Gemini Is Now Your Permanent Passenger in Google Maps
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Meta Has Smart Glasses Spiraling Towards Glasshole 2.0
Gizmodo.com
Maybe using people's naked videos to train AI wasn't such a good idea after all. more…
I test wireless earbuds for a living, and the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are hard to beat, especially if you own a Samsung phone
Android Central
More than an iterative upgrade, Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have made appreciable improvements in audio quality, ANC strength, and durability more…
Gemini Rolls Out Ask Maps to Make Google Maps More Interactive
CNET
The feature allows users to interact conversationally with the app, finding places such as a charging station, or available tennis court. more…
Strait of Hormuz Closure Triggers Work From Home, 4-Day Weeks In Asia
Slashdot.org
Asian governments are implementing emergency measures like four-day workweeks and work-from-home mandates to cope with a fuel shortage triggered by the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. "Asia is particularly dependent on oil exports from … more…
Burger King went big on self-deprecating Oscars ads. Now it needs to prove it's fixed past missteps.
Burger King dazzled Oscars viewers with a self-deprecating ad campaign, announcing it had fired its "King" mascot and revamped the Whopper. more…
Wolfgang Puck feeds 1,700 stars after the Oscars. He says the real challenge isn't the food.
Wolfgang Puck leads the Governors Ball catering at the Oscars, managing challenges in the competitive catering industry. more…
Spotted in the wild: Our first look at the X Money debit card Musk is rolling out
X Money cards are popping up on social media, buying ice creams and snacks at gas stations. Users are thanking William Shatner. more…
He didn't want to move away from his friends, so he built them an apartment building. Now, they all own it.
Shared Roof is a co-housing community in Seattle. The $50 million project was financed by the developers' family and friends. more…
I visited popular spots like Tokyo and Kyoto during my trip to Japan, but my favorite stop was a town I'd never heard of
The best part of my family's trip to Japan was not Tokyo or Kyoto; it was visiting the smaller town of Hakone and its onsens, theme park, and museum. more…
I live in Melbourne, which was just crowned the world's best city. There are 5 things I recommend to all who visit.
As a Melbourne local, I'm not surprised this Australian city was named the best in the world. Here's what I recommend you try and do if you visit. more…
I've lived in the UK for over 20 years —there's just one town I always dream about moving to and love to visit
The town of Windermere in the English Lake District is my favorite place to visit in the UK with my family, and I dream of living there someday. more…
He weighed over 400 pounds as an FBI undercover agent — and it became his best disguise
Joaquin Garcia, a former FBI agent, gained 90 pounds while infiltrating the mafia. "The fatter I got, the better an undercover agent I became." more…
I started a side hustle while working at Yelp — then went all in on my business. I've made over $112,000 in revenue and feel so fulfilled.
Joey Coffin was working at Yelp when he started an e-commerce side hustle. He shared the strategies that helped him take his business full-time. more…
A bakery owner who wakes up at 12:48 am to start prepping croissants says her success comes from social capital and 'radical hospitality'
Behind Petitgrain Boulangerie, one of the most popular bakeries in LA, is Clémence de Lutz Gossett, whose work day begins in the kitchen at 1 a.m. more…
I got my cavapoo a fake service dog badge. He never got carded.
America's grocery stores and airports are overrun with fake service dogs. more…
The most iconic Irish pub in every state
Many Irish pubs nationwide are ready to serve up traditional pub fare this St. Patrick's Day. more…
Applebee's closes several restaurants, including one in Volusia County
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Yahoo EntertainmentInduction stoves fly off shelves in India as gas shortage fears spark panic buying
By Praveen Paramasivam CHENNAI, March 12 (Reuters) - Indian households are rushing to buy electric induction stoves, draining stocks online and in stores... more…
The Popular Seafood Appetizer That Restaurant Workers Say They Don't Order
Tastingtable.com
The restaurant industry is different than others. Sometimes their staffer's stories can make you nervous about dining out more…
Attorney among 3 charged in Santana Row attack outside restaurant
KTVU San Francisco
Prosecutors have charged three suspects in a daytime attack outside a busy Santana Row restaurant, including one man who is an attorney. more…
I’ve Always Known What Kind of Person My Mother Is. Unfortunately, My 3-Year-Old Has Figured It Out, Too.
