The AJs Architects Working Details were first published in 1953. Originally written by Colin Boyne, they ran to a series of 15 classic black-bound volumes. After a long lull, the series was revived in 1988 by the AJs then editor Peter Carolin, in a series of spiral-bound volumes edited byDavid Jenkinsand then continued later by Sue Dawson, in an occasional series that appeared up until the early 2000s. Consisting of a selection of details originating from the building studies published in the AJ at the time,Louis Dezart, the AJs in-house Drawings Editor and then laterDawson re-drew and re-scaled the drawings many by hand to fit the pages of the AJ, with constituent components clearly annotated.Almost 20 years on, were very pleased to be bringing the series back, with the first edition published in December featuring a round-up of details published in AJ Specification case studies over the past five years. They have been organised in five sections: faades and cladding; doors and windows; kitchens and bathrooms; roofing and drainage and, finally, walls, ceilings and partitions.The buildings werent especially chosen on their aesthetic merits, but more to demonstrate a range of typologies and scales across the country. And, as with previous versions, this first series is intended to offer a collation of ideas about detailing.AdvertisementEach detail most previously published but some never seen before has been re-edited so the drawings look consistent throughout. They are accompanied by project data and the issue of AJ Specification that the building appeared in for reference, together with some images and a short description authored by the designers of each building.In total we present 28 projects across five sections, which, while not a comprehensive primer, are intended to offer a good comparative range of approaches to key areas of construction. Although some details chosen demonstrate relatively new techniques, the majority refine tried-and-tested methods of making buildings.The overarching aim remains the same as before, however: to enable and encourage those working in the built environment to share information on solving problems in design.Each of the five sections has been published over the last five weeks, with this final week the focus being on walls, ceilings and partitions. Check out the four previously published sections too on faades and cladding,doors and windows,kitchens and bathrooms and roofing and drainage.Wildernesse Restaurant by Morris+CompanyVaulted ceilings and arched baysPhoto: Jack HobhouseThe Wildernesse Restaurant pavilion scheme was designed to form the social heart of Pegasus Lifes Wildernesse Estate retirement community at Sevenoaks in Kent as a contemporary counterpoint to the Grade II-listed country estate. Built from timber and with a dramatic sequence of vaulted ceilings, the restaurant offers a new shared dining space and gathering point for the estate and wider community.AdvertisementThe light-filled internal spaces are accentuated by a central elevated lantern and finishes that aim to reinstate an earlier pavilion typology to the estate. The restaurant is designed to be free-standing, lightweight and elegant. Offsite production of the timber superstructure enabled a rigid and precise 4 x 4m structural grid of arched bays and columns that are exposed internally, providing a striking backdrop. This primary grid is wrapped in a stained timber layer, which is then further dressed in an outer delicate and intricate metal skin, nodding to the windows of the main estate building.All the building elements are connected to the landscape with flush thresholds and large expanses of windows, which encourage a sense of ashared place.The use of minimal types of repeated elements was a key concept for the construction of the restaurant, from the structural components and interior lining to the modulation of the cladding and envelope. The semi-precious nature of the outer metallic skin alludes to the delicacy of a traditional glasshouse, contrasting with the solid masonry plinth that ties the building back to the existing house.Internally all the timber structure is left exposed, adding a warmth to the space and a relationship with the natural landscape surrounding it. Not only does the timber add to the sensory quality of the space, but there are approximately -48 tonnes of embodied carbon sequestered within the structure. Internal timber joinery elements complement this palette, celebrating timbers tactile quality through craftsmanship and simple detailing.Read more hereLocation: Sevenoaks, Kent| Completion: July 2018 | Gross internal floor area: 198m | Structural engineer: Peter Brett Associates| Main contractor: Shaylor Group| AJ Specification issue: June 2019Eleanor Palmer Science Lab by AY ArchitectsFunctional wallsPhoto: Nick KaneEleanor Palmer Science Lab in Camden is a model building type for the active learning of science and technology in schools. It was conceived as a Wunderkammer a cabinet of curiosities and a place for discovery and experimentation. It also acts as a repository of collections of artefacts and specimens brought in by the school community. The building was designed to accommodate classes and after-school clubs for up to 31 pupils and is shared with other schools and the local community.Two functional walls with sinks, work surfaces, shelving and displays define an adaptable free space that spills out onto the playground and garden. A pair of triangular roof volumes are lifted above the main space, giving generous daylight, ventilation and additional height for childrens experiments.The building is made predominantly of timber. The primary and secondary structure, internal linings, built-in furniture and external cladding are made up of FSC-certified softwood: sawn spruce beams, columns and joists in standard sizes, spruce-faced plywood for internal linings, natural and laminate-faced birch plywood for built-in furniture.The exterior is protected by a hard-wearing Siberian larch rain screen and high-quality, aluminium-framed glazing. A robust horizontal cladding profile was specified, and this is closely spaced at low level to resist playground impacts.Read more hereLocation: London NW5| Completion: May 2018| Gross internal floor area: 75m | Structural engineer: Price & Myers| Main contractor: IMS Building Solutions| AJ Specification issue: June 2019Curzon Camden Cinema by Takero Shimazaki ArchitectsArched spaces with expressed faadesPhoto: David GrandorgeAdjacent to the Regents Canal and forming part of the Hawley Wharf Camden Lock Village Development, Curzon Camden Cinema occupies arches N7 to N14 of Railway Viaduct 4. Works completed as part of the Hawley Wharf regeneration had prepared the arches for speculative retail inhabitation with steel deck mezzanines, internal plywood linings and steel-framed curtain