• Is trouble brewing in Florida’s housing market? Here’s what the data says

    Want more stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the free, daily ResiClub newsletter. Housing inventory levels in Florida are up the most in the nation on a year-over-year basis (34%), but the bulk of the increase is really concentrated in sections of Southwest Florida. In particular, in markets like Cape Coral and Fort Myers, which were hard-hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Hurricane Ian left behind thousands of damaged homes, and the subsequent need for...

  • iPad vs iPad Pro: What’s the difference between Apple’s tablet ranges?

    The iPad and the iPad Pro are two different tablets for two very different types of people, but what’s the difference between them and which is best for your needs? Apple's iPad collection is much more vast than it once was, with a handful of iPad variants tailored to different needs and requirements. Take the iPad Pro, for example; it offers the very best tablet tech Apple has to offer, including support for high-end accessories, advanced screen tech and blisteringly fast processing...

  • Forecast: U.S. retail sales to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%

    NEW YORK >> The largest U.S. retail trade group is forecasting that the country’s retail sales will increase anywhere between 2.5% and 3.5% this year, a solid but still slower pace than the 3.6% seen last year.

  • Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro: What’s the difference?

    Launched in October 2023, the Google Pixel 8 Pro is the newest high-end smartphone offering from Google, succeeding the Pixel 7 Pro. Is it worth upgrading to the newest Pixel Pro or will the Pixel 7 Pro suffice? We’ve compared our reviews of each handset so you can decide which one is better for you.  Pricing The Google Pixel 8 Pro currently starts at £999/ $999/€1099, whereas the Google Pixel 7 Pro currently starts for less at £849/$899 /€899.  Design In terms of design there’s...

  • China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going

    Imagine jumping on a train in southwestern China, traveling some 2,000 miles and arriving in Singapore – less than 30 hours later. That’s the scenario China is envisioning for Southeast Asia as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a vast overseas infrastructure development program that launched more than a decade ago. In 2021, the

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    China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going

    By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Imagine jumping on a train in southwestern China, traveling some 2,000 miles and arriving in Singapore – less than 30 hours later. That’s the scenario China is envisioning for Southeast Asia as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a vast overseas infrastructure development program that launched more than

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    China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going

    By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Imagine jumping on a train in southwestern China, traveling some 2,000 miles and arriving in Singapore – less than 30 hours later. That’s the scenario China is envisioning for Southeast Asia as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a vast overseas infrastructure development program that launched more than

  • Panasonic’s Astrova Offers OLED for Your Plane’s In-Flight Entertainment—Rolling Out This Year

    Panasonic's Astrova brings OLED for in-flight entertainment, even for those flying coach.

  • ‘When it’s this hot, time stands still’: surviving west Africa’s blistering heat

    The region’s heat index hit 50C in February, leaving millions battling dangerous climate-crisis-fuelled temperatures West Africa heatwave was supercharged by climate crisis, study findsAn attribution study this week has confirmed the link between the climate crisis and the intense heatwave in the Gulf of Guinea this year, with the heat index reaching 50C (122F) at times. What is the best way to cope with such high temperatures?Tarly, a 52-year-old carpenter, has seen his colleagues faint due to...

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business vs Surface Pro 9: What’s new?

    Microsoft has finally unveiled the Microsoft Surface Pro 10 for Business following months of speculation. This new device is for commercial customers only, and so won’t become available to buy on Microsoft's consumer website. The standard Surface Pro 10 is expected to be revealed in May 2024 instead. With that disclaimer out of the way, what do we know about the new Surface Pro 10 for Business, and how does it compare to the preceding Surface Pro 9? We’ve created this comparison guide...

  • ‘She’s must-see TV’: NBA and WNBA on Caitlin Clark’s blistering talent

    The Iowa star has broken records while producing breathtaking highlight reels. How will she cope in the NCAA Tournament – and the pro game afterwards?There is no bigger name in college basketball than Caitlin Clark at the moment. The Iowa star is becoming a brand unto herself having recently broken both the NCAA women’s and men’s scoring marks, held previously by Lynette Woodard and Pete Maravich, respectively. She already boasts a net worth estimated to be in the millions.Clark, who started...