A hot potato: The close relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has led to claims that the world's richest man and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be getting his own West Wing office. However, when asked if the reports were accurate, Trump denied it. On Monday, The New York Times reported that Musk is likely to get a West Wing Office for DOGE. This contradicted earlier reports that the Tesla CEO was expected to have an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is next to the West Wing.During a press conference on Monday night where he signed an executive order creating and implementing DOGE, Trump was asked directly if Musk would get a West Wing office."No," Trump replied. "He's getting an office for about 20 people that we're hiring to make sure these [executive orders] get implemented."Musk has reportedly been asking about his level of access at the White House. Sources say he has been given an all-access blue badge pass, which enables the holder to enter various parts of the buiding without having to go through the same level of security screening each time they enter the complex.DOGE has spent most of the last two months at SpaceX's Washington headquarters. Although it is not a federal executive department, DOGE aims to cut wasteful spending and unnecessary regulations, such as reducing the number of federal employees, abolishing some federal agencies, and improving governmental productivity by modernizing federal technology. Musk previously said he wanted $2 trillion cut from the US budget, though he's since backtracked and admitted that figure is unlikely to be achieved. // Related StoriesMusk's first move to cut government spending was shutting down the Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council.The executive order that established DOGE states that its purpose is to "modernize federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity." DOGE will replace the US Digital Service (USDS). Every federal department has to create a four-person team to liaise with the new office.Despite being a new entity, DOGE is already facing legal battles. It was hit with at least three lawsuits within minutes of Trump being sworn in. Public interest law firm National Security Counselors alleges that DOGE violates transparency requirements set by a law from 1972. Plaintiffs claim that DOGE should be considered a "federal advisory committee," but it lacks "fairly balanced" representation, does not keep records of its meetings, and is not open to public scrutiny.Vivek Ramaswamy was going to lead DOGE alongside Musk but he was removed, reportedly at the behest of Musk and members of Trump's inner circle.

In brief: Netflix is once again hitting customers with a round of price increases across most of its plans in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. While the bumps are marginal, they represent a general upward trend that began during the pandemic. The price increases go across the board, as detailed in the latest earnings report. The ad-supported tier is going up from $6.99 to $7.99 monthly. Then there's the standard ad-free option, which is seeing the biggest jump, climbing from $15.49 to $17.99 per month. The premium high tier is inflating from $22.99 to $24.99 monthly. These new rates will kick in during customers' next billing cycle.The new prices follow the hike from back in October 2023 and mark the first time the ad tier has seen an increase since its 2022 launch.Netflix says that the reason behind this bump is that it needs to charge a bit more so it can keep investing in new programming and "deliver more value" to subscribers.Despite these periodic hikes, some of which resulted in significant pushback from subscribers, the company racked up a staggering 300 million global subscribers over the last quarter its highest quarterly gain ever. Key drivers included the hugely popular "Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul" boxing event that pulled in 108 million viewers worldwide, making it the most streamed sporting event in history.Netflix also seems locked in on ramping up its live programming after impressive results with sports and entertainment events in late 2024. An example of this is the platform's first foray into live NFL games on Christmas, which was a hit with two games averaging 30 million global viewers each. // Related StoriesAdditionally, the return of Squid Game season 2 drew a massive 68 million viewers in its premiere week alone, becoming Netflix's biggest series launch ever. There was also the hit animated show "Arcane," which saw its second season become the most popular show on the platform in over 60 countries.All this has led to an operating income topping $10 billion for the first time. However, Netflix still sees massive growth potential: in a letter to investors, company executives pointed out that the platform accounts for less than 10% of total TV viewing in its markets, "suggesting a long runway" as streaming continues its worldwide expansion.Part of that growth strategy involves new offerings like the "Extra Member with Ads" plan. This tier lets ad-supported subscribers tack on an additional viewer outside their household for $7.99 monthly the same cost as adding an external member to the ad-free plans.