walling. Inheriting this condition, Takero Shimazaki Architects worked to transform the arches for cinema use.The interventions are individual arched spaces with expressed faades, colours and textures, consciously not conforming to industrial warehouse typology.Internally, the existing plywood linings fixed to each viaduct arch were retained and refinished in-situ with pigmented stain and fire-retardant lacquer. Additional plywood for internal joinery was specified sparingly and only where necessary. The galvanised steel stairs and balustrades were designed using ordinary stock section sizes, minimising the requirement for additional manufacture. Natural stone was specified for floors and low-level wall coverings, providing a long-lasting surface with a tactile quality that elevates the otherwise modest internal material palette.Externally, existing curtain walling was retained where possible and the plywood hoarding at ground level replaced with an external wall insulation system. Reference to the industrial heritage of the site exists through re-use of the arches urban numbering. External render was used to achieve the suggestion of a monolithic construction, contrasting with the industrial heritage of the existing brick and achieving a seamless finish against the surrounding arch. Extensive consultation was undertaken with Camden Council to agree a mix of textures and colours through the use of multiple aggregates and pigments, complementing tonal variations in the existing brick. Read more hereLocation: London NW1| Completion: October 2021| Gross internal floor area: 522m | Heritage consultant: Furness Partnership| Main contractor: GF Holding| AJ Specification issue: May 2022Dutch Barn by Turner WorksInternal curtains and sliding doorsPhoto: French + TyeLocated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this barn conversion transformed a utilitarian agricultural structure into a modern and spacious holiday home. The design celebrates the pure form and industrial qualities of the existing kit structure with an architectural intervention based on simplicity and minimalism.Faade openings have been positioned and sized to respond to the barns new use as a living space, giving the overall building a human scale. Where original openings accommodated large agricultural vehicles, they now frame views.Internal curtains and sliding doors were used throughout the home as mechanisms for controlling the level of privacy and intimacy in different areas. This allows the space to dramatically change instantaneously. It also means that the barn can host very large groups without feeling overcrowded, or a small family without feeling oversized.One of the key benefits was the ability to create large transformative surfaces that were lightweight, simple to operate and highly cost-effective.White walls and sliding doors form a calming backdrop throughout the home, complemented by elements in Douglas fir, concrete, ceramics and stainless steel. Douglas fir was chosen for its warmth and rich grain and has been used for flooring, stairs, handrails and bespoke furniture elements.The balance between industrial and domestic quality was also explored through the use of wool-backed solar reflective curtains. Designed to protect houses from cold, but also from the heat, ISOtherm curtains drop down the entire double-height space of the south elevation. They hold in heat, trapping the warmth in the room and preventing it from seeping out through the windows. A matching curtain can also be drawn across the end of the kitchen space to enclose a small cinema room or yoga space.Read more hereLocation: Cotswolds| Completion: September 2020| Gross internal floor area: 275m | Structural engineer: Ian Wright Associates| Main contractor: Mirus Construction| AJ Specification issue: May 2021West Green Place Nursery and Community Centre by Dyvik Kahlen ArchitectsCurved canopiesPhotos: Lorenzo ZandriThis nursery and community centre was built as a gateway to Pocket Livings West Green Place housing development in Haringey, north London. The two-storey building volume has four equal faades, setting the stage for playful interventions in each direction. Canopies create a range of outdoor spaces, contextualising the building within its setting and breaking up the regularity of the faades.The main architectural feature is a generous curved canopy to the south side, creating a covered entrance to the nursery and an outdoor area. A thin diagonal wall separates these two. The canopy bends from the top edge of the building down to a height of 2.2m and the bottom edge rests on a column and brick wall, providing a buffer zone between the play space and the neighbouring residential development.A smaller, west-facing canopy creates a long loggia for shading and a threshold between garden and interior space for playing and running, while a yellow canopy defines the community centre entrance.Budget and time were key constraints, so all surfaces and services remain exposed on the inside, with the timber treated with fire-proof paint and a light whitewash. Surfaces below a height of 1600mm were treated with an additional transparent topcoat for extra protection.The faade is clad in a lightweight fibreglass system from Fiberline. Generally used in marine environments, the material has an exceptional life span and is very easy to maintain and clean.The structural elements of the canopies, including the railings and exterior walls, are in a galvanised steel finish, engineered to give the appearance of lightness. The canopies are lined with the same faade material in 6mm-thick sheet form to increase its transparency, allowing daylight in.An extensive biodiverse green roof is used for sustainability but also to ensure that residents of the adjacent development overlook a pleasant view.Read more hereLocation: London N17| Completion: June 2019| Gross internal floor area: 360m | Structural engineer: Parmarbrook| Main contractor: HG Construction| AJ Specification issue: May 2022

