https fb777 com Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe1. A trifold touchscreen LED mirror because you're used to the magnificent lighting in your bathroom at home, and the dorm lighting simply won't do. This mirror has two magnifying glass plates, making it easy to notice when your winged eyeliner isn't winged enough. You'll emerge with your usual *flawless lewk.* See why one college student on TikTok says this is an essential! Promising review: "I use this in my college dorm and it is perfect! It always has the best lighting, and all my friends ask to use it ." — Emma Price: $23.99+ (available in five colors) 2. A portable lockbox complete with a chain that you can secure to your bike, backpack, or bench at the football games. You can fit your car keys, cellphone, cash, GoPro camera, or even your medicine inside for safekeeping at college events or soccer practice. Promising review: "This item was purchased for my son for college so he could keep his small items like keys, money, and smartphone safe in his dorm room. The case seems very secure and is the perfect size to fit at least all these items and maybe a few more. It comes with a secure strap and easy lock. My son loves it, and mom feels better about his valuables being safely stored!" — HHart Price: $22.54+ (available in two colors) 3. A door-hanging ironing board you can hang on your dorm room door and can double as a place to fold your clothes, too. Promising reviews: "Compact, versatile, utilitarian, well built, and will stand the test of time. Love it, 5 stars. Loved everything about it, especially its compactness and that it's always ready for use without having to lift the old ironing board from the garage." — Johnny "Living in a one-bedroom apartment with limited space, this is a must-have. No tools are required, and don't need screws or anything. Latches for door width are a bit big, so it does kind of move around a bit, making small bumping noises, but this door I have is on the smaller side. Regardless, that could easily be corrected on my end by placing some foam or cloth in the extra space. This was definitely worth the buy. Now I can iron my slacks before work to make the best impression." — Rhi A. Price: $36.04 4. A pack of USB bed lifts to take your dorm bed to new heights while maximizing the limited space you have. Now that you're off the ground and on a pedestal, you'll have extra space to store things underneath, and an extra spot to plug in your laptop, lamp, and chargers. Look at you being efficient. Promising review: "I used the 5-inch risers on a twin-size and full-size bed. Both were comfortable and very stable. No issues with the risers moving at all. If needed, I have the option of stacking the 3-inch on the 5-inch for more height. So versatile and easy to use." — Deb Price: $16.99 for a set of four 5. A pair of ultra-plush and fluffy slippers — just because you're not at home doesn't mean you're not still royalty. You just aced chem, and you deserve to literally walk on a cloud with each step you take. Cue your theme song: "I'm walking on sunshine... and don't it feel good!" And, according to 17,000+ 5-star reviews, it indeed does. Promising review: "I love these slippers. They are soft and comfy and have rubber bottoms, so if you need to run outside to let the dog pee or grab a food delivery, they are good — and because they are 'open-toe' and fit for a bit of a wider foot, it gives breathing room where your feet don't get too hot in the summer months (with working from home, I find if I wear close-toed slippers, my feet get muggy and gross) — so these shoes are literally the shoes I wear every day when I am at home. I have them in gray, but thinking of getting them in another color because I love them so much!" — Jill Price: $9.99+ (available in sizes 4.5–10.5 and in 15 colors and prints) 6. A unique LED clock in case your brain is mush after surviving finals week and you just can't do math anymore. This clock will tell you exactly what time it is but with words. This prestige clock has almost 6,000 5-star reviews. Promising review: "It's a beautiful, creative piece that really complements my desk. It's super easy to set up — wonderfully simple, really. It's smaller than I expected, but I think it actually works better as a desk piece this way. As a wall mount, it may be a little small to work effectively (it could be hard to read from far away and wouldn't take up much space as decor on a blank wall). The design is genius, though. It's such a fun, innovative clock and work of art." — Addison Morris Price: $28.99 (available in two colors and two sizes) 7. A Bluetooth karaoke microphone so you can let the celebration begin with a resident hall karaoke night. Let's finalize your setlist — are we leaning toward old-school classics or new bops? More than 49,000 reviewers gave this karaoke microphone a 5-star rating! Promising review: "I've been eyeballing a Bluetooth karaoke mic for a while and finally found the one I wanted. Too many pretty colors to choose from. Space Gray resonated the most so I bought that. I tried it for the first time. It works well. I prefer using YouTube for karaoke when I choose my songs. The speaker on the mic is not very loud. So, for parties I hook up to an aux cable so I can connect it to my JBL Bluetooth speaker . Much louder! So that's how you can turn up the volume. Use an aux cable . Great value for the price, though. It was a hit at my party!" — Jen Price: $19.99 (available in 14 colors) 8. A