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Why Did Camila Cabello Leave Fifth Harmony? Find Out
2025-05-29

Why Did Camila Cabello Leave Fifth Harmony? Find Out

Camila shot to global fame as a solo artist after leaving Fifth Harmony, but her departure briefly caused a rift between her and the group.

The 11 Most Stylish Mothers and Daughters TV Has Ever Seen
2025-05-29

The 11 Most Stylish Mothers and Daughters TV Has Ever Seen

Not only do these duos have incredibly close relationships, they also have incredibly covetable wardrobes

'Chucky' actor Ed Gale dead at 61
2025-05-29

'Chucky' actor Ed Gale dead at 61

Ed Gale, best known as Chucky in 'Child's Play', died at 61. His niece, Kayse Gale, shared heartfelt memories of his Hollywood journey and personal life.

2025-05-29

Creative director Chiuri leaves Dior, Anderson tipped for wider role - Reuters

Creative director Chiuri leaves Dior, Anderson tipped for wider role ReutersDior Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Is Stepping Down WWDMaria Grazia Chiuri to Exit Dior VogueMaria Grazia Chiuri’s Most Iconic Moments at Dior YahooMaria Grazia Chiuri Is Out at Dior The Cut

'I've had something to prove to myself' - Cheika
2025-05-29

'I've had something to prove to myself' - Cheika

Head coach Michael Cheika says he has had 'something to prove' to himself during his year at Leicester Tigers.

2025-05-29

Stocks in play: Safety Shot Inc

Announces its acquisition partner, Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based functional beverage company, has ...

2025-05-29

Dairy Alternatives Market to Reach USD 60 Billion by 2034, Growing at 6.7% CAGR | Exactitude Consultancy

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market OverviewThe global dairy alternatives market is projected to reach a valuation of approximately USD 32 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.7%, reaching around USD 60 billion by 2034. This growth is driven by increasing adoption of plant-based diets, growing consumer awareness of lactose intolerance, and rising environmental sustainability concerns.Get a Sample PDF Brochure: https://exactitudeconsultancy.com/reports/65410/global-dairy-alternatives-market#request-a-sample Market SegmentationBy Product Type:Almond MilkSoy MilkOat MilkCoconut MilkRice MilkCashew MilkHemp MilkPea MilkOther Dairy AlternativesBy Source:OrganicConventionalBy Formulation:PlainFlavoredBy Packaging Type:Tetra PackBottlesCansOthersBy Application:BeveragesFood ProductsBakery ProductsConfectioneryBy Distribution Channel:Supermarkets/HypermarketsHealth Food StoresConvenience StoresOnline RetailOthersBy End-User:ResidentialCommercial (Food Service, Cafes, Restaurants)By Geography:North AmericaEuropeAsia-PacificLatin AmericaMiddle East & AfricaSegment Performance HighlightsProduct Type: Almond and soy milk hold approximately 60% market share; oat milk is gaining momentum.Source: Organic segment constitutes ~40% of the market.Formulation: Flavored variants account for ~35% market share.Packaging Type: Tetra packs lead with ~50% share.Distribution Channel: Online retail accounts for ~30% market share.End-User: Residential usage dominates with over 70% share.Buy Now : https://exactitudeconsultancy.com/purchase/?currency=USD&type=single_user_license&report_id=65410 Market DynamicsGrowth Drivers:Shift to plant-based diets for health and sustainability.Rise in lactose intolerance and vegan populations.Innovations in product formulation and sustainable packaging.Expansion of online retail and direct-to-consumer models.Government regulations supporting plant-based diets.Challenges:High production costs and raw material price volatility.Competition from traditional dairy and new plant-based products.Supply chain disruptions.Regulatory barriers on labeling and marketing.Opportunities & Trends:Growth in fortified and functional plant-based products.Clean label and organic certified offerings.Rise in RTD formats and subscription models.Collaborations between established firms and startups.Investment in R&D for texture, flavor, and shelf-life enhancements.Browse full Report - https://exactitudeconsultancy.com/reports/65410/global-dairy-alternatives-market Regional AnalysisNorth America (~42% Market Share in 2024)Key Drivers:Health Consciousness: Growing concerns over lactose intolerance, cholesterol levels, and overall wellness have led consumers to shift toward plant-based milk, yogurt, and cheese alternatives.Strong Retail Infrastructure: Well-established supermarkets (e.g., Whole Foods, Walmart) and e-commerce platforms offer wide product accessibility and availability.Brand Innovation: U.S. and Canadian companies lead in innovation, offering clean-label, organic, and fortified plant-based options (e.g., almond, oat, pea, and soy).Celebrity and Influencer Advocacy: Veganism and flexitarian lifestyles promoted by public figures continue to fuel adoption.Outlook:Continued dominance due to sustained consumer demand, product innovation, and growing investments from both startups and established dairy companies transitioning to plant-based portfolios.Europe (~32% Market Share in 2024 | ~9% CAGR through 2034)Key Drivers:Vegan and Flexitarian Lifestyle: A large segment of the population actively reduces animal product intake due to ethical, health, and sustainability concerns.Government and Regulatory Support: Policies in countries like Germany, the UK, Sweden, and the Netherlands encourage plant-based consumption through subsidies and public campaigns.Retail Growth: Supermarkets across Europe have expanded their plant-based sections, often offering private-label dairy alternatives.Sustainability: Consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of animal-based dairy, driving demand for carbon-neutral or low-impact plant-based alternatives.Outlook:Strong growth expected in Germany, France, and Nordic countries. Expansion of regional oat and soy production will also reduce reliance on imports, improving profit margins and market competitiveness.Asia-Pacific (~18% Market Share in 2024 | ~12% CAGR through 2034)Key Drivers:Cultural Acceptance of Plant-Based Products: Soy and rice milk have long been part of traditional diets in countries like China, Japan, and India.Rising Disposable Income: As middle-class populations grow in India, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, demand for premium plant-based products is increasing.Urbanization and Modern Retail Channels: Growth of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and e-commerce is improving access to dairy alternatives across tier-1 and tier-2 cities.Health Trends: Rising awareness of lactose intolerance, especially among East Asian populations, is leading to higher adoption of non-dairy options.Outlook:Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region. Major opportunities lie in India, China, and Southeast Asia due to large, young populations and increasing health consciousness.Latin America & Middle East & Africa (Emerging Markets)Latin America:Key Drivers:Youth-Driven Demand: Younger consumers, especially in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, are more health- and environment-conscious.Influence of Western Trends: Global food trends are increasingly shaping local consumer behavior.Expanding Product Availability: Multinational brands are expanding distribution in urban areas, supported by a rising number of vegan restaurants and health stores.Outlook:Market still in early stages but expected to grow significantly with education and awareness campaigns. Brazil and Mexico are anticipated to lead regional expansion.Middle East & Africa (MEA):Key Drivers:Rising Health Awareness: Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity is pushing consumers toward healthier food options.High Youth Demographics: A large, urbanizing ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Heroic Dad Drowns While Rescuing Son, 13, Who Fell in River During Fishing Trip
2025-05-29

Heroic Dad Drowns While Rescuing Son, 13, Who Fell in River During Fishing Trip

"Even if you’re a strong swimmer, it could drag you all the way downstream," a Texas official warned

Every Michigan State player to reportedly be in this year's college football video game
2025-05-29

Every Michigan State player to reportedly be in this year's college football video game

Justin Thind of 247Sports has reported a notable Michigan State update for this year's college football video game

VIDEO: Kelowna firefighters check out drone technology
2025-05-29

VIDEO: Kelowna firefighters check out drone technology

The Kelowna Fire Department participated in a training session with FireSwarm Solutions

Celebrate Summer like Venetians! Bar Sprezzatura will transport you to Italy!
2025-05-29

Celebrate Summer like Venetians! Bar Sprezzatura will transport you to Italy!

California Live’s Jobeth Devera visits San Francisco’s Bar Sprezzatura, located at One Maritime Plaza. This isn’t just another cocktail bar – it’s a vibrant ode to Venice, a destination where exceptional drinks meet delicious Italian bites. While partner and mixologist Carlo Splendorini crafts innovative libations, including delightful Negroni variations and playful creations like the “Ciao, Bella” Bellini, Executive Chef Joseph Offner’s kitchen is equally captivating, drawing inspiration from Venice’s beloved cicchetti bars.BACCALA MANTECATOThis is a traditional recipe for Italian baccala mantecato (whipped salt cod). The Italians typically use stock cod (sun-dried cod), but here we’ll use salt cod, which is easier to find in the States and yields an amazing result. It’s important to soak the fish for roughly 4 days, changing the water daily, to draw out the initial salt used to dry the fish. I find it rather ironic that, depending on how much of the salt you draw out in the rehydrating process, you may need to add salt back to the dish for the finished product.Serves 6-8 as an appetizerINGREDIENTS:1 lb Baccala (dried salt cod) – purchase from a reputable seafood provider, such as Sea Star Seafood1 whole Garlic Clove1 whole Bay Leaf1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil1.5 cups Sunflower OilTo taste Sea Salt, MediterraneanTo taste Black PepperSliced and toasted Baguette – For servingfoodMay 12Make the Korean staple, bibimbap for dinner tonight!HOW TO MAKE:First, place baccala in a large container, cover with cold water, and store in the fridge. This is about a four-day process to rehydrate the baccala and draw out all the salt initially used to dry the fish. The water should be changed daily to ensure a quality product.After about four days, remove baccala from the water and place in a large or medium-sized saucepan with the garlic and bay leaf and cover with new cold water. Place sauce pot over a burner and turn on medium heat to bring water to a boil. Once at a boil, simmer on low heat for 40 minutes, or until the fish begins to easily flake. Drain fish, reserving some of the liquid; remove and discard the bay leaf. Take this chance to check the fish for any remaining skin and/or bones; if found, remove and discard.Add the baccala, garlic clove, and a small splash of the cooking liquid to a KitchenAid (the cooking liquid helps to start the emulsification, don’t use too much, you can always add more later). Wrap/cover the top with plastic film to contain any splashes. Using a paddle attachment, vigorously whip on a medium-high level until the fish begins to flake and break down. It will start to get smooth, and you’ll see it get shiny when it releases its collagen. Once it’s shiny and sticky and well incorporated, slowly pour in EVOO and sunflower oil, add more of the hot poaching liquid, if needed, to keep it emulsified and creamy, but not loose (consistency should be like a thick spread, similar to peanut butter).Once the baccala has been emulsified with all the oil, taste and season with salt and pepper as needed (TT, or to taste).Spread baccala on toast points.Store the rest in a container.*Recipe Courtesy Bar Sprezzatura