9.2/ 10 SCORE Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra $1,300 at Samsung $1,300 at Best Buy Pros Best screen on any phone Versatile cameras Most powerful phone I've tested Good battery life Cons $1,300 price Design is almost too minimal AI features are hit-or-miss S25/S25 Plus have similar features and cost less Table of Contents With the new Galaxy S25 Ultrain my hand, I stand in the lobby of the LinkedIn building in San Francisco, which happens to be a POPOS: a privately owned public open space. It's a gorgeous hall, with long running panels of blonde wood on the ceiling and back wall. I use Samsung's new ultrawide camera to capture a dramatic photo of the lobby, and I'm pleased with how it turns out. The ultrawide's lens makes the space's long lines look like they go on for eternity, and I can even make out details in the wood grain. To keep the positive vibes flowing, I decide to add the photo to the S25 Ultra's new Gemini AI assistant, and test the "Talk Live about this" feature. That's when things go sideways.With the confidence of a 6-year-old telling a lie, Gemini explains that my photo is of the Miner Auditorium at the de Young Museum. Fun fact: The de Young Museum doesn't have a Miner Auditorium. Even more fun fact: There's a Miner Auditorium at SFJazz, but my photo was taken in LinkedIn's lobby. To quote Charlie Brown, "Good grief!" This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung's most popular products. This is our AI future. Here's an ultrawide image I took with the Galaxy S25 Ultra indoors in a public space in the LinkedIn building in San Francisco. Patrick Holland/CNETAt a time when companies push AI as the main appeal of their products, Samsung launches the $1,300 Galaxy S25 Ultra and touts the hell out of its AI features, the best of which are interesting and the worst of which, well, see above. Luckily,Samsung gets a lot of other things right on the S25 Ultra, which has a new processor, high-resolution ultrawide camera, and some sweet pro video tools that rival the iPhone 16 Pro. Samsung wisely kept all the best parts of last year's Galaxy S24 Ultra (basically the entire phone) but some of its worst parts, too, like the $1,300 price tag.Notably, the S25 Ultra marks another step away from the Galaxy Note influenced design that Samsung has embraced since the S22 Ultra. Samsung's refinements to the Galaxy S25 Ultra feel a bit like Pete Davidson getting all his tattoos removed: I miss those chaotic, wild days from them both a few years ago. Where's the Samsung that actually printed "Space Zoom 100x" on the S20 Ultra's camera bump? Or the Samsung that made a nearly three-minute video explaining how black the Phantom Black Galaxy S21 Ultra was?The result is that the S25 Ultra is lighter and more comfortable to hold, but also about as exciting to look at as someone wearing a pair of Dockers and a polo shirt. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is undoubtedly a wonderful phone -- its performance is jaw-dropping and it offers the most versatile phone camera you can find today. But before you buy one, consider why you'd want to.Galaxy S25 Ultra: Should you buy it? James Martin/CNETIf you want to get the S25 Ultra for its AI features, don't. While Samsung and Google's AI does offer you squint-your-eyes glimpses at what could be, they aren't the reason you buy an Ultra at least this year.The Galaxy S25 Ultra's appeal is muddied by its $1,300, 1,249 and AU$2,149 price. The regular Galaxy S25 has the same functionality, power and longevity, and it costs $500 less. Want a bigger screen? Consider the Galaxy S25 Plus. For the majority of people, the regular Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus will be a better fit.The reason to get the Ultra over its S25 siblings is its screen, which is truly the best I've seen on any phone, and the cameras, which are a step above what the S25 and S25 Plus have. Added video features like ability to record in Log format gets the Ultra as close as it's ever been to the iPhone in terms of professional video capture.But $1,300 is a lot, and this phone doesn't even fold in half.If you have a Galaxy S22 Ultra or older, the S25 Ultra will seem like a significant upgrade. It's harder to make that case for S23 Ultra owners, who, unless their phone's battery is ailing or they can score an incredible discount, should otherwise sit this one out. And for you S24 Ultra owners, you don't need this phone. Save your money and treat yourself to a nice steak dinner and a movie.S25 Ultra software and Galaxy AI James Martin/CNETWhen I wake the phone, I'm greeted with the new Now Bar at the bottom of the lock screen. I like the carousel interface, which shows a shortcut to my Now Brief and information from other background apps like directions from Google Maps or the live score of an NBA game. But unlike the iPhone and its Live Activities, the Now Bar is limited and can't track a rideshare.Now Brief is a new interface/widget that lives on the home screen and is all about you. It uses data from your phone including your calendar, email and photos, as well as connected devices like a Galaxy Watch, to give you a snapshot at the start of your day or as your day progresses. In theory, it should get to know you better over time, but after two weeks of testing, it largely just shows me the weather, my calendar, photos I took and a random news story which more often than not is tied to politics. I don't want to read about Mike Lindell when I first wake up or ever, really.But it's the Ultra's cross-app functionality through Gemini that has the most potential. I can ask Gemini in a single prompt to search for upcoming Air Jordan 1 sneaker drops and add them to a note, and it works. I had Gemini search my email for a list of upcoming soccer practices and add each practice to my calendar. Again, no problemo.All three Galaxy S25 models have the same AI features. This is one area where Samsung could have helped the Ultra stand out from its siblings by having a unique AI feature that the others don't. Side note: You can do a lot of this on other Android phonesby just using Gemini and Google apps. But the issue, like with a lot of AI, is when things go haywire.I asked Gemini to find a GIF of Homer Simpson walking backward into bushes and send it to a friend. It found a link to the GIF online and sent it to my friend, but it forgot to include the actual link. So my friend received a message that read, "Here is a link to a GIF online of Homer Simpson walking back into bushes."Beyond reliability, another obstacle to this hybrid online/on-device assistant is us. We're used to the one-step-at-a-time reality that our phones have had for nearly two decades. So having a digital assistant that's capable of more complex queries is going to take some rewiring in our brains before we can fully take advantage of it.