Zillow surfers and real estate listing lurkers alike know one of the online marketplaces standout features is the Zestimate. This amount is displayed just below the main listing price, and Zillow produces more than 160 million of them for homes across the United States and Canada. It can be useful to refer to the Zestimate to see how close it is to the listed pricebut how, exactly, does the company come up with these ballpark price tags? If youre eager to know more about the data that drives them, how accurate they really are, and if you can influence this number, read on.Related StoriesFirst, What Is a Zestimate?A Zestimate is the name of Zillows home valuation tool. The way it works is that an algorithm churns out an estimate of a homes market value based on data from public property records, tax records, recent home sales in the area, and user-submitted information, according to Zillow.What Factors Determine Your Zestimate?Similar to an appraisal, the Zestimate takes into account all of the home details you consider in your own house hunt, including square footage, location, and the number of beds and baths. Homeowners can actually claim their home and edit facts about the property on Zillow to maintain accuracy. Then theres the on-market data. That takes into account the listing price, home description, and total of days on the market, and compares all of that to other homes in the same area. On the flip side, it sources publicly available tax assessments and prior sales in what it categorizes as off-market data. Of course, changes in demand within the market also affect a Zestimate outcome. How Accurate Are Zestimates?No estimated home value is perfect, and Zestimates are only as accurate as the data behind them. According to Zillow, the nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 2.4 percent, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.49 percent.A Zestimates accuracy can vary based on where you live because some regions have more detailed home information readily available than others. Other factors that can lead to inaccuracies are mistakes in major figures like a comparable homes sale price record not reflecting the right number. When a homeowner makes a serious upgrade to a property, like a kitchen makeover or an additional bedroom, that may increase the value of the home, its not always taken into consideration by Zillow. Those updates can only be reflected in the final figure if you report them to your local property tax authority and they add that information to the public database and record. So, if you want your Zestimate to read as accurately as possible, it's important to stay on top of these filings.Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.

Apple has released a new version of iOS, macOS, and other operating systems. First to drop today is macOS 15.3.1, an update to macOS Sequoia that presumably includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Well update with release notes as they appear.Apple has also released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone and iPad. It also includes import bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users. Apple Watch users can update to watchOS 11.3.1 for their bug fixes and performance improvements. visionOS 2.3.1 is out for Apple Vision Pro.There are minor updates to iOS 17, macOS 14, and macOS 13 as well.Meanwhile, were patiently waiting for iOS 18.4 to enter developer and public beta. The unreleased OS update should include an upgraded version of Siri that includes several new features: Personal Context UnderstandingWith the on-device semantic index provided by Apple Intelligence, Siri can understand emails, messages, photos, calendar events, files, and more. It can provide answers to questions that are personal to you. For example, when you say, What was that movie that Jamie told me I should check out? Siri will dig up the message from last week. And when youre filling out a form and say, Add my passport number here, Siri can extract the number from a saved photo of your passport and drop it in.Onscreen AwarenessSiri will be able to understand and take action with things on your screen. So when a friend texts you recommending a new coffee shop in the neighborhood, you can simply say, How long would it take me to walk there from home? and Siri will understand just what you mean.In-App ActionsSiri can take hundreds of new actions on your behalf in both first- and third-party apps. The next time youre editing photos, youll be able to say, Make this photo warmer, and Siri will make adjustments using the Photos app. Siri can also take actions across apps. So after youre done editing that photo, say, Add this to my ratatouille recipe note, and Siri will seamlessly transition from the Photos app to complete the task.Top iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

MagSafe in the car is really the perfect use case for the technology Apple rolled out with the iPhone 12. You can skip connecting cables whenever you get in and out of the car. Snap, drive, rinse, and repeat. With this Qi2-certified MagSafe car charger, youll always arrive with a full battery and stay ahead of the GPS battery drain.MagSafe Monday:Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and greatest in the MagSafe and wireless charging industry to help you get the most out of your Apple devices that support wireless charging.What I look for in a MagSafe car chargerWhen youre looking for a MagSafe car charger, these features are the ones I am looking for.Qi2 Compatibility: This is pretty much table stakes for me now. It was a bonus/nice to have for a while, but its been long enough. One thing to keep in mind is that if your car only supports 5 watts on your built-in USB ports, you wont see 15-watt charging. In that case, youll want to either use a traditional wall charger with your cars AC plug or some sort of DC charger. Again, your output will depend on what your car offers.Strong Magnets: No MagSafe experience is worse than taking a sharp turn and sending your iPhone flying off. While theres no universal standard on strength, you know it when you feel it.Cooling System: While not a standard feature, an integrated cooling system is something I generally look for because I live in a climate where it can be pretty hot and humid during the summer months. MagSafe puts off more heat than traditional charging, so I want a design that can keep it cool while charging.Simple design tweak that makes the differenceThis is somewhat hard to explain, but my wifes car has air vents that are a bit flimsy compared to mine. This means that a lot of vent-based MagSafe cars are challenging to stay in when you add the weight of the iPhone. This model has a stabilization arm on the bottom that keeps it in place. This will be a must-have depending on your car and the air vents. Even if you dont buy this model, its something to remember.Unboxing and installationInstalling the AMEGAT MagSafe car charger takes about a minute, but it will take you longer to walk to your car than to install it.Unbox itPut the mount into the unit and tighten itMount it into your car vent.Plug up to powerI personally prefer air vent models because they are easily removed and dont require attaching anything permanently to your dashboard. I really like to avoid putting adhesive on my dashboard. My nightmare is pulling it off and seeing a permanent mark from any adhesive.Wrap upOverall, the AMEGAT MagSafe car charger is a solid pickup at a great price. It really checks all my boxes: air vent install, cooling system, Qi2, and strong magnets. I love MagSafe in the car, and this is a great model if youre ready to ditch wired car charging.You can buy it from Amazon.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

