For the first time in many years, you have a choice when buying a new Intel-based laptop: Intel’s 14th-gen Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) or its latest 14th-gen Core HX chip. Which should you buy, and why?

Google's May core update finished rolling out. Industry professionals describe the update as heavier than March. Google recommends waiting at least one full week after completion before reviewing data ...

Core PCE prices in April rose 0.2% for the month and 3.3% for the year, against estimates of 0.3% and 3.3%, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. While the annual rates were in line with ...

In an exception to the usual paintings-heavy blockbuster exhibitions, the Art Institute of Chicago is presenting the masterful drawings of Willem de Kooning. By Ted Loos Summer is the time for ...

Twenty-three years ago, in his Design Principles and Design Patterns article, Robert "Uncle Bob" Martin boiled down the Liskov substitution principle to the idea that "derived classes should be ...

That’s a lot of money! Saturday’s drawing will be the fourth-largest ever in Megabucks history, at an estimated $16.5 million, a figure topping out as the game’s largest jackpot since 1986. But as ...

Hans Holbein the Elder (German, ca. 1465–1524); Portrait of the Architect Mathes (Matthäus) Roriczer ca. 1490–93; silverpoint on gray-white prepared paper, later partially covered with gray body color ...

In a recent interview, Samsung execs discussed how the company’s design language has evolved into what we now know as the Galaxy S26. While it might be true that Samsung has carved out its own ...

A 60-foot-tall angel lacquered in gold will top the arch. The angel will face the Lincoln Memorial, and the capital more broadly. (Courtesy CFA) The proposed arch would be built across the Potomac ...

Digital art apps continue to shape creative workflows in 2026, offering powerful tools for both beginners and professionals. Modern drawing apps for artists now support advanced pressure sensitivity, ...

Connecting the dots: In its latest overhaul of the MacBook Pro lineup, Apple has done more than roll out faster hardware. The launch of the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips introduced a subtle but significant ...