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Smarter cars This year’s CES provided an early look at the latest in electric and self-driving vehicle technologies. Mercedes-Benz showed off its artificial intelligence-powered “Hyperscreen,” which stretches across the entire width of the car. The device can answer voice commands and lets the driver and front seat passenger do things like make a phone call […]

Amazon is pledging to plow more than $2 billion into affordable housing where its employment hubs are, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company will make the investments and donations over the next five years in Seattle, Nashville and Arlington, Virginia. The e-commerce giant has more than 75,000 workers in the Seattle area and plans […]

Technology is affecting every area of our lives, and our homes are no different. There have always been changes to the ways that we use technology at home, and 2021 looks even more transformative. To make the most positive use of technologies in the living space, here are the home technologies that are the most […]

The housing markets expected to be the strongest in 2021 are tech hubs with strong job creation, state capitals where home shoppers may get more square footage for their money, and smaller cities with greater affordability. To develop the list, researchers factored in past sale prices and the number of sales; rate of new construction; […]

Holidays In Your Car Ventura County Fairgrounds has hosted drive-in movies and concerts, and now is adding another car-friendly series to its lineup: Christmas lights. Starting November 22, Holidays In Your Car will bring some seasonal festivities into a drive-thru setting. The mile-and-a-half-long trail mixes indoor elements, such as lasers and projections, with outdoor displays similar as […]

The two major factors prompting home buyers to target the suburbs in their house hunts are extra square footage and outdoor space, which are highly in demand. In which locations can their money stretch to the maximum? The largest metro areas offering some of the most affordable square footage for larger homes were recently identified […]

Grilled Vinegar Turkey With Chiles and Rosemary If you are isolated in Los Angeles this Thanksgiving, it’s always a great idea to grill outdoors in a warmer climate. Try something different by replacing the classic roux-thickened gravy with a zippy chile-spiked vinegar sauce. Custardly grilled leeks might just knock mashed potatoes off the table. Text […]

Lake Tahoe in December Lake Tahoe is a beautiful place in any season, but it is a magical place to visit in California during winter. While snow is not guaranteed in December, it is likely that this area will be located high in the basin of the Sierra Nevada Mountains covered in shimmering white. The […]

Here are some inspiring kitchens as we count down the biggest cooking day of the year… Chic black and neutral in Manhattan.   Modern in The Hamptons.   Minimal in London.   Indoor/Outdoor feels in Aspen.   Abstract in Malibu.      

    Santiago Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences Building in Valencia, Spain Santiago Calatrava is an architect born in 1951 in Valencia, Spain. He is an architect, structural design and analyst engineer, sculptor, and painter. Calatrava is known for unifying beauty and function in his buildings and projects. He incorporates many aspects of the human […]