In a new post on his personal blog, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned that AI could lead to plenty of economic inequality while allowing authoritarian governments to "control their population through mass surveillance and loss of autonomy."OpenAI has made it its goal to realize "artificial general intelligence" the still-entirely-hypothetical point at which an AI can achieve and surpass the intellectual capabilities of a human that "benefits all of humanity."If anyone does manage to build AGI, ensuring that the "socioeconomic value" benefits all equally may prove far more difficult, especially after AI causes countless people to lose their jobs."In particular, it does seem like the balance of power between capital and labor could easily get messed up, and this may require early intervention," Altman argued.In response, Altman proposes looking into "strange-sounding ideas like giving some 'compute budget' to enable everyone on Earth to use a lot of AI." Alternatively, the CEO suggests "just relentlessly driving the cost of intelligence as low as possible," which would also allegedly allow everybody to benefit equally from AI.Altman argued that "metrics we care about" including "health outcomes, economic prosperity" simply "get better on average and over the long-term." Yet "increasing equality does not seem technologically determined, and getting this right may require new ideas.""Anyone in 2035 should be able to marshall the intellectual capacity equivalent to everyone in 2025," he concluded. "Everyone should have access to unlimited genius to direct however they can imagine."But should we really take any of the billionaire's arguments at face value? For one, the basic concept of AGI remains a distant pipe dream. Researchers have yet to iron out some persistent issues with the tech, from rampant hallucinations to astronomical and environmentally damaging power requirements, DeepSeek's recent breakthrough notwithstanding.And at its core Altman's role as the head of the ChatGPT maker often makes it sound like he's selling dreams a bit more than a concrete reality."The economic growth in front of us looks astonishing, and we can now imagine a world where we cure all diseases, have much more time to enjoy with our families, and can fully realize our creative potential," he wrote.But even Altman, who heads a company that's trying to raise yet another $40 billion, realizes this may not actually "benefit all," without at least some degree of intervention.Whether vague ideas like handing out a "compute budget" to everyone on the planet will prove helpful remains to be seen. We still don't even know if we'll ever reach the point of realizing an AGI that can turn society on its head.Is Altman putting the cart before the horse or is he sending a warning, predicting a chaotic breakdown in the "balance of power between capital and labor?"Considering the government he's currently backing has no interest in ensuring an even playing field, let alone supporting freedom of expression, perhaps the CEO got a glimpse of the near future and is trying to get ahead of it.More on OpenAI: Researchers Replicate OpenAI's Hot New AI Tool in 24 HoursShare This Article

Feb 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Payment SecurityThreat actors have been observed leveraging Google Tag Manager (GTM) to deliver credit card skimmer malware targeting Magento-based e-commerce websites.Website security company Sucuri said the code, while appearing to be a typical GTM and Google Analytics script used for website analytics and advertising purposes, contains an obfuscated backdoor capable of providing attackers with persistent access.As of writing, as many as three sites have been found to be infected with the GTM identifier (GTM-MLHK2N68) in question, down from six reported by Sucuri. GTM identifier refers to a container that includes the various tracking codes (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) and rules to be triggered when certain conditions are met.Further analysis has revealed that the malware is being loaded from the Magento database table "cms_block.content," with the GTM tag containing an encoded JavaScript payload that acts as a credit card skimmer."This script was designed to collect sensitive data entered by users during the checkout process and send it to a remote server controlled by the attackers," security researcher Puja Srivastava said.Upon execution, the malware is designed to pilfer credit card information from the checkout pages and send it to an external server.This is not the first time GTM has been abused for malicious purposes. In April 2018, Sucuri revealed that the tool was being leveraged for malvertising purposes.The development comes weeks after the company detailed another WordPress campaign that likely employed vulnerabilities in plugins or compromised admin accounts to install malware that redirected site visitors to malicious URLs.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