pack of Paper Mate felt tip pens reviewers highly recommend not just for note taking but for coloring, too. Give your mind a break and get your doodle on. These pens have received more than 48,000 5-star reviews . Promising review: "Intended for a Gratitude Journal, and they work great! They have a similar glide to thin Sharpies but without bleeding through pages. I like to journal with what people call 'Bible pens' because I don't like it when ink bleeds through paper. This is equivalent to Bible highlighters. My penmanship is tiny, and I really love the colors and tip of these pens." — iCKEST "LOVE THESE PENS!!! I bought two sets of the 12-count packs, one for myself and one for my boyfriend's 15-year-old daughter. We do a lot of coloring in our home, and these are PERFECT for us!" — Glee Price: $19.99 for a pack of 24 9. A Keurig coffee maker reviewers say would be perfect for a college student's dorm. Not only can you have a fresh cup of coffee at your fingertips, but it'll also cut down on what could amount to costly trips to the nearest coffee shop. Even student-store coffees add up. Promising review: "The Keurig itself is fantastic! The device is very easy to set up, doesn't take up much space, and is extremely intuitive to use. Honestly, you don't even need the power button to use this Keurig. It's just throw in a pod, press the 'K', and wait approximately a minute and a half, and you're good to go. I've used about 10 pods now, and just recently did my first cycle of clean water through the system and it looked and tasted just fine! I'm very impressed with how fantastic this Keurig is, even though it's considered the 'entry-level' or 'beginner' Keurig. This would be perfect for someone in a college dorm or someone who just doesn't need all the bells and whistles other K-Pod brewers have. " — Tim McArthur Price: $58+ (originally $99.99, available in six colors) Even better, you can buy these reusable K-cups and fill them with the coffee of your choice. 10. Or, a compact cold brew maker you can slide into your mini fridge to prepare your coffee the night before so you can grab it, pour it in your tumbler, and go in the morning. 42,000+ reviewers gave this cold brew maker a 5-star rating! Promising review: "I’m new to the cold brew world, but this made my life a lot easier. It makes enough coffee for me to have a 6-oz. coffee every day for about a week. Don’t forget you don’t need that much cold coffee to begin with since it’s a pretty strong flavor, so this pitcher will last you a long time in the fridge. Stayed tasty for two weeks in my fridge." — A. Hizam Price: $19.94+ (available in two sizes and two colors) 11. A milk frother so you can make an Insta-worthy cup of coffee that'll put your local barista to shame. You may never buy a cup of coffee again. Who am I kidding? You definitely will, but on days when you don't have time to make it to the campus cafe before class, you can get really close. A whopping 53k+ reviewers gave this milk frother a 5-star rating! Promising review: "OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I've already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life . This comes highly recommended." — Michelle Pirestani Price: $19.99 (available in 42 colors) 12. A pair of horizontal glasses to help you watch TV, play games, and more without having to contort to an uncomfortable position. Plus, they prevent neck and eye strain! Now, you can fulfill your dreams of moving as little as possible all winter break. These glasses are great for everyone, but especially for people who are bedridden. That's why more than 2,000 reviewers gave these specs a 5-star review! Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy marathon-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, and then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." — Michael Boyd Price: $12.58 13. A plush, double-sided shaggy faux-fur duvet set because, after a long day, you deserve to sink into your own personal cloud. With faux fur on one side and velvet on the other, you'll be able to flip back and forth between two dreamy comfort options. This bedding set has more than 6,000 5-star reviews! Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it is seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard thing thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things, so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this ... do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing also. Super soft, and the pompom fringe is adorable." — Sk Price: $51.99+ (available in sizes twin–king and 29 colors) 14. A weighted sleep mask designed to work similarly to a weighted blanket by providing a slight pressure that'll mold to the shape of your face to promote good sleep. Your eyes have read countless chapters of textbooks; it's time to rest now. This weighted sleeping mask has more than 1,600 5-star ratings! Promising review: " If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. This is so soothing — perfect weight, blacks out any/all light, and puts me right to sleep. I don’t know how I ever slept without it." — Mindy MacDonald "It’s like a hug for your head. Completely blocks out light. It can be used wrapped around your head and tightened. But because I am a side sleeper, I just lay it across my head using the seams to place two of the sections across my eyes while the rest lays over my head. I cannot stress HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS! If I could give it 6 stars, I