Amazon'sBig Spring Salehas launched, and the seasonal savings event runs from Tuesday, March 25, through Monday, March 31. The best part? The Spring Sale is open to all customers -- not just Prime members.I've been covering Amazon's Spring Sale deals since the event was announced on March 18, including low price offers on top tech like the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple M4 Mac Mini, and plenty of additional tech fromApple, Roborock, Anker, and more.While you can score savings on select products, it's important to remember that not all deals are treated equally. Keep in mind that these deals aren't as competitive as they were back in November during Cyber Week. Nevertheless, we've selected our favorite Amazon Spring Sale offers that you can shop now, and we'll be updating this list every 30 minutes so you can shop the best of these spring seasonal savings. (Our sister site, CNET,has extensive coverage of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, too.) And be sure to check out other retailers' deals this week as well, as stores will be cutting down prices to compete.Find your Amazon dealsZDNET's top-selling Amazon Spring Sale 2025 dealsOur team has collected the top-selling products among ZDNET readers during the Big Spring Sale so far. (A note: Your privacy is protected. We only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people's purchases).Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds: $120 (save $30): Catching up on lost sleep? Ourexpert says these sleep earbuds help you doze off, and they're on sale again for 20% off.Jakemy 180-Piece Smart Cordless Screwdriver Kit: $40 (save $30 with coupon): Ourexpert says this is the perfect accessory for tinkerers (or to just have on hand) and it's over $20 off now.Chipolo Card Point Bluetooth Tracker: $24 (save $13 with coupon): ZDNET's best-selling product of February is on sale for 31% off. Expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says Chipolo's Android Bluetooth trackers are theperfect substitutes for AirTags, (plus, he says they're even better and cheaper).Apple 2024 Mac Mini Desktop Computer with M4 Chip: $499 (save $100): The 2024Mac Miniis a great pick for those who want the latest Apple tech without the high cost. For comparison, the M4 iMac and MacBook Pro deliver a similar experience, but prices for those devices start at over $1,000, while the Mac Mini is on sale for 17% off.Apple AirPods Pro 2: $170 (save $80): Apple'sAirPods Pro 2consistently ranks among the most premium earbuds on the market thanks to their H2 chip and pioneering features. Right now, you can get them for $170 -- the best price we've seen them sell for.Ecoflow Delta Pro Portable Power Station: $1,799 (save $1,000): Featuring a 3600Wh LFP battery capacity, this portable power station provides strong electrical storage for home battery backup power supply and outdoor camping.LG 65-inch OLED G4 Series Smart TV: $1,846 (save $551): This is the best TV our expert saw in 2024, and he still highly recommends it. Plus, it's up to 23% off.Nitecore NB10000 Gen 3 Ultra-Slim Power Bank: $52 (save $13): Our expert loves that this 10,000mAh power bank can fully charge most phones two times with power to spare. Plus, its dual USB-C QC ports can fast charge two devices simultaneously.Our favorite Amazon Spring Sale deals Adam Breeden/ZDNETApple Watch Series 10 (GPS 42mm): $299 (save $100): The Watch Series 10, Apple's latest smartwatch, is down to its best price yet, and expert Matthew Miller says the Series 10 is better than the Watch Ultra in certain areas. Plus, shop the GPS 46mm model on sale, too.KeySmart SmartCard: Our expert loves this Bluetooth card for its thin profile and rechargeable design, and ZDNET has the only exclusive offer available now. Now through April 9, you can use the code25ZDNET2025at checkout to snag $10 (or 25%) off a singular KeySmart SmartCard, or code23ZDNET2025at checkout to get $20 off (or 23%) off a three-pack of SmartCards.Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: $399 (save $100): Our expert says this is the best iPad you can get for under $400, it supports Apple Intelligence, and it's 20% off.Shark FlexStyle Hair Styler: $220 (save $80): The FlexStyle is most known for being a Dyson Airwrap competitor, and right now it's on sale for 27% off.DJI Osmo Action 5 Camera Adventure Combo Bundle: $369 (save $80): Our expert says if you're into filming vacations or outdoor activities, the DJI Action 5 Pro is one of the best cameras on the market. Plus, several bundle options are on sale now.SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card: $18 (save $7): This ultra-thin wallet tracker is shaped like a credit card, is highly reliable and works seamlessly with the Apple Find My network. Expert Maria Diaz says its as good as an AirTag. There's an extra 30% off available via coupon, too.Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $70 (save $29): Speaking of AirTags ... if you'd prefer Apple's native Bluetooth tracker,AirTagsare great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more, and they're on sale for 29% off.Great deals from other retailersSpring Sale deals under $50: MagSafe gear, mobile accessories, and more Maria Diaz/ZDNETAUFU 240W USB-C Magnetic Breakaway Connector 2-Pack: $13 (save $4): Another top-selling product for ZNDET in February, expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes calls this USB-C accessory the ultimate breakaway connector thanks to its 180-degree swivel feature. Plus, it's saved his laptop from numerous cord-induced crash situations.Baseus Free2Pull 100W Retractable USB-C Cable: $10 (save $3): My favorite travel accessory is this retractable USB-C cable that keeps tangled cords off my itinerary, and it's 20% off.Blink Mini 2 Indoor Cam: $20 (save $20): One of the best security camera deals is back. Save 50% on the Blink Mini 2 Indoor Cam, which oursmart home expert lovesfor its great connectivity, easy set-up, and more.Anker Nano Power Bank USB-C: $24 (save $6): This tiny power bank is perfect for those on the go. ZDNET's Sabrina Ortizloves this battery boosterfor its compact form and foldable adapter. Thelightning modelis on sale, too.Anker 25W USB C Charger Block: $10 (save $6): For a compact, cheap charging option for mobile devices, you can take 38% off the Anker charger block.Amazon Echo Pop Speaker: $30 (save $10): Amazon's smallest Alexa-enabled speaker is on sale for 25% off. The larger Echo Dot is also on sale for $40.Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A: $15 (save $5): Smart plugs are an inexpensive way to upgrade your home, and our expert loves them for lights, speakers, and even seasonal decor.Amazon Fire TV Stick HD: $20 (save $15): Nearly every model of the Fire TV stick is on sale now, including this HD model that's 43% off, the 4K Max Stick, and the base 4K Stick.JBL Go 3 Mini Speaker: $30 (save $10): JBL's portable mini speaker is on sale for 25% off. It comes in tons of colors and is great for dorms, the beach, and more.ESR Aura MagSafe Wallet and Stand: $19 (save $6): My favorite MagSafe wallet is the perfect companion for most iPhones, holds up to five cards, and has a dedicated ID slot. Plus, it's a few dollars off and comes in several colors.Anker MagGo Qi2 15W Charging Pad: $20 (save $5): Got an extra $20 lying around? Expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says this budget charger is better than Apple's, and has a longer cord, too. TurboTax Deluxe 2024 Tax Software: $48 (save $22): Download thistax softwareto your PC or Mac to file your 2024 federal tax return. It even comes with live tax advice if you need help while filing. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Current price: $30 or $70Original price: $40 or $90Expert Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says Apple AirTags are bulky and not ideal for wallets. His perfect solution is this SmartCard from KeySmart, which is thin and lightweight enough to fit in your wallet or luggage.Lucky for you, ZDNET has an exclusive pormo code that will nab you up to $20 off, and you can't find this offer anywhere else. Now through April 9, you can use the code 25ZDNET2025 at checkout to snag $10 off (or 25%) off a singular KeySmart SmartCard, or code 23ZDNET2025 at checkout to get $20 off (or 23%) off a three pack of SmartCards. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale headphone deals: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more Jada Jones/ZDNETApple AirPods 4: $100 (save $30): It's not too often you see deals on Apple earbuds, but Apple's new AirPods 4 range is back down to their lowest price. These buds "feature significant improvements to sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort,"our reviewer says.Apple AirPods Pro Max: $479 (save $70): The only Apple-made over-ear headphones dropped by $70. These promise strong noise cancellation and a comfortable fit suited for air travel, deep work sessions at the office, and workouts at the gym.Marshall Major V Headphones: $112 (save $38): Our expert says these deliver powerful sound, with bass and treble to spare and smooth, subtle mids, and can last for days on a single charge. Right now they're under $120.Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: $150 (save $30): Our expert calls these the best bone conduction headphones she's tested, and right now they're seeing a rare sale.Beats Solo 4 Headphones: $130 (save $70): Ourexpert saysthese refreshed Beats Solo headphones carry all the nostalgia while sounding great. Right now they're over $50 off.Nothing Open Earbuds: $129 (save $60): These are without a doubt thebest earbuds for working out-- whether you're in the gym or outdoors.Apple AirPods Pro 2: $170 (save $80): Apple'sAirPods Pro 2consistently rank among the most premium earbuds on the market thanks to their H2 chip and pioneering features. Right now, you can get them for $170 -- the best price we're seeing right now.Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones: $328 (save $72): Our expert calls the XM5 headphones "basically perfect," and they're on sale for a decent $72 off.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: $219 (save $80): Our audio expert tests earbuds for a living and she can confidently say theBose QuietComfort Ultraare the best noise-canceling earbuds on the market -- and they're $80 off now.Bose Ultra Open: $249 (save $50): These open earbuds deliver immersive audio in a unique form factor that mimics a clip-on earring. They're some of the most interesting earbuds we've tested.Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: $179 (save $51): Ourexpert saysthe Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 deliver comfort, utility, and premium features for Android users. Plus, they're currently on sale for $179, which is their best price drop since their release last fall.Beats Studio Pro Headphones: $180 (save $170): These Beats headphones are 49% off and ourexpert saysthey're the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users.Beats Solo Buds: $60 (save $20): The cheapest pair of earbuds Beats offers just got 25% cheaper, andthey feature18-hour battery life and a compact form.Beats Studio Buds: $93 (save $57): Our expert says theBeats Studio Budsare a worthy competitor if you're eyeing Apple's AirPod Pro 2s, and right now they're 38% off. Jada Jones/ZDNET Current price: $349Original price: $429Working in a noisy office or traveling on a blaring airplane? You need a good pair of noise-canceling headphones to immerse you in music and quiet the distractions. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are our audio expert's pick for the best noise-canceling headphones, and they're on sale for $80 off now. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale TV deals: Sony, LG, soundbars, speakers, and more Adam Breeden/ZDNETSonos Era 100 Smart Speaker: $198 (save $50): The Sonos Era 100 is the smart speaker expert Maria Diaz recommends to most people, audiophile or not, and it's finally on sale for 20% off again.Sony Ult Field 1 Portable Speaker: $98 (save $32): Portable speakers are perfect for the beach, outdoors, and more, and our expert loves this one from Sony for its crystal-clear sound.Beats Pill Portable Speaker: $100 (save $50): Our expert says this Beats speaker delivers "gloriously smooth sound," and right now it's $50 off -- the same price offered during Black Friday.Samsung 43-inch QN90D Smart TV: $848 (save $450): Select models of the Samsung QN90D TV are on sale. This TV is ZDNET's favoritefor gaming thanks to a base refresh rate of 120Hz that can be pushed to 144Hz, making it great for both console and PC gaming.Hisense 65-inch U6 Series ULED Smart TV: $498 (save $236): This limited-time deal on a Hisense U6 TV offers top features like Dolby Vision and Atmos, Game Mode, Mini LED with dimming, and more for 32% off.Amazon Fire TV Cube: $110 (save $30): The newest model of the Fire TV Cube features AI-powered Fire TV Search, hands-free streaming with Alexa, and is on sale for 21% off.Insignia 32-inch Fire TV: $75 (save $55): This 32-inch TV is one of Amazon's top sellers for a reason. Right now it's under $100, and is the perfect size for a dorm, kids room, or kitchen.TCL Q65 65-inch QLED Smart TV: $400 (save $50): ZDNET's pick for thebest budget TV with premium features, the TCL Q65, is on sale for over $100 off. Released in 2024, this TV offers great 4K resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support for smooth action and sharper contrast.Hisense 85-Inch QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD TV: $798 (save $300): If you want a huge amount of display space, check out the discount on this 85-inch Hisense Google Smart TV. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $1,598Original price: $1,998The Sony Bravia X90L is one of our picks for thebest Sony TVs you can buy, and for good reason. Its color accuracy, precision brightness, 120Hz smooth motion, and 4K image processing make it one of our most recommended TVs you can buy. Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner also considers it one of the most underrated TVs available. And with the 2025 TVs hitting the market, you can save on select sizes of this excellent 2023 model. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale laptop deals: MacBooks, gaming laptops, and more Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETApple MacBook Air M3: $1,200 (save $300 with coupon): Eyeing the M3 MacBook Air? This model is a step up from the older M2 but not quite as fast or fresh as the newest M4. It's still a great option if you're looking for a reliable laptop that comes with some savings. The 16GB Unified memory model ison salefor $999, too.Apple MacBook Pro M4: $1,589 (save $210): Speaking of the M4, if you need a fast and capable laptop with speedy software, this MacBook Pro is $200 off right now.Microsoft Surface Laptop Snapdragon X Elite 15-inch: $1,380 (save $320): Our laptopexpert saysthis model lives rent free in his head for its sleek look, and right now it's on sale for 19% off.Microsoft Surface Laptop Snapdragon X Plus 13.8-inch: $779 (save $221): Our laptopexpert saysthis laptop (Microsoft's first consumer laptop built for the AI era) puts a big smile on his face. Plus, it's on sale with a discount of $221.Lenovo ThinkPad T14s: $1,340 (save $360): ZDNET's pick forbest laptop for workis on sale for 21% off. Our laptop expert says it's an excellent choice for professionals seeking a fast laptop that can tackle intensive productivity tasks thanks to the recently released AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 processor, the integrated AMD Radeon 880M graphics card, and the ample 32GB of RAM.LG Gram 14-inch 2-in-1: $1,200 (save $400): We wenthands-on with the 16-inchand17-inch Pro versionsof LG's light-as-a-feather Gram laptops last year and praised them for their portable form factor and powerful hardware. Now, the 14-inch from the baseline joins the party with a massive $400 price cut for the configuration with 16GB of RAM.HP EliteBook 665 G11: $679 (save $119): This 16-inch EliteBook comes in multiple configurations, up to 64GB of RAM and 4TB of memory. The 32GB version, however, is on sale for just $791, a bargain for this versatile device designed to handle productivity workflows and multitasking.HP Chromebook 14 Chromebook: $220 (save $50): An interesting Amazon Spring sale deal we've spotted is for a Chromebook. This affordable HP model is perfect for basic tasks, including internet browsing.Samsung 15-inch Galaxy AI Book4 Edge laptop: $699 (save $201): If you're in the market for a work-ready laptop, you can enjoy a 22% discount on the 15-inch Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, equipped with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $529Original price: $599Apple products don't frequently see savings, especially on newer products. Editor-in-chief Jason Hiner says theMac Mini M4 introduceda "long-awaited redesign [to] one of Apple's quirkiest and most utilitarian products," and this is one of the lowest prices we've seen since its release.Plus, theMac Mini is a great pick for those who want the latest Apple tech without the high cost. For comparison, the M4 iMac and MacBook Pro deliver a similar experience, but prices for those devices start at over $1,000. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale smartphone and accessory deals: iPhone, Samsung, chargers, and more Prakhar Khanna / ZDNETGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB Unlocked: $949 (save $251): Our smartphone expert loves the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but says the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the better deal, especially while it's on sale.Motorola G Stylus 5G 2024: $239 (save $160): A standout among the budget crowd, this Motorola comes with 256GB storage and a built-in stylus for precision inputs. The textured backing is the cherry on top.Motorola Moto G Power 5G 2024: $179 (save $120): Motorola's sub-$200 handset is ideal for those who want greater battery life and a big display.Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in1 MagSafe Charger: $72 (save $28): Expert Jada Jones loves this 2-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger from Twelve South for its compact design and quick charge. Plus, it's nearly half-off in the black color, while other colors are slightly discounted.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB Unlocked: $1,189 (save $230): ZDNET's mobile expert says that the slimmer, lighter design, enhanced processor, and suite of Galaxy AI features make this year's Ultra flagship more powerful than ever.Torras MiniMag 5,000mAh MagSafe Battery Pack: $36 (save $24 at Amazon):ZDNET's favoritethinMagSafe batterypack is on sale. This battery is lightweight, powerful, and perfect for topping off your phone's battery on the go, and it comes in three sleek colors.Motorola Razr 2024: $500 (save $200): The entry-level flip phone is nearing all-time lows in price, and it comes with 256GB of storage and a series of stylish colors.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: $999 (save $220): The 512GB variant of the foldable phone is on sale, with multiple colors available. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: $849Original price: $1,099ZDNET's mobile expert says Google's Pixel 9 Pro is a brilliant piece of technology, but the software isn't what makes this entry in the series stand out. Right now, it's on sale for 23% off. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale tablet deals: iPads, Kindles, Galaxy tablets, and more Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETSamsung Galaxy Tab A9+: $220 (save $50): This 64GB Android tablet features a large screen, quad speakers, an upgraded chipset, and multi-window display. Plus, it has a slim and light design perfect for travel, and it's 25% off now.Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: $225 (save $55): Our expert says the Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great outdoors, even in direct sunlight. Right now, it's on sale for the first time at 20% off.Amazon Kindle Scribe: $325 (save $75): Our expert says Amazon's newest Kindle Scribe comes with new note-taking features and a stellar pen-and-paper experience. It's on sale for its lowest price yet.Google Pixel Tablet: $359 (save $140): Our expert says the Google Pixel tablet works well as a smart home display, and even performs better than other options on the market. It's nearly 30% off now.Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet: $95 (save $45): Amazon's 32GB budget-friendly tablet is now 32% off. It comes in three colors, and the 64GB model is on sale, too.Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+: $849 (save $151): This Samsung tablet has 12GB of RAM with 256GB or 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Plus, it's built with Galaxy AI capabilities.Apple iPad Mini: $399 (save $100): Apple's iPad Mini, a compact 8.3-inch tablet perfect for stowing away in your bag, is also on sale. You can save $100 on a model powered by an A17 Pro chip with 128GB of storage.Apple iPad (10th Generation): $269 (save $80): If you want to pick up an affordable iPad during Amazon's sale event, consider the 10th-gen traditional iPad, priced at only $269 with an $80 discount.Apple iPad Pro 11-Inch (M4): $899 (save $100): Alternatively, you can enjoy a $100 discount on a top-of-the-range iPad Pro. This 11-inch model is powered by Apple's M4 chip and comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and 256GB of storage. Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: $300Original price: $520Although it's not Samsung's newest device, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE rocks as an entertainment tablet thanks to the brilliant display. Even better: right now, it's on sale starting at $300. Show more View now at Amazon Spring Sale Apple deals: Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads, and more Jason Hiner/ZDNETApple Watch Series 10 (GPS 42mm): $299 (save $100): Save nearly 25% on the Watch Series 10, which expert Matthew Millersays is better than the Watch Ultra in certain areas. Plus, shop theGPS 46mm model on sale, too.Apple Pencil Pro: $99 (save $30): Apple's best stylus is on sale now. You can use Apple Pencil Pro with iPadOS 17.5 or later on the iPad Pro (M4), iPad Air (M2 and M3), and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $70 (save $29): If you prefer Apple's native Bluetooth tracker,AirTagsare great for tracking keys, luggage, wallets, and more, and they're on sale for 29% off.Apple AirPods 4: $100 (save $30): The lowest price yet is back on Apple's new AirPods 4 range, which "feature significant improvements to sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort,"our reviewer says.Apple AirPods Pro 2: $170 (save $80): These AirPods can be used as hearing aids and are still the newest pro AirPod model on the market.Apple iPad Mini: $399 (save $100): Apple's iPad Mini, a compact 8.3-inch tablet perfect for stowing away in your bag, is also on sale. You can save $100 on a model powered by an A17 Pro chip with 128GB of storage. Kayla Solino/ZDNET Current price: $169Original price: $250I love the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for its basic features and fair price, and it's $80 off again. This is not the best price I've s

The BYD stand at an exhibition in Hangzhou on March 24, the day the company announced record revenue.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesWang Chuanfu, chairman and CEO of electric vehicle maker BYD, has added $9.3 billion to his wealth this year as the Chinese company overtook billionaire Elon Musks Tesla in global sales. BYD is widening its lead over the American EV pioneer in China, although it faces key tests in realizing Wangs global ambitions.The mogul, 58, now has a net worth of $28.5 billion mostly based on a company stake, which makes him China's eighth richest man, according to Forbes estimates. This year, shares of the dual-listed BYD have rallied 57.5% in Hong Kong and 43% in Shenzhen to almost all-time highs thanks to investor optimism over BYDs growth potential.Analysts say BYD will maintain its top position in Chinas new energy vehicle market, which is the worlds largest, while Tesla may keep losing market share due to a dearth of exciting models. According to results announced Monday, the Chinese company delivered 4.27 million vehicles globally last year and reported a whopping 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) in sales, up 29% from a year earlier and ahead of Teslas $97.7 billion. Net income rose 34.3% year-on-year to 40.3 billion yuan.Unlike its American rival, which only sells pure electric models, BYD makes plug-in hybrids as well. Its broad product offering, coupled with often competitive pricing, has given the Chinese company a larger consumer base, Vincent Sun, a Hong Kong-based analyst at research firm Morningstar, says by email.BYD is adding more high-tech features to keep momentum going. In February, the company announced it is offering autonomous driving functions in models priced below $10,000. One month later, it unveiled a battery charging system that can provide 400 kilometers of range to its new Han L sedan and Tang L SUV in just five minutes.BYDs innovations stand in contrast with Tesla, which hasnt meaningfully updated its product lines in years, Yale Zhang, a Shanghai-based managing director of consultancy Automotive Foresight, says by phone. Its Chinese rivals advances in autonomous driving are likely to make local consumers question why they would want to pay extra for similar services from Tesla, Zhang says.Tesla once wanted to charge extra for its self-driving softwarefor as much as 64,000 yuanbut a much anticipated trial of the service was halted this month, with Tesla saying it must wait for regulatory approvals. On Chinese social media, users complained about how the system failed to recognize traffic lights or change lanes properly. The company didnt respond to emailed requests for comment.Tesla itself hasnt done well in China recently, Zhang says.If the American EV pioneer cant arrest the slide, its market share in China may dip to 5% by year end, down from 7.6% in 2024, according to Zhang. So far this year, Teslas Nasdaq-listed shares have tumbled almost one third as sales in key markets fell and Musks political involvement becomes increasingly controversial. But he still has a net worth of $347.7 billion, which is based not just on a stake in Tesla but in other companies such as SpaceX, according to Forbes estimates.Meanwhile, BYD is expected to maintain its share of Chinas EV market, according to a March 25 research note from CMB International.It will account for about one third of total EVs delivered in China by year end, several analysts say.Wang hopes to deliver 5.5 million cars in 2025, with almost 1 million of them in overseas markets, according to a Tuesday analyst briefing. Not all analysts are as sanguine. CMB International expects the company to deliver 5.25 million cars this year.Eric Wen, head of research at Hong Kong-based research firm Blue Lotus Capital Advisors, is more optimistic. He forecasts BYD will deliver 5.78 million vehicles this year, with a market share in China of 36%.But in the short term, its stock may have reached expensive levels, Wen warns by WeChat. With most of this years growth priced in, shares now trade at HK$407 apiece, exceeding Wens price target of HK$360.Morningstars Sun, who has a price target of HK$372 for BYD, suggests investors wait before buying.The company faces some uncertainties in its global expansion. In its 2024 annual report, Wang described capturing overseas markets a key goal.Moving forward, as the automotive world embraces intelligence, Chinese automobile brands are no longer playing catch-up, he wrote. With a bold, trailblazing mindset, the group is leading the charge, partnering with other Chinese brands to expand globally.BYD is making good progress in emerging markets including Southeast Asia, and it has a factory in Thailand, says Automotive Foresights Zhang. But geopolitics have acted as headwinds for the firm elsewhere.The company shelved indefinitely a plan to build an EV factory in Mexico, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Mexican officials worry that taking more investment from China would anger the Trump administration, which may think that Chinese companies want to circumvent tariffs by using Mexico as backdoor to sell to America. Currently, BYD doesnt sell passenger vehicles in the U.S. due to punitive tariffs, but it does have a factory in California that manufactures electric buses.In Europe, the company is facing a European Union investigation into whether China provided unfair subsidies to a BYD plant in Hungary, according to a Financial Times report. A company spokesperson didnt respond to a request for comment on this matter.Matthias Schmidt, founder of Germany-based Schmidt Automotive Research, says BYDs progress in Europe remains in its infancy. After the bloc decided last year to increase tariffs on China-made EVs to as much as 45.3%, the company chose to shoulder the costs itself and hasnt hiked prices in Europe, he says.But European consumers consistently prefer local brands, says Schmidt. BYD has less than 3% of Western Europes pure electric vehicle market, he says. He expects the company to increase its deliveries in the entire region to 90,000 cars in 2025, up more than 90% from 47,133 vehicles in 2024, as it recently started to ship hybrid vehicles as well.

Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the ... More puzzle.Credit: NYTIn case you missed Wednesdays NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here:Thors Day is here. Ive always been a bit partial to Thursdays. I suppose its because the week is nearing an end but not quite there yet. Anticipation of the weekend is strong, but youre not quite chomping at the bit like you are on Friday. Of course, I dont really operate on a weekday vs weekend model anymore. If anything, my weekends are often busier work-wise than my weekdays. Go figure. In any case, its time to solve a Mini Crossword. Lets do it!The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, its free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though youll need the app to tackle the archive.Spoilers ahead!ACROSS1- Something from pumping GAS4- Journeys ___ Stop Believin DONTPlay Puzzles & Games on Forbes5- With 7-Across, it oftens falls to pieces JENGA6- Bacterium that can prompt a food recall ECOLI7- See 5-Across TOWERDOWN1- Leave this instant! GONOW2- Perspective ANGLE3- One of 354 to reach the crown inside the Statue of Liberty STAIR4- Art __ (architectural style) DECO5- Boeing 757 or Airbus A350 JETToday's MiniCredit: Erik KainMy brain was not working very well this evening and I just kept not remembering words, like ECOLI, which arent that tricky. 5 and 7 across were tough simply because you cant really get one without the other, but hopping over to 5-down gave me JET and then JENGA and TOWER were more obvious. In any case, this took me 1:27 today.How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!

Nothings latest smartphones, the Phone 3a and the Phone 3a Pro, come a with the companys own AI-powered dashboard, called Essential Space. It is a place to organize your screenshots, images, voice notes, and reminders, and can be activated with a dedicated button called the Essential Key. While these features are free to use at the moment, Nothing might charge you a subscription to use these services in the future.Nothing aims to evolve Essential Space into an AI-powered second brain solution for storing stuff that you may otherwise not be too motivated to remember. While its in beta right now, the presence of a dedicated activation button indicates Nothing is serious about making it a central feature on the future phones.Essential Space Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsThe services are free at the moment, and Nothing has not shared any details about charging a subscription fee in the future. However, Android Authority has discovered references to a free trial in the apps source code, hinting the service would require payment eventually. The code mentions a 1 year free trial, AI credits, and a monthly processing limit, all which attribute to the likeliness of a paid subscription once the trial period is over.Recommended VideosAnother block of code gives us some inkling on what to expect in terms of pricing. It includes a mention of USD 120 in the onboarding workflow, and this could very well mean Nothing plans to charge the amount for you to access current and future features in Essential Space. Although $120 is likely too steep for a monthly payment, it is most likely what you would be expected to pay annually, thus, equating to a $10 payment per month.Please enable Javascript to view this contentOf course, this is less than the $20 you would pay for Google Gemini Advancedor ChatGPT Pro monthly, but can seem unreasonable since Nothings app offers far limited usability and can only be accessed through a Nothing phone.If Nothing is to implement these prices, we can expect some clarity when Essential Space is out of beta. The app was recently updated to add Camera Capture, which fetches information from an image or a screenshot similar to Google Lens but also saves this information in Essential Space for you to revisit later.Meanwhile, Nothing has promised features, such as Smart Collections, Focused Search, and Flip to Record, will arrive with future updates. We will know about the exact utility of each once they are available to try.Editors Recommendations

Opera One browser has lately won a lot of plaudits for its slick implementation of useful AI features, a clean design, and a healthy bunch of chat integrations. Now, it is putting AI in command of your browser tabs, and in a good way. The new feature is called AI Tab Commands, and it essentially allows users to handle their tabs using natural language commands. All you need to do is summon the onboard Aria AI assistant, and it will handle the rest like an obedient AI butler. Recommended VideosThe overarching idea is to let the AI handle multiple tabs, and not just one. For example, you can ask it to group all Wikipedia tabs together, close all the Smithsonian tabs, or shut down the inactive tabs. Handling tabs is a chore in any web browser, and if internet research is part of your daily job, you know the drill. Having to manually move around tabs using a mix of cursor and keyboard shorcuts, naming them, and checking through the entire list of tabs is a tedious task.Meet Opera Tab Commands: manage your tabs with simple promptsDeploying an AI do it locally and using only natural language commands is a lovely convenience and one of the nicest implementations of AI Ive seen lately. Interestingly, Opera is also working on a futuristic AI agent that will get browser-based work doneusing only text prompts. Coming back to the AI-driven tab management, the entire process unfolds locally, and no data is sent to servers, which is a neat assurance. When using Tab Commands and asking Aria to e.g. organize their tabs, the AI only sends to the server the prompt a user provides (e.g., close all my YouTube tabs) nothing else, says the company.To summon the AI Tab manager, users can hit the Ctrl + slash(/) shortcut, or the Command + Slash combo for macOS. It can also be invoked with a right-click on the tabs, as long as there are five or more currently running in a window.Now you can command your tabs with AI in Opera One! New in Tab CommandsHeres how you can manage your tabs with our agentic AI using natural language in Aria pic.twitter.com/vVdWYVq5Ka Opera (@opera) March 26, 2025Aside from closing or grouping tabs, the AI Tab Commands can also be used to pin tabs. It can also accept exception commands, such as close all tabs except the YouTube tabs. Notably, this feature is also making its way to Opera Air and the gaming-focused Opera GX browser, as well. Talking about grouping together related tabs, Opera has a neat system called tab islands, instead of color-coded tab groups at the top, as is the case with Chrome or Safari. Operas implementation looks better and works really well. Notably, the AI Tab Commands window also comes with an undo shortcut, for scenarios where you want to revert the actions, like reviving a bunch of closed tabs. Opera One is now available to download on Windows and macOS devices. Opera also offers Air, a browser than puts some zen into your daily workflow.Editors Recommendations