Slate Magazine
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The Iran War Is Another Reason to Quit Oil
The New Yorker
Bill McKibben on the U.S.’s increasing reliance on “greener” defense options, such as inexpensive small drones versus large, costly missiles. more…
If You Hate Dubai
The Atlantic
Dubai has welcomed residents from practically everywhere on Earth, and its openness stands in defiant contrast with Iran. more…
27 Date-Worthy Yet Comfy Lingerie Finds That Won't Have You Secretly Adjusting All Night
Buzzfeed
Because it's hard to enjoy date night when you have a wedgie.View Entire Post › more…
Google Maps bekommt Gemini-KI für komplexe Suche und „Immersive Navigation“
heise online
Künftig beantwortet Gemini komplexe Suchanfragen und erweitert die visuelle Navigation in Google Maps. Es sei das größte Update in mehr als einem Jahrzehnt. more…
Freitag: Hondas Kurswechsel bei Elektroautos, Google Maps bald mit Gemini-KI
heise online
Abkündigung geplanter E-Autos + Maps-Suche und -Navigation per KI + Atlassian-Entlassungen wegen KI + FPGA-Modul aus Deutschland + Datenschutz der EUDI-Wallet more…
KI-Update kompakt: AI Act, Groundsource, NemoClaw, Perplexity Computer
heise online
Das "KI-Update" liefert drei mal pro Woche eine Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten KI-Entwicklungen. more…
Immersive Navigation is Google Maps' biggest upgrade in a while
Android Police
Ask Maps is also rolling out more…
I used a minimalist 'sidephone' to fix my screen time, but it's a luxury most can't afford
Android Police
The Kompakt is destined to stay a luxury niche more…
Eight interiors transformed using reclaimed materials
Dezeen
A hotel in a former military barracks and an urban apartment created on a budget feature in our latest lookbook of intricate interiors that use reclaimed materials. Read more more…
Nine lights and lamps spotlighted on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen
Dezeen Showroom: from a reissued, architect-designed pendant light to a table lamp containing waste Murano glass, the following lights have recently been published on Dezeen Showroom. Read more more…
Is it Gauche to Use a Wine App at a Restaurant? Here's What a Sommelier Says
CNET
For casual drinkers, ordering wine at a nice restaurant can be daunting. Apps can help, but is it rude to use one? more…
Google Maps change complètement grâce à l’IA : ces fonctionnalités vont tout améliorer
Journal du geek
Google Maps ne ressemblera plus à l'appli que vous avez toujours connu avec ces intégrations à l'intelligence artificielle. more…
Fini les bornes occupées, Tesla prépare une station avec 400 bornes de recharge dernière génération
Journal du geek
Tesla est connue pour ses voitures électriques bien sûr, mais la marque commence à se faire une place de choix dans un marché annexe : les bornes de recharge. more…
Will war in the Middle East accelerate the clean energy transition?
