qz

2026-07-12

The 7 best things to do in Bermuda

From a rum swizzle at the historic Swizzle Inn to a fried fish sandwich on raisin bread that wins over skeptics with every bite [...]

qz

2026-07-12

3 of the safest countries for solo travel and 2 of the most dangerous

Discover where travelers should feel confident exploring alone and where they should exercise extra caution [...]

qz

2026-07-12

The most durable garden hoses to buy this summer, according to Consumer Reports

Garden hoses that resist cracking can last for years. Consumer Reports tested five models for flow, strength and kink resistance to find top picks [...]

Destination

2026-07-12

I helped drive this record-setting EV across Britain on sunshine alone — and the 870-mile trip cost absolutely nothing

For the first time, a production EV has driven the 870 miles from Land's End to John o'Groats on solar energy alone, without taking a single unit from the grid. I went along for a wild ride that was absolutely free. [...]

Destination

2026-07-12

The Holy Grail of LED cinema: World's largest screen is the size of 700 TVs and packs 44 million pixels

A 30-meter, 44-million-pixel LED wall fires sound through the pixels, solving one of the biggest audio-centric challenges which plagued previous designs. [...]

Destination

2026-07-12

Meta kills Muse Image feature that let anyone generate AI photos of Instagram users without consent

Meta pulled a controversial feature from its new Muse Image model after widespread criticism. The feature let users generate AI images of other people by @-mentioning their public Instagram accounts. No consent needed, just a username. Meta admits "this feature missed the mark" and shut it down days after announcing it.<br /> The article Meta kills Muse Image feature that let anyon [...]

cnet

2026-07-12

The Apple Watch's Biggest Weakness Makes the Best Case for an Apple Ring

Commentary: The Apple Watch is the most accurate wearable I've tested, but its battery life is holding it back. [...]

Destination

2026-07-12

S&P Global sees OpenAI as a "key credit risk" for Oracle and cuts its credit rating

S&P Global has downgraded Oracle's credit rating to "BBB-," one notch above junk status. OpenAI accounts for roughly half of Oracle's $638 billion in contractual obligations. If OpenAI walked away, Oracle would be stuck with massive data center capacity it couldn't fill.<br /> The article S&P Global sees OpenAI as a "key credit risk" for Oracle and [...]

Destination

2026-07-12

Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic

The Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming. [...]