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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Do You Road Trip with Your Partner and Not Have a Nervous Breakdown? This Full-Time Traveling Couple Knows the Secrets
When Eric and Allison Bieller quit their full-time jobs to create travel content, they say their relatives thought they were 'crazy.' 'They're very confused about how it all works, but now they're used to it,' says Allison, 38. 'Now they're just like, 'Where are you in the world, my little traveler?' So they've come around.' It doesn't hurt that the couple has amassed an audience of over 600,000 on their YouTube channel, The Endless Adventure, vlogging their trips across the nation and around the world. They've ferried down to Washington state from Alaska, shared a tiny apartment in Hong Kong, camped overnight at an IHOP parking lot and more. During many of their travels, the pair trek through locations via RV, some of which they renovate themselves to be the perfect on-the-road home for the two of them. After a decade's worth of trips together, Eric, 39, says their relationship is stronger than ever. 'When you're traveling together as much as full-time, it's either going to destroy your relationship or bring it closer than it's ever been before,' he explains. 'Luckily for us, it brought us closer." PEOPLE sat down with The Endless Adventure to learn their essential tips and reminders for surviving a road trip as a couple. ALLISON: He does the (content) editing, and so he usually has his headphones on. That puts him into his own world. And while he's doing that, I really enjoy working out. I cook for us sometimes when he's doing that, and then plan upcoming adventures. I feel like that separates us. ERIC: We don't feel like we personally need that much time apart, but we have enough little things. When I'm editing, it might take eight hours to edit a video sometimes, so I guess that's my alone time. Maybe that's why I feel like I don't need all that much alone time. ALLISON: We listen to a lot of music, a lot of podcasts. We have games that we travel with. Two-person games, usually collaborative. We don't want to create arguments. So fun collaborative games. If we are in a place for a while or going stir-crazy, we'll go out to a pub and just sit and play games. ERIC: Sometimes we'll just drop everything, go out, chill at a restaurant or a pub and just play a board game all night. ALLISON: For us, we travel in a lot of older vehicles, so having spare pieces and parts [is essential]. ERIC: Spare everything. We have coolant. We have extra drive belts. We've got extra power steering lines. So basically, anything that's broken in the past, we have a replacement that we've saved up for it when it breaks inevitably in the future. ALLISON: If somebody's having a particular rough go of it, the other one realizes that and tries to stay positive and light and look for solutions. And maybe that's not always what they want to hear. So maybe you're just quietly in the corner looking up a mechanic while they're just getting their anger out. And you're not trying to be like, "Oh, it's fine. It's fine,' when they're like, "I just want to be angry for a second." Letting them sit in it for a little bit, but not too long, is important. ERIC: I'm the one who handles most of the mechanical stuff and sets all that up, and I've done a lot of the work on the RV myself. So if something goes wrong, it's a lot of pressure on me to fix it. And I'm very annoyed with myself that I let it happen, depending on what the situation is. So I have to usually take five, 10 minutes and get past it and start to look for a solution. During that time, she's just very supportive, instead of nagging me or being mad at me or anything like that. ALLISON: We always keep in mind that we're on each other's team [and not] bring the other person down. You're a couple, you're together for a reason. You shouldn't want to hurt or intentionally go after the other person. Obviously things are going to come up that you don't agree on, or there'll be miscommunications. But maybe if you both can get your points across and see a potential middle ground — or realize that maybe it's something you can't get over, so you just need to talk about it and understand, as best as you can, where the other person is coming from. ERIC: One important thing is just to not keep score about everything. I always talk about that in our relationship, that it's like... If you start tallying up every time that one person was right or wrong, or when some person made a mistake or the other person did, then you're basically in a game with each other, battling each other. We don't try to look at it like that. We don't keep score on anything, which is hard to do, but we've gotten good at it over the years. ERIC: We hear a lot of couples just in the airport and on trains and on buses, just throughout the years, just getting at each other. And we're always like, "That's exactly what we don't want to do." You just have to have a little bit of patience and understand that when you're trying to travel, especially traveling full-time or often, stuff's going to go wrong. That's just inevitable. That's what happens when you travel. You've got to accept that. ALLISON: It's almost better if things go wrong, because it makes things so much more memorable. And I feel like it makes you a stronger person and a couple, because no matter what happens, you'll get to the other side of whatever the issue is. You'll always figure it out