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The only people more dedicated to caffeine than regular coffee lovers are the espresso-obsessed. If you’re not one yourself, you definitely know one.

People who already drink espresso know that it’s all about quality, which means if you’re not getting your tiny cup of life from your local barista, you best do your research and invest in a worthy espresso machine to make it at home. 

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Meta wants its Quest headset to be the Android phone of the metaverse.
  • Meta is feeling good about Apple's entry into the virtual reality market.
  • Meta execs are feeling optimistic about the competition, The Wall Street Journal reported. 
  • The company hopes its Quest headset will be the Android phone of the metaverse.

Meta is feeling good about Apple's entry into the VR arena.

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An example of how product links currently appear in TikTok after the launch of TikTok Shop. | Image: TikTok

TikTok Shop links could soon become a lot more common across the social media app. Bloomberg reports that the company is testing a new feature that automatically identifies products in the platform’s videos before offering a link to “Find similar items on TikTok Shop



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Vehicles affected include some older Toyota Corolla models.
  • Toyota has told some US drivers not to drive their cars as the airbag inflators might explode.
  • Affected cars contain Takata airbag inflators, which have been linked to over 30 deaths since 2009.
  • Toyota is also dealing with another safety crisis over faked safety tests at subsidiary Daihatsu.

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  • Return-to-office mandates are often not succeeding in making companies more profitable.
  • That's according to a new paper that looks at how RTO mandates impact productivity and performance.
  • If RTO mandates are hard to enforce, they probably don't make sense for that workplace.

Return-to-office mandates may not be doing what bosses want them to do.

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Rene, 48, has driven for Uber and Lyft for a few months but isn't making ends meet.
  • Rene, 48, said she's struggling to make ends meet as a gig driver for Uber and Lyft.
  • She can't work a 9-to-5 due to a back condition she said she developed in the Air Force.
  • She's behind on her rent, and the amount she makes from driving can't cover most expenses.

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Dutch challenger bank bunq has reported its first full year of profit, a welcome cash cushion as the company plans its UK relaunch. Bunq, which is Europe’s second largest neobank, said it made €53.1mn in net profit in 2023, a dramatic jump from the €16.5mn loss it incurred the year previous. Riding this momentum, bunq has now submitted its application for an E-Money Institution (EMI) licence in



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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be



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Nostalgia doesn't hinder progress, it actually helps us move forward.

Nostalgia has taken over our culture. The top-grossing movies of 2023 were "Barbie" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." "Hogwarts Legacy" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" were two of the most successful video games of the year



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It's been nine months since the final episode of The Late Late Show aired, and James Corden is now back in London — but what's his life been like since trading in the world of late night TV for more family time?

In the Tonight Show clip above Corden talks about the "darkest moment" he's experienced since leaving the show, which happened to be at a water park ("Disney World but everyone's in their



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Tim Cook and Apple Vision Pro
  • Apple has already sold around 200,000 Vision Pro headsets, MacRumors reported.
  • The headset sold out almost immediately after the preorders opened on January 19.
  • Apple's Vision Pro officially launches in the US on February 2.

Apple has sold around 200,000 Vision Pro headsets since preorders opened, MacRumors reported, citing a source familiar



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Gogoro is best known for its battery swapping tech, but its new scooter may be one of the quickest and highest-tech models available. The flagship Pulse can accelerate from 0 to 32MPH in just 3.05 seconds thanks to the company's "Hypercore" tech that delivers 378nm of torque to the back wheel. At the same time, it's fitted with a 10.25 HD touch display that offers turn-by-turn navigation and more