakers. Deal KitchenAid 5-quart Artisan Series Stand Mixer, with Fresh Prep Attachment Bundle One of the best deals we've seen on KitchenAid stand mixers is this bundle, which combines a 5 quart Artisan mixer with food processing attachments.

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Among them is Best Buy: Its holiday sale began on October 24 and we expect even better deals to pop up today. It's now available on clearance from Best Buy, making it even more affordable to buy than ever. $739.00 from Best Buy Originally $799.00 Save 8%Best Buy Cyber Monday 2022: What to expectThough Best Buy's holiday sale already kicked off a while ago, the best deals are cropping up today on Cyber Monday. Best Buy has stated that its sale has already begun since October 24, but we expect the best deals to show up on Cyber Monday. Best Buy store hours differ by location, so you'll need to check your local store's Cyber Monday hours.

We usually see tons of deals on small appliances during the shopping holiday, including the crowning jewel: the KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Aside from Prime Day, this is the best time of year to purchase a KitchenAid mixer. Black Friday KitchenAid deals: Top discountsKitchenAid: Up to $200 off stand mixers, $50 off attachments, and $120 off other small appliances. Best Black Friday KitchenAid mixer dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal KitchenAid 5-quart Artisan Series Stand Mixer, with Fresh Prep Attachment Bundle One of the best deals we've seen on KitchenAid stand mixers is this bundle, which combines a 5 quart Artisan mixer with food processing attachments.

☆ 15 Best Dress Shoes for Men, According to Style Experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

The laces and classic body shape are characteristic of traditional men’s dress shoes, while the rugged rubber soles still make a statement with any formal outfit. “Good leather shoes are not an arena in which it pays to cut costs,” he says, recommending investing in “the pair of a decade” from this made-in-England favorite. (Crockett & Jones has regal and Hollywood credentials: the brand received a Royal Warrant of Appointment in 2017, and this is the style of dress shoes worn by Daniel Craig’s James Bond). Sleek sneakersEcco Soft 7 City Sneaker $170 at NordstromThe key to dressed-up sneakers is finding a leather pair free of busy accents or logos. The style is “acceptable to wear with dress clothes,” confirms Los Angeles-based personal stylist Rayne Parvis, who advises people to wear these sneakers in place of brown lace-up dress shoes.

☆ In My Tiny Kitchen, This Pan Is All I Need to Cook Almost Anything
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

That’s why when the brand offered for me to test a sample of the Small Fry, an 8.5-inch nonstick stainless steel frying pan, I was in. But conveniently, Great Jones’ small lid fits both the frying pan and the small saucepan (which comes with a lid). I shouldn’t have been surprised by my near-infatuation with this petite frying pan, as every Great Jones item I’ve tried has met my high standard for function and form. The ceramic dish was, again, almost startlingly easy to clean, a common theme I’ve noticed with Great Jones gear. When I shop Great Jones, I don’t have to forfeit anything.

LEARN MORE What are single-serve coffee machines | Pods versus reusable brew baskets“Popularity of single-serve machines has been on the rise over recent years,” said Jessica Rodriguez, a coffee trainer who previously worked at the Specialty Coffee Association, a nonprofit coffee trade organization. Brew size : Experts told us single-serve coffee makers usually brew between a 5-ounce and a 12-ounce cup of coffee. : Experts told us single-serve coffee makers usually brew between a 5-ounce and a 12-ounce cup of coffee. Pods versus brew baskets : Most single-serve coffee makers employ single-use coffee pods — capsules of pre-ground coffee packaged into aluminum or plastic containers — but some are compatible with reusable brew baskets, giving you the flexibility to make any ground coffee of your choosing. : Most single-serve coffee makers employ single-use coffee pods — capsules of pre-ground coffee packaged into aluminum or plastic containers — but some are compatible with reusable brew baskets, giving you the flexibility to make any ground coffee of your choosing.

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. The best October Prime Day gift dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Prime Day deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. This pillow is a great gift for anyone who could use a good night’s rest (so, everyone). This is a great gift this holiday season for those always on the go, like students. 4.5-star average rating from 2,627 reviews on AmazonSunscreen is a must for everyone, as numerous dermatologists have reminded us.