some way. You're not just going to be stuck in this one place for the rest of your life. It's always so much more interesting if you had this hardship to go through and you both overcame it, and then you learn from it. And next time, maybe it won't seem as daunting when something bad happens, and it helps you become better at problem-solving. ERIC: That's one of the fun things about traveling with other people, is that when something happens — usually it's something bad — but if you can remain positive and just laugh about it later... We have some things that happened five, six years ago. We still comment about it or have some joke that we say daily about some random thing that happened. Like, an interaction between us and a Lyft driver six years ago in Albany, we still reference some goofy thing that he said. ALLISON: There was one time where we were on an international flight to London, and somehow between getting off the plane and getting to customs, I lost my passport. I have no idea where it is. It's never been found to this day. It was a fiasco, don't get me wrong. But we got through it. And then after that, Eric left his laptop on a plane. ERIC: So every time when we land somewhere, I say, "Hey, do you got your passport?" She says, "Yep. Hey, do you have your laptop?" ALLISON: Nothing is the end of the world … You get confused or turned around on your way to your hotel, or maybe the room isn't exactly what you thought it was, or the hotel is dingy or you don't like where you picked for dinner. Nothing is catastrophic. The next night, you can go to a better place, or you can do more research next time. Don't take it all too seriously. It's supposed to be fun. It's travel. ERIC: Be ready to share stuff with the other person, because a lot of times I just am constantly thinking about the videos and work and editing, so I'll leave stuff behind all the time. If I leave my headphones, she lets me use hers, or if she leaves her charger, I have a charger specifically that she can plug into as well. If I don't have socks, she'll give me socks to wear. ALLISON: He uses 100 pairs of socks every vacation we go on. ERIC: She's very patient about it. She doesn't give me a hard time about it. So all that stuff helps. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal appeals court upholds Michigan's process of removing dead people from voter rolls
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways John McCosh/States Newsroom Updated at 2:30 p.m. A federal appeals panel has upheld Michigan's process for removing deceased voters from the voting rolls. In a decision released Tuesday, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied an appeal of a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit by the Public Interest Legal Foundation, a conservative group that has filed legal challenges across the U.S. seeking to remove people from voter rolls. 'I'm very grateful that a federal court has once again recognized our strong work keeping our voter file up to date,' Benson said in a press release. 'Since 2020, our department has fought a record number of lawsuits based on false and meritless claims meant to undermine people's faith in Michigan's elections.' Public Interest Legal Foundation filed the lawsuit against Benson, a Democrat who is also a candidate for governor, in November 2021, alleging Michigan was violating the National Voter Registration Act by refusing to remove 27,000 individuals from its qualified voter file the group said were dead. Lawyers for Benson's office had argued that she declined to remove the voters because doing so without confirming the accuracy of the group's list would have risked removing eligible voters in violation of federal voting law, which seeks to ensure voters aren't wrongly removed. That argument was supported by U.S. District Court Judge Jane Beckering of the Western District of Michigan, who in March 2024 rejected as 'theoretical' the harms claimed by the group, and concluded that deceased voters were removed from Michigan's voter rolls on a regular basis. In its decision to reject Public Interest Legal Foundation's appeal, the 6th Circuit said Michigan has actively made 'an inherently rational, sensible attempt at maintaining accurate voter registration lists,' and that the state 'goes further by also actively employing a third party, ERIC, to assist in identifying deceased registrants. This additional effort only further enhances the reasonableness of Michigan's efforts to maintain accurate voter rolls.' The Electronic Registration Information Center, commonly called ERIC, is a nonpartisan interstate cooperative that seeks to maintain accurate voter registration rolls. According to the Public Interest Legal Foundation's website, the group has filed numerous lawsuits across the country requesting similar releases of voter roll information in an effort to prove illegal voting, which is extremely rare. J. Christian Adams, president of the Public Interest Legal Foundation, sent the following to Michigan Advance when asked for comment on the decision, 'Disappointed that what Congress thought it was passing to keep rolls clean isn't being implemented,' Adams said. Data from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission ranked Michigan fifth in the nation in 2020 and 2022 in removing registrations of voters who have died. This story was updated with comment from the Public Interest Legal Foundation. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
TECHx
05-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