2025-05-29

Stellantis unveils all-new Jeep Cherokee set to be released in late 2025 - WXYZ Channel 7

Stellantis unveils all-new Jeep Cherokee set to be released in late 2025 WXYZ Channel 7Jeep reveals new Cherokee SUV, confirms hybrid model CNBCIt's Back! The Jeep Cherokee Will Make a Return Later This Year Car and Driver2026 Jeep Cherokee First Look: The SUV Is Back and Boxy! MotorTrendJeep Cherokee returns as a hybrid with a boxy exterior The Detroit News

SEC drops Binance lawsuit, ending one of last remaining crypto enforcement actions
2025-05-29

SEC drops Binance lawsuit, ending one of last remaining crypto enforcement actions

The dismissal by the SEC comes two after the agency accused Binance of illegally serving U.S. users and misusing customer funds. The SEC was the last major regulator still pursuing Binance after a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. government last year that saw Zhao plead guilty and step down, while retaining much of his wealth. Binance is taking a $2 billion investment from the Emirati state fund MGX entirely in USD1, a stablecoin newly launched by the Trump family’s World Liberty team.The SEC has formally dropped its lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, bringing an end to one of the last remaining crypto enforcement actions brought by the agency.In a Thursday filing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, lawyers for the SEC and Binance jointly moved to dismiss the case, which was first brought in June 2023. The case had accused the crypto exchange of illegally serving U.S. users, inflating trading volumes, and commingling customer funds.Binance is the largest digital assets exchange in the world, by volume. It also recently forged ties with World Liberty Financial, a project that aspires to be a crypto bank and funnels 75% of profits to entities linked to the Trump family. Binance is taking a $2 billion investment from the Emirati state fund MGX entirely in USD1, a stablecoin newly launched by the World Liberty team.The SEC was the last major regulator still pursuing Binance after a $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. government last year that saw Zhao plead guilty and step down as CEO, while avoiding jail time and retaining much of his wealth.This is breaking news. Check back for updates.

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 5/29/2025
2025-05-29

Philadelphia Phillies Roster Moves 5/29/2025

The Philadelphia Phillies have officially selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. This move adds depth to their bullpen as they navigate the 2025 MLB season.

Here's how much money every national spelling bee finalist makes based on where they finish
2025-05-29

Here's how much money every national spelling bee finalist makes based on where they finish

This year's national spelling bee champion will be the 110th, because the bee ended in a two-way tie several times and an eight-way tie in 2019.

2025-05-29

New York Times agrees first AI deal with Amazon - Financial Times

New York Times agrees first AI deal with Amazon Financial TimesThe Times and Amazon Announce an A.I. Licensing Deal The New York TimesNew York Times Agrees to License Content to Amazon for AI Use (NYT, AMZN) BloombergThe New York Times inks deal with Amazon to license content for AI training MSNNew York Times, Amazon sign AI licensing deal Yahoo Finance

Tyreek Hill says he still plans to race Noah Lyles, which is news to Mike McDaniel
2025-05-29

Tyreek Hill says he still plans to race Noah Lyles, which is news to Mike McDaniel

The Dolphins wrap their three-day mandatory minicamp, and their 2025 offseason program, on June 12.

Tyreek Hill had high praise for Bears' Caleb Williams and DJ Moore
2025-05-29

Tyreek Hill had high praise for Bears' Caleb Williams and DJ Moore

Tyreek Hill believes the future is bright for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore.

2025-05-29

Still Looking for a Nintendo Switch 2? Try Costco on Launch Day - PCMag

Still Looking for a Nintendo Switch 2? Try Costco on Launch Day PCMagCelebrate the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 at EB Games! - News - Nintendo Official Site for Canada NintendoCustomers furious after Game cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders BBCEB Games Revives the Magic with Midnight Release and Montreal Race Weekend Extravaganza PR Newswire CanadaNintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live — latest restock updates and retailers to check now Tom's Guide

Search suspended for a missing man in Swiss glacier collapse that destroyed 90% of an Alpine village
2025-05-29

Search suspended for a missing man in Swiss glacier collapse that destroyed 90% of an Alpine village

A 64-year-old man remains missing after a huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier crashed down a Swiss mountainside the day before. Wednesday's landslide sent plumes of dust skyward and coated with mud nearly all of an Alpine...

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Veeva Systems Stock In The Last 10 Years
2025-05-29

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Veeva Systems Stock In The Last 10 Years

Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 15.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.2%. Currently, Veeva Systems has a market capitalization of $46.23 billion. Buying $1000 In VEEV: If ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

ESPN: Bills made the 'best move' of the 2025 NFL offseason
2025-05-29

ESPN: Bills made the 'best move' of the 2025 NFL offseason

ESPN: Bills made the 'best move' of the 2025 NFL offseason:

Bold prediction made for Jets' Garrett Wilson made by ESPN
2025-05-29

Bold prediction made for Jets' Garrett Wilson made by ESPN

Bold prediction made for Jets' Garrett Wilson made by ESPN:

Are We Going To War With Iran?
2025-05-29

Are We Going To War With Iran?

Are We Going To War With Iran? Q: "On Iran, did you warn Prime Minister Netanyahu against taking some sort of actions that could disrupt the talks there in a phone call last week?"President Trump: "Well, I'd like to be honest. Yes I did." pic.twitter.com/yoXB3t90SZ— CSPAN (@cspan) May 28, 2025Just yesterday, President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he personally was behind the push urging Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike Iran. War averted, for now... but as Trump said, “that could change at any moment.”Debating what Trump should do tonight at 7pm ET on the ZeroHedge homepage will be Libertarian Institute founder Scott Horton and Dr. Meir Javedanfar, professor at Reichmann University in Israel. To avoid moderator biases, the debate will be co-moderated by Clint Russell and Ami Kozak.Dr. Javedanfar is Iranian-born but escaped and now resides in Israel where he teaches about Israel-Iran policy. He has long warned about Iran’s nuclear advancement and is an advocate for containment and aggressive sanctions.My Islamic Republic of #Iran passport photo, taken in 1986.I shared the passport with my brother.We managed to leave a year later after successfully bribing a regime official. pic.twitter.com/a9bKclvDlM— Meir Javedanfar Ph.D.- מאיר ג'בדנפר (@MeirJa) October 19, 2023Horton is a native Texan and Libertarian through-and-through who says “our anti-Iran policy is born in Tel Aviv,” pinning the blame on Israel and Netanyahu.Scott Horton:“There’s no question that our anti-Iran policies are born in Tel Aviv”#No_War_With_Iran pic.twitter.com/fdSHoP182v— Amir (@AmirEmzi) April 15, 2025This should be a fun one. We’ll see you at 7pm ET. Tyler DurdenThu, 05/29/2025 - 10:45

CATL Reveals Game-Changing Leap In Battery Endurance
2025-05-29

CATL Reveals Game-Changing Leap In Battery Endurance

The lifespan of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) has been doubled in testing while maintaining a very high energy density.

Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?
2025-05-29

Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?

BURBANK, Calif. — More than a century before Tesla rolled out its first cars, the Baker Electric Coupe and the Riker Electric Roadster rumbled down American streets. Battery-powered cars were so popular that, for a time, about a third of...

2025-05-29

CATL Reveals Game-Changing Leap In Battery Endurance - InsideEVs

CATL Reveals Game-Changing Leap In Battery Endurance InsideEVsChina's CATL boasts new EV battery chemistry, 100-second swaps driving.ca

Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness in South Carolina
2025-05-29

Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness in South Carolina

HERO Grant Program will pay for training, equipment and new technology to aid in response to weather-related disastersFunding goes to 38 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto StateGREENVILLE, S.C., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As hurricane season begins, community leaders, emergency managers and first responders turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather. Duke Energy is preparing, too. What's happening: Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 through the 2025 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program to support severe weather emergency preparedness across South Carolina.Where the money is going: More than three dozen government agencies and nonprofits are receiving grants up to $20,000 each. The grants will fund training, life-saving equipment and innovative technology identified as gaps or needs following recent severe weather events – all aimed to aid in weather-related disaster planning and recovery operations. A complete list of recipients can be found here.Why it matters: Hurricane Helene and other severe weather events in recent years have had historic impacts on South Carolina – forever changing ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Benicio del Toro Says That ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Paul Thomas Anderson ‘at His Best’
2025-05-29

Benicio del Toro Says That ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Paul Thomas Anderson ‘at His Best’

Del Toro spoke with IndieWire at the New York City premiere of Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme."

USDJPY Loses Traction As Weak US Data Weighs In, 144 Support Threatened
2025-05-29

USDJPY Loses Traction As Weak US Data Weighs In, 144 Support Threatened

The US dollar declined against the Japanese yen on Thursday as the latest US macroeconomic data neutralised Wednesday’s Fed minutes. The USDJPY pair traded at 144.44 at the time of writing, down by 0.26% on the daily chart. In addition, a federal court ruling against President Donald Trump’s reciprocal trade tariffs initially boosted the dollar, with the DXY to weekly highs of 100.54. However, news of an immediate appeal the administration sent the index down to 99.39. Meanwhile, the US [...]The post USDJPY Loses Traction As Weak US Data Weighs In, 144 Support Threatened appeared first in UK on InvestingCube.