As the quantum computing era begins, five locations are poised to become the next tech hot spot, driving economic growth like Silicon Valley did for the Bay Area in the 1970s. Business Wire/Associated Press 2025-03-27T08:35:02Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Silicon Valley created a massive regional economy when it became the center of the computing industry.As the quantum computing era begins, five locations are poised to become the next tech hot spot.Major quantum hubs are being built in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts.When Silicon Valley became the center of the computing industry in the 1970s, a regional economy worth trillions of dollars cropped up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, as the era of quantum computing gains momentum, five cities across the country are poised to become the next tech hot spot.Quantum computing is a burgeoning field that leverages quantum mechanics to solve complex problems faster than is possible using classical computers.With researchers optimistic that breakthroughs in the field could revolutionize medicine, data privacy, and more, quantum hardware manufacturing and software development has attracted major investments from tech giants including IBM, Google, and Microsoft, as well as smaller players like D-Wave, IonQ, and Rigetti and the economic stakes for becoming a hub for the new tech are major.The quantum industry attracted $1.2 billion from venture capitalists in 2023 despite a 50% drop in overall tech investments that year, according to research by Boston Consulting Group. A recent report from the market intelligence firm Resonance projected the global quantum computing market could add more than $1 trillion to the global economy over the next 10 years.The tech sector is known for driving massive economic growth. The regional think tank Joint Venture Silicon Valley recently reported the Bay Area achieved an unprecedented market cap of $14.3 trillion in 2024, with an unemployment rate more than a full percent lower than the rest of the state."That is for real when people centralize in a place, and those people also have other needs serviced by the local economy, it creates growth across not one sector, but in many sectors, and it creates a shared prosperity." Russell Hancock, the president and chief executive of Joint Venture Silicon Valley told Business Insider.Hancock said the economy that grew around Silicon Valley did so in part because of its proximity to major research institutions like Stanford and UC Berkeley that spurred innovation, in addition to its real estate market which at the time was startup-friendly."I think it's valid to think of Silicon Valley not just as a place but to think of it as a phenomenon," Hancock said. "The phenomenon is composed of a massive focus on technology, accompanied by innovation and entrepreneurship and risk-taking."Silicon Valley just isn't the exclusive location where that phenomenon is happening these days especially for the quantum industry. Here are five locations where the conditions are right to build Qubit County, the new quantum capital of the nation.Santa Barbara, CaliforniaThe coastal city of Santa Barbara is already home to Google's Quantum AI Campus in addition to Microsoft's Station Q research headquarters, which is located on the campus of UC Santa Barbara.UC Santa Barbara is also home to a next-generation foundry that develops the materials and interfaces needed to power quantum-based electronics.Santa Barbara is located less than two hours north of Los Angeles, where UCLA researchers are focused on quantum science developments. In 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he'd awarded UCLA $200 million in state funds to transform the former Westside Pavilion Mall into a research facility that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering.Chicago, IllinoisChicago is home to the Chicago Quantum Exchange based at the University of Chicago, one of the world's largest collaborative teams working on quantum science through partnerships with more than 50 corporate, international, and nonprofit organizations.The city is also the site of the forthcoming multibillion-dollar public-private partnership known as the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, which will include shared cryogenic facilities, equipment labs, and research spaces to further advance quantum technology.IQMP is projected to generate $20 billion in economic impact and create thousands of jobs, according to a press release about the project. The state of Illinois is investing $500 million in its development."Gov. Pritzker of Illinois has been extremely active on this front," Rigetti CEO Subodh Kulkarni told Business Insider, describing the city of Chicago as one of the "potential centers" of quantum tech for the country, if not the world.Boston, MassachusettsAt GTC this year, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced his company's plans to build a quantum research lab in Boston to partner with researchers from MIT and Harvard."It will likely be the most advanced accelerated hybrid quantum computing research lab world," Huang said.Boston is already home to QuEra Computing, a startup building quantum computers based on neutral atoms. Last year, The Boston Globe reported the state's spending bill earmarked $40 million to build a "quantum innovation hub" in the Pioneer Valley, about two hours West of Boston."I think that the Boston area has a very interesting collection of companies and educational institutions that could end up being a very important location for the industry," Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave told Business Insider.College Park, MarylandMargaret Arakawa, IonQ's Chief Marketing Officer, told Business Insider that her company, headquartered in Maryland, believes the state will become "the capital of quantum" by building a partnership with the University of Maryland the way Silicon Valley entrepreneurs partnered with Standford and UC Berkeley academics."We want to work with companies and universities that are building out not just research, but actual implementation and building of the quantum computers and the networks," Arakawa said. "So we look at the University of Maryland, and all of the government officials, academia, the businesses, the association of physicists, and we think Maryland is actually chock full of all the right elements to create the capital of quantum."UMD, based in College Park, is a hub for quantum research and development and home to the Quantum Startup Foundry, an accelerator that supports entrepreneurs and startups in bringing quantum technologies to market.In January, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the "Capital of Quantum" Initiative a $1 billion public-private partnership to "cement Maryland as a global leader in quantum information science and technology."Boulder, ColoradoThree of Colorado's most prominent universities the University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, and the Colorado School of Mines earlier this year partnered with the Elevate Quantum Tech Hub to launch a 13,000-square-foot quantum incubator in Boulder.The Department of Commerce in 2023 designated Elevate Quantum as one of only two tech hubs in the country focused on advancing quantum technologies, per a press release from Sen. Michael Bennet. The tech hub has also been awarded $40.5 million in federal funding to support the development of a leading quantum ecosystem.The Boulder Quantum Incubator builds on momentum from a 2024 bill passed in the state to encourage economic growth in the quantum sector. According to a Quantum Insider report, the law is projected to create over 10,000 quantum-related jobs in the state within the next decade.Matthew Kinsella, CEO of the quantum technology company Infleqtion, told Business Insider that the development of a nationwide quantum capital will likely depend on state and local government supporting the creation of a local ecosystem to propel the tech forward."And I think places like Colorado and Chicago are pretty high on that list," Kinsella said.