would. " — Just Me Price: $34 (available in six colors) 15. A gel nail polish kit to help you maintain your gel manicure even when your campus is tucked away on a hill where there's no nail shop nearby. *Cue TikTok sound* Nobody's gonna know — how would they know? This gel kit is cherished by the 8k+ reviewers who gave it a 5-star rating! Promising review: "This is my first UV-cure gel polish kit and I don’t know why I didn’t buy this sooner! As soon as I received it, I immediately tried five of the six included colors, and they are gorgeous!! I did have to do two coats of the lightest pink for coverage and cured each coat for 60 seconds per the included instructions. I’m so pleased with everything else included. Goodbye, smudged, regular-polish, lasts-one-day manicures forever!" — AZ mama Price: $28.99+ (available in 10 color sets) 16. A cottagecore color-shifting mushroom light to add a whimsical touch to your space and a little added comfort when you're missing home. More than 8,000 reviewers gave this adorable night light a 5-star rating. Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." — 1Thand Price: $5.99 17. A pair of 2nd Gen AirPods Pro with active noise-cancellation, spatial audio, three silicone tips for a customized fit, and over 24 hours of listening time with the included case. These give you a *ton* of bang for your buck. Promising review: "I bought these going into it 'I’m going to hate them.' But these have surpassed every expectation I had. These sound crystal clear when listening to music, social media, and on calls . The quality alone is so nice! And the features, immerse (you can listen around you), adaptive (it’ll block out white noise and annoying sounds), and noise cancellation (you can’t hear just about anything around you,) it’s so wild. These things aren’t even that tight in my ears, but it’s like you put noise cancellation on, and it shuts off the outside world. I have this as a mechanic, and it’s just white noise everywhere. With these in, it’s so comfortable walking around the shop, having earplugs in essentially. Also, the battery life is great. I charged it fully when I got them, and it’s lasted me a week on the case. I have my headphones in for around 6 hours at work, listening to social media. I probably take them out to charge them walking around the shop or going on break, and I’ve never seen the buds go below 80% after hours of listing, tbh, which is kinda wild. For the price, it’s worth every dollar and more. And to connect to your phone, it’s as easy as just opening the case and done." — Ethan Scott Price: $189.99 18. A set of internet-famous Mellanni sheets made of a super-soft and moisture-wicking microfiber fabric that over 250,000 5-star reviewers (wow!) love for being cozy and sleeping surprisingly cool — at an unbeatable price! Those dorm beds aren't looking too shabby now. Promising reviews: "I can't say enough good things about these sheets. I was waking up at night HOT all the time and thinking it was a physical thing for me personally. I was reading online and stumbled on these and thought, 'Hmmm...wonder if my uber-expensive sheets are actually making me hot at night??' I ordered these, and I'm sleeping like a baby now. No more night sweats. Ordering some for my son as well. Game changer! High quality and exceptional price." — J. Marshall "Was gifted a twin set years ago and bought these when I changed beds because they were so great! I used the other set all through college, and they still look so nice. I've never had an issue with any stains or oily marks. Very easy to care for. Very soft, not heavy, but can get a little stuffy with a duvet in summer. I use these year round." — seabritt Price: $29.71+ (available in sizes twin–California king, plus sheet sets with deep pockets for taller mattresses and 40 colors and patterns) 19. A 32-inch Insignia Fire TV for in-room entertainment that you can share with your roomie. Grab some popcorn and gather around for a marathon-watching session of Never Have I Ever. Some apps on the TV may require a paid subscription, like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, but there are still tons of apps with free content, too. Promising review: "The TV is so great for a dorm room because of its size. The quality of the TV is so good, the sound and graphics are so well developed. Also, you have Alexa, and I use this all the time. I love this TV so much." — Eliza Price: $89.99 20. Or, an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K if you already have a TV and now need the power to stream. For those days when you're not in the mood to socialize in the quad and would much rather hibernate in your dorm, you can catch up on your favorite shows, movies, and music at the push of a button. Promising review: "After our Apple TV gave out on us, we were on the search for another, but OH MY, how expensive they are! We decided to try the Fire Stick, and I honestly think it is better than our Apple TV. Setting it up was a breeze, and there’s no tangled mess of wires behind the TV anymore! It is so easy to figure out how it works, and they provide so many different channels and streaming options! The remote looks like the Apple TV remote but with some great added features. B ut the biggest thing that gives this product a 5-star rating is the price. It is worth every penny! If you’re trying to find your next smart TV investment, this is it! " — Hailey Wells Price: $49.99 21. A 24-pack of pastel BIC mechanical pencils ideal for heavy