Emerging from indigenous Mesa farmland just south of alternative Baja California coastal town Todos Santos the unspoiled and unfussy antithesis of oversaturated and costly Cabo San Lucas one hour south is Paradero. Opened in 2021, the 41-suite resort has already garnered numerous accolades for its wellness-focused mission, striking Brutalist albeit site-responsive and eco-conscious architecture, and Michelin-Key TENOCH restaurant.Ruben Valdez and Yashar Yektajo up-and-comers among an ever-growing roster of innovative Mexican talents shaking up the field on an international level designed the 5-acre oasis with the idea of framing the environment in which the desert meets the ocean. Defined by cast-in-place concrete volumes with curvilinear articulation; pre-air-conditioning cooling strategies like breezeways; and reflective accents, the destination champions an indoor-outdoor living model. Within the perimeter structures that house the lodgings some with outdoor bathtubs and others with suspended lounging nets are a whole host of freestanding structures dedicated to yoga, fitness, and even cooking classes.After an intensive sweat-lodge experience in the traditional temazcal, guests can cool off in the 130-foot semi-circular infinity pool or partake in a meditation class. Various art installations intersperse within the central 100,000-square-foot botanical garden replete with 200-year-old Cardon cacti. A James Turrell-esque amphitheater is accessed from a below-grade entrance and is encircled by well-tilled farmland which also makes its way up to the foot of the ground-level suites. Though setback from the largely undeveloped Pacific Ocean beach by a few miles, Paradero offers an extensive surfing and sailing program.Located between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz, Todos Santos is the heart of the peninsula and Paradero is the ultimate Baja experience. We are strategically creating a community in one of Mexicos premier real estate investment destinations, Paradero co-founder Joshua Kremer notes. Never before has a hotel residence offered this combination of design, experience, and ecological sensitivity.Part of his and his business partner Pablo Carmonas overall goal is to expand on this mission with a diversified product: a collection of rentable villas with its own dedicated suite of amenities and the currently under-construction Paradero Homes. The enclave of 26 four- to six-bedroom luxury residences is appearing right next to the main resort, also amid indigenous farmland. Each property will have its own organic garden.Paradero Homes leads the way in future living, promoting a holistic approach to health and wellness through lifestyle, movement, nutrition, and connection, Carmona explains. The Homes have been designed to encourage this lifestyle with thoughtful architecture, interiors, and landscaping.Though distinguishable by the matrix of sleek clean lines the structures will form as a whole, theyre also set to blend into their surroundings. Award-winning architect Gabriella Carillo yet another force behind Mexicos influential scene was tasked with the design of the two-story freestanding abodes and opted to use natural materials: stone, clay, and other elements.Though programmed for privacy, open-concept layouts available in three variations are being staged by interiors firm Estudio Esterlin to have a boundary less flow between the indoors and outdoors. Rooftop terrace replete lounging nets are joined by seamless ground-level patios anchoring infinity pools and large sunken dining rooms. Operable window walls will give way to the semi-arid landscape and mountains in the distance. Positioned above an ancient aquifer, Paradero finds itself in a unique perch. There are at least five distinct ecosystems in its midst, including a dense cacti forest that UNESCO has designated a biosphere reserve.The units are selling for $2.5 million and up, far less than in Cabo San Lucas, where comparable properties can easily fetch $30 million. The resort-adjacent residence trend is only picking up steam and Paradero Homes is leading the charge.What: Paradero HomesWhere: Todos Santos, MxicoHow much: Homes starting at $2.5 millionDesign draws: Luxury vacation homes extending from the top-ranked Paradero resort that take on the same contemporary, yet responsive outdoor-indoor aesthetic with organic farmland and multiple wellness amenities to boot.Photography courtesy of Paradero Todos Santos.