When June came around last year, Sarah Wong was at the end of her rope. As a social media marketer, much of her day is spent on the phone keeping up with local news and events, and she'd hit a breaking point. "It's just very overwhelming to be bombarded with news every day," the 28-year-old tells me.Wong and her husband, a software engineer, typically travel every couple of months from their hometown of Austin, spending a few days exploring cities like Las Vegas, San Diego, and Martha's Vineyard. But her regular vacation wasn't going to cut it this time. Wong decided to try a wellness retreat, hoping it would help her unplug and reset her nervous system. She booked a four-night stay at the nearby Miraval Austin Resort and Spa with her husband. "I think anyone who works in social media needs a reset where they don't have to be online," she says.At the property, staff valeted her minivan and took her bags. Wong and her husband were given the choice between a backpack or tote bag containing a brandedWhite Lotus'," she tells me.Between rope courses, sound bowl healing, and yoga, she and her husband would snag lunch from the build-your-own salad bar or off a menu where "each dish is designed with wellness in mind," per the resort, and lounge by the pool. She tried yoga nidra, a form of meditation that promotes relaxation, which she describes as feeling like "you woke up from the best nap of your life.""It feels like an adult summer camp," she says.Since the retreat, Wong says she is able to step away from her phone more easily and spends more time outside. "I've been trying to use our patio to just take in the fresh air, look at trees, look at the sky." She and her husband are planning to go again this year. "We want to hit all three properties," she tells me.Ever since pandemic-era travel restrictions subsided, travel has boomed. More recently, "rest and relaxation" has jumped ahead of having "a fun time" as the main motivation for leisure travel, according to a nationally representative 2024 survey of 1,000 US travelers from the market research firm Longwoods International. A Deloitte survey produced similar results. More people are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just want to focus their PTO time on improving their health. A 2023 American Express travel survey found that 73% of respondents were planning vacations around improving their physical and emotional health, with millennials and Gen Z prioritizing wellness travel at a higher rate than older generations.A growing obsession with wellness paired with mounting uncertainty about daily life is driving demand for relaxation. Welcome to the age of the self-care-cation.As recently as five years ago, wellness could be classified as a "niche segment" in travel, associated primarily with weekend spa breaks and hippie yoga retreats. But since COVID, people have begun to get serious about their health. McKinsey estimated the US market for wellness which it defined as including better health, fitness, sleep, mindfulness, appearance, and nutrition is up almost 7% since 2022, reaching $480 billion. Nearly 60% of respondents to the McKinsey survey said they valued wellness more in 2024 than the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of health and wellness podcasts has grown by 50% in the past five years, Nielsen found, while self-help books are one of the fastest-growing nonfiction genres. Younger generations are now shunning alcohol and driving a boom in bougie wellness clubs."The tourism market looks a little bit at what's happening in people's leisure time, looks at the consumer trends and thinks, 'How can we capitalize on this?'" says Melanie Kay Smith, an associate professor of tourism management at Budapest Business University.I get home and feel filled up and energized by the experience rather than needing another holiday to get over the holiday.Hilton announced in January that it now offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and mindfulness exercises from the mental-health wellness company Calm via their hotel room TVs. It also partnered with Peloton to offer workouts from room TVs. Other brands are investing in new wellness-focused resorts, such as Hyatt's new "art and wellness house" in Panama that's set to open soon. Accor Group plans to open 18 new luxury hotels this year and touts the wellness amenities in five of them. It's also opening a wellness-focused resort in the Caribbean later this year.The drive for wellness isn't coming out of nowhere. In 2023, nearly half of Americans reported they frequently experienced stress, more than any other point since Gallup started tracking it in 1994. People are also becoming more anxious: In 2024, 43% of adults surveyed by the American Psychiatric Association said they felt more anxious than they had the previous year. "As life speeds up, maybe our vacations need to be slower to compensate," says Smith.Hotels, resorts, and retreats are stepping in to meet the need for a little TLC. In 2024, Miraval Resorts said it saw a nearly 80% increase in demand for stress management workshops over the previous year. It also said that group arrivals have increased 157% since 2021. "I think the luxury consumer realizes that instead of acquiring things, acquiring experiences is much more rich," says Dina Niekamp, the associate vice president of sales, marketing, and brand for Miraval.Ella Dixon-Nuttall, a 28-year-old yoga teacher from London, was tired of taking trips that revolved around beach clubs and drinking. So last June, she went on her first yoga retreat in Sicily with a friend. It cost 1,600, or just over $2,000, for the week and included accommodations, three meals a day, and yoga classes in the morning and evening. "You got the benefit of an all-inclusive but then you also have the movement and wellness aspect," she tells me. "I get home and feel filled up and energized by the experience rather than needing another holiday to get over the holiday."Dixon-Nuttall enjoyed it so much that in February she went on her second retreat, this time with her mother. In March, she went on a third retreat in France. "It's such a wonderful way to travel," she says. "I'm now a retreat convert to the point where if I want to go somewhere I'll look if there's a retreat there." She is looking to book another in India later this year.'I need you to put this in the budget for the next 20 years.'Lili Paxton's mother is a similar convert. Growing up, Paxton recalls family ski trips and girls getaways to Palm Springs. But at the end of 2022, Paxton and her mother were looking to book a more relaxing trip. They ended up planning a weeklong stay at Rancho La Puerta, a wellness resort and spa just over the San Diego border in Baja California, Mexico, after a family member recommended it. Weeklong rates for one person start at $5,650. Neither Paxton nor her mother had done anything like it before.Each day hikes were offered at 5:30 a.m. Classes were available each hour for everything from Pilates to pickleball. Paxton's mother tried Watsu a type of water therapy that uses massage, stretching, and acupressure for the first time. "She said it was the most spiritual experience," Paxton says. "She said that she saw my dead father under the water."When Paxton wasn't hiking or exercising, she was at the spa or relaxing by the pool. "The whole time I was just really happy," she says. "It felt like an escape from reality."Her mother left the trip transformed. "My mom is committed to going every year until she dies," says Paxton. "She even talked to her financial planner and was like, 'I need you to put this in the budget for the next 20 years.'" They spent another week at the retreat this past Christmas.While many people are happy to pay a premium for a chance to indulge in simple things like walking in nature or taking a deep breath, for others, wellness is becoming increasingly high-tech. Since 2008, the wellness resort Sha has been at the forefront of holistic health, offering around 1,000 different treatments in nearly 40 different medical and health specialties at its locations in Spain and Mexico. Stays at the resort start at 550 euros a night, or roughly $600, while specialized four-day programs start at 2,500 euros, or about $2,700, with add-ons for treatments focused on sexual well-being, sleep recovery, stress management, gut health, quitting smoking, and more.The "Leader's Performance" program, for example, starts with an advanced preventive diagnosis that tests body composition, cognitive abilities, and advanced glycation end-product accumulation compounds that are linked with aging. Guests can also participate in clinical analyses, such as an oxidative stress test and a tailored meal plan with nutritional monitoring.Almost every type of treatment imaginable is available at Sha: stem cell treatment, advanced plasma renewal, hormone replacement therapy, sleep diagnosis. All guests receive an alkalizing diet tailored to their individual nutritional needs. "Even if you go to see all these different experts in the city, first, it will take you months to see them all, then there will be no coordination between them," Alejandro Bataller, Sha's vice president, says. "We're probably the most comprehensive."While Sha appeals to a range of health-conscious consumers, Bataller has noticed an increase over the past two or three years in customers he calls "biohackers." These are people who already have a longevity doctor, nutritionist, and functional medicine doctor on speed dial, who take 40-plus supplements a day and invest in the latest high-tech treatments. "They don't want a standard program," he says. "They come to Sha because they know that Sha is always cutting edge."It's looking as if you've funneled thousands and tens of thousands of dollars into your face and body. That's not health; that's products, that's procedures.Bataller describes wellness as not just being healthy, but as an "active, ongoing pursuit" that focuses on improving yourself. "You can see someone with the best car, the best watch, the best suit," he says. "But if he doesn't look healthy, that doesn't seem like luxury."While there's research backing up some of these treatments, Jessica DeFino, a beauty reporter and culture critic, questions how much is driven by health and how much is simply a medicalized beauty standard. "A better way to think about how we see looking healthy today is actually looking wealthy," she says. "It's looking as if you've funneled thousands and tens of thousands of dollars into your face and body. That's not health; that's products, that's procedures."Of course, products and procedures are all the rage right now as people look for alternative approaches to well-being. "Our culture is largely unwell," DeFino explains. Only 36% of Americans have at least "quite a lot" of trust in the medical system, a 2024 Gallup survey found, and studies show that Americans are sicker than people in many parts of the world. Only about half of Americans focus on eating healthy and exercising, despite diet and physical inactivity being leading contributors to chronic disease. Wellness gurus have stepped in to fill the gap left by a flagging healthcare system. Across social platforms, they document macros consumed and hours spent in REM, while touting the benefits of cryotherapy, red-light therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. "The draw of wellness for the average person is it offers an individualized solution to a collective issue," DeFino says, adding: "A lot of this is an attempt to intellectualize these arbitrary, oppressive beauty standards and make them seem like smart investments."That doesn't mean the pursuit of chilling out isn't worth it. A 2023 study that reviewed 68 articles from 2002 to 2022 found that wellness tourism defined as any tourism activities pursued with the goal of maintaining or improving health could offer both psychological and quality-of-life benefits. However, these benefits vary from person to person, making it challenging to measure them.It's easy to get carried away thinking we all need cutting-edge treatments to get by. "It's great to step out of your everyday life and relax," says DeFino. "Collectively, we also have to be focusing on how we create lives that we don't need to step out of all of the time."Eve Upton-Clark is a features writer covering culture and society.