writers, note-takers, or anyone planning on taking statistics next semester. They write dark for crisp and clean notes but erase easily! Promising review: "The pencils write smoothly, and you get a good amount for the value of money. They are easy to use and come with enough lead in them. The grip on the pencils allows me to write for a while without any issues. And the eraser overall erases all the mistakes like they were never there in the first place." — Symone Price: $8 for a pack of 24 22. A slim rolling laundry basket to help make ~laundry day~ a little easier. It's so thin it can easily slide into little gaps of (rare) available space in your dorm room. Promising review: "We needed something small for space saving but also wheels for ease of moving it to the laundry facility in the dorm. This works for both. She can't go weeks without doing laundry; it isn't that big. However, she doesn't have room for a lot of laundry in her dorm room, either (the smallest dorm room I have ever seen). This is perfect for what she needs. " — Angels4angels Price: $15.98+ (available in three sizes and six colors) 23. A highly-rated pair of high-waisted leggings because they have pockets (!!!), they're super soft, they're not see-through, and you'll want to wear them ALL the time. They're great for gym sessions, going on coffee runs with your roommates, and movie nights in your dorm. Promising review: "I LOVE these yoga pants. They feel like they let my skin breathe, unlike some of the others I own....in case you’re wondering, they aren’t see-through. I did pay attention to another review about washing instructions, which I thought might be a deal breaker, but I gave them a shot. I have had no issues when washing on gentle and air drying. Now that I’ve given them a few wash-and-wear test runs, I need to order more. One pair is not enough. " — V. H. Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 20 colors) 24. A LONDONTOWN Illuminating Nail Concealer ready to create the illusion of a ~just left the salon~ mani without having to leave campus. Brush on a coat or two before heading out to your event, and no one will be the wiser. Promising review: "As much as I would love to have nice, manicured nails, I don’t spend money on manicures. Gels are damaging, and regular manicures last a couple of days before peeling. I get regular pedicures because they last, but my hands have looked pretty unkempt for much of my adult life until now. I was definitely skeptical that this polish could be any different from one of the countless neutral Essie shades out there that I’ve tried since the '90s — Ballet Slippers, Light as Linen, etc. — but I decided to give the milky shade a try, and I’m so glad I did!!! My nails look incredible. I’m not even sure how to describe why but they look very natural and clean. It’s been a week of wearing two coats, and there isn’t one bubble or lift forming on the edges. One coat actually looks great, also. I am sold on this stuff. Hopefully, it will never be discontinued. So so happy." — Jann Price: $14+ (available in five colors) 25. An eight-piece bath towel set designed with a convenient loop at the corner that you can easily hang on your hall's bathroom hook. Promising review: "These are the softest towels in the house. They have a loop for hanging if that's the way you want to hang them. I didn't find them to have an excess of lint after washing. Of course, they had a fair amount, but that's always expected when washing towels for the first time. The color (yellow) is a beautiful soft yellow, not a bright neon yellow." — quiltmaker Price: $39.95 (available in 12 colors) 26. A tea mug complete with an infuser and lid that has everything you need to keep you warm and cozy during the winter semester. It'll come in handy on sick days, too, when you're missing the comfort of home. Promising review: "I already love this mug! It’s comfortable to hold. I love the size! This is big enough to give me the amount of tea I want. Plus if I want to add creamer or milk, it all fits in this mug! I also love the size of the strainer. And having it with the mug and the lid just makes having a cup of tea even easier. It feels sturdy and good in the hand. The handle is large enough to fit all four of my fingers through, which is sometimes hard to find. Yup, love this mug! Now, I will be looking into getting a few more for when friends come over!" — Quin Price: $17.59+ (available in six colors) 27. And a cool mist humidifier to add moisture to the air and help revive your sore throat or stuffy nose during cold and flu season. Reviewers note that it helped them get better sleep, too. Promising review: "It's very quiet. The vapor lasted me overnight! I’m in love with it! I’m using it for my dorm and it helps me sleep a lot better. I would recommend it!! :)" — Jennifer Luong Price: $59.97 (available in three colors) 28. A pair of high-fidelity earplugs , as seen on Shark Tank, that reviewers say has far surpassed the music festival test. You can protect your ears and still jam to your favorite band without sacrificing sound quality. Or, you can take your much-needed nap and tune out the noise of the campus celebrating the end of another semester. It also comes with a compact carrying case and different tip sizes so you can get the perfect fit for your ear. #WIN Promising review: "This is the third pair of Vibes that I've ordered for myself, for my partner, and for my mother-in-law, who has tinnitus. They are excellent quality and I've had my