☆ Google Pixel event: Tech giant unveils new smartphones and its first smartwatch
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-06 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Google on Thursday unveiled its new Pixel 7 smartphone lineup and its first-ever Pixel smartwatch, packed with tracking and health features from its subsidiary Fitbit. The new Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro GoogleBoth models run on Google’s new Tensor G2 processor, which powers the device’s machine learning and speech recognition capabilities, and several camera features. But one area where Google could make a greater impact this year is with the introduction of the Pixel watch. The Google Pixel Watch GoogleThe new 41 mm Google Pixel Watch features a circular, domed-shaped Gorilla Glass display that’s scratch- and water-resistant. The Pixel Watch comes in black, gold and silver finishes.

Indonesian nickel production by mine and productPOWERING UPIndonesia's nickel boom reflects both the country's rich mineral resources and the government's drive to push miners down the value-add processing chain. China's imports of nickel by product 2020-2022PRICING DOWNThis Indonesian supply surge was widely expected, but its exact timing was fuzzy given the number of new processing routes being used to convert ore to battery nickel. The combination of European demand shock, Indonesian production burst and the closing of the processing gap between stainless and battery nickel means there "is close to 30% downside for the nickel price into year-end". This mismatch of market-place and market is one of the reasons the LME nickel contract melted down in March. Macquarie Bank now provides three different nickel price forecasts for LME refined metal, Chinese nickel pig iron and Chinese nickel sulphate.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256 GB) The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has improved cameras and faster performance than its predecessor. The Galaxy Z Flip 4's foldable display still suffers from its inherent quirksThe Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a crease where the phone folds, which is typical on foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs incredibly fast, but the screen can feel crampedThe Galaxy Z Flip 4's display is narrower than those on flat phones, which cramps apps and content. Samsung upped the Z Flip 4's charging speed to 25W versus 15W on the Z Flip 3. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports faster 25W charging than the Z Flip 3, which is a meaningful improvement and helps the phone charge faster.

☆ Ford’s new Mustang sticks with pure gasoline
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The new Mustang will be offered only with pure gasoline power, at least for now. The new Mustang will be offered with a big 5.0-liter V8 engine or a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine just as in today’s Mustang. The new Ford Mustang has the familiar shape but with a more chiseled-looking exterior design. Since then, though, Ford has introduced fully electric cars, like the Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV and the Ford F-150 Lightning pickup, as well as plug-in hybrids. Along with a 500 horsepower V8 engine, the Mustang Dark Horse will have various suspension improvements, as well as dark tinted headlight covers and other visual cues.

The result is one of the best over-ear headphones and best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy. Using Sony's Headphones app, I set the headphones to the "Bright" equalizer preset, and adjusted the "Clear Bass" setting to +4. With those settings in place, the WH-1000XM5 sound better than any wireless headphones I've tested. AdvertisementApps and other featuresAntonio Villas-Boas/InsiderYou don't need Sony's Headphones app, but it will help you make the most of the XM5 headphones. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderIn the $400 price range for premium wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM5's direct competitor is Bose's 700 wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

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☆ The $53,000 Kia EV6 is a striking, sporty electric SUV whose biggest flaw is that people won't leave you alone
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-23 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

We drove the impressive 2022 Kia EV6, Kia's newest electric SUV. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line.

☆ 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.

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☆ Тональные основы, которые стоит попробовать этим летом
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-11 | by ( ) nokta.md time to read: +4 min

Списки топовой косметики, новинок, обзоры и рекомендации блогеров в социальных сетях экономят время потребителя, а потому всегда привлекают внимание целевой аудитории. Какие еще «тоналки» стоит попробовать этим летом? В магазине МЕЙКАП, а это крупнейший ритейлер, вы найдете оригинальную продукцию Loreal, Dior, Estee Lauder, Maybelline New York, Revlon. Тональные основы для лета 2021Правильно подобранная «тоналка» быстро справится с обновлением мейка. В жару тонкое покрытие, нанесенное кистью, не будет ощущаться кожей, как это часто бывает с плотными текстурами.

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