UAE Consumers Expect More from 5G Connectivity: Ericsson
Home » Smart Sectors » Telecom » UAE Consumers Expect More from 5G Connectivity: Ericsson A new report from Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) reveals shifting consumer expectations around 5G connectivity in the UAE. The ConsumerLab report, titled 'Elevating 5G with Differentiated Connectivity,' outlines key trends and revenue opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs). The survey shows that one in three 5G users in the UAE no longer accept best-effort performance. Over 50% of users face connectivity issues in crowded locations. As a result, reliable coverage and sufficient capacity are becoming essential for customer satisfaction. Interest in premium 5G connectivity is also rising. About 44% of users are willing to pay more for better performance during critical tasks. Around 32% are likely to adopt these premium services early. Moreover, 22%—called 'assurance seekers'—actively look for elevated connectivity and are ready to pay for it. To tap into this demand, CSPs need targeted strategies. Segmenting users based on performance needs can help providers offer value-added services. The report also notes how Generative AI (GenAI) is changing usage behavior. About 22% of 5G users would pay 10% more for performance assurance, especially for latency- and uplink-sensitive apps like: GenAI tools and augmented reality Video calling and interactive services With more users adopting such apps, CSPs must prepare for increased traffic. The need for low latency and stronger uplink and downlink capacity is growing. There are also financial gains to consider. CSPs could increase average revenue per user (ARPU) by 5% to 14% through differentiated connectivity. New revenue could also come from offering quality-on-demand (QoD) APIs to app developers. However, alternative pricing models are key, as preferred by 24% of users. Petra Schirren, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Gulf, said, 'The latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report highlights a valuable opportunity for growth in the UAE's 5G network landscape. As AI-powered applications become more prevalent, users' expectations for enhanced connectivity are rising, and so is their willingness to pay for performance assurance.' The report is based on an online survey of over 1,100 people, including 1,000 active 5G users. Conducted in June and July 2024, the study reflects the views of more than 6 million smartphone users in the UAE, including over 3 million using 5G. The findings are part of Ericsson's ongoing research into global 5G markets since 2019.
Web Release
05-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Ericsson ConsumerLab highlights rising interest in differentiated connectivity among UAE consumers
By Editor_wr On May 5, 2025 A new Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ConsumerLab report titled 'Elevating 5G with Differentiated Connectivity' has revealed some unique insights and consumer trends related to 5G in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report also identifies revenue generation opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs) in the 5G space. The report identifies four key trends shaping the UAE's 5G landscape: One in three 5G users in the country are no longer willing to accept best-effort 5G performance. The survey notes that satisfaction with 5G decreased as more than 50 percent of users face issues in high-traffic locations. Therefore, ensuring good 5G coverage in addition to sufficient capacity is essential for differentiated connectivity. The survey notes that satisfaction with 5G decreased as more than 50 percent of users face issues in high-traffic locations. Therefore, ensuring good 5G coverage in addition to sufficient capacity is essential for differentiated connectivity. The appetite for differentiated connectivity is growing. 44 percent of 5G users in the UAE are interested in paying for differentiated connectivity that guarantees better performance for critical tasks, and 32 percent are likely to be among its first adopters. Meanwhile, 22 percent of users, known as 'assurance seekers', actively seek elevated connectivity for critical applications and are happy to pay for it. To make the most of this trend, service providers must develop actionable segmentation strategies that identify key consumer groups. 44 percent of 5G users in the UAE are interested in paying for differentiated connectivity that guarantees better performance for critical tasks, and 32 percent are likely to be among its first adopters. Meanwhile, 22 percent of users, known as 'assurance seekers', actively seek elevated connectivity for critical applications and are happy to pay for it. To make the most of this trend, service providers must develop actionable segmentation strategies that identify key consumer groups. Generative AI (GenAI)is redefining the way people use 5G. The report shows that 22 percent of 5G users are willing to pay 10 percent more for performance assurance on latency and uplink-sensitive apps, such as those featuring GenAI, augmented reality (AR) and video calling, compared to established app categories. As the usage of these apps grows, CSPs must prepare for shifts in network traffic with rising demands on uplink and downlink capacity as well as low latency. The report shows that 22 percent of 5G users are willing to pay 10 percent more for performance assurance on latency and uplink-sensitive apps, such as