first pair for almost two years of constant use. I attend a lot of very loud concerts and music festivals and really didn't start caring for my hearing until I bought these (terrible, I know). I had previously only used those foam ear plugs, which damper the sound and make you sacrifice a lot of the nuances of music when wearing them. The Vibes are comfortable enough to wear for an entire day of music, and you can still hear everything perfectly. It's like having a volume control knob for real life! I wish that I could afford to buy 1,000 pairs and just hand them out at concerts to everyone. My MIL, who has tinnitus, has been able to enjoy live musicals and concerts that would have previously caused her a lot of pain and exacerbated her hearing issues. I really hope this company stays around for the rest of my life because it will always be my first choice for earplugs. (Kid, take care of your hearing, please!)" — Matthew Price: $28.95 Read our full review on Vibes earplugs here . 29. A pack of rosé eye gels (that are best when served cold) to combat environmental stressors that can take a toll on your skin (like winter finals 🥴). The eye gels are formulated with resveratrol (from grapes), strawberry extract, and hyaluronic acid to give the skin under your eye a punch of hydration. Promising review: "These have become my absolute favorite part of my early morning not-getting-good-sleep routine. They are so cooling and refreshing, even if they haven’t been in the fridge. These are a staple in my travel bag!" — Babes Morman Price: $12.50 for five pairs 30. An eyebrow sculpting gel and wax combo that's *vegan and cruelty-free* to force your brows into submission so no one has to question your expressions throughout the day. Promising reviews: "Okay, so when I first got it, I was like, oh, they didn’t send me the other half (the brow brush), so I just used the product with the brush inside. Then I realized you’re supposed to pull the cap, and the other brush is under there. But as for the product, ooooooooooh boy, she is amazing! It is an amazing price, an amazing product. We love a deal!!! They looked great after 5 hours and included a nap. They stayed snatched." — Amazon Customer "I love this product more than any expensive on-brand one I’ve tried, such as the Refy brand! I get so many compliments about my brows when I use this product!✨🤩🤩" — Gillian Melton Price: $9.98 31. A galaxy light projector if you want a dorm that's so cool it's practically *out of this world.* Don't be surprised when everyone wants to come hang out in your room. Promising reviews: "Bought this for my college-age daughter to use in her dorm. She loves it! Enough white noise to drown out dorm noises, and she and her friends think the lights are cool when they have movie night or whatever." — c elkins "Loved the different modes, the option to have movement or make it still, and the variations are great. Speaker capability is a plus. Turned my son’s college apartment bedroom into the tranquil place he wanted . Perfect vibe. Great price point." — Delana6655 Price: $33.99 (available in two colors) 32. A hypoallergenic, waterproof mattress protector because you don't know your dorm mattress's past. Better safe than sorry! Allergy sufferers will find this protector especially useful as it protects against dust mites and other allergens. Promising review: "I have this on my dorm mattress at college. It works really well at keeping the allergens in the mattress and out of my nose. I have allergies to dust and mold, so I was quite worried about sleeping on a grungy dorm bed. This has worked quite well, and I would highly recommend it." — Vicki L H. Price: $35.99+ (available in six sizes). 33. A *leak-proof* Simple Modern tumbler that is *thee* insulated tumbler you've probably seen begin to infiltrate the campus after going viral on TikTok. Reviewers say it's not only a top-tier tumbler option, but it's also half the price of some of the more popular brands. Promising review: "Obsessed with this one! Had the Classic 28-ounce tumbler that lasted for over two years and decided it was time to let go and get a bigger one. For the longest I struggled to decide between Simple Modern and Stanley, so glad I stayed with this brand! Not only is it cheaper, I love solid matte black anything and everything, so this is just perfect! Keeps my water cold for hours and fits in my car cup holder. " — Allyza Rafols Price: $22.49 (available in 42 colors). 34. A cozy loungewear sweats set with a half-zip pullover and comfy joggers to give you an easy but stylish everyday 'fit. Second to getting an A on your final essay, there are few things better than throwing on a comfy set and chillin' in the success of your semester. Promising review: "This is a high-quality material with a perfect oversized fit. It’s nice and thick, and the fabric is super soft inside and outside. Super cozy for cold weather." — Catherine Duncan Price: $38.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and in 18 colors). What you say to yourself when your treats arrive in the mail: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Laptop or desktop: which is better?None