Getting out of bedswitching from the coziness of sleep to the jarring reality of the daycan be a challenge for anyone. But, as the saying goes, there's an app for that. Or, in this case, several appsones that go above and beyond the default options in Android and iOS to make sure you wake up when you need to.From alarms that get you to complete a challengeand fully regain consciousnessbefore they'll turn off, to alarms that are timed to fit in with your natural circadian rhythm, there's plenty of choice when it comes to getting some assistance in starting the day. Alarmy Alarmy gives you missions to complete to stop your alarm. Credit: Lifehacker Attention, heavy sleepers: Alarmy is on a mission to get you out of bed in the morning, and promises that it'll never fail to wake you up. The main way it does this is by getting you to complete a challengelike a math, typing, or memory taskbefore it'll shut up, which means you really do have to force yourself to start thinking and get yourself out of bed.That's not all the app has to offer, either; you can pick from a variety of sounds to wake yourself up, set customized alarm screens that encourage you to face the day (think kittens and sunrises), and track your sleep overnightjust make sure your phone is near your pillow. When you wake, you can be greeted by a sleep analysis report.Features like an extra-loud setting for alarms and persistent time reminders while you're thinking about hitting snoozeor gentle volume increases, if you want to be kinder to yourselfput Alarmy a level above most other alarm clock apps out there. It uses a freemium model, with all of the various features available for $5 a month or $60 a year. Alarmy is available for Android and iOS. Sleep as Android Sleep as Android offers a host of options for waking up. Credit: Lifehacker There are a host of settings to explore when it comes to configuring alarms in Sleep as Android: You can have the app wake you up at a time you'll feel most refreshed, you can set up a captcha challenge to force you awake, and you can set a wake-up check that makes sure you've risenand if you haven't, your alarm starts ringing again.There is also a range of different alarm sounds to pick from, as well as a gentle wake-up mode that gives you an easier segue out of slumber. Snoozing is still permitted, if you want to keep it as an option, but here too you can set limits if you think you'll rely on it too much. The app is difficult to beat in terms of how customizable the alarms are.However, alarms aren't even the primary focus of Sleep as Android: It's mainly designed to be a comprehensive sleep tracker, and it handles this just as well too (just leave your phone on your bed). You can use the app for free, but the full set of features will set you back $5 a month or $50 a year. As its name suggests, Sleep as Android is only available for Android.Loud Alarm Clock The alarms in Loud Alarm Clock can be extensively customized. Credit: Lifehacker Loud Alarm Clock brings with it several tricks to ensure you don't sleep in any longer than you should, including boosted audio that goes above and beyond whatever volume setting you've got on your iPhone to really make a racket. If standard alarms can't rouse you from a deep sleep, then Loud Alarm Clock is definitely worth trying instead.It's not just the volume boosting that helps here, because the app also offers some excruciating sounds as options for the alarm audiothink nails on a chalkboard and a car alarm, for example. If that's too grating, there are friendly voice options you can turn to instead as alarm sounds.Other features include the ability to limit snoozing time, so you don't go past a certain time, the option to randomize alarm sounds so you don't get used to them, and a choice of wallpaper backgrounds to help you get the day started. Loud Alarm Clock is free to try and use, but you can pay a one-off fee of $8 to remove the ads and get more sound options. The app is only available for iOS.Talking Alarm Clock Beyond Have your alarms speak to you with Talking Alarm Clock Beyond. Credit: Lifehacker Talking Alarm Clock Beyond eschews the traditional alarm clock sounds to give you a motivational talking-to when you wake upthe idea being that you're more inclined to get yourself up and out of bed if you're being told to seize the day, rather than having your sleep interrupted by a shrill beeping that your brain has come to recognize as annoying.You can customize the message you hear when the alarm goes off, and the app comes with challenges you can set yourself to do to make the talking stop: You can solve a math problem, for example, or complete a captcha, or walk a certain distance with your phone. By the time you've managed to dismiss the alarm, you should find yourself fully awake.There are plenty of nice extras included here as well, including the "mayday mode" that adds an extra level of volume to make sure you really do realize you have to get out of bed, as well as timer, world clock, and stopwatch features. You can use everything in Talking Alarm Clock Beyond, but there is a one-off fee of $3 if you'd like to get rid of the ads. You can find the app on Android.Sleep Cycle Sleep Cycle will wake you up at the right time for you. Credit: Lifehacker The clue is in the name: Sleep Cycle is focused on making sure you wake up at the right time, in harmony with your body's natural rhythms (within the constraints of work and other responsibilities, of course). As well as getting you up in the morning, there are also tools (like sounds and exercises) to get you to sleep more easily.During the night, Sleep Cycle can monitor your movement and any sounds you make to assess the quality and stages of your sleep, and it'll give you advice on improving your sleeping habits as well. In the morning, within a window you've previously set, it can wake you up gradually and smoothly in your lightest sleep phase, with your choice of audio.It's a full-on sleep helper and enhancer, complete with goal setting and trackingand the alarm clock is a crucial part of it. Everything is wrapped up in a clean and intuitive interface that's easy to navigate. You can try Sleep Cycle for free for a week to see if it's helpfulafter that, you need to pay $10 a month or $40 a year to keep using it. Download Sleep Cycle on Android or iOS.