Author: Elon Mark

Many investors tend to believe commercial real estate sits behind high walls, reserved only for large institutions. That changed with the introduction of the real estate investment trust (REIT), which gave access to countless retail investors. Brookfield India REIT stepped into a market where earlier REITs had already introduced the concept to investors. But, it need not be the first mover to become a meaningful player. Brookfield REIT entered with a portfolio that encouraged the need for scale and global-grade execution. Its presence helped broaden participation by offering exposure to Grade A offices backed by global expertise. As a result,…

This was a surprisingly fun year for smartphones. I wasn’t expecting it to be; the category is often described as stale or “plateaued.” But as WIRED’s resident phone reviewer, I’ve tested nearly all of this year’s handsets—devices as cheap as $130 all the way to an eye-watering $2,000—and I don’t think there’s been a year filled with as many varied styles in quite some time.It all started with the Nothing Phone (3a) series, which the UK company launched at Mobile World Congress early in the year. While I wasn’t a fan of the Pro model’s top-heavy camera module, the electric…

new video loaded: What Parents in China See in A.I. ToystranscriptBacktranscriptWhat Parents in China See in A.I. ToysA video of a child crying over her broken A.I. chatbot stirred up conversation in China, with some viewers questioning whether the gadgets are good for children. But the girl’s father says it’s more than a toy; it’s a family member.This video of a girl crying over her broken A.I. chatbot went viral in China. Xiaozhi A.I. is powered by artificial intelligence and it can have long conversations with six-year-old Shisan Hu. The gadget and similar chatbot toys are part of a multi-billion…

On an iPhone: Tap and hold on the home screen until the icons wiggle, then drag them around to rearrange or tap the X to uninstall them.Add Shortcuts for Useful Tasks or AppsOne of the best things you can do is place shortcuts on the home screen to make it easier for them to call or message their closest contacts with a single tap.On an Android phone: Tap and hold on the home screen and select Widgets, choose the Browse tab, then scroll down to Contacts, choose Direct dial, and select a contact. You can place the shortcut anywhere on…

Why do I need a financial advisor? It’s a common question. You may already manage your finances on your own: saving when you can, investing in mutual funds or fixed deposits, being covered by a corporate health insurance plan, and contributing a small amount to retirement funds. So, if all your bases are covered, why pay someone else to do what you are already doing? To answer your question, we will outline five benefits of working with a financial advisor. Who is a financial advisor? We all want our money to work for us. It could mean buying a house…

The subwoofer is no joke, at about 13 x 16 inches and 18 pounds, but it’s not something you’ll need to move once you get it set up, and it contributes massively (pun intended) to the depth and breadth of the Bar 500MK2’s sound. With a 10-inch driver, it’s more than enough to get to its claimed 40-Hz floor.Controls on the bar are minimal, with volume and input buttons hidden in the center of the matte black bar, and an included remote that lets you adjust settings. There is a convenient LED screen hidden inside the right front of the…

If someone in your life needs a home office upgrade (that includes yourself!), you’ve come to the right place. WIRED’s Gear team has been working remotely well before the pandemic made it a thing. And as WIRED’s resident home office product reviewer, I’ve been churning through dozens of standing desks, office chairs, monitors, and other desk accoutrements for more than five years.Whether you’re tired of your loved one working at the kitchen table and complaining about how much their wrist hurts, or you want to treat them, I’ve got several work-from-home gift ideas that can make remote work even sweeter.…

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Public Provident Fund (PPF) are two commonly known options for retirement savings. EPF is primarily for salaried employees, while PPF is available to everyone. In this article, we will compare EPF and PPF to help you understand which option best suits your retirement. What are EPF and PPF? Established under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952, EPF is a retirement scheme for salaried individuals. It is governed and managed by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). PPF is a government-backed small savings scheme open to all resident individuals, regardless…

“Unlimited” is a funny term. Unlimited cell phone plans often come with a long list of footnotes, terms, conditions, and exceptions. Mercifully, all of the Big Three cell companies have, by now, ditched throttling on their highest-paid tiers, and include 5G data access in all their unlimited plans. Yet there are still many differences in the services they offer, and from tier to tier within each company.Cheaper “unlimited” tiers do offer unlimited talk and text. But they still have rules on how much unlimited data you get before they start throttling your speed, and some “unlimited” plans may throttle your…

As you can see, gaming laptops have become a major emphasis for AMD, because it’s the one area where AMD has managed to win designs from Intel. One great example is the Razer Blade 16 2025, which switched to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rather than using one of Intel’s HX chips.Like Intel and Qualcomm, AMD is also rumored to launch its next-gen chips at CES 2026, which will reportedly use Zen 6 architecture.Apple makes several chips these days, used in MacBooks, Macs, iPads, and iPhones. The M-series chips have been a huge hit since 2020, dramatically increasing…