John Fogerty Celebrated His 80th Birthday With Cake, Confetti, and Loads of CCR Classics
2025-05-29

John Fogerty Celebrated His 80th Birthday With Cake, Confetti, and Loads of CCR Classics

"Thank you for coming along on this journey with me," he told the capacity crowd at New York's Beacon Theater. "Thank you for singing these songs all these years"

Nintendo Switch App Adds Long Overdue Feature Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release
2025-05-29

Nintendo Switch App Adds Long Overdue Feature Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release

The Nintendo Switch App has received an update ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, finally adding features that should have been available from the start. With this new update, players can finally upload photos and videos from the Nintendo Switch 2 directly to the app. In addition to this, the Nintendo Switch App has [...]The post Nintendo Switch App Adds Long Overdue Feature Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release appeared first on ComicBook.com.

Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
2025-05-29

Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas

Chinese students in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that some of them would have their visas revoked. Many reacted with anger. A Chinese student at Johns Hopkins University described...

2025-05-29

Porsche's Road-Going Le Mans Prototype Has a Name: 963 RSP - Motor1.com

Porsche's Road-Going Le Mans Prototype Has a Name: 963 RSP Motor1.comIs This Our First Real Look at Porsche's Road-Going 963? Road & TrackPorsche Teases the 963 RSP, a Roadgoing Endurance Racer Car and DriverPorsche Is About To Unleash Its 963 Le Mans Hypercar On The Street CarBuzzPorsche 963 RSP Teased: A Road-Legal Tribute to Le Mans Glory gtspirit.com

One UI 8 beta just made the Now Bar a lot more useful — here's how
2025-05-29

One UI 8 beta just made the Now Bar a lot more useful — here's how

The One UI 8 beta reveals that the Galaxy S25's Now Bar will gain Live Call Handling and relevant Do Not Disturb information in the future.

Easy High-Protein Snacks, Straight From Nutritionists
2025-05-29

Easy High-Protein Snacks, Straight From Nutritionists

Banish the mid-morning or afternoon slump with these protein-rich snacks created by nutritionists for Vogue.

‘Pokemon Legends: Z-A’ Made Me Realize How Ugly The Switch 2 Game Box Is
2025-05-29

‘Pokemon Legends: Z-A’ Made Me Realize How Ugly The Switch 2 Game Box Is

The box art for Pokemon Legends: Z-A was recently revealed, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. The only problem is, it looks substantially better on the original Nintendo Switch. The new Pokemon game made me realize just how much of an eyesore the Switch 2 Game Box design actually is. Switch 2 Game Box Is Kind of [...]The post ‘Pokemon Legends: Z-A’ Made Me Realize How Ugly The Switch 2 Game Box Is appeared first on VICE.

DeepSeek’s updated R1 AI model is more censored, test finds
2025-05-29

DeepSeek’s updated R1 AI model is more censored, test finds

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s newest AI model, an updated version of the company’s R1 reasoning model, achieves impressive scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly surpassing OpenAI’s flagship o3. But the upgraded R1, also known as “R1-0528,” might also be less willing to answer contentious questions, in particular questions about topics the [...]

She was addicted to romance. So she gave up sex.
2025-05-29

She was addicted to romance. So she gave up sex.

The writer Melissa Febos, a Falmouth, Massachusetts, native, has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge. The post She was addicted to romance. So she gave up sex. appeared first on Boston.com.

Harvard holds graduation in shadow of Trump threat
2025-05-29

Harvard holds graduation in shadow of Trump threat

Harvard held its annual graduation ceremony Thursday as a federal judge considers the legality of punitive measures taken against the university by US President Donald Trump.

Borderlands 4 Boss Says He Didn't Mean To "Trigger" People With Comments On The Price
2025-05-29

Borderlands 4 Boss Says He Didn't Mean To "Trigger" People With Comments On The Price

Gearbox Software boss Randy Pitchford continues to speak out regarding the price point of Borderlands 4, which remains a mystery. Posting on social media, Pitchford said that first and foremost he does not want people to pay "any more than they should or are comfortable with." He's saying this after he controversially said that "real fans" will find a way to find $80 to buy Borderlands 4 if it costs that much."I always work with the intent and hope that a customer always feels they got the better end of the deal no matter what they pay," he said.With his "real fans" comment, Pitchford said he was responding to a person who suggested Borderlands 4 would "fail" at $80.Continue Reading at GameSpot

2025-05-29

Elden Ring Nightreign: FromSoftware Warns PC Gamers With 'the Latest Graphics Cards' May Suffer Framerate Drops - IGN

Elden Ring Nightreign: FromSoftware Warns PC Gamers With 'the Latest Graphics Cards' May Suffer Framerate Drops IGNELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN – Patch Notes Version 1.01 Bandai Namco Europe | Official Site‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ Review: Do You Trust Your Friends? VultureElden Ring Nightreign's Launch Trailer Summons The Power Of Evanescence Game InformerWhat Elden Ring Nightreign's First-Time Director Learned from Miyazaki – IGN First IGN

LG 5.1.1-Channel Soundbar Bundle Is Now Way Cheaper Than JBL, and It’s Only at Best Buy
2025-05-29

LG 5.1.1-Channel Soundbar Bundle Is Now Way Cheaper Than JBL, and It’s Only at Best Buy

Say goodbye to inaudible dialogue scenes with this LG 5.1.1-channel soundbar with rear speakers and subwoofer for 40% off at Best Buy.

Nintendo’s updated mobile app will make sharing Switch 2 screenshots a lot easier
2025-05-29

Nintendo’s updated mobile app will make sharing Switch 2 screenshots a lot easier

Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, and to ensure you’re ready to go when the console arrives at your door, you’ll need to download the latest update for the newly renamed Nintendo Switch App. The app, which was previously called the Nintendo Switch Online app, had added a number of new features, including a more seamless screenshot interface, GameChat functionality and placeholder icons for game-specific services like Zelda Notes. The latter will become usable on launch day.Arguably the most useful addition is the revamped screenshots and video upload feature, which allows you to link your phone to your Switch 2 and wirelessly upload in-game media to the app, either manually or automatically. This was already possible on the original Switch (and is hardly a revolutionary feature), but doing so involved some needlessly clunky QR code scanning that didn’t always work. Now, screenshots and gameplay clips should just appear in the app, where you can save them locally. Up to 100 files can be stored in the app for 30 days from the point of upload, and once you hit the limit the oldest files will disappear if not saved.Another big Switch 2 feature is GameChat, Nintendo’s new multiplayer voice chat functionality. Via the Nintendo Switch App you’ll be able to receive notifications for GameChat invites, friends coming online and friend requests. Your added friends will be displayed on the home screen of the app. Again, no one who’s been playing games on a modern PlayStation or Xbox console for the last decade is going to be blown away by any of this stuff, but it looks like playing online with friends on Switch 2 is going to be mercifully less fiddly than on its predecessor.The Zelda Notes icon now appears when you open the Nintendo Switch App, but it won’t be functional until June 5. The app, which is only compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, effectively functions like a sat nav for tracking down missing Koroks and shrines on your save file. You can also share your Autobuild creations in TotK with friends, edit in-game photos and check play records such as the number of enemies defeated and total game overs.Nintendo is making small tweaks to some of its other services ahead of the Switch 2’s arrival. Over on Nintendo Switch Online (not to be confused with the mobile app), where you can play a selection of emulated classics from Nintendo’s back catalogue, a new Switch 2-exclusive rewind feature will be added to the N64 library, as well as a new CRT filter option. These features were already available for NES and SNES games on the service, and it’s not entirely clear why original Switch owners won’t benefit from the additional N64 options as well.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendos-updated-mobile-app-will-make-sharing-switch-2-screenshots-a-lot-easier-143842317.html?src=rss

Report: Apple will jump straight to “iOS 26” in shift to year-based version numbers
2025-05-29

Report: Apple will jump straight to “iOS 26” in shift to year-based version numbers

Instead of iOS 19, macOS 16, and watchOS 12, we'll get "iOS/macOS/watchOS 26."

2025-05-29

Report: Apple will jump straight to “iOS 26” in shift to year-based version numbers - Ars Technica

Report: Apple will jump straight to “iOS 26” in shift to year-based version numbers Ars TechnicaApple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems The VergeApple Reportedly Changing Software Naming System: iOS 26, Not iOS 19, Is Next CNETmacOS 26 may not support 2018 MacBook Pros, 2019 iMacs, or the iMac Pro AppleInsiderApple Reportedly Says ‘Screw It’ and Jumps From iOS 19 to iOS 26 Gizmodo

Astronaut one day, artist the next: How to help children explore the world of careers
2025-05-29

Astronaut one day, artist the next: How to help children explore the world of careers

Early life experiences can shape the way we think about work. Sometimes career paths follow a straight line. But just as often, jobs can be shaped by circumstances, luck, exposure and a willingness to change. Career counselors recommend exposing children...

Hegseth halves staff of Pentagon’s testing-oversight office
2025-05-29

Hegseth halves staff of Pentagon’s testing-oversight office

The move may reduce the quality of DOT&E’s second opinions, but may not affect safety, former officials said.