New Scientist
Disruption to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in oil and natural gas prices, which could spur countries to boost the rollout of renewable energy and electric vehicles more…
My Go-To Greek Salad Dressing I Always Keep in My Fridge
Skinnytaste.com
My homemade Greek salad dressing recipe is simple, fresh, and brightly tangy, but I add an optional secret ingredient that makes it next-level delicious. Scale it up for a party, or scale it down to make a salad for one! Homemade Greek Dressing Recipe There’s… more…
6 of Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Restaurants in the World
Mental Floss
From Beirut to Vietnam, Bourdain loved these five restaurants. more…
8 Rare Happy Meal Toys That Are Worth a Small Fortune
Mental Floss
Teenie Beanie Babies, Boo Buckets, McNugget Buddies, and more: these McDonald’s Happy Meal toys have become surprisingly valuable collector’s items. more…
5 Gangs That Ruled Britain Before the Peaky Blinders
Mental Floss
The Peaky Blinders certainly weren't the first gang of their kind. more…
Navigation in Google Maps is getting its biggest, most powerful makeover ever
Android Authority
Google introduces Ask Maps for Gemini's best destination recommendations, plus the responsive new Immersive Navigation 3D view. more…
Kopenhagener Sternerestaurant: Noma-Chef tritt nach Gewalt-Vorwürfen zurück
Die Zeit
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Kopenhagener Sternerestaurant“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Noma-Chef tritt nach Gewalt-Vorwürfen zurück“. more…
Dackelattacke: Dackel beißt zweimal zu
Die Zeit
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Dackelattacke“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Dackel beißt zweimal zu“. more…
Restaurant Noma: Sternekoch Redzepi zieht sich nach Gewaltvorwürfen zurück
Die Zeit
Das Noma in Kopenhagen wurde mehrfach als weltbestes Restaurant ausgezeichnet. Gegen Chefkoch René Redzepi gab es zuletzt schwere Vorwürfe. Nun zieht er Konsequenzen. more…
Zweirad: Freiheitsgefühl und Harley-Sound - Frühling auf zwei Rädern
Die Zeit
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Zweirad“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Freiheitsgefühl und Harley-Sound - Frühling auf zwei Rädern“. more…
I reviewed the Google Pixel 10a — and it’s the only $500 phone you should buy in 2026
Android Authority
The Google Pixel 10a is here. It's bright red, extremely similar to the Pixel 9a, and the best budget phone you can buy right now. more…
„Guide Michelin“: 31 französische Restaurants tragen drei Sterne
Faz.net
Die Crème de la Crème der französischen Restaurants ist in Monaco gekürt worden: 31 Restaurants haben es in den Olymp der französischen Gastronomie geschafft – eines davon zum ersten Mal. more…
„The Dune“ in Frankfurt: Von seltenen Produkten die teuersten
Faz.net
Edles hat seinen Preis, auch wenn es um Erbsen geht: Im Restaurant „The Dune“ im neuen Hotel „The Florentin“ Frankfurt setzt die Küche auf Luxusprodukte. more…
Prozess gegen Block: Um die Kinder geht es schon lange nicht mehr
Faz.net
Das Verfahren gegen Christina Block ist beispiellos. Es zeigt, wie schmutzig um Kinder gestritten werden kann – ihr Wohlergehen steht nicht an erster Stelle, sondern persönliche Rache. more…
Frauen berichten aus Iran: „Ich habe Angst, dass die Islamische Republik bleibt“
Faz.net
In Iran ist das Internet gesperrt. Wer über den Krieg spricht, riskiert sein Leben. Drei Frauen tun es trotzdem. more…
Stockholm Design Lab: 1998?2025
Behance.net
Stockholm Design Lab 1998?2025 is the second monograph over the studio's 27 years; a carefully curated 456-page book published by Victionary, Hong Kong, a global leader in design publishing with the Thames & Hudson distribution network reaching from the Asia-… more…
What a massive blind taste test of vegan milk, cheese, and ice cream found — explained in one chart
Vox
Over the last two decades, the availability of plant-based foods has exploded. You can get a meat-free patty in your Burger King Whopper if that’s your thing, buy realistic “chicken” nuggets at your local grocery store, or order marbled plant-based steak fro… more…
How the war in Iran threatens food supply everywhere
Vox