When you hear the phrase 90s food, whats the first thing you think of?Im going to guess its something wrapped in a plastic. Possibly frozen. Theres a good chance it was something that sort of resembled a fruit,andkind of tasted like fruit, but did not contain any actual fruit.Maybe you could get it at McDonalds or Pizza Hut.Odds are it waseither coveredwith cheese, stuffed with cheese, or both. (Dairy had a great 90s. Dairy was big. Almond milk? Not so much.)Some of those classic 90s favorites have shuffled off this mortal coil. (Well never forget you, Butterfinger BBs.May flights of angels that resemble Bart Simpson sing thee to thy rest.) But a surprising number of 90s foods have hung around for 30 years or more and are still available at your local grocer, bodega, or fast food chain.Below, Ive collected 20 examples of those sorts of food items; things that scream THE 1990s! almost as much as Beanie Babies and wide leg jeans. All of them are, somewhat inexplicably, sold in stores today. But beware: Reading this list might send you running to the snack aisle to try something you havent eaten in three decades to see if its just as good as you remember from childhood. Spoiler alert: Its not unless its Fruit By the Foot. That stuff holds up; I steal it out of my kids snack bin all the time.(Please dont tell them about the stolen Fruit By the Foot. Theyll be so mad at me.)Beloved 90s Foods You Can Still EatWhen people hear the phrase 90s foods they think of these 20 items all of which are still sold today.READ MORE: Beloved 90s Foods That No Longer ExistGet our free mobile appOnce-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer ExistThese defunct fast food items have gone down in history. Wouldnt you love to eat them again?Filed Under: Fast Food, Food, Nostalgia, Pizza HutCategories: Movie News, Original Features, Special Features

Submitted by WA ContentsArchitecture Competition: House Of The DictatorItaly Architecture News - Feb 10, 2025 - 16:17 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"The house a universal symbol of protection, intimacy, and identity intertwines with the figure of a dictator, the embodiment of absolute power, control, and fear. This is not merely an architectural exercise, but an exis - tential reflection: what is a house when it belongs to someone who wields unlimited power?The "house of the dictator" is a paradox. On one hand, it is a fortress that conceals, protects, and isolates. On the other hand, it is a space of intimate vulnerability, a place where the dictator, whose figure is feared and alienat - ed from the public sphere, reveals their humanity, with all its fragility and fears.Today, the importance of questioning the relationship between power and private space is relevant than ever. In a world marked by deep inequalities, forced migrations, and instability, architecture becomes a lens through which to analyze the dynamics of authoritarianism, protection, and isola - tion. What role does space play in consolidating or challenging power? How are the fears and ambitions of a dictator translated into the form of his home?What is the true nature of this duality? Is it a refuge that offers security and isolation, or a prison that stifles and traps its inhabitant? Which walls symbolize the dominion of authoritarianism, and which reveal its flaws and contradictions?Competition- How can a dwelling reflect paranoia and the obsession with control?- What architectural forms and elements can embody the duality between power and fragility?- Is it possible for a space designed for a dictator to convey something universal, relatable to us all?Participants are encouraged to push beyond the limits of traditional archi - tecture, employing forms, materials, and atmospheres that evoke powerful emotions: from fear to vulnerability, from dominance to unease. There are no geographical restrictionsthe project can be situated anywhere in the worldand no limitations on materials or techniques.This challenge presents a unique opportunity to reflect on how absolute power influences the concept of dwelling and how architecture can examine the relationship between oppression and protection, between dominance and fear, between strength and fragility. We invite participants to interpret these themes with originality and depth, contributing to a fresh and thought-provoking vision of conceptual architecture.Registration feesEarly Registration (January 20 February 20, 2025): 60Standard Registration (February 21 April 21, 2025): 90Late Registration (April 22 May 22, 2025): 120PrizesFirst Prize: 2,500Second Prize: 1,500Third Prize: 1,000Jury membersGregorio Pecorelli ArchitectAlexis Schachter ArchitectFerruccio Tasinato ArchitectDavit Asanidze Urban PlannerZoran Abadi ArchitectElena Messner Cultural ScientistDeadlines & TimelineRegistration Deadline: May 22, 2025Project Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025Winners Announcement: July 6, 2025Detailed information can be found on the competition's website.The top image in the article courtesy of Architecture Competition Organisers.> via Archcontest