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Best antivirus for Mac: 13 security apps you can trust

MacworldMany people think Macs don’t need antivirus, but they are not immune from viruses and malware – don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your Apple computer from threats. Our experts have tested multiple security suites, and in this article outline only the best Mac antivirus programs. These are the security apps they would install on their own Mac or MacBook.Not everyone knows how to check their Mac for viruses, but you don’t need to be a security expert to keep your Mac safe. Apple includes basic built-in antivirus protection in macOS, but a good Mac antivirus product adds an extra layer of protection, keeping your Mac safe from new and known malware, blocking ransomware, and protecting older systems from security vulnerabilities caused by outdated software.Check out our winner, the Best Mac Antivirus: Intego Mac Internet SecurityThe most difficult decision for you is deciding which of the many Mac antivirus programs is going to do the best job of keeping you and your data safe, and which ultimately offers the best value. Our Macworld experts are here to help, and no-one is better placed to guide you on which antivirus to choose for your Mac than the leading authority on Mac products and products built for Mac (the clue is in our name). We thoroughly test all Mac antivirus products from a usability and functionality perspective and use a combination of our own testing data and AV Comparatives/AV-Test lab data to ascertain which is the most reliable and trustworthy security product for your Mac.Best Mac Antivirus 2025: Reviewed and RankedOur top pick right now is Intego Mac Internet Security. But depending on the type and number of devices you want to protect, and your budget, you may prefer one of the other Mac antivirus programs in our list below. Some cover more than Macs, so you can also use them to protect your iPhone, iPad and other devices. You won’t find every Mac antivirus product we’ve tested here, just those who make the grade. 1. Intego Mac Internet Security X9 – Our top Mac antivirusProsBuilt for MacEasy set upGood performanceConsMac-specific (no Windows/Android protection)Price When Reviewed:From $24.99 for first year, usually $49.99 a year (1 Mac) Using our linkBest Prices Today: RetailerPriceIntego$24.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOSIntego’s Mac Internet Security X9 combines the company’s VirusBarrier and NetBarrier applications to provide both antiviral protection and network traffic filtering programs. There’s also an Intego Premium Bundle X9 that includes five apps: VirusBarrier and NetBarrier as well as Mac Washing Machine (a Mac cleaner), ContentBarrier (Parental controls) and Personal Backup (a bootable backup).The Mac Internet Security X9 is easy to download, install, and configure. It checks for the latest viral definitions and sets up real-time scanning features and intuitive network monitoring, allowing users to see and work with both incoming and outgoing Internet connections on their Mac.Mac Security X9 offers impressive configuration and customization for the VirusBarrier and NetBarrier tools. VirusBarrier performs well in protecting users from viruses, while NetBarrier acts as a firewall that protects connections. The application allows users to create settings for home, work, or public connections, and allows or deny connections as needed.There are some issues to address, we’d like to see a running counter tracking the number of files processed in a VirusBarrier scan and we were disappointed that it allowed traffic to questionable websites linked to spam messages. Mac Internet Security X9 doesn’t try to upsell users to Intego’s other suites and services. The tools in place are effective, work well, and make this utility worth considering. Best of all, Intego Mac Internet Security is built for Mac and is easy to set up and easy to use. Use our link to get the best deal: You can get Intego Mac Internet Security X9 and Mac Premium Bundle here.AV Comparatives, June 2024: 99% Mac Malware Protection, 93% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection.Read our full Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review 2. Surfshark One – Great Mac antivirus combined with VPNProsGood speed and performanceImpressive anti-virus/anti-malware shieldingIdentity alert and protectionConsMulti-year contractsOccasional trouble accessing Google servicesPrice When Reviewed:Surfshark One, 24 months at $2.49 a month with 3 free months (Total for 27 months: $67.23); 12 months at $3.39 a month with 3 free months (Total for 15 months: $50.85); or $17.95/month. Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceSurfshark$50.85View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS, Android, WindowsMoving beyond its VPN roots, Surfshark has added additional tools to its package and the result is this combination VPN/anti-malware/alert/private search/identity protection suite. The VPN module (reviewed here: Surfshark VPN review) includes the usual tools such as geolocation and IP address hiding with more complicated tools such as IP configuration, an Internet kill switch, rotating IP addresses, and Invisible on LAN features. Surfshark One’s real-time protection tool was able to catch dozens of malware installers. Efforts to install malware were stopped with the application quickly quarantining them. While I was able to get a false Adobe Flash Player installation through, Surfshark One was able to isolate the vast majority of everything that was thrown at it.Surfshark Privacy tools include a Search feature that hooks into a private server so that your search history can’t be tracked, and the company offers an Alternative ID tool so you can create a private identity. A beta identity protection feature can also be used, which can generate a virtual phone number. There’s also email monitoring, credit card monitoring, and ID monitoring with customizable settings to control the frequency at which you receive email updates.Perhaps the biggest hurdle is the VPN style monthly pricing structure which can tie you in for a couple of years. Read our full Surfshark One review 3. AVG Internet Security for Mac – Easy to use and effectiveProsCaught an impressive number of questionable appsLong trialEasy to useConsMissed a fake Flash playerNo indication that scans are happeningPrice When Reviewed:$3.89 a month for 1 Mac ($46.68 for the first year, then $77.99 a year), or $4.99 a month for 10 devices ($59.88 for the first year, then $99.99 a year). Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceAVG$46.68View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOSAVG Internet Security for Mac is available as a 60-day trial period before billing begins, which is a good reason to try it out.AVG Internet Security offers Computer Protection, Web & Email Protection, Hacks Attacks, and Payment Protection. A Smart Scan feature checks your virus definitions to make sure they’re up to date and scans for viruses and malware. A Ransomware Shield, Network Inspector, and Fake Website Shield features look things over to see where you stand in terms of your overall online presence and security. The set of whitelists and exceptions can be customized to hone in on files you want to scan and leave out areas you want to leave alone. Scans on external drives and specific folders are easy to set up and execute, the scheduling feature works well, the software can set up location configurations, and there are customization options for network security. A quick antiviral scan took a few minutes while a full scan of an entire NVME drive with 821GB of data on it took just over 5.5 hours to complete.Our tests with malware and phishing-based websites went well. The software, combined with macOS’s Gatekeeper functionality to stop the vast majority of malware installations, quarantining them quickly and preventing installation. The software also prevented questionable external code from being loaded on suspect websites and blocked phishing sites from loading.AVG Internet Security for Mac caught an impressive amount of viral, phishing, and malware activity and did its job well, all while wrapped in a bright, friendly user interface that’s easy to navigate.There are a few places for improvement with AVG Internet Security for Mac. One criticism is that the scheduled scan feature doesn’t readily display that the scan is taking place. Also, during testing, the software allowed a fake version of Adobe Flash Player to be installed. If you do override the macOS Gatekeeper and AVG security features and install malware, AVG Internet Security does a good job of removing it.Have a look at its 60-day trial to see what works for you. Alternatively try out the free AVG AntiVirus for the Mac which covers all the bases: blocking viruses and malware from websites, downloads, and email attachments.AV Test, March 2025: 100%AV Comparatives, AV Comparatives, June 2024: 100% Mac Malware Protection, 98% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection.Get AVG Internet Security or AVG AntiVirus for the Mac.Read our full AVG Internet Security for Mac review 4. Avast Premium Security – Great suite of tools at a good priceProsDoesn’t impact performanceCaught problem test filesConsSlow manual scanningNo option for single device licensePrice When Reviewed:From $34.68 for first year, usually $77.99 a year (1 Mac). Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceAvast Software$34.68View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: Mac, PC, iOS and AndroidThere are four Mac antivirus products from Avast. The paid for Avast Premium Security and Avast One, and the free Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential. Avast Free Antivirus is a free version of Avast Premium Security, while Avast One Essential offers additional features like ransomware protection, privacy protection, and data leak detection. Avast Premium Security is a well-featured suite that protects your Mac from various threats, including browser script hacks, ransomware, and remote attack activity. It includes modules such as Virus Scans, Core Shields, Traffic Monitor, Network Inspector, Email Guardian, Ransomware Shield, and Quarantine, all easily accessible from the home screen.Virus scan options include Smart Scan, Deep Scan, Targeted Scan, or External Storage Scan. The Traffic Monitor shows data usage and bandwidth usage, while Network Inspector scans the network for safety and alerts users when unfamiliar devices join the network. Core Shields prevents fake websites from loading and triggering software.The main frustration with Avast Premium Security is its subscription-based model, but that tends to be standard these days. Some features are only available on the Avast Ultimate subscription tier.Those looking to save money can try the two free Antivirus for Mac solutions, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential. If you want just a virus scanner, we recommend Avast’s Free Antivirus, which is the free version of Avast Premium Security. Avast One offers some additional functions and a different interface, but and annoys with intensive advertising for paid functions.You can get Avast Premium Security for Mac here. Also consider Avast One, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential.AV Test, March 2025: 100%AV Comparatives, June 2024: Approved, 100% Mac Malware Protection, 98% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection.Read our full Avast Premium Security review 5. McAfee Total Protection – Good protection for up to five devicesProsGood price point for five devicesSecure VPN offers a good set of basic toolsConsPoor ID Protection and WebAdvisor featuresLaggy performance and system freezesPrice When Reviewed:Single: $29.99 (1 device) for first year, usually $89.99; Essential: $39.99 (5 devices) for first year, usually $119.99 a yearBest Prices Today: RetailerPriceMcAfee Total Protection (first year, 1 device)$29.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, ChromeOSMcAfee Total Protection is a well-known antivirus and security software that offers a range of features, including anti-viral, anti-malware, identity protection, VPN, and scheduling tools. However, there are some issues.It excels in its core antivirus and antimalware protection. The Real-Time Protection feature scans mounted external drives on the fly, effectively preventing malware installation despite warnings. It complements macOS’s GateKeeper feature by alerting users to suspicious software.The Custom Scan feature allows for targeted scanning of specific folders and local volumes, while the customization options enable the standard behaviour of suspect files, such as quarantine and deletion.The Secure VPN client is a basic VPN that lets you choose a location, activate it, and enable or disable the VPN feature based on your network. It functions well, but its feature and customization options may be limited for hardcore VPN users.However, there are issues. The most concerning bug is that installing McAfee Total Protection 2025 caused our MacBook Pro’s performance to lag and eventually crash, which required a reboot.Antivirus scans may remove suspect files, but they don’t provide file names or locations. Instead, users must return to the home screen and pull up the History window, adding extra steps.McAfee occasionally sends emails informing users of potential data breaches, but these emails lack specific details. This contrasts sharply with haveibeenpwned.com, which allows users to enter their email addresses, view breached data, and suggest password changes.McAfee’s WebAdvisor feature hasn’t been updated in over twelve months and lets users visit suspicious websites from their spam folder without warning.McAfee Total Protection 2025 offers essential features like virus protection and basic VPN functionality. However, it struggles with ID protection, WebAdvisor functionality, system performance.You can get McAfee Total Protection here. Read our full McAfee Total Protection review 6. Trend Micro Antivirus for MacProsHigh malware detection rateConsDidn’t detect some malwareFewer extra featuresPrice When Reviewed:$29.95 for first year, usually $39.95 a year (1 Mac)Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceTrend Micro (first year, 1 device)$29.95View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOSTrend Micro Antivirus provides excellent antivirus protection. When tested with Objective See Mac Malware, the application detected and deleted almost all malware, except for a fake Adobe Flash Player extension that macOS removed.A scheduling feature allows daily, weekly, or monthly setup and execution, enabling the application to run autonomously.Folder Shield offers boosted protection for various user folders and allows creating a Trusted Program list. It also scans inserted USB drives by default.The Web Protection module includes Privacy Scanner, Web Threat Protection, and Website Filter elements, which can block controversial content and allow users to add and block trusted websites. The quick access to the logs, which cover scan results, unsafe websites found, filtered websites, updates received, folder shield, and dangerous notifications, impressed me. While this version of Trend Micro Antivirus isn’t designed for sysadmins, system logs are useful for monitoring system activity, and the pre-sorted logs are helpful.Unfortunately there are a few issues. The installation was trickier than expected, requiring manual configuration of extensions. The Web Protection feature doesn’t effectively warn or protect against websites associated with spam folders, allowing users to access sites offering free prepaid Visa cards, Bitcoin payouts, and online casino gambling.In use, Trend Micro Antivirus stated twice that full disk access wasn’t granted during testing despite correct settings, requiring uninstallation and reinstall twice. This may be a bug between Trend Micro Antivirus and macOS Sequoia 15.5. Apple and Trend Micro should collaborate to identify the issue.When working correctly, the application is impressive. It effectively blocked most malware, offered high customization options, and provided ready access to help and feedback boards. While the Web Protection feature could benefit from clearer warnings for scams and phishing attempts, it meets the needs of its target market.AV Test, March 2025: 100%Read our full Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review 7. Norton 360 – Good value antivirusProsEasy-to-use & effectiveMultiple device coverMinimal performance impactConsNo backup on macOSDidn’t spot threats in zip filesPrice When Reviewed:Standard (3 devices): $39.99 for first year, usually $94.99 a year; Deluxe (5 devices): $49.99 for first year, usually $119.99 a yearBest Prices Today: RetailerPriceNorton Security (first year, 1 device)$39.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidNorton 360 is easy to download and install, and works fairly well. It provides protection in Mac OS X 10.10 or later. The Standard package protects one device. For more devices (including Macs, iPhones or PCs), the Deluxe or Select package are required. The software offers 110GB of cloud-based backup, a password manager, a basic VPN client, and Dark Web monitoring.Within Norton 360 for Mac you’ll find a Startup Manager module, File Cleanup module, and Dark Web protection module. With antiviral monitoring and scanning it’s easy to create white lists and exceptions as well as schedule scans, including of external volumes like USB thumb drives. However, the application still can’t perform scans on .zip files, I had to decompress the text drive of sample infections before it could see them. The VPN is basic but easy to configure your preferred country of origin and initiate a connection. The password manager is reliable and includes a downloadable recovery key. There is an admirable level of possible customization on the firewall, although technical knowledge is needed.In our tests, the software was successful in catching a good amount of viral activity, with 25 individual infections detected on a test drive after scanning it. However, Norton 360 for Mac missed the OSX.Proton malware.Extensions for web browsers and Norton Private Browser are included. These warn about spam and phishing-based websites, but still allowed us to travel to questionable websites from spam email links. There are bugs, for example, when using Cloud Backup were we were unable to successfully click the “Get Started with Backup” button and create an initial backup set for the cloud. AV Test, March 2025: 100%You can get Norton 360 here. Read our full Norton 360 review 8. Avira Prime – Well designed antivirus allrounderProsEasy to useFull VPNWon’t slow down your MacConsNo fine-tuning scan optionsPrice When Reviewed:From $59.99 for first year, then $109.99 a year.Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceAvira – Prime (first year, 5 devices)$59.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidAvira Prime, the paid version of Avira’s free antiviral software Avira Free Security (see our review), provides several tools. Avira Prime is designed around several modules (Virus Scans, Protection Options, Quarantine, VPN, Passwords, Cookie Cleaner, Identity Assistant, Junk Cleaner, Uninstaller, and Startup Apps). Each module can be customized and configured as needed. The software installs cleanly and requests permission to fully access the hard drive. The Quick Scan can take less than 10 seconds, while a Full Scan took over six hours to look over 800+ gigabytes of files on a one terabyte SSD. The Custom Scan feature allows files and folders to be dropped in for quick scanning as well as external volumes to be scanned through as needed. There is a scheduler so you can program scans in advance.You can minimize Avira Prime and work with other applications as the scan continues which is lucky because the Full Scan took over six hours to complete. Avira Prime located and quarantined several minor worm files, but missed suspect files such as the Wave web browser, which has been implicated in assorted phishing scams.Cookie Cleaner module allows you to view and clean up cookie data, helpfully grouping cookies into different categories to make it easy to remove tracking and ads-based items in different browsers. Junk Cleaner reclaimed a decent 55GB of space when we tried it. There’s also an uninstaller manager for cleaning up deleted apps and managing those that start automatically. Identity Assistant can track your email addresses, phone numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, physical addresses, driver’s license, and so on, to check for any illicit activity. The included Password Manager is a combination of local system and browser extensions plus a web-based management console with its own master password.The password manager and junk files cleaner are included in both free and paid-for versions of Avira. Where Prime differs from the Free Security version is that you get full, use of the VPN service instead of a 500MB per month limit. The VPN can also block malicious website content.You can get Avira Prime here. Also consider Avira Free Security for Mac.Read our full Avira Free Security for Mac review.AV Test, March 2025: 98.2%Read our full Avira Prime review 9. Bitdefender Antivirus for MacProsDoesn’t slow down your MacEffective real-time protectionUnobtrusive browsing protectionConsNo password managerLimited VPNNo identity protectionPrice When Reviewed:$24.99 per year for 1 device (usually $39.99), $29.99 per year for 3 devices (usually $59.99)Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceBitdefender (first year, 1 device)$24.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketBitdefender Antivirus for Mac covers: macOS, Bitdefender Total Security covers: macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidBitdefender has a number of solutions for the Mac, including a free option. There’s Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac, which offers basic protection for up to three Macs, Bitdefender Total Security, which protects up to five devices (macOS, iOS, Windows and Android), and Bitdefender’s free Virus Scanner for Mac, which we review here: Bitdefender’s free Virus Scanner Review.Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is easy to download, install, and assign full drive permissions. It offers a speedy Quick Scan mode that performs a quick overview and locate, quarantine, and remove viral candidates within a few minutes as well as a Full Scan mode which runs in the background so you can continue to work. External volumes such as USB flash drives can be scanned. There isn’t much in the way of malware that gets by it. However, we found the application’s ability to locate and neutralize malware that was already on the system mixed – it missed four significant pieces of malware. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers anti-phishing protection in the form of web browser extensions for the Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. These offered varying degrees of success. Under Safari, Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offered no prominent phishing protection, allowing us to visit questionable websites with no warning whatsoever.Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers an anti-tracker for web browsers and access to a VPN with basic functionality and a limit of 200MB a day. It encourages you to update to the full version, there are better VPNs for Mac out there.There is a 30-day trial available. There is also the more expensive Bitdefender Total Security which includes Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac as well as coverage for iOS, Android and Windows which offers a license that covers five devices, including Macs, Windows, Android and iOS and has a 30-day trial available.AV Test, March 2025: 100%AV Comparatives, AV Comparatives, June 2024: 100% Mac Malware Protection, 99% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection.Read our full Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review 10. CleanMyMacProsEasy to use and a nice interfaceSubscription or one-time purchase availableConsLeft some adware and malware behindPrice When Reviewed:$47.40/a year for 1 Mac, $119.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase)Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceMacPaw (first year, 1 device)$47.40View DealMacPaw (one time purchase)$117.95View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS The thing about CleanMyMac is that it is a Mac Cleaner and optimizer first and an antivirus second, but the fact that CleanMyMac’s antivirus protection is built into the suite of tools makes it worth assessing as an antivirus solution. The question is whether if you use CleanMyMac for it’s primary purpose, will it also protect you from malware?Looking at CleanMyMac as an antivirus tool, we found that the software offers a good level of customization, and it’s easy to choose between the three scan modes (Quick Scan, Balanced Scan, and Deep Scan), each of them offering quick performance as CleanMyMac scans your hard drive and external drives. It’s also easy to configure scan behaviors, such as whether or not to include external drives in your scans or target .DMG files, and whitelists can also be created to exclude specific volumes and folders from the scans.In our tests results were mixed though. The software teamed up well with macOS’ GateKeeper feature, stopping questionable software that hasn’t been signed as safe by Apple from being installed, but it was still possible to get a fair amount of malware past these systems and on to our Mac.The Quick Scan feature caught two elements from CrossRat and a threat in the form of the infamous AdWind malware. The Balanced Scan function was able to root out most of the Elite Keylogger malware. The Deep Scan feature found the remnants of the AdWind malware, but we had to dig that out with a third-party utility.CleanMyMac was able to catch some elements of malware as they were being opened for the first time, but there were questionable chunks of software that remained even after they’d purportedly been removed and the Mac had been rebooted.CleanMyMac also offered no tangible warning against visiting questionable websites and allowed us to click on every questionable link to be found in Gmail’s Spam folder without warning.The interface is excellent, and MacPaw makes good use of its potentially great MoonLock antiviral engine to catch a fair amount of viral activity, but it still left adware and malware behind.Read our full CleanMyMac review 11. BitMedic Pro Antivirus – $10 option ProsFast, simple to use.One-time $10/£10 payment. Good external drive scanning and scheduling tools.ConsClunky user interface. Buggy, occasional application crashes. Price When Reviewed:$9.99 (single payment)Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceMac App Store (one off payment)$9.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS BitMedic Pro Antivirus is a good antiviral program, albeit with some shortcomings that need to be worked through, not least the fact that this hasn’t been updated since 2020.The program, which retails for $9.99/£9.99/CA$9.99 on the Mac App Store, which is a real bonus. It features a nice complement of tools, including an Antivirus Scan module, an Adware Cleaner module, a Result Log, a Custom Scan module, a Browser Privacy module, and a System Settings module that allows you to schedule deep scans, customize system behaviors, and create a whitelist of files not to scan.Initial tests with the Antivirus Scan module’s quick scan and deep scan went well and BitMedic Pro Antivirus was able to find several phishing-based emails. The application crashed twice during testing though. Frustratingly, there was a lack of specific descriptions as to what the infected files were and their full location, even after a drop-down arrow was clicked.The inclusion of an Adware Cleaner module is a nice touch – it performs well, and runs quickly. The Browser Privacy module functions as a quick and easy way to clean up your history, auto logins, bookmarks, remove all extensions, and reset the preferences on your browser, but this is an all-or-nothing option and we’d prefer to disable or delete individual extensions.The price point, is very appealing, but there are a few elements that let it down.Read our full BitMedic Pro Antivirus review 12. Sophos Home Premium for MacProsReasonable protection.Reasonably priced for 10 devices.ConsAwkward web-based dashboard interface.Difficulties scanning an external or network volume.Price When Reviewed:$59.99 first year year, $99.99 for two years, and $139.99 for three years (10 devices)Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceSophos (first year, 10 device)$44.