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world would pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow… more…
Dead by Daylight’s All-Kill: Comeback Combines K-Pop and Horror
Xbox.com
Dead by Daylight returns to the stage with All-Kill: Comeback, a new update that includes the Trickster’s Delusion Map, new Survivor Kwon Tae-young, and a gameplay update to The Fog’s most stylish Killer – The Trickster. more…
This luxury hotel has the best views in Tokyo: A review of the Fairmont Tokyo
The Points Guy
With the best views in Tokyo, a phenomenal spa and a hidden speakeasy serving up craft cocktails and vinyl tunes, the Fairmont Tokyo might just be Japan's coolest new hotel. more…
IHG One Rewards: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more
The Points Guy
IHG One Rewards is a valuable hotel loyalty program because of useful IHG credit cards, compelling redemption rates and the ease with which you can earn points. more…
Why Royal Caribbean is the best cruise line for families
The Points Guy
The Points Guy just named Royal Caribbean the Best Cruise Line for Families as part of 2026 TPG Awards. more…
Inside the newly opened, beachy-chic InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach
The Points Guy
Sydney has a flashy new beach resort right in the heart of the city, with an infinity pool deck and fancy Eliva spa coming soon. more…
From Lake Como to the Grand Canyon: 10 Marriott Bonvoy hotels you can book with 200,000 points
The Points Guy
Here are 10 aspirational properties around the world where you can put 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points to work. more…
Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards review: The king of customization
The Points Guy
Businesses looking for customizable rewards can choose their own bonus category. Read our full review for details on earning rates and benefits. more…
Bluey, Buzz and Grogu: Opening dates for new Disney World and Disneyland attractions in 2026
The Points Guy
Everything you need to know if you are planning a trip to Disney World, Disneyland and beyond in 2026. more…
How the Disney Inspire Visa saved me about $783 on my family vacation to Disney World
The Points Guy
As a Disney Inspire Visa Card member, I used perks and rewards to save nearly $800 on my family vacation to Walt Disney World. more…
Top tips for how to save on gas
The Points Guy
Wondering how you can save up to $1,000 on gas fill-ups every year? TPG breaks down the different gas rewards programs and apps to help you save on gas. more…
The best hotels closest to SoFi Stadium for a convenient and comfortable stay
The Points Guy
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is home to two football teams and hosts huge events like concerts by international superstars. Here are the best hotels to stay at if you're in town for a game or event at SoFi Stadium. more…
Nahost-Wirtschaft entgehen pro Tag 600 Millionen Dollar
tagesschau.de
Der Krieg im Iran kostet die Tourismusbranche in den Golfstaaten viele Millionen Dollar täglich. Noch viel bedeutender als der finanzielle Verlust könnte aber der Imageschaden für die Region sein. more…
Google Maps: Großes Update bringt Ask Maps mit Gemini und Immersive Navigation
Caschys Blog
Google verpasst seinem Kartendienst Maps einen großen Umbau und integriert die hauseigenen Gemini-Modelle tiefer in die Anwendung. Unter der Bezeichnung Ask Maps führt das Unternehmen eine neue Art der Suche ein, die auf Konversation setzt statt auf reine Sch… more…
How Israel-US war on Iran puts $50bn in Indian remittances at risk
Al Jazeera English
The US-Israel war on Iran has caused gas shortages, while nine million Indian expats in the Gulf face uncertainty. more…
‘How do I survive?’ Drought plagues Kenya’s Turkana amid surplus elsewhere
Al Jazeera English
As a quarter of Kenya’s population faces severe food shortages, up to 40% of food produced is lost or wasted each year. more…
Gemini just became your new Google Maps buddy
PCWorld
We’ve already seen mapping functionality make its way into the ChatGPT and Gemini apps, but the big mapping apps haven’t had much use for AI–until now, anyway. Google has just announced Ask Maps, a new “conversational experience” for Google Maps that put… more…
Smaller portions big restaurant trend as customers watch budgets, waistlines...
The biggest new restaurant trend is small. Special menus with petite, less expensive portions are popping up at large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory as well as trendy urban eateries and rural retreats. Restaurants hope that offering small… more…
“Seems Cruel”: Detail Of Demi Moore’s SXSW Appearance Sparks Backlash Amid Concern Over Her Weight Loss
Boredpanda.com
“I can’t imagine bright lights and photogs yelling and just general chaos is comfortable to be around for the tiny cutie,” wrote one user. more…
CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen Talks About His Week Reporting In Iran Amid U.S.-Israeli Bombardment: “We Were On Edge The Whole Time We Were There”
Deadline
CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen recently returned after a week from inside Iran, as the first American network team to enter the country since the start of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on the country. Along with photojournalist and producer Claudia Otto, Pleitgen trek… more…
« Je ne veux plus dépendre du Michelin » : Ces restaurants ont choisi de sortir de la course aux étoiles
20 Minutes
Face à la pression constante qu’exige la sélection du guide rouge, les chefs Jean-Charles Darroze et Sébastien Bras ont choisi de s’en affranchir et ne regrettent pas leur choix more…
Municipales 2026 : A Marseille, la plage met son grain de sable dans la campagne
20 Minutes
Projet de redynamisation de l’escale Borély, création d’une plage dans l’anse du Pharo, réouverture de la digue du large ou plages privées… L’accès au littoral à Marseille est un enjeu dans la campagne more…
Crans-Montana : Blanchiment, incendies troublants… Ce que dévoile l’enquête suisse sur les Moretti
20 Minutes
Un rapport de la police fédérale helvétique révèle les soupçons des enquêteurs spécialisés en blanchiment sur les finances des propriétaires français du bar qui a brûlé dans la station suisse de Crans-Montana more…
Tuesday Things.
Howsweeteats.com
1. This lemon cake looks absolutely unreal. 2. Garlic bread, caesar, fries, diet coke… what else does one need?! 3. I truly can’t believe that at one point in my life, I willingly woke up at like 6am on St Patrick’s Day to go to a parade and drink green conco… more…
New York court clears way for NYC foie gras ban to take effect
Gothamist
Ducks are pcitured at Hudson Valley Foie Gras, in Ferndale, New York, on March 3, 2023. A state appellate court ruling ends a yearslong legal fight with upstate duck farms and allows New York City to enforce its ban on the sale of force-fed foie gras. [ mo… more…
How AD Singh built Olive and helped transform Bandra into Mumbai’s dining hub
The Indian Express
As Olive turns 25, its founder AD Singh reflects on his entry into the restaurant business and how Bandra found its mojo. more…
‘If we don’t get gas, how will the business run?’: Ahmedabad’s eateries feel the pinch of LPG shortage
The Indian Express
Kamesh Patel, owner of the Thaltej-based eatery Gidima, said his restaurant typically uses one cylinder roughly every two days. However, due to the shortage, his kitchen has reduced menu options to conserve gas. more…
Around Town: Inside Gypsy Chinese, a Dadar favourite where Raj Thackeray had a ‘small Limca, large Limca’ moment
The Indian Express
A favourite haunt for many in the neighbourhood, it has over the years hosted the likes of Nana Patekar, Naseeruddin Shah, Govind Nihalani and the late Amrish Puri, besides Thackeray himself. more…
Gujarat hikes weekly LPG supply by 20%
The Indian Express
Addressing a press conference at the Vidhan Sabha in Gandhinagar, Khandhar said that there was sufficient supply of domestic LPG cylinders available in Gujarat and that the government was prioritising conversion of LPG to Piped Natural Gas (PNG). more…
South Delhi restaurant shuts down as LPG crisis hits capital: ‘Black marketeers asking for Rs 5,000+’
The Indian Express
Gagandeep Singh Sapra, who runs the restaurant ‘Tadka Rani’, said he had no option but to stop operations after his supply of LPG ran out. more…