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.If youre considering a smartwatch with top-tier health tracking and rugged durability, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bespoke Edition) is now $249.99 (down from $329.99), its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 7 Bespoke Edition $249.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $80.00 Get Deal Get Deal $249.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $80.00 Its 44mm aluminum body is lightweight but tough, with IP68 weather resistance, 5ATM waterproofing, and MIL-STD-810H certification. In simple terms, it can handle dust, shocks, extreme temperatures (-4F to 122F, according to the manufacturer), and submersion. Pair that with a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display (480x480 resolution), and youve got a watch thats both durable and great to look atwhether youre swiping through notifications or checking your fitness stats, the screen reportedly impresses.When it comes to health tracking, the Galaxy Watch 7 offers sleep monitoring, measures body composition (like BMI and fat percentage), takes an ECG, and even features FDA-approved sleep apnea detection, notes this PCMag review. It then calculates an Energy Scorea Galaxy AI feature that combines fitness, sleep, and other health metrics into a single score (out of 100)while offering personalized tips to improve your health. That said, some advanced features (like snoring detection) require a Samsung phone.For day-to-day use, the Galaxy Watch 7 is powered by Wear OS with Samsungs One UI enhancements. You get Bluetooth, wifi, NFC for mobile payments, and dual-frequency GPS for precise location tracking. Plus, its 32GB of storage means you can load plenty of music or apps. But no product is perfect. Its 425mAh battery lasts 22-28 hours (depending on usage), which means youll need to charge it daily. For those who prioritize battery life, alternatives like the OnePlus Watch 2 might be worth exploring at a similar price point.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is on sale for $280 via Amazon. This represents a discount of $120, though the promotion doesnt show up until checkout. Just pop the ring in your Amazon basket and start the checkout process to peep the discount. We were fairly positive about Samsungs first smart ring in our official review, calling it a surprisingly informative health-tracking device for those with compatible Samsung phones. We came away impressed by the comfort-forward design, which doesnt impede sleeping, writing that we barely feel it when trying to snooze. This is a boon for light sleepers. The health-tracking metrics are on point, especially when you consider that theres a new software update that uses compatible SmartThings devices to create a sleep environment report that takes factors like temperature, humidity, air quality and light intensity into account. Samsungs app lets users adjust any connected devices to improve local conditions. The major downside with the Galaxy Ring is the price, which has been somewhat alleviated by this sale. At least now its slightly lower than the rival Oura Ring. This is a great wearable for those already tied into the Samsung ecosystem, but not the best fit for everyone else. Some of the features require a Samsung phone. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-samsung-galaxy-ring-is-on-sale-for-120-off-174530918.html?src=rss

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced this years Oscar nominees and Netflixs Emilia Prez leads the pack with 13. The musical crime drama has broken the record for the most nods for non-English language film, overtaking Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma (Netflix's first-ever best picture nominee), which each had 10.Emilia Prez scored nominations in the categories of best picture, international feature, supporting actress, cinematography, directing, editing, makeup and hairstyling, original score, original song (with two in that category), sound, adapted screenplay and best actress. That last one has extra significance as Karla Sofa Gascn is the first openly trans performer to earn an acting nomination. Although Elliot Page received a nomination for Juno in 2008, that was long before the actor transitioned. (Curiously, I Saw The TV Glow, which has been praised for its abstruse portrayal of trans experiences, is nowhere to be found among this year's nominees.)Netflix had the most nominations of any distributor for the second year in a row. An animated feature film nod for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, documentary short The Only Girl in the Orchestra and original song nominee Diane Warren (for The Journey from The Six Triple Eight) took Netflix's tally to 16. Perhaps Warren will finally win an Oscar this year at her 16th time of asking.Mubi, another streaming company, has six nominations this year, including five for the body horror film The Substance. Meanwhile, Disney+ scored one for Elton John and Brandi Carlile's song Never Too Late from the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late.This year's best picture nominees are Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part 2, Emilia Prez, Im Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Wicked. You can find out the winners of this year's Academy Awards when the ceremony takes place on March 2, with the wonderful Conan O'Brien taking on hosting duties.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/netflixs-emilia-perez-breaks-new-ground-with-its-oscar-nominations-173223767.html?src=rss