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra design The S Pen is back, but without Bluetooth connectivity. James Martin/CNETThe S25 Ultra now has flat sides, which makes me feel more confident that it won't slip out of my hand. Samsung reduced the overall mass compared to previous versions, too. The phone is 15 grams lighter than the S24 Ultra, which makes the S25 Ultra seem less like I'm carrying a tech-infused brick around with me.Samsung increased the screen real estate an extra tenth of an inch to 6.9 inches, thanks to thinner bezels. This, along with an antireflective coating, make the S25 Ultra's screen my favorite on any phone. Content looks immersive even with something as mundane as a news or social feed. Using it outdoors to take a picture is fantastic because it's bright, and the lack of glare doesn't interfere with seeing what the photos I'm taking are going to look like, even in direct sunlight.The S Pen no longer has Bluetooth connectivity, and as a consequence doesn't have the Air Actions found on previous S Pens for the Ultra and Note series. If you don't know what Air Actions are, you're not alone, as apparently less than 1% of Ultra owners ever used them. The lack of Bluetooth means that the S Pen cannot be used as a remote camera shutter either.Galaxy S25 Ultra: New ultrawide camera, who dis? James Martin/CNETThe Galaxy S25 Ultra has four lenses on the back: a wide, an ultrawide, a 3X telephoto and a 5X telephoto. On the front is a 12-megapixel selfie camera. All of the cameras, except the ultrawide, are the same as what the S24 Ultra has and take just as amazing photos.I want to focus on what's new, and at the top of that list is the S25 Ultra's 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. It's simply amazing for a phone. The lens hits that sweet spot between distorting things in-frame enough to look dramatic without giving photos that warped-edge fisheye look. The higher resolution sensor captures a lot of detail. The dynamic range is good, but still a step down from the 200-megapixel main camera.Here are a few of my favorite ultrawide snaps: Enlarge Image I took this at the tail end of blue hour, and am impressed how the ultrawide camera handled the shadows in this dim scene (you can distinguish the tree from the dark building on the left). Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image This is a tricky scene for any phone camera to handle. But the S25 Ultra does a good job balancing the exposure, people moving and shifting and the various textures inside this cafe. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image Because the ultrawide camera gets a higher resolution sensor, macro photos, like of this succulent plant, have even more detail and textures. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image This photo was taken with the S25 Ultra's ultrawide camera. Patrick Holland/CNETTake a look at the photo below of Peebles the cat that I took with the ultrawide. Despite Peebles dashing to his window bed, the phone caught a ton of detail in his fur and whiskers. This image has some challenging lighting, with sunshine pouring through the window at the left into an otherwise dark room. Notice the image noise in the shadows on the right side. Perfect? No, but the detail and lens dramatic distortion make up for it. Enlarge Image The S25 Ultra's ultrawide gives Peebles the cat a dramatic look as he moves to peer out the window. Patrick Holland/CNETBelow is an image I took with the ultrawide of a water sculpture early in the morning. The flowing water looks like glass contrasted against the stone. This image is over-sharpened, but I like how the sun flare looks in the top right corner. Enlarge Image While the ultrawide camera isn't clinically perfect (and is still a step down compared to the main camera) it can produce stunning shots like this of water flowing down the stone steps. Patrick Holland/CNETThe S25 Ultra's ultrawide doubles as a macro lens, allowing it to get close to a subject while keeping things in focus it even crops the image's frame to match that of the main camera. In the photo below of a Godzilla toy on a window sill, the monster's plastic texture shows up well. Also the S25 Ultra balanced exposing the image of Godzilla without blowing out the highlights of the sky and cityscape in the window. Enlarge Image Macro photography gets a nice boost, thanks to that new 50-megapixel sensor. Patrick Holland/CNETGalaxy S25 Ultra video recording, Log support On the left is the S25 Ultra and its new zoom controls for video. On the right is the S24 Ultra and its old zoom dial for video recording. Patrick Holland/CNETSamsung nailed the Galaxy S25 Ultra's video features. There's a new zoom slider built for video recording, which makes doing a long steady zoom feel more controlled than the previous zoom dial.There's the Audio Eraser tool that helps you minimize background noise, like music or wind, and makes your subject's voice stand out more. I tried this tool at several different places and was impressed with the results every time. But don't get me wrong, this won't remove all background noises. I mean, it can, but that usually results in the subject's voice sounding odd and digitized.Samsung improved night time video capture on the S25 Ultra, and it's noticeable, especially compared to the S24 Ultra. Though phone video recorded in low-light on any phone is still OK at best.The S25 Ultra can record video in Log format this is aimed at filmmakers and creative types, and most people will likely skip trying it out. Log video looks flat and desaturated but it retains more image information for highlights and shadows, allowing for greater flexibility to edit colors and retain dynamic range after recording.S25 Ultra battery and performance The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a magnetic charging stand with a Galaxy Watch Ultra. Celso Bulgatti/CNETAt the heart of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 12GB of RAM. In everyday use, animations look smooth, video games look incredible and AI runs quickly. Samsung actually made improvements to its photo AI tools by having them run on-device, instead of in the cloud and the increased speed is definitely noticeable.But in terms of absolute power, the S25 Ultra, its custom chip and its larger cooling system lead to some absolutely wild performance. In the Geekbench 6 benchmark test for the CPU, the S25 Ultra scored higher than any phone we've ever tested, including the OnePlus 13 and iPhone 16 Pro. The same is true when it comes to the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark test for graphics.Geekbench v.6.0 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 3,053 9,707Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 2,202 6,721OnePlus 13 3,091 9,362Apple iPhone 16 Pro 3,507 8,750 Single-core Multicore Note: Longer bars indicate better performance 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 6,950Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 4,415OnePlus 13 6,762Apple iPhone 16 Pro 4,672 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance 3DMark Wild Life Extreme -- frame rate Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 41.62Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 26.4OnePlus 13 40.5Apple iPhone 16 Pro 28 Note: Longer bars indicate better performance Keep in mind, you won't take advantage of all of this power right now. But as more AI features roll out or as new versions of OneUI/Android are released, this phone should be able to handle anything you can throw at it for years.So with a bigger screen, more AI and a faster processor, you might wonder how the Ultra's 5,000-mAh battery holds up. Over the two weeks I had the phone, it reliably made it through a full day on a single charge often with 30% of its charge left. There were even a few days where the phone lasted well into a second day before needing to be topped off. I am still running CNET's battery tests and will update this review with the results. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra inside of a magnetic case, with a wallet accessory attached. Celso Bulgatti/CNETIn terms of charging, the Galaxy S25 Ultra supports 45W wired charging (wall plug not included in the box) and 15W wireless charging, the same as the Qi2 standard. But the phone lacks Qi2's built-in magnetic profile required to use a slew of magnetic accessories -- kind of.Samsung is selling cases for the Ultra that have magnets built into them. So you can add a magnetic wallet to the back. Or have the Ultra charging on a magnetic power stand (if only the Ultra had the iPhone's Standby Mode).Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Final thoughts James Martin/CNETThe Ultra in the phone's name means that the S25 Ultra is supposed to be ultra at everything in terms of specs: Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB of RAM, 5,000-mAh battery, two telephoto cameras, a stylus and, the true star of the phone, that screen. But the same can be said of last year's S24 Ultra, and a lot of what I just listed can be found on the regular S25 and S25 Plus.If you want the best screen you can find on any phone, get the S25 Ultra. If you want the most versatile phone cameras, get the S25 Ultra. If you want a stylus, get the S25 Ultra. But if your needs scale back on any of those fronts, the more affordable S25 options, or even last year's S24 Ultra, may be worth considering.All that to say, make sure you need an Ultra before you buy one, because Samsung has made its other phones just as good as the S25 Ultra in pretty much every other way.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, OnePlus 13 Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25Google Pixel 9 Pro XLOnePlus 13 Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120x1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120x1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,340x1,080 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992x1,344 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.82-inch AMOLED; 3,168x1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh ratePixel density 501 ppi509 ppi416 ppi486 ppi510 ppiDimensions (inches) 6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in.6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in.5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in.6.4 x 3 x 0.3 in.6.41x3.01x0.33 in. (arctic dawn/black eclipse); 6.41x3.01x0.35 in. (midnight ocean)Dimensions (millimeters) 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm162.9x76.5x8.5mm (arctic dawn/black eclipse); 162.9x76.5x8.9mm (midnight ocean)Weight (grams, ounces) 218 g (7.69 oz.)190 g (6.70 oz.)162 g (5.71 oz.)221 g (7.8 oz.)213g (7.51 oz.) -- arctic dawn/black eclipse; 210g (7.4 oz.) -- midnight oceanMobile software Android 15Android 15Android 15Android 14Android 15Camera 200-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto)50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto)50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto)50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto)50 megapixel (wide), 50 megapixel (3x telephoto), 50 megapixel (ultrawide)Front-facing camera 12-megapixel 12-megapixel 12-megapixel 42-megapixel32 megapixelVideo capture 8K8K8K4K8KProcessor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteRAM + storage 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB16GB + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB12GB + 256GB; 16GB + 512GBExpandable storage NoneNoneNoneNoneNoBattery 5,000 mAh4,900 mAh4,000 mAh5,060 mAh6,000 mAhFingerprint sensor Under displayUnder displayUnder displayUnder displayUnder displayConnector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneSpecial features Titanium frame, 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; integrated S Pen; UWB for finding other devices; 45W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cover glass; ultrawideband2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; ultrawideband2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7Satellite SOS; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; IP68 dust and water resistance; Video Boost with 8K Upscaling; Macro Focus on ultrawide; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass; 3,000-nit peak brightness; 45W fast charging (charger not included); 15W wireless charging with Google Pixel Stand (second gen); 12W wireless Qi-charging; Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (eSIM + nano SIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor80W SuperVooc wired charging, 50W AirVooc wireless charging, alert slider, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IP68 and IP69 certified, Ceramic Guard, Aqua Touch 2.0, 4 years of software updates, 6 years of security updates, LTPO 4.1 displayUS price starts at $1,300 (256GB)$1,000 (256GB)$800 (128GB)$1,099 (128GB)$900 (12GB + 256GB); $1,000 (16GB + 512GB)UK price starts at 1,249 (256GB)999 (256GB)799 (128GB)1,099 (128GB)899 (12GB + 256GB); 999 (16GB + 512GB)Australia price starts at AU$2,149 (256GB)AU$1,699 (256GB)AU$1,399 (256GB)AU$1,699 (128GB)N/A How we test phonesEvery phone tested by CNET's reviews teamwas actually used in the real world. We test a phone's features, play games and take photos. We examine the display to see if it's bright, sharp and vibrant. We analyze the design and build to see how it is to hold and whether it has an IP-rating for water resistance. We push the processor's performance to the extremes using standardized benchmark tools like GeekBench and 3DMark, along with our own anecdotal observations navigating the interface, recording high-resolution videos and playing graphically intense games at high refresh rates.All the cameras are tested in a variety of conditions from bright sunlight to dark indoor scenes. We try out special features like night mode and portrait mode and compare our findings against similarly priced competing phones. We also check out the battery life by using it daily as well as running a series of battery drain tests.We take into account additional features like support for 5G, satellite connectivity, fingerprint and face sensors, stylus support, fast charging speeds and foldable displays, among others that can be useful. We balance all of this against the price to give you the verdict on whether that phone, whatever price it is, actually represents good value. While these tests may not always be reflected in CNET's initial review, we conduct follow-up and long-term testing in most circumstances.

