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After a get-right 125-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday that ended a three-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a stiff test when the Detroit Pistons came to town on Tuesday.The Pistons entered Tuesday’s game with a 24-8 record that put them in first place in the Eastern Conference. They ranked in the top three in fast-break points per game, points off turnovers per game, rebounding percentage and defensive rating, and it was clear L.A. would be seriously challenged, especially with Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura both out of action.AdvertisementThe Lakers fought fairly hard in the first…

True Ventures co-founder Jon Callaghan doesn’t think we’ll be using smartphones the way we do now in five years — and maybe not at all in 10. For a venture capitalist whose firm has had some big winners over its two decades – from consumer brands like Fitbit, Ring, and Peloton, to enterprise software makers HashiCorp and Duo Security – that’s more than armchair theorizing; it’s a thesis on which True Ventures is actively betting. True hasn’t gotten this far by following the crowd. The Bay Area firm has largely operated under the radar despite managing roughly $6 billion across…

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something.The best activewear brands often blend the lines between fashion and function, offering longevity outside of just a sweaty workout. Just as important as a ready-to-wear refresh, your activewear options should also feel fresh, functional, and versatile. No longer reserved for time solely at the gym, you’ll find that investing in the best activewear has double the benefits. If you need proof, look at Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, or Hailey Bieber’s everyday street style looks,…

Disney has agreed to pay $10 million in civil penalties to settle allegations that it violated federal data-collection laws designed to protect children. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that a federal court has entered a stipulated order resolving a case against Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations. In a complaint filed in a California district court, the DOJ alleged that Disney failed to properly label some of its videos on YouTube as being targeted toward children. By not doing so, Disney and its partners were allegedly able to target ads toward children on YouTube and unlawfully…

The Big Ten and Big 12 meet in the 2025 Alamo Bowl when the No. 16 USC Trojans take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the final game on the Tuesday college football bowl schedule. USC went 9-3 and was in the CFP mix until a loss to Oregon on Nov. 22 ended any realistic chances. TCU went 8-4 and ended the regular season on a two-game winning streak. USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is playing, but he won’t have his top three targets as receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon and tight end Lake McRee have all opted out. TCU’s…

Samsung will have two new inexpensive mobile devices arriving on the US market next month. The Galaxy A17 5G starts at $199 and will be available on January 7. Arriving on January 8, the Galaxy Tab A11+ will retail for $250.The Galaxy A17 5G has a 6.7” FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by the same Exynos 1330 chip found in the Galaxy A16 5G. The photography setup is also unchanged from last year’s model, with a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 13MP selfie lenses. The base model has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage,…

Silver bars are stacked in the safe deposit boxes room of the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich, Germany, January 10, 2025. Angelika Warmuth | ReutersBEIJING — China is set to tighten controls on silver exports from Thursday, expanding restrictions on the once-ordinary metal critical to the U.S. industry and defense supply chains.Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the move over the weekend on his social media platform X, responding to a post about the upcoming restrictions. “This is not good. Silver is needed in many industrial processes,” Musk wrote.But the rules are not new. China’s Commerce Ministry first announced the…

Hisense is perhaps best known for its budget-friendly electronics and appliances, like TVs and refrigerators. But at CES 2025, the China-based company showed its high-end chops with a massive which recently became available for a whopping . So what’s on deck for this year’s show? New leadership, for starters.The company has two new hires, including Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Larsen and Chief Commercial Officer James Fishler. In a , Hisense said Fishler’s experience in home entertainment, appliances and HVAC is important as the company “builds toward a milestone 2026 and its presence at CES.”We’ll give you a rundown of what…

Adam RittenbergDec 30, 2025, 02:45 PM ETCloseCollege football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.LOS ANGELES — Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams intends to return to the team in 2026 despite a bumpy sophomore season.Williams told AL.com on Tuesday that he’s “Alabama through and through,” adding that he has “no intentions of being anywhere else.” After earning first-team All-SEC honors and freshman All-America honors in 2024, when he surged onto the scene as a 17-year-old for Alabama, Williams has had fewer catches, yards and half as many touchdowns (4) this season.The sophomore also has been prone to dropped…

Canon’s new EOS R6 Mark III is an excellent camera. It’s not a groundbreaking upgrade to the 3-year-old R6 Mark II, but it takes the same body with great ergonomics and adds more resolution, video that now goes up to 7K with open-gate filming, and improved autofocus performance. If you’re in need of an impeccably good all-around camera for anything from wildlife photography to weddings and videography, you can’t go wrong. It’s an easy recommendation, especially if you already shoot Canon and are due for an upgrade. (But a used R6 Mark II is also very appealing if the higher…