The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses are just the beginning for Meta, if a new report detailing the companys hardware plan for the coming year is accurate. Meta apparently has multiple new smartglass projects and is working on other associated wearables to accompany them according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman.Prime amongst the line-up is a possible partnership with Oakley, which like Ray-Ban is a brand under the EssilorLuxottica umbrella, for a device codename Supernova 2. Unlike the Ray-Ban Meta, the Oakley Meta will have a central camera and be designed for cyclists and other activity sports enthusiasts. The design is potentially based on the existing, visor-style Oakley Sphaera, (pictured above) and therefore not really made as an everyday pair of smartglasses. The Supernova 2s specialized design mean they have the potential to tap into a highly motivated, and very different set of buyers compared to the Ray-Ban models.Recommended VideosThe Oakley Meta smartglasses wont stop Meta from developing the Ray-Ban Meta range. In addition to releasing the existing pair in more countries, it apparently intends to launch a follow-up product codename Hypernova. The big feature change will be the addition of a screen in one of the lenses, where notifications, apps, and photo previews will be shown. However, this will also likely mean a big increase in cost, with a $1,000 price tag predicted. You can buy a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses today, without a screen, from $299.Please enable Javascript to view this contentInterestingly Meta is also testing companion wearables to help operate the Hypernova smartglasses. A wristband codename Ceres has been designed to replace the touch controls on the arm of the smartglasses, while a more complex smartwatch-like wearable with a screen is also being developed.The report also provides an update on the Orion prototype AR smartglasses already teased by the company, which will be sent to developers in 2026, and then the technology will form the basis of a consumer prior of smartglasses codename Artemis for release in 2027.Currently the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses dont have many major competitors, but companies are working on compelling alternatives. Digital Trends spoke to Halliday at CES 2025 about its smartglasses, which feature a tiny screen on the inside of the frame, for example. Meta clearly doesnt want its market advantage to disappear, based on these exciting plans.Editors Recommendations

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Known unknowns All the things Nintendo didnt tell us about the Switch 2 Some informed speculation on everything from price to battery life. Kyle Orland Jan 22, 2025 7:00 am | 0 How many gold coins need to be in that question block to pay for a Switch 2? Credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo How many gold coins need to be in that question block to pay for a Switch 2? Credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreAfter literal years of speculation and leaks, it was nice to get an actual glimpse of the Switch 2 hardware (and its increased size) last week. But even with the console officially "revealed," there's still a wide range of important unknown Switch 2 details that Nintendo has yet to address.As we wait for the company to dribble out additional information in the coming weeks and months, we thought we'd take a quick look at the biggest outstanding questions and concerns we still have about Nintendo's next gaming platform, along with some analysis of what we know, what we can guess, and what we expect on each score.Launch date?The teaser trailer's promise of a "2025" Switch 2 release technically covers any launch date between "tomorrow" and December 31. But we can probably narrow that window down a bit.For one, Nintendo promised "a closer look at Switch 2" in a Direct video presentation scheduled for April 2. It would be a little weird for that "closer look" to come after the console itself was launched, so a launch before April seems out of the question. Is a holiday launch in store for the Switch 2? Credit: Aurich Lawson Is a holiday launch in store for the Switch 2? Credit: Aurich Lawson Nintendo is also planning a series of worldwide "Nintendo Switch 2" hands-on experiences through which consumers will be able to try the console for themselves. Again, it would be odd to run an exclusive, ticket-limited hands-on experience if the console was already available in stores. The latest Switch Experience event is currently scheduled for May 31 through June 1 in Seoul, South Korea, making a Switch 2 release before June seem unlikely (though a staggered regional rollout could change this calculus).Before the Switch launched in March of 2017, Nintendo's previous three home consoles all launched in November, dating back to the GameCube in 2001. Don't be shocked if Nintendo reverts to form and waits until the high-impact holiday sales windows near the end of the 2025 for the Switch 2's release.Price?When the Switch launched in 2017, its $300 price point was actually a little higher than the contemporary prices for the aging PS4 and Xbox One. And Nintendo has steadfastly managed to avoid offering a single price drop on the best-selling console