Boasting of an ensemble cast who have never come together before, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has garnered ample curiosity. Marking the foray of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali into the web medium, the historical drama set against the backdrop of the pre-Independence era focusing on the world of courtesans, is expected to be mounted on a … Read more
Google Pixel 8 MSRP $699.00 “The Google Pixel 8 packs amazing AI tools, great cameras, and long battery life into a pretty, compact body.” Pros Great main camera Amazing AI photo editing tools Two-day battery life Slick, fast Android 14 Tensor G3 is cool and efficient Seven years software support Cons Wide-angle camera disappoints Average … Read more
We’ll be honest: “Serena Williams makeup line” was not on Allure’s 2024 celebrity beauty brand bingo card. When Wyn Beauty arrived at Allure HQ several months ago, we were a little surprised and very skeptical (the celebrity beauty brand fatigue is real). But we started using it — we’re here to do the work — … Read more
Since its conception in 1999, the Nars blush has been smashed and smeared across magazine pages, endured the chaos backstage at Fashion Week, and traveled across the globe in the handbags of beauty lovers. It has earned its share of accolades, including seven Allure Best of Beauty Awards (no easy feat) and Hall of Fame … Read more
Withings ScanWatch 2 MSRP $350.00 “The desirable Withings ScanWatch 2 puts the company’s comprehensive and accurate health tech inside a classy watch case.” Pros Beautiful design Comprehensive health monitoring FDA approved for atrial fibrillation 38mm or 42mm case sizes Long battery life Cons Unreliable notifications Subscription needed to unlock features App design can frustrate If … Read more
Xiaomi 14 Ultra MSRP $1,640.00 “The Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s massive camera is creatively exciting, packed with features, and full of unique character and tone — making it one of the best we’ve ever used.” Pros It can take incredible photos So many camera modes to try Smooth and reliable software Fast battery charging Cons Battery … Read more
Sara Ali Khan has received a thumbs up from the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi’s family for Ae Watan Mere Watan. Taking to social media, the legendary freedom fighter’s grandson Tushar Gandhi shared his review on the historical period drama which featured Sara in the role of the revolutionary Usha Mehta and even expressed … Read more
A beef corndog with fries, served with sriracha ranch and BBQ sauce at Sputnik on March 19, 2024. Sputnik is a dive bar located on South Broadway in Denver. (Tynin Fries, The Denver Post) Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that … Read more
Circular Ring Slim MSRP $297.00 “The Circular Ring Slim is lightweight and comfortable to wear. Unfortunately, that’s largely where the positives end.” Pros Comfortable to wear App contains plenty of data General advice can be informative Cons Aluminum isn’t durable enough Charger is inconvenient No fitness tracking Unreliable features, data, and app Subscription or extra … Read more
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra MSRP $899.00 “The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra is an unremarkable big-screen smartphone that doesn’t do anything wrong, but is eclipsed by the stronger competition.” Pros Clean, fast software Long battery life Great sound and audio Cons Unremarkable design Software update cycle shorter than competition What a confusing phone the Asus Zenfone … Read more