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS Sophos Home Premium is a well-rounded anti-piracy/anti-malware suite, its core modules centering around antivirus protection, web protection, ransomeware protection, and malicious traffic detection. The software is available for a good price to protect up to 10 devices. In the past Sophos offered a free version of its Home product with just the antivirus protection and website protection. That was discontinued in late 2021. There is a free 30-day trial.We had some issues installing and getting the software set up. Everything is controlled via the Menu Bar icon and a web-based dashboard and it’s not always clear it is running.Once you’ve signed in, it’s easy enough to customize and configure core elements such as actions that occur when malware is found, scan scheduling, and web filtering, and elements such as accessible scan logs and network file scanning.You can choose between quick scans and full scans, which can take several hours and cover the full extent of the hard drive. While the scan scheduling feature worked well, it only allows you to set schedule times set to every 30 minutes (11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, etc). Scanning an external volume such as a thumb drive or network volume feels is harder than it should.You can configure Web Filtering options to allow blocking for certain categories, such as adult content. The filters work reasonably well and it’s easy enough to create a whitelist to provide exceptions.There’s room for improvement. Although Sophos Home Premium functions well with macOS’s GateKeeper feature and caught and filtered a respectable amount of test malware, it allowed the AdWind malware and an infected copy of Adobe Flash Player to be installed. We had to use another utility to remove the AdWind malware. Read our full Sophos Home Premium for Mac review 13. Malwarebytes Premium SecurityProsFriendly user interface.Impressive scan speed.Reliable malware removal.ConsLeft some malware.Lack’s custom scan feature.Features from the Windows version not included.Price When Reviewed:Standard: $44.99 a year for one device; Plus (inc VPN): $59.99 a year; Total: $94.99 a year (usually $189.99)Best Prices Today: RetailerPriceMalwarebytes (first year, 1 devices)$44.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketCovers: macOS Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac offers antiviral, VPN, and Real-Time Protection features. There is also a free antivirus from Malwarebytes which we look at here: Malwarebytes Free Antivirus Review.Malwarebytes Premium builds on the free version of Malwarebytes, which is reasonably good at hunting down and removing some of the peskiest viruses and malware, but was thwart with bugs and crashes when we tested it. The paid-for version sports a bright, friendly user interface and a good array of features. It includes quick viral scans, functional scheduling for scans, decent customization elements including whitelist creation, a good VPN client, and Real-Time protection that keeps an eye on what’s attempting to be installed.The software performed well, offering speedy scans. Malwarebytes was able to quarantine and remove almost all the malware I installed, although it left elements behind such as the controversial Wave web browser, an incompatible version of MacSecurity, and a fake Adobe Album application.The VPN isn’t as customizable as a dedicated VPN client, but it performs well and gets the job done. See our review of the Malwarebytes VPN.There doesn’t seem to be a custom scan element that allows you to easily scan an external volume such as a thumb drive, and the Real-Time Protection feature doesn’t kick in and scan an external volume once it’s mounted, nor can you drag and drop a volume into Malwarebytes for it to scan – which you can do in the Windows version of Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes offers no warnings against questionable websites and links either. Read our full Malwarebytes Premium Security review Best Free Mac Antivirus Looking for a free antivirus for Mac? Here are our top recommendations that we have reviewed:Avast Security for Mac (read our review) – offers a free option alongside the Premium plan. Get it here.Avira Free Antivirus for Mac (read our review) – is free and also includes a VPN. Get it here.AVG Antivirus For Mac (read our review) – free version offers basic features. Get it here.Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac (read our review) – is free to use. Get it here.Intego VirusBarrier Scanner (read our review) – free virus scanner. Get it here.Malwarebytes Antivirus for Mac (read our review) – has a free version as well as a paid version. Get it here.Other antivirus for Mac software tested We test lots of Mac antivirus apps but not all of them make the cut and appear in our round up of the Best Mac Antivirus. We have also reviewed the following: Total AV Antivirus ProEset Home SecurityTotal Defense Antivirus for MacClamXavF-Secure Total for MacWe wouldn’t advise installing any program without first checking our antivirus software reviews. And while you will find some free options below, if value for money is your most important criteria you should also check out our best Mac antivirus deals. (For PCs, see our sister site PCWorld’s guide to the best Windows antivirus.)How we test Mac AntivirusWe thoroughly test all Mac antivirus products from a usability and functionality perspective and use a combination of our own testing data and AV Comparatives/AV-Test lab data to ascertain which is the most reliable and trustworthy security product for your Mac.We consider the strength of protection against threats (online and offline), and how well it addresses the ever-expanding types of attacks. We spend time using the software. Ease of use and user interface is important because if the software is too complicated people will not use it, it should be easy to find the tools users need, and alerts should make sense and be relevant. Equally performance really matters because if an app slows down your Mac you are likely to turn that app off. We also look at the features on offer. The best antivirus suites go beyond the basics of real-time protection and deeper scans, adding features like password managers and firewalls, some incorporate a VPN. However, we do assess whether these extras are helpful, or just unnecessary additions.We also evaluate pricing, which more often than not comes in the form of an annual subscription with different tiers of features. We advice on the best options based on value for money. We also track the best Antivirus for Mac deals. Why you can trust Macworld’s antivirus experts Macworld has been here testing Mac software since our conception alongside the launch of the Mac in 1984, so we know Macs better than anyone. When it comes to antivirus apps we recognise that despite Apple’s built-in systems to combat the threat of malware, in the current climate there is value in adding an extra layer of protection, to that end we continually evaluate the best Mac antivirus software. Our Mac antivirus software reviewers have worked in the industry for decades and have experience working with clients and fixing their problems. How to choose the best Antivirus for Mac There are a lot of Mac antivirus programs to choose from. What you want is one that offers a familiar and easy to use interface that works well on a Mac – which is one reason why we recommend Intego’s antivirus. You should also look for antivirus with a good detection rate – not just for Mac viruses, but crucially for PC viruses, unless you want to be passing viruses onto Windows using friends and clients. Other things that make one antivirus better than another is the low use of systen resorces – especially if your Mac isn’t the most powerful model out there. Another factor is the type and number of devices you want to protect – are you looking for an app to cover one Mac, or Mac, iPhone, iPad and even a PC? Your budget will also be a factor. Do you want to tie into a subscription model or would you prefer a one-time payment? Some antivirus apps do still offer this. Best Mac Antivirus: Specs ComparisonDeveloperProduct nameUSB scanRansomware protectionAdware preventionAnti phishing protectionEmail protectionFirewallVPNiOS versionParental ControlsSupportTrialPriceIntegoInternet Security X9YYNYNYNYYY7 days$49.99/£49.99 / ye ($24.99/£20.99 /yr deal)AVGAntiVirus for MacNNNNYNNYNN60 daysFree (Paid for version is $2.49 per month for one year / $2.39 a month for two-years / $2.29 a month for three-years)Norton 360 DeluxeYYYYYYYYYY30 days$39.99/£34.99/yrMcAfeeTotal Protection YYYYYYYYYY30 days$34.99/£34.99/yrAvast Premium SecurityYYNYYYYYNY60 days$44.99/£39.99/yrBitdefenderTotal Security YYNYYYYYYY30 days$39.97/£34.99/yrEset Cyber Security Pro YYNYYYNNYY30 days$49.95/£39.95/yrTrend MicroAntivirus for MacNYYYYYYYYY30 days$39.99/£49.95Avira PrimeYYYYNYYYYY30 days$99.99/£85.99Best Mac Antivirus: Buying Advice FAQ 1.Do Macs need antivirus software?Plenty of Mac users will tell you that Apple computers are inherently secure and don’t require protection. We’d argue that they are wrong, or at very least overconfident.Macs are generally more secure than their Windows brethren because macOS is a Unix-based operating system, which means it is sandboxed. This is like having a series of fire doors: even if malware gains access to your Mac, it is unable to spread to other areas of the machine. But while they are more difficult to exploit than Windows PCs, it is not impossible.The Silver Sparrow malware was detected on Macs powered by the M1 processor and infected hundreds of thousands of Macs. And it’s just one example – there have been many more since.You can read more about this topic in our article do Macs need antivirus? More general advice can be found in our Mac security tips; and those who have been hit by a malware attack should see how to remove a virus from a Mac.2.What features should I look for in Mac antivirus?All Mac antivirus software packages find viruses using both on-demand- and always-on protection. The former examines individual files either during scheduled scans or when you decide to run one. This can take a long time, especially if you have a lot of files, and some antivirus products will hog your Mac’s processor power to prioritize the scan, so it’s worth selecting a convenient time.Always-on malware protection protects you when a scan is not currently active. If malware arrives – perhaps via an email or a downloaded file – your antivirus software should detect and quarantine it. Quarantining a file involves moving it to a safe folder, allowing you to decide what to do with it. You’ll typically receive a notification of the discovered malware, but some Mac antivirus products can be more informative than others in these notifications (something we keep in mind in our testing).The effectiveness of this on-demand and always-on virus protection is absolutely the most important thing when it comes to choosing Mac antivirus, but additional features may also affect your choice.Many Mac security suites now include ransomware protection. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a fee to decrypt them. An anti-ransomware feature will typically block any app from writing to a user’s home folders, such as Documents or Photos, unless that app has been whitelisted. Some apps, such as Microsoft Word, are pre-approved, and you can whitelist any that you trust.Web protection via browser plugins or extensions is also a common component and aims to stop you (or your children) from visiting infected websites or handing over personal information when you shouldn’t.Different vendors offer different add-ons, and it is certainly a case of you get what you pay for: free products will have fewer bells and whistles, but the most comprehensive Mac security suites will include password managers, parental controls, cloud storage and more. The underlying antimalware engine will usually be the same for all security products from a particular company, so you can save money if you don’t need all those extra features.3.Should my Mac antivirus include a VPN?One of the add-ons you might find with Mac security products, although also commonly sold separately, is Mac VPN (virtual private network). For many users, these are of interest because they can mask your location and allow you to view things (like streaming series) that are otherwise off-limits in your location. But they also have a very real benefit for security, protecting your internet connection by encrypting it, which is especially useful when using public Wi-Fi networks. In this day and age we should all be using VPNs and, while we’d recommend buying a dedicated Mac VPN product, one built into your antivirus software is better than nothing – just be prepared to be nagged to upgrade to the full product.4.What is the best value Mac antivirus?Value is perceived differently by all users: for some the best value Mac antivirus is the free one, and for others, it is the one that is affordable but includes the most useful add-ons. We prefer to consider value in terms of which is the best all-round offering, rather than the budget deal.That said, there are ways you can save money even on the more expensive products. Bear in mind that all antivirus for Mac apps are sold as yearly subscriptions, and often the first year has a hefty discount. When that first year is up, there’s nothing stopping you switching to another product and benefiting from that discount again. Alternatively, opt for a three- or even five-year subscription to save even more money – and why not: it’s not like viruses are going to disappear in the meantime and you won’t need it.Some of the best Mac antivirus products can also cater to your other devices – and not just iPads and iPhones, but also Windows and Android devices. If you have multiple devices in your household, this can present a huge saving.Take a look at our recommendations of the Best Mac Antivirus deals, which includes the cheapest options.5.How to spot fake Mac antivirus software?Because many of us are waking up to the idea that malware is a threat to the Mac, malware writers have made it their business to play on that fear. There have been cases of malware writers disguising their viruses as antivirus apps – two notable examples are Mac Auto Fixer and MacDefender. It’s important to always read reviews on reputable sites such as Macworld before installing any software on your Mac or MacBook.At the same time, don’t believe everything you read. MacKeeper is a great example of an antivirus program that has got a bad rap, but it’s worked hard to repair its reputation. It has gained Apple Notarization, which means the software has been checked by Apple for malicious components, and the company has garnering certification from various bodies to prove it isn’t a PUP (potentially unwanted program), including an AV-Test certificate. That said, we haven’t recommended it here, and that’s simply because we feel that there are better options available. 