As the year comes to a close, it's time to look back on the premium mid-sized SUVs that wowed the test team in 2024. or signup to continue reading A host of new electric models have entered the market, while established luxury brands made meaningful improvements to standing ICE models. The result was a crop of upmarket SUVs that scored elite ratings from our test team. These are the five that topped our score charts over the calendar year. Some of these models have been reviewed on multiple occasions this year – in that scenario, we've featured the variant that achieved the highest rating. These models all compete in the medium SUV over $60,000 category, as defined by VFACTS sales statistics published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Prices are based on each manufacturer's configurators for a Victorian postcode, which should give you a representative estimate of what the average buyer will end up paying. Not only was the Hyundai our top rating premium mid-sized SUV, it was our top rated car, period. Scoring 9.0 out of 10, the electric was awarded near-perfect ratings for performance, handling dynamics, technology infotainment, and fit for purpose. Hyundai N's three pillars are Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability and Everyday Sportscar. Just like the , and before it, the Ioniq 5 N delivers. It's a great evolution of the 'hot hatch' formula, even if it's more of a crossover. It's silly fast and fun to drive, comfortable and practical enough to daily, while offering zero local emissions, usable driving range (if with a measured right foot), as well as fast to charge. Power comes from a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain, combining a 166kW front and 282kW rear motor for total system outputs of 448kW of power and 740Nm of torque. The electric motors, which Hyundai says can rev up to 21,000rpm, are powered by a new 84kWh lithium-ion battery, with enhanced thermal management and a claimed peak charging speed of 350kW. Since its launch in 2021, the has been a standout choice in the super-competitive mid-sized luxury SUV segment, and the latest update scored 8.8 out of 10 in our ratings. A perfect score for cost of ownership underpinned that rating – Genesis provides free scheduled servicing for the first five years, a real point-of-difference when compared to premium rivals. We also praised the GV70 for its interior design and quality – there is not a surface that feels cheap or plasticky. On the road, the GV70 feels and drives like a proper premium product. The engine and transmission work harmoniously for both powertrain options, and it it rides beautifully if you prioritise comfort over unnecessary rigidity. Two engines are offered – a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and a 3.5-litre turbocharged six-cylinder. Both offer more than 200kW of power, although they can be a little thirsty. Rounding out the podium is the electric , which scored 8.6 out of 10 in our latest test. Now priced from just $55,900 before on-road costs, discounts have improved the value of an already well-priced vehicle, and it remains a top choice for EV buyers. The Model Y is very minimalist inside and out, with a spacious and practical interior. It's incredibly safe, and shouldn't cost much to run given Tesla's condition-based servicing policy. When it comes to the driving experience, the Model Y is mostly inoffensive with plentiful power on tap and the quiet ambience of a large, insulated electric car. However, question marks over values remain. Tesla is constantly tinkering with pricing, and hurting resale values as a result. Consistent ratings across the board saw the sporty, sexy scored 8.4 out of 10 back in February. Featuring a drivetrain closely related to the , the top-spec Formentor absolutely rips when you put your foot down. It's also a mature commuter, with light steering, a comfortable ride from the adaptive dampers, and a solid (but not standout) sound system. Inside, bucket-style seats and a sporty steering wheel featuring start and drive mode buttons make the Formentor VZx feel meaningfully sportier than any other SUV for the same money. Sporty thrills don't come at the cost of practicality either – the Formentor packs more space inside than you'd expect given its angular, overgrown hatchback proportions. Our main criticism? The optional Akrapovic exhaust is very expensive, and just doesn't sound special enough, enough of the time to justify the spend. Kia's latest electric car in Australia was a hit with our test team at launch, scoring 8.4 out of 10. In particular, the stood out in the areas of interior practicality (9) and value for money (8.8). It's a much better-rounded package than both the EV6 and EV9, while also coming in cheaper than the similar Niro EV. If you're coming from an older car, it offers a much less intimidating setup than its rivals. The interior of the EV5 may be modern, but it isn't quite at the 'spaceship' level that can be a dealbreaker for many EV buyers. The EV5 is an easy car to drive too, with plenty of range and a comfortable ride. Three electric powertrains are available, but we'd recommend the base variants that feature a single motor producing 160kW and 310Nm. Content originally sourced from: Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement

Unusual uses for a pressure washer – experts reveal 5 bonus features to make a pressure washer much more useful

Man City crisis continues as Feyenoord come from three down to drawBy SARAH PARVINI, GARANCE BURKE and JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency’s supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden’s AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, “limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people “may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years.