CORA Installation / IAACSave this picture! Adri GoulaInstallations & StructuresCerdanyola del Valls, SpainArchitects: IAACYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2025 PhotographsPhotographs:Adri GoulaMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Valldaura Labs Campus of the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) is located in the Collserola Natural Park (Barcelona), covering 135 hectares. It is known for its innovative approach to utilizing advanced technologies in its projects. Continuing with this practice, the Campus has introduced a KUKA industrial robot, a versatile tool capable of milling, cutting wood, and performing other precision tasks. As part of the "Master in Advanced Architecture and Bioscities" (MAEBB), an international team of students faced the challenge of designing and building a fully functional laboratory for this robot over four months.Save this picture!Save this picture!The project's goal was to create a space dedicated to housing and operating this 6-axis industrial milling robot. With a wooden structure, skylights, and a refined atmosphere, the space subtly evokes the architecture of a cathedral. In homage to both craftsmanship and technology, the new building has been named CORA, an acronym for Cathedral of Robotic Artisans.Save this picture!Save this picture!The challenge of the project was to establish a dialogue between the old brick structure of the building, built in the 19th century and originally used as a stable for horses, and a new wooden structure representative of 21st-century design. The new volume was designed to incorporate appropriate spaces, services, and infrastructures for both robotic operations and human interaction.Save this picture!The design of the building involved refurbishing an existing structure adjacent to the Green Fab Lab the campus's digital research and manufacturing center. The old roof was removed, but the brick walls were preserved, then carefully restored and reinforced to maintain the structural integrity of the building. Wood was chosen as the main construction material, which integrates perfectly into the surrounding landscape and architecture. The proposed project ensures functionality and aesthetic harmony while offering a sustainable alternative to conventional building materials.A tree-like structure. The project features a wooden framework created by seven branching columns that represent tree trunks. These columns support a roof with Voronoi geometry, made of solid wood and cross-laminated timber (CLT) joints. The carpentry, precisely crafted through computer numerical control (CNC) machining, allows the structure to span an area of 8.8 by 4.6 meters. These joints were made from CLT panels produced at the Valldaura Campus Labs.Due to the depth limitations of CNC milling, some joints were made with four individually milled layers. These were then glued together to form cohesive elements. The result is a unified structural mass without joints that houses workshop facilities and supports a living green roof. Traditional carpentry techniques were combined with digital manufacturing methods to construct the joints of the structural columns (200 x 260 mm) and beams (200 x 400 mm), which are made of solid wood. The four sides of the structure were preassembled off-site and then hoisted with a crane inside the four brick walls, and finally, they were securely bolted to the ground.Save this picture!Save this picture!To install the new structure and meet the expected structural demands of the robot, a concrete pedestal was created on which the KUKA industrial robot was placed. The faade consists of CLT panels, milled to reflect a parametric pattern. This solution ensures that the building harmoniously integrates into the surrounding natural and historical landscape while referencing the new structure it houses within. In contrast, the inner face of the panels preserves the natural texture of the wood.A key objective of the design was to maximize natural light within the space, especially through the skylight located above the robot.A Mediterranean green roof. The first layer of the green roof is a root-resistant waterproof membrane that is applied with a heat gun onto the wooden panels of the roof. Following the membrane is a layer of geotextile fabric, drainage board, and humus to promote the growth of native Mediterranean plant species. To ensure proper hydration, irrigation tubing was installed as a final step. The plants selected for the green roof were common honeysuckle, sweet clematis, creeping sedum, and French lavender. All were chosen for their adaptability and aesthetic value. Currently, the Valldaura Labs team uses CORA as part of their prototyping initiatives, providing new solutions for sustainable design and advanced manufacturing.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Cerdanyola del Valls, Catalunya, SpainLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeIAACOfficePublished on March 27, 2025Cite: "CORA Installation / IAAC" [CORA / IAAC] 27 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028395/cora-installation-iaac&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Project Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125273622 . This is the 162nd episode of the new tutorial series on Action RPG game using Gameplay Ability System. Today we are going to implement a way to click and drag the UI to allow player to pan the UI around. This is required to allow player to pan around the skill tree. We have created the Skill Tree UI with unreal UMG widget system and you can learn how th UI is implemented in previous episodes. Animations are sponsored by: https://www.ramsterzanimations.com/ https://www2.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/greatsword-anims Full Playlist : Action RPG series with gameplay ability system: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou7XnRx5MfBbZnfMZJqC6ixz // ! https://www.patreon.com/codelikeme Patrons will have access to project files of all the stuff I do in the channel and other extra benefitsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClb6Jh9EBV7a_Nm52Ipll_Q/join Like my facebook page for more content : https://www.facebook.com/gamedevelopersclub/ Follow me on twitter : https://twitter.com/CodeLikeMe2 Follow me on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/codelikeme #CodeLikeMe #unrealengine #ue5 #ue4 #indiegamedev

Nature, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00961-zAntimicrobial molecule discovered in soil from lab technicians garden plus, a huge study assessing the nuances of humans impacts on biodiversity.