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Antivirus software makers also can access their massive databases to examine files with characteristics that trigger their algorithms – certain elements that match known malware. As a result, security researchers discover new viruses, worms, Trojans horses, and the like. However, helping the greater good means you’ll have to be comfortable with trusting a third-party with your file contents. Where appropriate, we noted privacy policy issues in individual reviews.Second, this software may also rely partly or entirely on cloud-based checks of URLs, malware, and the like. Accordingly, an antivirus package might upload every URL you visit, metadata about files, signatures of files, information about your computer’s hardware, a list of running or installed applications, and more. Companies vary on their disclosure of such policies, and may not let you opt out of this kind of sharing. 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While we're still waiting for a true electric minivan to hit the US, VW's ID.Buzz microbus is close. It's a unique family hauler that'll definitely get your neighbors buzzing. No, seriously, during my week of testing I had over a dozen conversations with strangers who were fascinated by the ID.Buzz. One of my neighbors stopped their car dramatically when they saw it, backed up, and just had to give me a thumbs up and praise it as "cool as hell." My kids were similarly enamored, they loved its cute design and enormous interior space. In many ways, it's the family EV I've been dreaming of — something that could comfortably seat seven people and carry tons of cargo for road trips. Unfortunately, its high $60,000 starting price and relatively lackluster 234 mile range hold it back from true greatness. Really, though, those issues were obvious when VW announced its US launch details for the ID.Buzz last year. I was more intrigued to see if it was a complete flop for VW, or if there was something compelling about it despite those flaws. After testing the ID.Buzz for a week, I've noticed one surprising thing: It makes everyone smile. It may not look exactly like VW's classic '60s microbus, but it elicits a similar amount of joy. And that's refreshing compared to the response I've seen to other large EVs like the Cybertruck (my son calls it the "ugly truck") and the ridiculous Hummer EV. Sure, it's sort of coasting on vibes, but the VW ID.Buzz still has plenty of practical benefits if you don't mind the high price and charging a bit more often during road trips. And as I'll explain below, it'll likely be an enticing option once it hits the used market in a few years. What is the VW ID.Buzz? Most cynically, the ID.Buzz is an attempt to milk the brand nostalgia for VW's hippy-era Type 2 microbus. VW never quite gave up on those vehicles, but its later models dropped the cute rounded aesthetic and looked more like commercial vans. What makes the ID.Buzz truly interesting is that it transforms a beloved classic into a cutting-edge EV, with an enormous infotainment screen and modern features like adaptive cruise control. It also makes a great first impression, since it doesn’t look like anything else on the road. There's a rounded front end that evokes the playfulness of the original model, and its two-tone color design (on some trims) simply pops among a sea of boring (and often white) cars in traffic. Sure, VW has done this before, but the Buzz is still a great reminder that EVs don't have to look like traditional vehicles. There's no front engine to worry about, just a big battery and electric motors. In the Buzz's case, you can choose from rear-wheel drive and "4Motion" all-wheel drive dual motors, delivering 282 and 335 horsepower, respectively. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget The ID.Buzz offers the seating of a minivan — with room for six to seven people depending on your configuration, and convenient sliding second-row doors — plus the height and storage capacity more akin to cargo vans. With all of its seats up, the Buzz offers an acceptable 18.6 cubic feet of storage, which is enough for a typical grocery run or a stroller and a diaper bag. Fold the third row down, though, and you get a far more useful 75.5 cubic feet of space. You could also remove the second and third row of seats entirely to get a massive 145.5 cubic feet of space. Funny enough, you could technically fit three people into the Buzz's third row, but US regulators have taken issue since that row only has two seatbelts. VW has recalled existing vehicles and says it'll be adding "unpadded trim parts" to reduce the seating area. Yes, it's the rare recall where you'll actually lose a bit of functionality in the name of safety. (Nobody is actually forcing Buzz owners to do that, though...) As for other niceties, the ID.Buzz offers an enormous 12.9-inch infotainment screen (I've never seen Apple CarPlay look so big before), a smaller driving information screen behind the steering wheel and an optional heads-up display. There's also a panoramic sunroof option, which can't be opened but can be tinted to look opaque on demand. Our review unit didn't have that sunroof, unfortunately, and the interior certainly felt a bit gloomier because of that. If I were seriously considering the ID.Buzz, I'd argue the sunroof a is requirement. (Admittedly, it could be a problem if you're trying to get babies and toddlers to sleep, since the interior will never truly get dark. But kids outgrow napping fairly quickly, and it's easy to find canopies for car seats.) Devindra Hardawar for Engadget What's good about the VW ID.Buzz? The best thing about the ID.Buzz is the vibe you get while driving it around town. People will stop and stare at it, kids will point at it excitedly and harried parents will approach it like the monolith from 2001. It's as if VW's designers took Marie Kondo's advice to heart: It simply sparks joy. As I dropped off my son at daycare one morning, one of the school's admins dragged me outside and demanded to see the interior. "I wish I could retire in this thing and travel the country," she said. The ID.Buzz is also very capable as an EV. Despite its large size, it's quick to accelerate and incredibly comfortable on the highway and bumpy roads. Parking was a bit annoying, but the Buzz was also easy to maneuver thanks to the large infotainment screen, which could display both single-camera and 360-degree overhead views at the same time. I had a much easier time backing into spots than I did with much smaller cars. The Buzz's large second row could easily fit three carseats side-by-side, assuming you get the models with the middle bench seat. I was able to hook up my son's carseat and my daughter's booster chair in a few minutes, without the finger-cramping I usually experience with my Volvo XC90 SUV. (One downside to the second row? You can't open its windows fully, instead only a smaller section of the windows open up.) Devindra Hardawar for Engadget I also instantly appreciated the Buzz's enormous storage area, as it was able to fit a large pile of charity donations that were sitting in my garage. That included a bike trailer for kids as well as an old high chair. We were able to fully load up the trunk with the third-row seats down, and there was still room in the second row for additional gear. That trip likely would have been possible with my Volvo, but it would have involved cramming in large items more creatively. With the ID.Buzz, I didn't break a sweat. Now that I'm several years into being a suburban dad with two kids (sigh), I've learned to appreciate the benefits of less flashy and more practical transportation. And there's no doubt the ID.Buzz is useful. In addition to that donation drop-off, I was also able to comfortably pile my parents into the Buzz along with my kids for a day trip. My dad thought the third row was absolutely huge, and my mom had no trouble sitting in the second row alongside the child and booster seats. There's no other EV that's this flexible. The Rivian R1S is far more expensive, and the Kia EV9 is great but doesn't offer as much storage. And neither of those cars have minivan-like sliding doors, which are a life-saver in tight parking spots. There's no true EV minivan in the US at this point, the best you can get is the hybrid Toyota Sienna (which I loved) and the plug-in hybrid Pacifica (which I had to dump because of Chrysler's terrible build quality). Devindra Hardawar for Engadget What's bad about the VW ID.Buzz? The hardest pill to swallow with the Buzz is its $60,000 starting price, which can escalate to over $70,000 if you want all the fixins. Basically, it's a luxury curiosity for those who can afford it, not something that's easily attainable for everyone. Its price could be excused if the Buzz also offered everything we see in comparable EVs, but its short 234-mile range is just inexcusable when the EV9 can reach 309 miles for around the same price. For such a large vehicle, you'd think VW would be able to stuff in more batteries. Realistically, the Buzz's range only becomes a problem during long road trips, where you'll have to charge more often compared to other EVs. But that can be an annoying process, since you'll typically have to spend at least half an hour at a charging station to get ready for the next leg of your trip. VW says the Buzz can go from 10 to 80 percent charge on a 200 kW DC fast charger in 30 minutes, but those aren't available everywhere. One hour of level 2 AC charging got me 12 percent of additional battery life, while level 1 trickle charging at home added 20 percent of juice over 14 hours. It's also worth noting that range estimates vary dramatically in cold weather, or if you're cranking the Buzz's heat or air conditioning. That's why it's always smart to aim for as much range as you can, even if you don't think you'll be driving that much. Volkswagen Beyond the obvious problems, I also hated the Buzz's capacitive touch controls, which are spread across its steering wheel buttons, infotainment center and window controls. While there are indentations and a bit of haptic feedback when you hit something, like pumping up the volume or choosing the next music track via the steering wheel, it's hard to differentiate those controls from nearby capacitive buttons. It's far too easy to tap the cruise control functions while you're just trying to change the volume, and vice versa. Since it's hard to actually feel where certain buttons are, I found myself looking down to make sure I was hitting the right option, which is something I absolutely hate doing while driving. Similarly, trying to adjust HVAC settings on the bottom portion of the infotainment screen can easily trigger the capacitive buttons below them, which was another reason I had to occasionally take my eyes off the road. Thankfully, VW appears to be focusing on physical buttons for future vehicles, but ID.Buzz owners are still left with a frustrating interface. The ID.Buzz's rearview mirror controls... how do they work? Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Here are just some of the ways the capacitive buttons infuriated me: It's difficult to turn on the cruise control and adjust your speed without looking down. It's tough to control the rear windows from the driver's seat, since it involves hitting a capacitive "Rear" button. There are only two controls for windows, so you have to choose between controlling the front and second-row windows. Even more annoying, the Buzz would sometimes disable the rear window option after a few seconds. I spent at least 10 minutes trying to figure out how the rear-view mirrors are controlled, and I still have no clue. It's an inscrutable combination of a joy-stick, turning dial and capacitive controls. Should you buy the VW ID.Buzz? At this point, given its price and range, the VW ID.Buzz just doesn't make sense for most people. If you really want a three-row EV, you'll likely be better served by the Kia EV9 or the Hyundai Ioniq 9, which offer more range for a similar price. And if you absolutely need something that's like a minivan, the Toyota Sienna is hard to beat. While it's not a full EV, its hybrid setup still offers a healthy 36 MPG. But, I've also noticed that used EVs tend to drop in price far quicker than gas cars. You can currently find the Polestar 2, which launched at around $60,000, for $30,000 or less in the used market. While I can't guarantee the Buzz will drop that far, I wouldn't be surprised if we see used versions for around $40,000 in a few years. And at that point, it could be a decent purchase even with its relatively low range. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget Wrap-up It's clear that the ID.Buzz is a big swing for VW, and it’s truly unique since there aren't any EV minivans outside of China. It's just a shame that it's held back by some obvious issues. 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Authorities have seized nearly 5 million seahorses smuggled across 62 countries over the last decade—yet experts warn this is just a glimpse into a much larger hidden market. The millions of smuggled seahorses seized over the last 10 years had a value of around $21 million, according to new...

