China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products

SYDNEY — China has won a nearly three-year-long dispute with Australia at the World Trade Organization over tariffs on steel products that began during a low point of bilateral relations between the countries, and Australia’s trade minister said Wednesday his government accepted the ruling. Beijing took its complaint to the WTO in June 2021 over … Read more

Transition Your Skincare Routine from Winter to Spring 2024 With These Beauty Products

It’s that time of year again! Get ready to transition your skincare routine from winter to spring. Your skincare routine should always be evolving. It’s a good idea to rotate in new products periodically to help skin handle the litany of concerns that come with the seasons, your environment, air quality, and everyday stressors. The … Read more

Spain’s Catalonia offers women and girls free and reusable menstruation products

BARCELONA, Spain — Spain’s Catalonia region rolled out a pioneering women’s health initiative this week that offers reusable menstruation products for free. About 2.5 million women, girls, transgender and nonbinary people who menstruate can receive one menstrual cup, one pair of underwear for periods and two packages of cloth pads at local pharmacies in northeast … Read more

France Bans ‘Steak‘ Label: How Plant-Based Products Are Regulated Worldwide

What do you call a chunk of beef-like protein that “bleeds” beet-juice? Not a steak, says the French government, which just issued a decree on Tuesday restricting how plant-based products can be marketed to consumers. In recent years, plant-based mock meats—from burger patties to sausages and “chicken” nuggets—have become a mainstay on supermarket shelves, with … Read more

The best MWC products coming to the US this year

Kerry Wan/ZDNET This year’s Mobile World Conference (MWC) is off to a great start, with conceptual products like transparent laptops, bendable smartphones, and hologram home assistants at center stage. However, while many products showcased at MWC 2024 aren’t available for purchase yet (and won’t ever be), some new and exciting tech from MWC 2024 will be … Read more

21 Reusable and Sustainable Products We Love (2024): Bags, Water Bottles, Straws, and More

Most of us tend to use single-use products everyday, but switching even some of them out for sustainable products meant to be reused again and again can help our planet. Plastic is piling up in landfills and oceans; it’s even floating around in the air. It’s sad and frustrating, and unfortunately, the problem can’t be … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop Just Launched a Rare Sale: Save 25% on Beauty and Wellness Products Now

Gwyneth Paltrow knows a thing or two about the finer things in life, and her goop Beauty line is certainly splurge-worthy. Now we’re hearing about a really a good sale. Certain goop Beauty products are 25% off with the code GLOWY, which is what you’ll be after giving your face and body the full glazed-donut treatment … Read more

Google’s Gemini AI now has a new app and works across Google products

Google is famous for having a million similar products with confusingly different names and seemingly nothing in common. (Can I interest you in a messaging app?) But when it comes to its AI work, going forward there is only one name that matters: Gemini. The company announced on Thursday that it is renaming its Bard … Read more

Best Tech Products of 2024: Shop the Latest Tech for Home, Travel, Fitness & More

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen gadgets, take your fitness routine to the next level, or make caring for your newborn a little easier, there’s a gadget out there that can cater to your every need. This year’s crop of tech has you covered in just about every aspect of everyday life.  The best … Read more