As panic bookings surge further, Govt reiterates appeal for only need-based LPG bookings; steps up action against hoarding
The Indian Express
Given the crisis, the government has prioritised LPG supplies to households over commercial and industrial consumers, ordered refiners to maximise LPG production, and directed them to divert propane, butane, and other streams from petrochemical manufacturing … more…
‘Skips key Parliament debates, visits poll-bound state’: TMC says Modi acting like BJP ‘prachar mantri’ than PM
The Indian Express
TMC says PM Modi is not seen in Parliament even during important discussions on SIR or LPG shortage more…
The Parrot and the Pilgrim
The Indian Express
Two disciples, two destinies, and the slow song of fakiri more…
Restaurants, Kleidung, Urlaub – wo die Deutschen sparen wollen
DIE WELT
Fast jeder Dritte hat derzeit weniger im Geldbeutel als vor einem Jahr, zeigt eine Umfrage. Die hohen Energiepreise belasten dabei vor allem Geringverdiener. Daher will die große Mehrheit der Deutschen ihre Ausgaben kürzen. more…
„Ich habe entschieden, einen neuen Weg zu gehen“
DIE WELT
Einst Bundesliga-Coach, heute Chef zweier McDonald’s-Restaurants: Alexander Nouri hat sein Leben komplett umgekrempelt. Warum er dem Fußball den Rücken kehrte und einen Neuanfang wagt. Ein Ortstermin. more…
QSR chains stay resilient amid LPG shortage: Karan Taurani
The Times of India
India's food service industry faces temporary LPG supply constraints. Smaller restaurants are feeling the pinch, while major quick-service restaurant chains are largely unaffected. Experts suggest QSRs are adapting by rationalizing menus and increasing relian… more…
X Money: Elon Musk will Kontonummern abschaffen – und strebt noch mehr Macht an
Basicthinking.de
Der Beitrag X Money: Elon Musk will Kontonummern abschaffen – und strebt noch mehr Macht an erschien zuerst beim Online-Magazin BASIC thinking. Über unseren Newsletter UPDATE startest du jeden Morgen bestens informiert in den Tag. Elon Musk will mit X Money e… more…
A Surprising New King Reigns in Burger King’s Oscars Ad
Adweek
The chain is rolling out major changes after its U.S. boss shared his real phone number and invited suggestions from the public. more…
Pour l’Aïd-el-Fitr, voici la recette du tiramisu aux dattes de Nora Sadki, cheffe de Majouja
Le HuffPost
Nora Sadki, cheffe de Majouja, nous accueille dans l’un des restaurants parisiens de l’enseigne pour faire sa recette du « Tsmarimisu », une revisite du tiramisu avec des dattes. more…
Guide Michelin 2026 : Le restaurant « Les Morainières » de Michaël Arnoult est le seul à décrocher la troisième étoile
Le HuffPost
La cérémonie du Guide Michelin 2026 à Monaco a récompensé 62 restaurants. Au total, sept obtiennent deux étoiles, 54 leur première et 14 sont distingués pour leur engagement durable. more…
René Redzepi, chef du « meilleur restaurant du monde » noma, démissionne après des accusations de violences
Le HuffPost
Le chef danois est accusé de comportements humiliants envers ses équipes. Son départ constitue un coup de tonnerre pour le monde de la haute cuisine. more…
Le «paradoxe des Oscars»: pourquoi les récompenses rendent parfois les spectateurs (et les clients) plus critiques
Slate.fr
Alors que la saison des récompenses cinématographiques bat son plein, quel impact ont tous ces prix sur les futurs spectateurs? La reconnaissance matérialisée par une nomination ou une statuette peut parfois avoir l'effet inverse de celui escompté. Et cela ne… more…
How to Become More Comfortable with Change
Psychology Today
Playfulness builds more flexibility than trying harder does. more…
Google Maps rolling out conversational ‘Ask Maps’ chat
9to5google.com
Google Maps today announced “Ask Maps” to answer your “complex, real-world questions a map could never answer before.” more… more…
What will a JBS plant strike affect? #food
Alltoc.com
What the planned strike could mean for meat supply Unionised employees at a JBS meatpacking plant in the United States are set to begin strike action next week. The immediate effect will be a halt or slowdown of production at that specific facility, with cons… more…