Chemists Recreate How RNA Might Have Reproduced For The First Time
2025-05-29

Chemists Recreate How RNA Might Have Reproduced For The First Time

Chemists at UCL and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology have demonstrated how RNA (ribonucleic acid) might have replicated itself on early Earth – a key process in the origin of life. Scientists believe that, in the earliest life forms, genetic material would have been carried and replicated by strands of RNA, before DNA and [...]The post Chemists Recreate How RNA Might Have Reproduced For The First Time appeared first on Astrobiology.

One dead, one seriously injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay (BC)
2025-05-29

One dead, one seriously injured after being struck by bus driver at Horseshoe Bay (BC)

One person has died and another has been seriously injured after a TransLink bus driver struck two pedestrians Wednesday afternoon at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver. The West Vancouver Police Department confirmed officers were called to the scene at around 3:30 p.m. Images from t...

Musk resigns from special government worker
2025-05-29

Musk resigns from special government worker

(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down from his position as a special government ...

Justin Bieber shares very handsy photos with Hailey to celebrate her $1B Rhode deal
2025-05-29

Justin Bieber shares very handsy photos with Hailey to celebrate her $1B Rhode deal

The beauty mogul was seen smiling wide as the "Peaches" singer wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her chest.

Sinner and Djokovic step up French Open challenges
2025-05-29

Sinner and Djokovic step up French Open challenges

Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic looks to sharpen his game in the second round in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.

Box truck damages covered bridge
2025-05-29

Box truck damages covered bridge

A covered bridge in Lancaster County was significantly damaged when a box truck hit it.

Shedeur Sanders Clears the Air on Reports of ‘Stealing’ His Jersey at the NFL Rookie Premiere Event
2025-05-29

Shedeur Sanders Clears the Air on Reports of ‘Stealing’ His Jersey at the NFL Rookie Premiere Event

Even though their former head coach and NFL Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders, made sure that they were never hard pressed for fashion choices, it appears as if the duo of Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders just can’t help themselves. According to the Sanders family, Hunter’s sticky fingers have proven to snag him more than [...]The post Shedeur Sanders Clears the Air on Reports of ‘Stealing’ His Jersey at the NFL Rookie Premiere Event appeared first on The SportsRush.

Police seeking suspect in alleged murder attempt in Kahuku
2025-05-29

Police seeking suspect in alleged murder attempt in Kahuku

Honolulu police today released a photo of suspect Ikaika Reed, who is wanted in connection with a second-degree murder attempt in Kahuku.

Is Anthony Edwards Hurt? Timberwolves Putrid Game 5 Showing Puts 23-Year-Old’s Health In Question
2025-05-29

Is Anthony Edwards Hurt? Timberwolves Putrid Game 5 Showing Puts 23-Year-Old’s Health In Question

Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals was a “win or go home” clash for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Down 3-1, they desperately needed some revitalizing Antman energy — but things couldn’t have gone much worse.

Federal court blocks Trump's tariffs. Here's what to know
2025-05-29

Federal court blocks Trump's tariffs. Here's what to know

A federal court in New York handed President Donald Trump a big setback Wednesday, blocking his audacious plan to impose massive taxes on imports from almost every country in the world. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International...

2025-05-29

Waltenberger's homer ignites Edwardsville's win to open postseason

Edwardsville sits at 25-10 and will play the winner of fourth-seeded Belleville West (18-11) and seventh-seeded Quincy (14-18) in the regional championship game on May 31 at 11 a.m. in Belleville.

Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Tempus AI, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
2025-05-29

Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Tempus AI, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

On Wednesday, major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.6% to 42,098.70 and the S&P 500 slipping by a similar margin to 5,888.55. The Nasdaq shed 0.5% to finish at 19,100.94. However, stock futures rebounded after a court overturned the Trump tariffs.These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA)Nvidia’s stock dipped by 0.51%, closing at $134.81, with an intraday high of $137.25 and a low of $134.79. The stock’s 52-week range is between $86.63 and $153.13. In the after-hours trading, the Jensen Huang-led company’s shares spiked 4.9% to $141.40. Nvidia posted strong first-quarter results with revenue of $44.1 billion (up 69% YoY), beating estimates, despite a $4.5 billion charge from China export restrictions. The company guided for higher second-quarter revenue, citing strong AI demand and new products like the Blackwell supercomputer.Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)Apple’s shares edged up by 0.10%, closing at $200.42, reaching an intraday high of $202.73 and a low of $199.90. The ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

In first game without injured Caitlin Clark, Fever lose to Mystics
2025-05-29

In first game without injured Caitlin Clark, Fever lose to Mystics

Brittney Sykes poured in 21 points and Kiki Iriafen had 16 points as the Washington Mystics snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the visiting Indiana Fever 83-77 on Wednesday night at Baltimore.

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for May 28, 2025
2025-05-29

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for May 28, 2025

The answers to Celebrity Wheel of Fortune on May 28.The post Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for May 28, 2025 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

2025-05-29

Gabriel Segal scores twice as Jonathan Bond and Dynamo blank NYCFC 3-0

Gabriel Segal scored twice in the second half and Jonathan Bond posted his fourth clean sheet as the Houston Dynamo cruised to a 3-0 victory over New York City FC. The Dynamo (5-6-5) took a 1-0 lead in the 26th...

2025-05-29

Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to 2-1 win over Rockies

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 15th home run, Matthew Boyd tossed six innings of four-hit ball and the Chicago Cubs edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 for their fourth straight win. Seiya Suzuki doubled in a run and rookie Matt Shaw had...

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2025-05-29

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Donaldsonville second district council man Cleveland Washington speaks during a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville, La.

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2025-05-29

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Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan speaks during a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville, La.

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2025-05-29

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Harry Joseph, center left, and his cousin Oliver Joseph, center right, look over renderings during a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville, La.

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2025-05-29

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Donaldsonville fire chief Travis Cedatol listens to conversation during a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville, La.

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2025-05-29

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Ascension Parish School Board member Robyn Penn Delaney, who covers District 1, speaks during a Town Hall meeting, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville, La.

House Republican's Trump Talk Gets Not-So-Beautiful Response In Wild Town Hall Scene
2025-05-29

House Republican's Trump Talk Gets Not-So-Beautiful Response In Wild Town Hall Scene

Rep. Ashley Hinson's defense of the president was just the latest instance of GOP lawmakers being shouted down by their constituents.

Elizabeth Hurley 'living her best life' after starting romance with Billy Ray Cyrus
2025-05-29

Elizabeth Hurley 'living her best life' after starting romance with Billy Ray Cyrus

Austin Powers actress Elizabeth Hurley is currently dating Billy Ray Cyrus and a source has revealed she is 'living her best life' with the singer by her side.