those featuring GenAI, augmented reality (AR) and video calling, compared to established app categories. As the usage of these apps grows, CSPs must prepare for shifts in network traffic with rising demands on uplink and downlink capacity as well as low latency. Service providers could see an increase in consumer average revenue per unit (ARPU). Transitioning to differentiated connectivity has the potential to increase 5G consumer ARPU by 5 to 14 percent. CSPs also have the opportunity to unlock new revenue pools by exposing quality-on-demand (QoD) network application programming interfaces (APIs) to application service providers. However, capturing the full potential of differentiated connectivity will require CSPs to explore alternative payment models, as preferred by 24 percent of 5G users. Petra Schirren, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, says: 'The latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report highlights a valuable opportunity for growth in the UAE's 5G network landscape. As AI-powered applications become more prevalent, users' expectations for enhanced connectivity are rising, and so is their willingness to pay for performance assurance. We look forward to working with our partners in the country to leverage on the report's insights, drive positive change, and enhance the overall 5G experience for consumers through co-creating tailored connectivity experiences.' The Ericsson report is based on an online survey of more than 1,100 respondents across the UAE, including 1,000 active 5G users, conducted during June and July 2024. The research scope is reflective of the opinions of over 6 million smartphone owners in the country, including more than 3 million 5G users. The report is part of the comprehensive Ericsson Research series, which has monitored the evolution of the global 5G consumer market since 2019. Read the full report. Next Post Expo City Dubai and Yango Group launch autonomous food delivery Comments are closed.
Al Bawaba
05-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Ericsson ConsumerLab highlights rising interest in differentiated connectivity among UAE consumers
A new Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ConsumerLab report titled 'Elevating 5G with Differentiated Connectivity' has revealed some unique insights and consumer trends related to 5G in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report also identifies revenue generation opportunities for communication service providers (CSPs) in the 5G space. The report identifies four key trends shaping the UAE's 5G landscape: One in three 5G users in the country are no longer willing to accept best-effort 5G performance. The survey notes that satisfaction with 5G decreased as more than 50 percent of users face issues in high-traffic locations. Therefore, ensuring good 5G coverage in addition to sufficient capacity is essential for differentiated connectivity. The appetite for differentiated connectivity is growing. 44 percent of 5G users in the UAE are interested in paying for differentiated connectivity that guarantees better performance for critical tasks, and 32 percent are likely to be among its first adopters. Meanwhile, 22 percent of users, known as 'assurance seekers', actively seek elevated connectivity for critical applications and are happy to pay for it. To make the most of this trend, service providers must develop actionable segmentation strategies that identify key consumer AI (GenAI)is redefining the way people use 5G. The report shows that 22 percent of 5G users are willing to pay 10 percent more for performance assurance on latency and uplink-sensitive apps, such as those featuring GenAI, augmented reality (AR) and video calling, compared to established app categories. As the usage of these apps grows, CSPs must prepare for shifts in network traffic with rising demands on uplink and downlink capacity as well as low providers could see an increase in consumer average revenue per unit (ARPU). Transitioning to differentiated connectivity has the potential to increase 5G consumer ARPU by 5 to 14 percent. CSPs also have the opportunity to unlock new revenue pools by exposing quality-on-demand (QoD) network application programming interfaces (APIs) to application service providers. However, capturing the full potential of differentiated connectivity will require CSPs to explore alternative payment models, as preferred by 24 percent of 5G Schirren, Vice President and Head of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, says: 'The latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report highlights a valuable opportunity for growth in the UAE's 5G network landscape. As AI-powered applications become more prevalent, users' expectations for enhanced connectivity are rising, and so is their willingness to pay for performance assurance. We look forward to working with our partners in the country to leverage on the report's insights, drive positive change, and enhance the overall 5G experience for consumers through co-creating tailored connectivity experiences.' The Ericsson report is based on an online survey of more than 1,100 respondents across the UAE, including 1,000 active 5G users, conducted during June and July 2024. The research scope is reflective of the opinions of over 6 million smartphone owners in the country, including more than 3 million 5G users. The report is part of the comprehensive Ericsson Research series, which has monitored the evolution of the global 5G consumer market since 2019.