The winning team will draw up revised plans for a new cricket complex on Worcesters inclusive-by-design Severn Campus which includes the Roberts Limbrick-designed University of Worcester Arena and Riverside Buildings.Earlier plans for the new complex by David Morley Architects won planning approval three years ago but have since been subject to a review. Once complete, the new complex will provide year-round opportunities for players of all abilities and will include four indoor nets along with two separate indoor nets for blind cricket and changing areas, storage spaces and offices.According to the brief: The universitys vision is to expand the existing Severn Campus via the creation of an inclusive indoor Cricket and Education Centre.AdvertisementThe University wishes to appoint an Architectural Consultancy with the relevant experience to develop the Concept plans to obtain planning permission, prepare information to allow a contractor to be appointed, work with the University and appointed Contractor to discharge all pre-commencement conditions and to develop the design until completion and during 6 months after practical completion monitor the performance of the main and inclusive hall floors under playing conditions, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and value for money.Worcester University first opened in 1946 on a former RAF base. It currently has more than 10,000 students and 700 staff across two main campuses. BDP won a contest for the universitys 90 million City Campus on the site of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary opposite Austin House in 2006.Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios completed a competition-winning 40 million library and history centre, The Hive, for the university in 2012. GWP Architecture completed a transformation of a Grade II-listed disused furniture showroom into a new Art House for the university in 2018.The latest procurement comes a year after Worcester City Council launched a search for a design team for the 6 million expansion and renewal of Astwood Crematorium.Bids for the latest commission will be evaluated 50 per cent on quality and 50 per cent on price. Applicants must hold professional indemnity insurance of 5 million.AdvertisementCompetition detailsProject title UOW950 - Architect - Cricket CentreClientContract value TbcFirst round deadline 5.30pm, 27 February 2025Restrictions TbcMore information https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fd9f844-0844-47f1-ad20-81b0138ca44f

Emmy-winning actor Sterling K. Brownis back in a starring role on TV. He's partnered up with his former boss (and creator of This Is Us), Dan Fogelman, on the new political murder mysteryParadise.Brown plays Xavier Collins, the leader of the security team for former president Cal Bradford (played by Emmy nominee James Marsden). After discovering his boss' dead body, he launches an investigation into the murder, which opens his eyes to a deeper conspiracy that forces him to reconsider everything he knows.In addition to Brown and Marsden, the cast of Paradise includes Krys Marshall, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Charlie Evans, Rafael Cabrera, Richard Robichaux, Darin Toonder and Eddie Diaz.The pairing of Brown and Fogelman in the series is intriguing. This project is cut from completely different cloth than their celebrated family drama. Read on to find out the episodic release schedule for Paradise.Read more: Hulu Review: Strong Library of Network TV and Exciting Originals at a Competitive Price Sterling K. Brown stars as Xavier Collins, the head of the security detail assigned to former president Cal Bradford (James Marsden), the twisty political thriller Paradise on Hulu. DisneyWhen to watch Paradise on HuluThe eight-episode series premiered its first three episodes on Tuesday, Jan. 28, on Hulu -- with a surprise drop, a day early, of the first episode to Hulu and Disney Plus. Since then, the program has gained substantial buzz, making this a must-watch for Hulu subscribers.Four episodes are remaining in this season. Here's the release schedule:Episode 5: In the Palaces of Crowned Kings Tuesday, Feb. 11Episode 6: You Asked for Miracles Tuesday, Feb. 18Episode 7: The Day Tuesday, Feb. 25Episode 8: The Man Who Kept the Secrets Tuesday, March 4You can choose from two Hulu plans, with the ad-supported version priced at $10 per month or $100 per year. If you prefer to skip the commercials, you can sign up for the ad-free version at $19 monthly, with no annual payment option. James Martin/CNET Looking for a deal on Hulu? Bundles ofHulu, Disney Plus and Maxor Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus offer savings over getting the services separately. You may also be able to score a Hulu free trial,student discountor get the streamer as a perk with a specific T-Mobile plan. See at Hulu

TikTok may still be unavailable for download in US app stores, but the company is providing a workaround for Android users.Over the weekend, the company announced in a tweet that it has developed Android download kits for TikTok and TikTok Lite on Android devices. TikTok Lite, a streamlined version of the platform, features fewer tools to optimize performance a popular option in regions where internet access is limited.Although users can watch and follow most content, some features, including Live and TikTok Shop, are not available.On a mobile or web browser, users can visit TikTok.com/Download to install the Android app on their device. The concept of sideloading installing an app from a source outside an official app store is generally discouraged by tech companies as it can come with security risks. TikTok has yet to return to Google Play and Apple's App Store since the app temporarily went offline on Jan. 19.The company said it only recommends downloading the software directly from its site and avoiding downloads from other sites and QR codes to protect devices from potential malicious software. It added that it is ensuring strong security measures for its Android Package Kits to keep the app safe.Just hours after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a TikTok ban to give 75 additional days to find a non-Chinese buyer.TikTok could pose a national security risk due to its ties to China. President Trump said he plans to consult with his advisers about the platform's potential security threats and will "pursue a resolution that protects national security while saving a platform used by 170 million Americans."A handful of companies and potential buyers have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, including Perplexity AI, YouTuber MrBeast, and "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary.