We may no longer be at the height of the tiny home craze, but the idea of a resource-light, efficiently built home that can be plonked down just about anywhere still appeals. Today at CES, I got to tour the 2025 model of the microhaus Pro from California-based Haus. It was shiny, swankily appointed and, honestly, not as expensive as I thought it'd be. The interior of the 120-square foot unit is all wood tones, glass and soft neutrals. It's like you took a shipping container and replaced the hard lines and corrugated steel with rounded corners and floor-to-ceiling windows. The surfaces glint and every part of the space is maximized with an Ikea-like small-space efficiency, like the queen-sized Murphy bed that folds up to reveal a table and two bench seats. The kitchen has a small fridge, microwave and included in the price is a full suite of Villeroy & Boch dishware and there's a full-sized shower in the bathroom. The units truly can go just about anywhere with no site preparation required if the ground is flat, it'll work. The microhaus Pro is also climate agnostic, with the ability to set up in snowy forests, hot deserts and temperate beaches (though hot and cold climate packages are about $10,00 extra each). It's also seismic California fire code and CAT-5 hurricane compliant. Amy Skorheim / Engadget Installation takes usually under an hour and doesn't require any special hook ups a garden hose and an extension cord is all it needs. And thanks to its size, it falls below the size threshold that would require a permit. The included 3.6 kWh battery can run everything in the home for four days and there's an optional atmospheric water generation and a battery life of four days. Drinking water is reverse osmosis filtered and the waste disposal system "melts" everything into liquid, which can be run out an extendable pipe you can connect to septic or a holding tank. The Pro model also features high-end perks like voice control via the Apple HomePod mounted to the wall. During my tour, Max Gerbut, Haus's CEO asked Siri to lower the shades, and it complied. You also get the full package, dishes, towels et cetera I even saw a drawer full of M&Ms in the kitchen and was assured you get those too. The Pro model is a more deluxe and robust edition meant for Airbnb and rental use and goes for $89,99. If you don't need the smart home features, the battery backup and the included dishes, you can grab the microhaus Lite for $59,990. There's also a $35,000 shell version that includes just the HVAC system, lights, wiring, bathroom fixtures and plumbing. One thing none of the microhaus models include is solar generation. For that, you'll need to switch up to the 400 and 800 square-foot units. Those have the same put-it-anywhere convenience but are fully autonomous and go for $199,000 and $299,000, respectively. Note that none of the prices include delivery. It's true none of these prices are small numbers. But I've helped build yurts, tiny homes and sheds. I've lived in more than one hand-built home and have looked into many other modular, pre-fab options. Comparatively, these prices aren't terribly high, especially when you consider there's nearly no site prep, no installation and no contractor required. The microhaus Pro is available to order now from the Haus website. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/at-ces-2025-i-toured-the-haus-microhaus-pro-a-self-contained-living-pod-you-can-put-just-about-anywhere-011604860.html?src=rss

Pebble unveiled the Pebble Flow all-electric RV trailer at last year's CES. At this year's show, they've finalized both design and price for the Pebble Flow. Pebble announced that the RV trailer will be go into production at the start of 2025, with deliveries of expected to begin in the spring of the year.The final design of the trailer includes some new additions to what Pebble introduced in Las Vegas in 2024. The interior has been revised for improved access to cabinets, additional side and rear windows, a bigger door, and larger storage space. The Pebble Flow has also gotten some tweaks to the exterior and the drivetrain system has been re-engineered.The Pebble Flow is equipped with a 45 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 1.1 kW solar array. According to the company, this can support up to seven days on the road from solar recharging and regenerative braking.The base model will cost $109,500. The Magic Pack upgrade option adds a dual-motor drivetrain that enables advanced automation features; this model costs $135,500. The Founders Edition model, with a limited-edition color and the complete set of available upgrades, will cost $175,000.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/pebble-flow-all-electric-rv-trailer-will-begin-deliveries-this-spring-003024921.html?src=rss

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Lyft and Delta are ending their points-earning loyalty partnership in April and the airline will start a new program with rideshare competitor Uber.Uber announced the multi-year strategic partnership on Tuesday evening at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas.Delta is thrilled to come together with Uber to create a connected travel experience from start to finish, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a prepared statement. This partnership creates more choice for customers to get to their destination in a way that works best for them.Delta SkyMiles Members who link their accounts to Uber will earn points on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders. Uber said people will earn one mile per dollar spent on restaurant and grocery orders worth $40 and up; one mile per dollar spent on UberX rides to and from airports; two miles per dollar spent on premium rides, such as Uber Comfort and Uber Black; and three miles per dollar spent on Uber Reserve trips. An Uber spokesperson says customers will also get access to benefits like improved Uber pickup and drop off experiences at Delta hubs.Gig companies and airlines have for years been teaming up with other companies in an attempt to snag repeat customers through loyalty programs. A customer may feel more inclined to book a ride through a specific platform if it means theyre also earning tangible rewards for somewhere else. Uber has loyalty programs with Marriott, Aeroplan, and Qantas. Delta also has a loyalty program with Starbucks where customers can earn points when buying drinks.Lyfts program with Delta meant riders would earn 1 mile for every $1 spent in the U.S. and 2 miles per $1 spent on all airport rides.Years ago we teamed up with our first airline to unlock more ways to uplevel and innovate around travel experiences, thereby turning those customers into Lyft loyalists, a Lyft spokesperson tells Fast Company when asked for comment. Were continuing to expand our horizons by joining forces with major brands who truly share our customer obsession, like Alaska Airlines, Bilt, Chase, Disney, DoorDash, Hilton, and Mastercard.Its unclear why Lyft and Delta are ending the program that earns riders flight miles. A Delta spokesperson says that Lyft users can continue earning miles through April 7. Customers with linked accounts should expect to hear more in the coming days, the person adds.We are appreciative of the partnership weve had with Lyft benefiting loyal customers who have collectively earned billions of miles, the Delta spokesperson says.

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in November, showing companies are still looking for workers even as the labor market has cooled overall.Openings rose to 8.1 million in November, the most since February and up from 7.8 million in October, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. They were down from 8.9 million a year earlier and a peak of 12.2 million in March 2022 as the economy was roaring back from COVID-19 lockdowns. But they still exceed pre-pandemic levels.Economists had expected job openings to fall slightly in November.Layoffs rose slightly in November, and the number of people quitting their jobs fell, suggesting that Americans are less confident in their ability to find better jobs elsewhere.Openings were up in professional and business services, a broad category that includes managerial and technical workers, and in finance and insurance. They fell in the information industry, which includes publishers and telecommunications companies.The American labor market has cooled from the red hot hiring of 2021-2023. Employers added 180,000 jobs a month in 2024 through November, not bad but down from 251,000 in 2023, 377,000 in 2022 and a record 604,000 in 2021.When the Labor Department releases December hiring numbers on Friday, theyre expected to show that companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations added nearly 157,000 jobs last month and that the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.2%.The numbers were volatile during the fall: In October, hurricanes and a strike at Boeing limited job growth to just 36,000. In November, with the strike over, payrolls bounced back, growing to 227,000.The Federal Reserve closely monitors the labor market for clues about where inflation is headed. Fast hiring could push up wages and prices. Weakness might suggest the economy needs a jolt from lower interest rates.Responding to inflation that hit four-decade highs two and a half years ago, the Fed raised its benchmark rate 11 times in 2022 and 2023. Inflation came down from 9.1% in mid-2022 to 2.7% in November, allowing the Fed to start cutting rates. But progress on inflation has stalled in recent months, and year-over-year consumer price increases are stuck above the Feds 2% target.At its December meeting, the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time in 2024. But the central banks policymakers signaled that theyre likely to be more cautious about future rate cuts: They projected just two in 2025, down from the four they had foreseen in September.Economists also worry that President-elect Donald Trumps proposed policies including taxes on foreign goods and the deportation of immigrants working in the U.S. illegally will push prices higher.Despite more job openings, hiring is weakening, workers are even more reluctant to quit their jobs, and layoffs are low, said Robert Frick, economist at the Navy Federal Credit Union. It feels like a wait-and-see scenario as employers and employees alike wait for the next administrations policies.Paul Wiseman, AP economics writer

Could mouth tape, magnesium spray, or a cushiony sleep mask be the key for deep sleep?Young social media users are picking up on the importance of a good nights sleep following whats felt like an especially stressful few years.Many are hopping on the sleepmaxxing trend that shares steps that are supposed to hack a perfect night of sleep. Thousands of videos and millions of viewers now fall under hashtags like #sleephack and #sleepchallenge.I have the most insane sleep routine that all of my friends love to make fun of, but I sleep like a baby every single night, the TikToker @kylienicoleday said in a video that received more than 1.2 million likes.Im gonna show you guys what I do to get the best sleep of my life, says another influencer to hook viewers. She promotes things like morning sunshine, the Oura smart ring, and not eating too close to bedtime. @kylienicoleday try it and tell me how amazing you feel #sleep #sleeproutine #sleeptok original sound ky nicole To be sure, the sleepmaxxing trend isnt new. Recent media segments and popular videos have just resurfaced certain content. New Years resolutions could also have been a catalyst for healthier habits.Oftentimes, the videos will include a mix of expert recommended advice (not drinking caffeine too late in the day and sticking to a consistent bedtime) and tips experts are more cautious on (mouth tape, spraying magnesium on your feet). Of course, thats usually what happens when handfuls of non-medical professionals take to the internet to share tips. Some are also sharing things like affiliate codes and links to earn some money from other users who view their videos and buy those products. Searches for ingredients for specific sleep hack from 2024the sleepy girl mocktail, which has tart cherry juice, a sparkling drink, and magnesiumshot up after it went viral on TikTok, according to a Gopuff report. @gracie_norton HAPPY THANKSGIVING getting that GOOD SLEEP tonight! #mocktails #easyrecipes #drinkrrecipe #mocktailrecipe #quickrecipe #goodsleep #sleepbetter Real Love Baby Father John Misty The idea of sleepmaxxing follows broader trends of other beauty and health habits being maxed out, like looksmaxxing, which is making yourself look as conventionally attractive as possible. Gen Z, which is made up of people born between 1997 and 2012, are spending more time asleep than any other generation and place a high priority on self care, according to one study.

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