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I'm a Brit who went to the Cheesecake Factory for the 1st time. The portion sizes blew me away, but I couldn't decide if the decor was opulent or tacky.

The decor of Chicago's Cheesecake Factory unnerved me. It felt like a bizarre cross between an art deco café, a Disney attraction, and Atlantis.

I visited 'the world's most joyful museum,' and it reminded me that creativity isn't just for kids

The Young V&A reopened after a $16.8m makeover and won "Museum of the Year." Here's what we thought of it.

I went to Québec City and felt like I'd jetted off to Europe without leaving North America

BI's reporter noted similarities between Québec City, Canada, and Europe on recent trips, from old-world architecture to cobblestone streets.

I ate at the world's biggest Starbucks. The meal was tasty, and the setting was super cool, but it wasn't worth the $43 I spent.

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago sells an extensive menu of upscale food and drinks not available at its normal stores.

SearchGPT Is OpenAI's Direct Assault on Google

The company behind ChatGPT is expanding into search, and leaning heavily on its relationships with publishers.

RealPage Says Rental Pricing Tech Is Misunderstood, but Landlords Aren’t So Sure

The software company has pushed back hard against claims that its algorithms helped make rent in the US too damn high. Property owners and managers aren't entirely convinced.

Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis

The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco.

RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time

The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another sign of the death of physical media.

Can ChatGPT-4o Be Trusted With Your Private Data?

OpenAI’s newest model is “a data hoover on steroids,” says one expert—but there are still ways to use it while minimizing risk.

I spent one night at a celebrity-loved hotel in Arizona. My $730 room felt like a house.

The Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley, named the best hotel in Arizona in 2023, has attracted high-profile visitors with its deluxe accommodations.

I tried the McPlant, McDonald's meat-free burger, and I don't understand why American diners snubbed it

American sales of the McPlant were so bad it was withdrawn after a trial in Texas and California, but that doesn't mean the burger isn't tasty.

I tried a Formula 1 experience. The race simulator is fun — but it's pricey and over too soon.

I tried the F1 Arcade in London. The food and simulators are good, but die-hard fans will probably be cynical.

Here are the top investment holdings of JD Vance, Donald Trump's pick for vice president

Some of Vance's private investments include Palmer Luckey's defense company, Anduril Industries, and sneaker reseller StockX.

Here's what it's like to eat at Cava, the salad chain plotting rapid expansion across the US

Cava's Mediterranean-inspired menu includes harissa honey chicken, braised lamb, spiced feta, and red pepper hummus.

I made 5 cookout foods in a slow cooker and they were all perfect for the 4th of July

Ahead of the Fourth of July, I made five dishes in a slow cooker, including Buffalo wings, pulled-pork sandwiches, and Buffalo-chicken dip.

I drove Hyundai's all-new $40,000 Santa Fe SUV. These are my 19 favorite features.

I drove an all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD midsize three-row family SUV and was impressed by its looks, safety features, and tech.

OpenAI Slashes the Cost of Using Its AI With a “Mini” Model

With competing models—including many free ones—flooding the market, OpenAI is announcing a cheaper way to use its AI.

Elon Musk Is All In On Endorsing Trump. His Chatbot, Grok, Is Not

As Donald Trump calls for unity, Elon Musk’s “anti-woke” AI chatbot Grok is promoting claims that Trump is a “pedophile” while referring to the former president as “Psycho.”

You Won’t Believe What Car Headlights Have in Store

New technology and a drive toward electrified powertrains have converged to create a flashy new car-lighting landscape. What comes next could be an international light language.

This is what food on a new $675-per-day ultra-luxury cruise ship is like, from endless caviar to a sushi buffet

Food on ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea's latest ship, Silver Ray, includes a $180 tasting menu, sushi buffet, and jazz restaurant

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