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OpinionFebruary 5, 20254 min readElon Musk Can Find His $2-Trillion Federal Spending Cut in Nuclear WeaponsDOGEs Elon Musk should turn his $2-trillion hatchet to wasteful and perilous U.S. nuclear weapons modernization plansBy Dan Vergano edited by Jeanna Bryner J Studios/Getty ImagesFamously fortunate, Elon Musk now faces a rare opportunitydelivering on one of his signature overblown promises. From his newly created White House cost-cutting desk, all Musk must do is recommend ending one of the most misguided, wasteful and dangerous programs contemplated by the U.S. government, one that Scientific American has pushed for elimination.Last November Musk set an ambitious target for his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the meme-coin-joke name for his cost-cutting office, his reward for bankrolling Trumps campaign. Under DOGE, Musk said he would trim $2 trillion from the federal budget. Thats a hefty sum even for the space mogul now regarded as the $400-billion-worth wealthiest man on Earth. (Musk subsequently downplayed $2 trillion as a best-case outcome.)Luckily for him, there is one big, fat target with just that price tag, already sitting in Uncle Sams shopping cart, and its ripe for cutting: nuclear weapons. In 2010 Trumps nemesis, then president Barack Obama, first proposed modernizing the U.S. triad of land-, sea- and air-based weapons over more than three decades. Almost unnoticed outside of national security circles, the initiatives $1-trillion sticker price has nearly doubled and, as American University national security scholar Sharon Weiner wrote last year, is likely to escalate even further by 2050the supposed end date for modernization.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Conveniently enough for Musk, his new boss, Trump, called in January for talks on reducing nuclear weapons with China and Russia, while speaking to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Tremendous amounts of money are being spent on nuclear, and the destructive capability is something that we dont even want to talk about today, because you dont want to hear it, Trump said. Its too depressing.Trump is right. DOGE should listen to him. Have at it, you noble knights of slaying government waste. We dont need more than $140 billion worth of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) planted across the Midwest, their overall cost jumping 37 percent last year, triggering a critical breach of federal budget rules. Budget-busting price increases have also dogged the National Nuclear Security Administrations efforts to manufacture more plutonium pits, hollow metal spheres made of plutonium that when compressed, trigger nuclear explosions, of which we already have plenty, in old weapons. Dogged by delays, pit facility costs have jumped to as much as $37 billion, roughly quadrupling initial estimates. I know thats a lot of money, said NNSA administrator Jill Hruby, last April. However, I am much more confident in this estimate than earlier estimates in part, because it is more consistent with other recent similar projects, she added, citing six over-budget $73.2 billion nuclear reactors in France and three $50-billion-plus highway projects in the U.S.I have no idea why those numbers would be reassuring.Costs aside, the bottom line is that more nuclear weapons make us less safe, the chief lesson of the cold war arms race. Amnesia seems to have overtaken awareness of the threat to humanity of nuclear warfare hundreds of millions of immediate deaths, followed by nuclear winter starving billions. Even a limited nuclear war would cause global famine.Nevertheless, China is ratcheting up its nuclear forcesto perhaps 900 weaponsover fears of a U.S. first strike with its modernized weapons. Meanwhile Russia has signaled it wants to head off a nuclear weapons buildup with the coming expiration of the New START Treaty, which limits both nations to 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads. Conditions are ripe for the rarest of Trumpian deals, one that succeeds, and prevents a three-way rerun of the cold wars fruitless, perilous warhead race.Inevitably, standing in the way of a sensible DOGE call for cutting back on nukes and heading to the treaty table is Project 2025, the far-right-authored blueprint for the Trump presidency. Among its calls: Expand and modernize the U.S. nuclear force so that it has the size, sophistication, and tailoring to deter Russia and China simultaneously.In other words, start a new arms race.Among its many other terrible ideas, Project 2025 calls for the Navy to develop an unneeded, unwanted, nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile to further frighten China; restart nuclear tests whose fallout spread cancers among tens of thousands of Americans during the cold war (despite the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty) and deploy space-based weapons, something weve warned the Russians against for years. Should these recommendations be implemented, they will result in a sharp decline in the security of Americans and a dramatic increase in the risk of regional and global conflicts, wrote national security analyst Joseph Cirincione, in July, for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.Only Richard Nixon could go to China. After installing an unqualified Fox TV host atop the Department of Defense, surely Trump can take on the nuclear military-industrial complex. His designated cost-cutter, Musk, has already questioned one U.S. Air Force (and congressional) sacred cow, the famously overpriced F-35 fighter. By nixing nukes modernization, Musk could take that big $2-trillion bite out of the federal budget. That would be much more real, and smarter, than the imaginary trillions that Trumps budget director paused in January to sniff for woke gender ideology, and the green new deal, among other targets, on the federal books.Granted, Musk first promised to make his $2-trillion cuts a one-year reduction of the budget, not one playing out over decades like nuclear modernization. But it wouldnt be the first time one of his promises suffered some shrinkage. He has cited the risk of some doomsday event as a reason for shipping humanity to Mars. DOGE gives him, and the Trump administration, a chance to help head off a nuclear disaster on Earth, one doomsday event that sits in plain view for all of us. That just might give his oversized Mars promises a little extra time to pan out.This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.