since then (though inflation has lowered the value of that pricing a bit, and the Switch OLED came in at $350 in 2021). While the nominal price of the original Switch hasn't changed, inflation has eaten into its "real" price a bit. Credit: Kyle Orland / Ars Technica While the nominal price of the original Switch hasn't changed, inflation has eaten into its "real" price a bit. Credit: Kyle Orland / Ars Technica In the meantime, Sony has actually raised the PS5's (already significant) launch price in many regionsand has seen strong initial sales for the $700 PS5 Pro. On the other side, Microsoft's $300 Xbox Series S seems to be vastly outselling the $500 Series X, showing there is still quite a bit of sensitivity to console pricing in the market.Taking all that into account, a $350 to $400 asking price for the Switch 2 doesn't seem out of the question. But Nintendo has surprised us with both lower than expected and higher than expected hardware launch pricing in the past, so we wouldn't bet the farm on where this one ends up.Games?While it was neat to see a few brief seconds of what we assume is Mario Kart 9 in the Switch 2 teaser trailer, it would be nice to hear more about what first-party games Nintendo has planned for that all-important launch window. *Mario Kart 64 voice* Welcome to Mario Kart! Credit: Nintendo *Mario Kart 64 voice* Welcome to Mario Kart! Credit: Nintendo Nintendo could follow the example of the original Switch and launch with a new Zelda title again, but this seems a bit unlikely since we're still less than two years out from Tears of the Kingdom. A new full-fledged 3D Mario adventureperhaps expanding on some of the open-world ideas from Bowser's Furyseems like a better bet this time around, given how long it has been since 2017's best-selling Super Mario Odyssey (which continued Nintendo's long tradition of launching a Mario game in a new console's first year).And let's not forget about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which Nintendo officially teased last summer, long after its original 2017 announcement. The planned 2025 release seems perfectly aligned to be a big launch title for Nintendo's new system.Battery life?The additional size of the Switch 2 tablet could offer a bit more space to squeeze in some bulky rechargeable batteries. But those batteries will be powering a much larger display this time around, as well as some more powerful internal hardware.We'd expect this trade to roughly come out as a wash and for the Switch 2 to match the 4.5 to 9 hours of battery life that Nintendo quotes for modern Switch consoles, depending on the game being played.Weight?At less than a pound, the Switch has always been less heavy to hold for extended periods than modern portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck (1.4 lbs) or the Lenovo Legion Go (1.88 lbs). The upsized Switch 2 will likely add a little bit of weight over its predecessor, but we'd be surprised if it ends up significantly heavier on a relative basis. Big boys like the Lenovo Legion Go help you appreciate just how small the Switch is. Credit: Lenovo Big boys like the Lenovo Legion Go help you appreciate just how small the Switch is. Credit: Lenovo Nintendo's long history of handheld consoles has always prioritized designs that are comfortable for the smaller hands and arms of younger players. We don't expect that to change significantly for the Switch 2.Hardware power?Back in 2023, leaks suggested that the Switch 2 would be powered by an Nvidia T239-based chip. That mobile-focused chip would be a significant step up from the Tegra X1 in the original Switchwhich was considered slightly underpowered even when it launched in 2017but still only roughly equivalent to a 2021-era RTX 2050 Mobile chipsetas far as graphical performance is concerned. Still, that would be enough for some fancy graphical features like hardware-accelerated ray-tracing and DLSS upscaling on at least some games.In a speculative piece based on those leaks, Digital Foundry said this kind of chipset could likely manage a "far from pristine" but "decent [upscaled] image on a 4K living room TV." That seems like a reasonable guess, and it could be a good excuse for publishers to re-release new versions of some late PS4/early PS5-era hits for Nintendo's next portable.Screen resolution/quality?The 720p screen on the original Switch was a revelation after decades of Nintendo handhelds with notably low-resolution screens. Since the launch of the 800p Steam Deck in 2022, though, most portable PC makers have opted for a full 1080p display or higher for their handheld offerings.Increased resolution could be even more important on the Switch 2 if Nintendo wants to maintain a decent pixels-per-inch ratio on the new console's expanded screen size. Previous Nintendo consoles like the Switch OLED and 3DS XL show what happens when you expand the screen real estate but not the pixel resolution of an existing platform. The larger 3DS XL didn't improve the screen resolution, leading to some chunkier-than-normal pixels. Credit: Kyle Orland The larger 3DS XL didn't improve the screen resolution, leading to some chunkier-than-normal pixels. Credit: Kyle Orland While a full 1080p screen would likely increase the Switch 2's materials cost a bit, it's a price Nintendo is likely ready to pay to show off the power of the Switch 2 in portable mode. Don't expect a pricey OLED screen at launch, thoughif the Switch is any indication, Nintendo will save that for a mid-generation upgrade in a few years.Compatibility with old hardware?While Nintendo has stressed that your old Switch software will still work on the Switch 2, it has so far been less clear on whether all your old Switch controllers and accessories will be compatible with the new console.First- and third-party Switch controllers simply use the Bluetooth standard, which Nintendo seems overwhelmingly likely to keep using for the Switch 2. Given that, there's little reason that wireless Switch controllers shouldn't continue to work on the Switch 2. The same goes for wired USB controllers and wired accessories like the GameCube controller adapter. So what's up with that new dock? Credit: Nintendo So what's up with that new dock? Credit: Nintendo Using your old Switch Joy-Cons in portable mode is a different matter, as the Switch 2 seems to lack the physical plastic "rail" needed to slide those controllers into place. But since the Switch 2 comes packaged with new, larger Joy-Cons, there aren't many situations where you would need to physically connect your old controllers anyway.The Switch 2 teaser trailer briefly showed a more rounded Switch 2 dock, suggesting that the new console might not be able to connect via docks designed for the original console. What's currently unclear is whether that dock upgrade is primarily cosmetic or houses some new internal circuitry necessary for upscaling Switch 2 games on the big screen.Improved performance for old games?If you own a Switch, you're probably used to stuttering frame rates and other performance issues on the system's more taxing 3D titles. The additional hardware power of the Switch 2 could theoretically help these legacy games run more smoothly, much as it does for backward-compatible software on recent Sony and Microsoft systems.Nintendo will likely follow its competitors' lead in this regard to some extent. The biggest question is how much work developers will need to put in to unlock the best performance for original Switch games on the Switch 2.Doom on Nintendo Switch runs well below 1080p resolution, but it's still suitably creepy. Credit: Nintendo / Bethesda Doom on Nintendo Switch runs well below 1080p resolution, but it's still suitably creepy. Credit: Nintendo / Bethesda On the PlayStation 5 Pro, for instance, developers have needed to patch in "Enhanced" versions to take full advantage of the console's power. Titles without those specially designed patches simply get a less optimized "PS5 Pro Game Boost," which can still offer some significant improvements.Switch Online?Nintendo has confirmed your current Switch Online account will still work with the Switch 2. But the company hasn't confirmed which perks from that subscription will carry over to the new system. What good is the Switch 2 if it doesn't play Super Mario Bros. 3? What good is the Switch 2 if it doesn't play Super Mario Bros. 3? The expansive Switch Online classic game library is the biggest perk in question here. Since the Switch 2 is backward-compatible with old Switch software, it would be a bit odd to suddenly cut off the emulated game library that is a core of the Switch Online experience. But Nintendo has shut down access to officially emulated games in the past, so it's not out of the question.It's also worth remembering that Switch Online subscriptions haven't increased in price since they started in late 2018, despite years of higher-than-normal inflation. The launch of a new console could serve as a good excuse for Nintendo to foist a price increase onto consumers.Kyle OrlandSenior Gaming EditorKyle OrlandSenior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games. He has journalism and computer science degrees from University of Maryland. He once wrote a whole book about Minesweeper. 0 Comments

Nathan Eddy, Freelance WriterJanuary 22, 20255 Min ReadCagkan Sayin via Alamy StockNegotiating a higher salary or better benefits can be daunting, but IT professionals can strengthen their case by aligning their contributions with organizational goals and adopting strategic approaches.The key to securing a raise lies in preparation, communication, and demonstrating measurable value to higher-ups. Quantifiable metrics are crucial during salary discussions, as they provide clear evidence of your impact. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to highlight include revenue generation, cost savings, productivity improvements, customer satisfaction, and security or risk mitigation.Demonstrating how your contributions align with these metrics makes a compelling case for your value to the organization.Scott Wheeler, cloud practice lead at Asperitas, says its important to start raise negotiation preparations by understanding the organizations strategic and tactical goals.Taking on projects that are both impactful and achievable shows alignment with the companys priorities. Identify work that aligns with those goals and has reasonable delivery timelines, preferably under a year, Wheeler says.He adds that building a productive rapport with managers is another cornerstone of effective salary negotiations. Understand what your manager values and what they will be evaluated on, Wheeler says. Align your work with their goals and share progress on your projects regularly.Related:He says establishing a personal connection with higher-ups can also help. Knowing what your manager values, both in and outside of work, creates a better partnership and makes communication easier, Wheeler explains.Megan Smith, head of HR at SAP North America, says she agrees the more an employee can master the art of communicating proactively with their manager, the greater the trust they can build.This includes things like sharing the right level of information at the right time, she explains via email.For example, providing a heads up around possible risks in a project, and sharing summary updates regularly of what is being accomplished, helps the manager trust they have the right degree of visibility necessary for the overall success of the team.Salary as Reflection of PerformanceSmith says having a conversation with your manager about your salary is really a conversation about how you are achieving your goals, because a salary increase reflects your performance.Discuss your performance with your manager early and often, so that when you want to connect it to salary, which can be done at any time but recommend at least a couple months prior to the salary review timeline of your company, this is a natural connection, she says.Related:She recommends approaching salary conversations with curiosity, for example by asking your manager how they perceive your salary aligning to your contributions and impact.Get educated on your own point of view, she adds. Do you have any data from internal salary ranges to suggest if you are positioned low?Smith says its important that you dont make it about asking for a raise but rather, make the conversation about an informed discussion about how your salary reflects your contributions, and if that presents opportunity for an increase in the next salary review cycle.IT as a Leadership ProfessionFrom the perspective of Mark Ralls, president at Auvik, the nature of IT work provides ample opportunities for IT pros to show leadership even if they are not in a formal managerial role.Cross-functional or team-based project work allows IT pros to demonstrate the ability to manage through influence, where they help coordinate the efforts of others through relationship building and persuasion rather than formal authority, he says.Wheeler also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving goals.Related:Form partnerships, either internally or externally, that can help you deliver results, Wheeler says. Most work requires a team effort, and sometimes moving to a different internal team may be necessary to produce the desired outcome.Documenting and showcasing these successes are critical to building a strong case during salary discussions.Success in salary negotiations also depends on effective communication and the ability to understand and address the motivations of various stakeholders to align everyone with a common objective.Gaining buy-in and achieving desired outcomes by establishing credibility and trust is a key indicator that someone is ready for that next step to management, earning a raise and potentially a promotion in the process, Ralls says.A recent engineering career mobility report by SignalFire indicates specialization is a key way to turbocharge upward mobility -- and with it, salary bumps.Jarod Reyes, head of developer community at SignalFire, says instead of focusing on a general KPI around developer productivity, he would focus on finding a project, or place in the engineering organization where one can become the specialist.We can see in the data that specialization is the key to rapid upward mobility for engineers happy in their current role, he says. We could see engineers who wanted to move into management roles would take paths that developed more broad skill sets, expanding their surface area and sphere of influence.This includes finding ways to lead a project and looking for opportunities to improve the business or reduce costs -- what Reyes calls sure fire bets.He notes that engineers who wanted to move up a non-management path (down a specialist path, like principal or staff engineer) focused on narrowing their skill sets, taking roles where they were expected to be the directly responsible individual like a site-reliability engineer or data architect.Reyes says from personal experience managing engineering teams and building engineering teams for the last 13 years he could say communicating often with the team about the values that are rewarded is very important.Having direct conversations not just annually, but monthly with your engineers is an important way of building trust and earning loyalty, he says. I think more important than upward mobility I have found that engineers really enjoy working on a team that is crucial, efficient and impact oriented.About the AuthorNathan EddyFreelance WriterNathan Eddy is a freelance writer for InformationWeek. He has written for Popular Mechanics, Sales & Marketing Management Magazine, FierceMarkets, and CRN, among others. In 2012 he made his first documentary film, The Absent Column. He currently lives in Berlin.See more from Nathan EddyNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also LikeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore Reports

Over the past year, weve seen organizations differ in their approaches to AI. Some have taken every opportunity to embed AI in their workflows; others have been more cautious, experimenting with limited proof-of-concept projects before committing to larger investments.But unlike past technology breakthroughs that were only relevant for specific employees, AI is a horizontal skill. Business leaders need to embrace this fact: Every single employee needs to become an AI employee.In 2025 and beyond, we will start to see the difference between companies that treat AI as a feature and those that view it as a transformation. Here's how business and learning leaders should think about AI adoption throughout their organization.Establishing an AI-Ready Skills VisionFor businesses to develop an AI-ready workforce, they need to establish a skills vision that sets out which employees require which level of competency. This vision shouldn't be permanent; instead, it should evolve in response to technological advances and the needs of the business.There are two ways of structuring an AI skills vision. The first is simple: builders and users. A small portion -- roughly 5% -- of an organizations workforce will require the expertise to build AI systems, products, evaluation tools and language models. The remaining 95% simply need to know how to use AI to augment and accelerate their existing workflows.Related:For a more detailed framework, leaders can break down their workforce into four levels:Center of excellence: Synonymous with AI builders. Think about data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software engineers. Their entire role is to design, build, and refine AI tools for internal or external clients.AI + X: These are the subject matter experts whose roles can be reimagined with the addition of AI. Employees at this level could come from a wide range of backgrounds, from mechanical engineers to finance leaders. AI can help these employees build something truly meaningful in their specific area of expertise.Fluency: At the fluency level, you dont need to know how to use AI tools or apply them to your workflows. Instead, fluency is the required level for employees who are interacting with a technical counterpart. For example, a marketer selling a highly technical AI product needs a certain level of understanding to be able to accurately and effectively market that product.Literacy: This is the basic level of AI skills needed for front-line workers and individual contributors. AI literacy could help these employees boost productivity depending on their role and responsibilities. But its equally important for these employees to be part of the broader cultural change. A company is in a better position to innovate when every employee has achieved a standard level of AI literacy.Related:Avoiding Dangerous AmateursFor an organization to make the most out of AI, it needs to know the precise skill levels of its employees and where they need to grow in the future.For example, a companys solutions will only ever be as good as their best contributors. Organizations must do everything they can to maximize the abilities of their Center of Excellence employees, because they set the bar for the rest of the organization. At one software company, I saw leaders transfer an expert in clean coding to a team struggling with code quality; improvements were evident across the organization within weeks, demonstrating the contagious nature of expertise.But, while experts should be placed at the forefront and driven to achieve more, organizations must be careful not to give the same opportunities to those who overstate their abilities. My friend and collaborator Fernando Lucini refers to these employees as dangerous amateurs, and they can slow down an organizations progress with AI. As companies transition from prototyping to productizing an AI solution, they may realize that the experts they were counting on dont have the skills needed to bring the product to market. Meanwhile, competitors with an accurate measure of employee skill levels will race ahead.Related:Create the Foundation for InnovationFor companies to innovate, they need to be able to adapt quickly to changing technologies and skills demands. In 2016, one of my most important tools was TensorFlow, a commonly used programming language. Less than a decade later, TensorFlow has evolved so much that I can no longer use it effectively without retraining and updating my skills. Highly technical skills perish quickly.Employees must establish a strong foundation in durable skills in order to master the perishable, cutting-edge technical skills. OpenAI built ChatGPT using innovative, breakthrough technologies. However, they could only create ChatGPT by drawing on their foundations in durable skills like mathematics, statistics, coding and English. AI-ready companies will need to embrace a T-shaped approach to skills development, combining a broad base of horizontal skills with a narrow set of deep, vertical skills. Innovation breaks through as a result of perishable skills but sustains as a result of durable skills.Every company is becoming an AI company. Every employee will need to use AI. Those who dont embrace the change will inevitably fall behind.

