Author: Elon Mark

8 January 2026 4 min read As we step into 2026, you may be looking for ways to secure your financial future. If your goal is to build a strong retirement fund, consider the National Pension System (NPS). It’s no longer just a rigid government program. Recent changes by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) have made the NPS more flexible than ever. You can now invest 100% in equity, make withdrawals after 15 years and reduce the mandatory annuity withdrawal from 40% to 20%, among other updates. You have more control over your investments and an easier…

As self-driving car services from Alphabet’s Waymo, Amazon’s Zoox, and Tesla have slowly, quietly expanded across the US, one big, important state has mostly stayed mum: New York.The union’s fourth most populous state has some of the tightest laws governing autonomous vehicles, requiring companies approved to test in the state to only do so with a driver behind the wheel. There’s no current path for companies to operate the sort of commercial robotaxi services like the sort seen in San Francisco or Las Vegas.But that could be about to change. On Tuesday, as part of her annual State of State…

December confirmed a clear shift in market direction. Where earlier months were dominated by tight balances and strong backwardation, year-end trading increasingly reflected oversupply expectations for 2026, easing supply concerns, and softening product demand. Crude prices declined further, product cracks weakened across most products, and forward curves, particularly for fuel oil, moved into a stronger contango. For tank terminal operators, December marked the transition from throughput-driven tightness toward a market preparing for higher inventories and potential storage demand in the year ahead. 1. Crude Markets: Prices Slide as 2026 Oversupply Dominates Sentiment Brent crude fell further in December, declining from…

Compare Our PicksOthers TestedPhotograph: Molly HigginsEnabot Rola PetPal Robot Pet Companion for $229 (with no attachments): This rolling pet camera has the best of intentions, but the sometimes glitchy app makes the combo pet camera/toy/feeder a little unpredictable. Through the app, you can watch your pets on the security cam and drive the robot around, pressing buttons to do tricks and dispense treats. You can watch the camera feed live from the app, but you can also schedule recordings, which are viewable via cloud Playback, and it compiles a 30-second “day in the life” compilation. The robot is also supposed…

You’ve probably seen ads or apps promising that buying gold is now as easy as a click. Digital gold lets you buy small amounts, store it online, and sell it whenever you want. At first glance, it sounds simple, convenient, and modern. But here’s the thing, financial advisors often advise caution. Behind the ease and convenience, there are real risks that most people don’t notice. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the dangers of digital gold and why, in many cases, it’s smarter to think twice before investing. Digital gold is completely unregulated One of the biggest…

If you’re looking for a top-notch Dolby Atmos soundbar, it’s hard to beat the Sonos Arc Ultra. But Sonos is still recovering from its self-imposed 2024 software fiasco, and many of its once-loyal customers have sought refuge with the company’s competitors. Chief among these is Bluesound, a wireless, multiroom audio ecosystem from the Great White North.With a collection of speakers, subwoofers, and music streamers that closely mirrors Sonos’ lineup, Bluesound is especially popular with audiophiles who value the company’s support of lossless, hi-res audio formats and have been willing to pay a premium for it (Bluesound devices typically cost 30…

Honorable MentionsPhotograph: Kat MerckSutra Heat Guard Blowout Cream for $24: I love Sutra’s IR2 hair straightener, so I had high hopes. This thick and almost fragrance-free cream is meant to protect up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce drying time, but my hair felt dried out after use.Mane Temp Check for $26: “Smell cute, feel cuter” goes the slogan for this line of hair products and tools from celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, founder of Ouai. This pink spray immediately cheers up any bathroom counter with its handwritten-style cartoon letters, happy clouds, and lychee/rose/vanilla scent. Though I loved how it worked…

You may have noticed how property prices suddenly rise in certain areas after a new metro line, expressway, or business hub is announced. What looks like an overnight jump is usually the result of long-term planning and infrastructure development finally coming together. In some cases, a ₹50 lakh home can move closer to ₹65 lakh within a year, not because of renovations, but because the surrounding area has become more valuable. Data from the 1 Finance India Housing Total Return Index shows that property prices across eight major cities rose by around 15%.  But what actually drives this growth? In…

Boosting workplace productivity isn’t just about doing more—it’s about working smarter. When teams operate efficiently, businesses can serve customers better, innovate faster, and increase profitability. Throughout history, major technological shifts, from the Industrial Revolution to the Information Age, have unlocked significant productivity gains. As discussed in the Harvard Business School Online course AI Essentials for Business, AI is poised to carry the same transformative potential. Why AI Matters for Workplace Productivity Many daily tasks employees perform are repetitive and time-consuming. While necessary, they don’t add meaningful value to your organization. When employees are consumed by low-value tasks, they have less…

Also notable in the X-E5 is the addition of in-body image stabilization (IBIS), which used to be something reserved for the X-Pro series cameras (again, IBIS in the X-E 5 sounds like yet another death knell for the X-Pro 4). Fujifilm is claiming seven stops of IBIS, which feels about right based on my testing. I was able to shoot a lot of handheld shots of my kids on Christmas morning and never missed a thing due to camera shake.Photograph: Scott GilbertsonThe overall construction and build quality of the X-E5 is also a huge leap forward. Unlike the X-E4, which…