Japanese gacha boss under fire for huge Nintendo-esque salary, as Puzzle & Dragons sees rapid declineGem collector.Image credit: Gung Ho News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on Feb. 5, 2025 Puzzle & Dragons developer Gung Ho has come under fire from its shareholders, who have complained about the extremely high salary of its president and poor returns on their investments.Strategic Capital, an investment advisory firm, has submitted a report on behalf of company shareholders requesting Gung Ho "up its game" as it highlights a number of issues (thanks Automaton).The biggest is the salary of president Kazuki Morishita, who received 340m yen (1.77m) in 2023. That's similar to the total remuneration of Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa (360m yen), and above similar figures at Square Enix, Sony, Capcom, Konami, and Bandai Namco.Puzzle & Dragons Official TrailerWatch on YouTubeThat's despite Gung Ho relying on mobile gacha game Puzzle & Dragons - its biggest hit - for revenue since its release in 2012, despite its revenue declining since 2014. Indeed, the report states Gung Ho has made less than a 10th of Nintendo's profits, despite their presidents having similar salaries.While the company has released 20 games since 2012, including based on popular IPs from Disney and Yo-kai Watch, the company has reportedly not been able to shake its dependence on Puzzle & Dragons.The report estimates Gung Ho has spent over 100bn yen developing new titles, but these have collectively earned less than 10bn yen. Image credit: Strategic CapitalTo summarise, then, Gung Ho has a single but gradually fading hit game, has struggled to release another success, and is led by a president taking home an extortionate salary that far exceeds company profits. And now there's friction between company leaders and shareholders.Gung Ho did see huge success with Puzzle & Dragons, a free-to-play match-three puzzle game that was the first mobile game to gross $1bn in revenue. In Japan, Nintendo even licensed a Mario-themed version of the game for 3DS.Strategic Capital's report suggests reform by going private and a review of the remuneration system. It also states the company has "excessive" cash reserves, which (unlike Nintendo) is viewed negatively due to low value.

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Following the release of the latest Helldivers 2 Warbond, players are experiencing a host of new weapons as bots and bugs make their way to urban environments in the game. However, developer Arrowhead is far from done as the games Automaton Army is set to receive a massive expansion in a future update.Helldivers 2s Automatons are getting busyAs revealed by extremely trustworthy leaker IronS1ghts, the Automaton forces are set to receive a host of new troops to shake up bot missions. Alongside new Flame Troopers planning to set hordes of Divers alight, the bots are getting even more powerful allies to help destroy the Super Earth way of life.The previously revealed Automaton Assault Strider, a massive new Strider with even more powerful weaponry is still being worked on. However, Arrowhead has changed the name of the unit within the game files to the far more nefarious-sounding Automaton War Strider. (Insert big gulp sound effect.) Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Additionally, Automaton bases are set to be bolstered by a brand-new type of fabricator. At the time of writing, every Automaton base has the exact same fabricator that spawns a couple of bots. However, a massive dual-Fabricator with dual-ended spawn zones are being added to the game.Described as a large scale fabricator that deploys units from both sides, the new Automaton Colony Fabricator will spawn a crowd of bots into the battlefield. Hopefully, my trusty Eagle 500KG will take care of it for me. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now With new Illuminate enemies on the way alongside brand-new Terminid foes, Helldivers 2 is becoming an even bigger game than beforeand it was already massive. As the team aims to turn the title into an eventual Helldivers 3, these massive expansions for the games in-game armies are not only amazing, but also essential.For more Helldivers 2 coverage, read about the Arrowhead CEOs thoughts on an upcoming Warhammer crossover or read about the one restriction that crossovers need to abide by to be added to the game.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The First Descendant has a lot ready to happen for February. Nexon has shared early patch notes for update 1.2.6 set to come out very soon, meanwhile, for Valentines week, we will be treated to some steamy new hot-spring themed skins. While TFD fans are looking forward to the new skins, The First Descendant players should first make sure to grab a free bundle from Nexon before it expires in just a few days.How to get The First Descendant free bundle before it expiresXbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers only have a few days remaining to get The First Descendant Season 2 Void Chaser free bundle. This is part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks for February 2025. The bundle needs to have been claimed by February 2nd, and the code must be redeemed by February 9th.The Season 2 Void Chaser Bundle is also available on PS5 for PS Plus subscribers. Theres no end date listed for PlayStation, but it will presumably expire on February 9th, too. Even if it doesnt, PS Plus subscribers should make sure to claim it anyways as it will eventually expire to make way for another free bundle as part of Season 3 in March. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. Unfortunately, the bundle is not available on PC via Steam. Below is everything included in the Season 2 Void Chaser package:Possibilities Subconsciousness weapon skin (rare)Encouragement Explorers Path weapon skin (rare)Classic Propeller back attachment (rare)For Supply and You spray (standard)Magnificent spray (standard)Pearl Sharen make up (standard)Intense Glaze Blair make up (standard)Emerald Valby make up (standard)Circuit Kyle make up (standard)Matte JellyBlue paintMetal Matte PeachFuzy paintGlossy DolphinGray PaintFor more The First Descendant, check outeverything we know about Season 3including release date, new character, next Fellow, new features, and more. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now The First DescendantPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG5VideoGamerRelated TopicsThe First Descendant Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Speaking of sculpture, theres an important collection of works in the apartment, starting with the foyer, where a Dustin Yellin glass monolith depicting a human form sits across from an abstract hanging chair by Rogan Gregory that looks as if its made of melted black wax. Just ahead, in the hallway, is an edgy lighting installation by Brecht Wright Gander. Art is such an important part of what we do, to make the projects more successful and more beautiful, says Schuster.The renovated kitchen is the only space in the home with softer beige hues. A quartzite called Taj Mahal (from New York Stone) was used to cover the countertops, backsplash, and island.A dining nook in the kitchen has a lacquered curvy table from Love House, placed below a Jean Prouv swing-arm sconce. Its one of my favorite rooms, says Schuster. I could sit there all day and look out at the Hudson.The homes media room has a wall covered in gray leather tiles from Alphenberg. Behind the custom velvet sectional, on the built-in bookshelves, in an electric-blue ceramic by Finnish artist Kristina Riska.In her quest to turn her client into an art lover, she took him to meet Brooklyn-based artist Robert Longo white he was making a charcoal work that now hangs in the homes sprawling living room. We went to his studio, and he was drawing a forest that he remembers visiting, says Schuster. It had this amazing texture.Since then, she adds, her client has become quite the collector. In fact, hes been buying new pieces for a property in South Florida, which Schuster is in the process of redesigning. On to new challenges, and the ensuing rewards.A black leather chair by midcentury Brazilian designer Ricardo Fasanello sets a masculine tone in the primary bedroom. The artwork above the bed is by Fernanda Fragateiro, who often used mass-produced objects such as books to make her sculptures.

More like Disney Minus, amirite?Disney+ lost 700,000 subscribers over the final three months of 2024, which is the Walt Disney Companys first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Not counting Disney+ Hotstar, the cheap Disney+ service in India, Disney+ now has 124.6 million subs.ESPN+ also lost 700,000 subs in the period. Hulu was the streaming highlight, adding 1.6 million subscribers; it now has 53.6 million. All told, the companys streaming business was profitable for its third-straight quarter. So it wasnt all bad or unexpected. Disney anticipated the Q1 2025 loss of Disney+ subscribers, and now, it is forecasting another modest decline in subs for calendar 2025. Its a far cry from the 4.4 million subscribers Disney+ added from June through September 2024. Blame price hikes and the expiration of certain promotions.Wall Street expected Disney would report Q1 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43 on $24.55 billion in revenue, per a consensus estimate compiled by Yahoo Finance. Disney posted adjusted EPS of $1.76 on $24.7 billion in revenue, beating both key financial metrics with the help of those adjustments.Financially, things were A-OK especially at the studios. Moana 2 alone made more than $1 billion theatrically; in a prepared statement accompanying the financials, Disney CEO Bob Iger was all, Can I Get a Chee Hoo?Our results this quarter demonstrate Disneys creative and financial strength as we advanced the strategic initiatives set in motion over the past two years, Iger said. In fiscal Q1 we saw outstanding box office performance from our studios, which had the top three movies of 2024; we further improved the profitability of our Entertainment DTC streaming businesses; we took an important step to advance ESPNs digital strategy by adding an ESPN tile on Disney+; and our Experiences segment demonstrated its enduring appeal as we continue investing strategically across the globe. Overall, this quarter proved to be a strong start to the fiscal year, and we remain confident in our strategy for continued growth.Disney is #1 among all media companies in terms of total TV usage, according to Nielsen and only YouTube is particularly close. The biggest and most consistent performers across Disney+ and Hulu include Bluey, Greys Anatomy, and Foxs Animation Domination shows. Specific to the reported quarter, ABC and ESPN split the spoils from Monday Night Football. For Disney+, holiday classics like Home Alone and Hocus Pocus charted, and Novembers streaming premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine was a hit. Even considering inflation, the sequel to 2016s Moana made hundreds of millions of dollars more than its predecessor. (The original Moana was the most-streamed movie of 2024, per Nielsen.) Moana 2 was originally intended to be a Disney+ series, so good call to whoever upgraded that plan.Mufasa: The Lion King didnt have quite the same momentum. The prequel story, released in theaters five days before Christmas, made $650 million worldwide not Moana 2 money, but not bad for another trip to that IP well. The OG Lion King animated film in 1994 and its CG remake in 2019 both made far more.Searchlights A Complete Unknown starring Timothe Chalamet as Bob Dylan was released theatrically on Christmas Day. Its success will be measured more in Oscars (March 2 on Disneys ABC and Hulu!) than in dollars.