2025-01-22T12:34:02Z Read in app I enjoyed eating at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas. Jena Brown This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay Steak, located inside the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.The wagyu filet was cooked perfectly, and the mac and cheese was full of flavor.I'd definitely recommend dining at the Gordon Ramsay restaurant for great food and an upscale vibe.As someone who has been living in Las Vegas for almost 20 years, I'm always asked about the best places to eat. Recently though, I decided to take a chance on a restaurant I'd never been to Gordon Ramsay Steak at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.The steakhouse chain, which now has six locations in cities like Baltimore, Vancouver, and Kansas City, first opened in Las Vegas in 2012. Here's what our experience at the celebrity-chef-owned restaurant was like. I visited the restaurant on a Thursday evening.The entrance to the restaurant was meant to represent the Channel Tunnel. Jena Brown After making a reservation on the restaurant's website, I visited Gordon Ramsay Steak for dinner on a Thursday.Once I arrived, I was seated almost immediately. As I walked through the red, neon tunnel into the restaurant, the hostess explained that the entrance was meant to be an artistic representation of the Channel Tunnel connecting England to France.The restaurant's interior was trendy and elegant.Gordon Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas has two floors. Jena Brown The steakhouse is laid out in a two-story tiered design. My table was on the second floor and had an amazing view of the rest of the restaurant, including the iconic Union Jack flag painted on the ceiling and a neon-red chandelier.I later learned the red lighting fixture was designed to represent Chef Ramsay's hands as he cooks.I started with the warm breads and spreads.The breads and spreads were the perfect way to start off the meal. Jena Brown Although all the starters sounded incredible, I decided to try the warm breads and spreads ($17). The dish came with a baguette, a triangle of crunchy lavash bread, and a fluffy roll that was half honey whole wheat and half French onion.It also came with chimichurri oil, English butter, and another butter made with beef fat and red wine. Both butters were topped with Hawaiian lava salts.I loved the variety of breads and tried them all with each spread. The baguette, however, was my favorite.For my entre, I ordered the wagyu filet, which was cooked perfectly.The wagyu beef was plated with a red-wine reduction and mustard seeds. Jena Brown Everything on the menu sounded delicious, but there was no way I was going to a steakhouse and ordering anything but a steak. So, I opted for the wagyu filet.The presentation was beautiful, with a swirl of red-wine reduction and a pyramid of mustard seeds on the plate.The filet was seared perfectly on the outside and was cooked to a buttery-soft rare temperature on the inside. In my opinion, the 8-ounce filet was well worth the hefty $105 price tag.The mac and cheese made a delicious side.The mac and cheese was topped with bacon and breadcrumbs. Jena Brown Along with my steak, I ordered the mac and cheese, which the waitress said was the most popular side.The description on the menu sounded delicious, and it also felt like the most robust choice, since all the sides were $19 each.The amount of flavor in the dish blew me away. Mac and cheese is usually on the heavier side, but it was surprisingly light despite having bacon, smoked jalapeo cream, onion jam, smoked Gouda, and white cheddar packed in with the noodles.The bacon added texture to the dish, and the jalapeo cream and onion jam added bursts of flavor. The breadcrumbs on top gave it just the right amount of crunch, making the dish immensely satisfying.I would highly recommend dining at Gordon Ramsay Steak.I'd definitely return to Gordon Ramsay Steak in the future. Jena Brown From start to finish, my experience at Gordon Ramsay Steak was top-notch. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant.I would definitely go again, if for no other reason than to make sure I save room for the delicious-looking sticky toffee pudding for dessert.In my opinion, Gordon Ramsay Steak is the perfect choice if you're looking for an upscale restaurant with a trendy edge. Foodreview

Before having kids I was an editor at "Parenting" magazine and shared parenting advice.I thought I was ready to be a mom and used the techniques experts shared in our magazine.My kids did not respond to them, and that's OK because all kids are different.Before I had kids, I was an editor at "Parenting" magazine, where I gave expert-backed advice on sleep training, potty training, and using training wheels on bikes. So, when I had my first child in 2014, I thought I was well-trained.A couple of years later, I became the editor in chief of "Working Mother" magazine and a mom of two. Now that my boys are ages 6 and 10, I can safely say that the advice I printed on those pages has done little to help me successfully parent my sons.Parenting is not so simpleFor instance, we gave an oft-repeated tip in "Parenting." "If your child is having trouble picking what they want, or you need them to do something they're refusing to do, give your kid two choices you can live with. They'll happily pick one because they'll feel like they're in control without being overwhelmed." So I felt like a genius when I whipped out this old trick on my then-preschooler who wouldn't choose a meal at a restaurant."OK, you get to decide," I told my 3-year-old, ensuring he felt like he was in the driver's seat. "Do you want chicken nuggets or mac and cheese?" I envisioned being met with a wide smile and sheer elation to have a mother so well-versed in child psychology, followed by a definitive choice and contented peace.The reality was far different. And louder."None of these!" my son shouted. Wails and flails followed. We had to cool off with a walk outside.I tried this trick many more times on both kids. After all, I promised others it'd work. "Do you want to bring a pretend ice cube or an Indiana state magnet for I day for show and tell?" "Do you want to wear your green or black jacket?" "Do you want to hop into day care or tiptoe in?""None of these!" "None of these!" "None of these! (I had to stifle the urge to squeeze in a grammar lesson: "You mean neither of these.")My kids did the opposite of what I thought they'd doAs the kids got older, I imparted wisdom ripped from the magazines, like telling them, "We don't talk about other people's bodies." Surely, my oldest would wind up being one of the good guys, given how often we discussed this.On the last day of summer camp, a director called to say my 10-year-old was part of a group of boys who told a girl she'd break the trampoline because she was so big. Cue my shock and horror. My former fat self couldn't look at my son that night probably not the most successful parenting strategy either.We've given our kids chores, as I'd always written parents should do. The idea is to foster responsibility and instill confidence. Instead, there are weekly screaming matches about bringing out the trash. The tantrums over child labor subside more quickly when I up my firstborn's allowance. We've gone from a dollar for garbage schlepping to $5. I'm sure an expert I've quoted in articles would tell me I'm teaching my kids to throw a fit when they don't get their way. I'm also sure they've never seen the depths of destruction my 5'1 tween is capable of when he doesn't want to do something without pay.Kids can suck sometimesNow that I'm a decade into parenting, and not just a parenting editor, I know at least some of this is to be expected and at least some of this isn't my fault. Every kid sucks a little. And some kids (like mine) can suck a lot.But my kids aren't me, nor are they always a reflection of my parenting. They sometimes can't control their stupid impulses. Not everything I teach them sinks in. Besides, not every tip in parenting magazines applies to every kid anyway. Plus, parenting advice is more likely to work in a vacuum, not a desperate moment when a parent needs to do whatever it takes to calm their child.So, I'm focusing on little wins. We recently had excellent parent-teacher conferences. My kids are usually kind to their classmates and try to be helpful. If our children are progressing toward being useful more than they're hurtful, then we parents are all doing something right. Even if we don't feel like the paragons of success magazine editors like me led us to believe we could become.