Let’s take bets on how much Hayao Miyazaki would hate this. You can't shake a stick without hitting an AI gadget at CES this year, with artificial smarts now embedded in just about every wearable, scr...
The Light Straight maxes out at 320 degrees Fahrenheit. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Hair gadgets have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Hair dryers, curlers, steamers - you na...
The Gardyn Studio is that rare piece of tech that looks good inside my home. I can't grow anything. Multiple attempts to create a cottage garden, first in Idaho and now in South Carolina, have brought...
Kaley Cuoco. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kaley Cuoco says turning 40 has made her more empathetic and less judgmental. "I feel like my heart got 10 times bigger the older I got," the "B...
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon attended the company's holiday market. Goldman Sachs It can be difficult for those working Wall Street hours to carve out time for gifting. Some rely on concierge servi...
A fancy Starbucks coffee drink with whipped cream Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images Under new CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks had a sometimes rocky 2025. I thought slimming down the menu length and adding after...
I visited Venice in the winter and had a great time. Christina Khalil After originally visiting Venice in the heat of the summer, we decided to return in the winter. This time, the city was much quiet...
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...
I took a cruise to Alaska and had an incredible time. Jacqueline Dole I've been on lots of cruises, but my sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder really stands out. From the exciting excursions to the...
Meagan Drillinger travels for a living. Here's what she would never forget to pack. Courtesy of Meagan Drillinger Recent travel disruptions in the Caribbean show the importance of a comprehensive pack...
The author said she once always asked other people for advice before making any decisions, big or small. Now she's learning to trust her gut more. Courtesy of Elana Rabinowitz For most of my life, I d...
Carla Caputo says she always follows a few key rules when in clients' homes. Citigroup Carla Caputo helps coordinate art purchases and collections for Citi's high-net-worth clients. She always takes a...
Lego unveiled its upcoming Smart Brick technology at this year's CES. Lego Lego's newly announced Smart Brick is proving polarizing among its fanbase. It's Lego's latest exploration into bringing tech...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI If your New Year's resolution is to land a job, you're up against daunting odds. When you apply to the average white-collar job right now, as I recently reported, you have a ...
A Pinterest executive said Gen Zers use the platform to find their unique aesthetics. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Gen Zers use Pinterest in a very different way from their parents or even older sibl...
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions. Alesandra Dubin I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family, and a few things surprised me. I knew t...
Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Michelin-star pastry chef Camari Mick shared the red flags she looks for at upscale bakeries. Filled cannoli shouldn't sit in a pastry case for long, and bread shouldn't be wrapped...
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life. Alexa Mellardo I have a great relationship with my mom , and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life. She ...
As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol. Julia Pugachevsky I wanted to drink less in 2025 than I did the previous year. I kept track...
I love taking my dog near the lake by our house. Hayley Hutson For years, I loved living in Charlotte , North Carolina — there's so much to do in the lively city. But city living wore my partner...