Summary Dune: Part Two earned a remarkable 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the first film and joining the elite ranks of cinematic masterpieces. The outstanding ensemble cast of Dune 2, led by Timothée Chalamet and Anya Taylor-Joy, is hailed as one of the best modern film casts ever assembled. With stunning visual effects, epic battle … Read more
The hand of Alain Kablan Porquet in dry cocoa beans, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast, November 19 2023. The Washington Post | Getty Images Cocoa prices have surged to all-time highs this week as bad weather conditions hammer crop yields in West Africa, home to three quarters of the world’s production. Cocoa futures prices have surged … Read more
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Once upon a time, I bought a Surface Pro only to return it less than a month later. At the time, I felt it was a niche device lacking the foundational integrity of an iPad or a MacBook. I’ve grown a newfound respect for the Surface Pro line with the maturing of Windows, however, and … Read more
Employees work at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images After a tumultuous start to the year, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 broke past the 35,000 mark for the first time since February 1990 and has been … Read more
Over in Riyadh, Antoine Griezmann is breaking a record. A neat turn with his left foot leaves one Real Madrid marker on the ground and another trailing in his wake. A fierce shot with his right foot sees the ball fly into the bottom corner of the net. Ultimately, Real Madrid came from behind twice … Read more
SAVE $60: As of Dec. 28, the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen) is down to just $89.99 from $149.99 at Amazon. This post-holiday price is $15 less than Black Friday and a new all-time low. The Echo Show 8 is a smart home hub worth its salt. A new version just launched in October, and … Read more
A logo of SenseTime is seen during 2021 China Content Broadcasting Network Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on May 29, 2021 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images Shares of Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime plunged as much as 18.25% on Monday, falling to an all-time low after news of its founder’s death. … Read more
Jason Hiner/ZDNET The original Apple Watch Ultra is getting a rare $160 discount for the holidays. Released one year ago, Apple’s outdoor adventure smartwatch is now on sale for $639, down from its usual $799 price. This deal is available at Best Buy for the 49mm Titanium Case model. If you have been thinking about … Read more
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Many of the best deals are gone now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are done and dusted, but if you look hard enough you’ll still find some gems. Right now, for example, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are down to $119.99 ($160 off) in white at Woot, which is a new all-time low … Read more
A few months ago my Corsair mouse started scrolling up when I wanted it to scroll down, which is suboptimal in a mouse, you’ll agree. I decided to treat myself to a fancy new one with loads of buttons because I’m worth it. I can’t remember exactly what I paid for the Razer Naga Pro, … Read more