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  • The Best Smartwatches for Women, Tested by a Certified Personal Trainer
    November 14, 2025, 9:26 PM EST. In testing 15 smartwatches for women, the editors highlight design, performance, and features, with Apple Watch Series 11 crowned best overall for its balance of price, performance, and seamless integrations. It comes in aluminum or titanium and sizes 42mm or 46mm, with breathable band options to avoid skin irritation. Notable new features include Sleep Score and hypertension detection (FDA-cleared), along with robust cycle tracking and health metrics. For Android users, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the top pick, while the Garmin Venu 3 shines for post-workout stats and health features. The article emphasizes comfort, display quality, and app ecosystem, and occasionally warns about band choices for sensitive skin. Overall, these watches offer a range of wearables that balance fashion, health tracking, and smart capabilities for women.
  • Morgan Freeman Says He Won't Retire and Rails Against AI Voice Replications
    November 14, 2025, 9:22 PM EST. Morgan Freeman told The Guardian he's furious about AI voice replication of his iconic voice without consent and said his lawyers have been very busy removing unauthorized uses online. He warned against mimicking him with falseness, noting that impersonations deprive him of earnings. The interview sits in a wider industry debate about consent and copyright in AI likenesses, with peers like Scarlett Johansson criticizing imitators while others such as Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have inked AI deals. Freeman, 88, continues to work-promoting Now You See Me: Now You Don't-and while retirement thoughts come and go, his appetite for acting remains driven by offers and pay.
  • Blue Origin's New Glenn launches on debut paying-customer mission, deploying NASA's EscaPADE to Mars
    November 14, 2025, 9:20 PM EST. Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket completed its debut mission for paying customers from Cape Canaveral, delivering NASA's twin EscaPADE satellites, named Blue and Gold, toward Mars. The two-stage, seven-engine booster successfully landed its reusable first stage on a barge, marking a key milestone for Blue Origin alongside SpaceX-style reusability. The mission deploys NASA's EscaPADE to study Mars' space weather and magnetic environment over a 22-month journey, aiming to better understand solar winds' interaction with the Martian atmosphere. Blue Origin executives hailed it as a new era of spaceflight, reinforcing the growing competition in commercial space while advancing scientific payloads.
  • Morgan Freeman Slams Unauthorized AI Voice Use, Says His Lawyers Are 'Busy'
    November 14, 2025, 9:18 PM EST. In a new interview, Morgan Freeman condemns unauthorized AI voice impersonations, saying his lawyers are "busy" as they pursue removal of AI-based uses without consent. He notes that, like any actor, he expects payment and control over his performances, warning that mimicking him without permission is theft. Freeman previously thanked fans for flagging AI imitations and emphasized urgency around authenticity and integrity in the industry. The broader Hollywood debate on AI-generated performances continues, with groups like SAG-AFTRA criticizing computer-generated characters, arguing they risk jobs and devalue human artistry when trained without permission. This underscores pressures on studios to deploy ethical AI practices.
  • Apple unveils iPhone Pocket knitted sling priced at $149.95 and $229.95
    November 14, 2025, 9:12 PM EST. Apple introduces the iPhone Pocket, a fashion-forward knitted sling designed to carry your device. Marketed as a portable accessory rather than a traditional case, the sling comes in short and long versions. Critics question the practicality and pricing, with the short model priced at $149.95 and the longer version at $229.95. The feature set emphasizes minimalist design and portability over tech specs. CNN's Clare Duffy reports on the controversy surrounding the product's high price tag and potential market appeal. The development signals Apple's ongoing experimentation with accessory-focused hardware and fashion-driven devices.