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The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, has been waiting for a phone call, letter, email, text anything, really from the Trump administration that might say if hes getting fired.After all, Chopra is a Biden administration appointee. Hes an ally of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., one of President Donald Trumps favorite targets. Chopra has already packed up his office a few blocks from the White House. His picture no longer hangs in the lobby.But as of Wednesday, Chopra remains one of the more important regulators from the Biden administration whos still on the job as Trump cleans house. Thats according to a person familiar with Chopras situation who insisted on anonymity to describe his status. Of course, it was Trump who during his first term picked Chopra to be a Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission.For a president who took office with aggressive plans to reshape Washington, Trump seems not to have fully communicated what he wants from Chopras agency. Under his leadership, the bureau hastackled junk fees, limitedoverdraft penaltiesandremoved medical debtfrom peoples credit ratings. His continued presence on the job may speak to how Trumps desire to move quickly in taking control of the government can lead to some oversights, but also to the challenge of fully merging Trumps populism with his pro-business calls to cut regulations.Allison Preiss, a spokesperson for the CFPB, declined to comment on Chopras job status. White House officials did not respond to questions about his status.As a candidate, Trump pledged to cap the interest charged on credit card debt and the bureau has privately done work on that issue should the president wish to implement his promise.While working Americans catch up, were going to put a temporary cap on credit card interest rates, Trump said at a September rally. Were going to cap it at around 10%. We cant let them make 25 and 30%.Under the law, Chopra serves a five-year term, which means he could stay on as the CFPB director. But he has publicly stated that he would leave his post if the president asked.The CFPB under Chopra has courted controversy with major banks and other companies who view its actions as being too aggressive. JPMorganChase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said at an American Bankers Association conference that it was time to fight back against regulators, saying of Chopra, according to Yahoo News, Rohit is a very smart guy who has one major flaw, which I told him personally, which is that you use your brains to justify what you already think.Trump has made easing government regulations one of his cornerstones for growth, meaning that he might need to choose between his vows to companies and his stated commitment to easing costs for working families.The CFPB has several pending rules pertaining to restrictions on data brokers selling personal information such as Social Security numbers and phone numbers. Its also seeking to ban contracts that could cause someone to lose access to financial services for making political statements. The CFPB, meanwhile, is considering legal action against Meta, Mark Zuckerbergs company disclosed. It also in December published an order to superviseGoogle Payment Corp.as more financial transactions are going through peoples phones.Josh Boak, Associated Press

Pinterests CEO wants teens to use their app, but not during school hours.Bill Ready has joined the growing chorus of parents, educators, and policymakers advocating for phone-free schools. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 72% of high school and 33% of middle school teachers report cell phone distractions as a major problem. Its so objectively clear that students will benefit from fewer distractions in the classroom, Ready said during a recent interview. It will benefit their learning.While in some ways surprising for a social media CEO, since Ready took the helm nearly three years ago, he has worked to position Pinterest as a tech company prioritizing online safety for young users. Under his leadership, Pinterest has called for stronger protections, including a national digital ID system to verify users ages and support for the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which would require platforms to take reasonable steps to safeguard minors from harm.Pinterest is also testing a new feature designed to encourage students to stay off the app during school hours. Some 97% of 11- to 17-year-olds use their phones during school time, for an average of 43 minutes, according to a 2023 Common Sense Media study. In the United States, at least eight states have now passed policies that ban or restrict cell phone use in schools, while 15 states have considered similar measures, according to health policy organization KFF.Pinterest has always done things a little differently compared to its peers. Founded in 2010, the social media platform caters to its predominantly female audience with a focus on recipes, fashion trends, and home decor. Users create and share digital bulletin boards, pinning images that inspire them, a refreshing departure from the fast-paced, often rage-baiting content that make up much of other platforms.Pinterests emphasis on positivity also resonates with users; according to Sprout Socials 2024 content strategy report, over half of social media users describe Pinterest as more positive than other platforms. Ready has since doubled down on Pinterests reputation as a kinder, more positive corner of the internet. A key difference between Pinterest and other platforms is that we do not optimize for time spent, but rather time spent welltime spent on joyful, inspiring experiences, Ready previously told Fast Company. Were betting on hope, not hatred as the driver of engagement on Pinterest.