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Why I Want More Games to Rip Off My Favorite Movies
Movies have a complicated history with video game adaptations. I’m not referring to movies based on games—though they have their own spotty reputation—but rather licensed games attached to film franchises. While some movie games have become genre-defining icons, most fail to live up to their namesakes. The best games based on films aren’t directly tied to their source material, but…
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Some of My Favorite Instant Pot Appliances Are on Sale Early for Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The double whammy of July 4th sales and a looming Amazon Prime Day has triggered some great pre-sale bargains. If you’ve been looking for new kitchen appliances, you’ll be pleased to hear that Instant Pot has quietly put a…
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Here are 14 of our favorite deals from Amazon’s early Prime Day sale
Amazon’s next Prime Day event hasn’t officially kicked off yet, but in classic Amazon fashion, the retailer has already dropped a selection of early deals ahead of its four-day sale. While steeper discounts are not likely to arrive until next month, many of the current offers are already worth considering, especially if you’re a Prime member looking to score a…
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones With a $30 Amazon Gift Card
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. The Sony WH-1000XM6 are the best premium headphones of 2025, which I got to review last month during their release. And despite their recent release, Amazon is offering…
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‘The Life of Chuck’ star discusses screening film with director Mike Flanagan, his favorite performances from the Stephen King adaptation and more
“The Life of Chuck” is a 2025 summer movie I’ve long been anticipating. Directed by horror icon Mike Flanagan, this movie is adapted from a Stephen King short story about a man, Chuck (Tom Hiddleston), whose death seems to coincide with the end of the universe. Last year, it won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival,…
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My favorite Bluetooth speaker just crashed to its lowest ever price: the EarFun UBoom L is just $49 right now
When I’m using one of the best Bluetooth speakers, nothing makes me happier than feeling the bass in my jaw or in my temples. I want earth-shattering bass that makes me concerned for the walls in my rental. I want it to be so rich that I feel like it’s calling me poor. I want it to feel deeper than…
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Our favorite air purifier has dropped in price on Amazon — and it’s just under $70
Summer is finally here, and while it may bring warmer temperatures, it also brings the inevitable allergies. And if, like me, you battle with daily sneezes or sniffles from hayfever, having one of the best air purifiers can make all the difference in filtering indoor pollutants such as pollen and dust. Granted, finding the best air purifier to suit your…
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My favorite midrange phone is now available for the same low price that made me fall in love with it
I’m a big fan of the R Series phones from OnePlus, which takes many of the premium features found in that company’s flagship phones and repackages them in a more affordable device. The OnePlus 13R is certainly part of that fine tradition, even if it costs a little bit more than its predecessor. But thanks to a current smartphone deal,…
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Five of My Favorite YouTube Channels With Free Spin Classes
In-person spin classes are the best kind of spin classes, in my opinion, but I know my perspective is very biased because I teach them multiple times per week. When I’m not teaching, I’m taking classes on my Peloton because that’s a brand I trust to provide me with credentialed, experienced instructors and thoughtful, effective workout routines. I am, however,…
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. Sonos makes some of the best smart speakers, surround sound systems, and headphones available. It has a very similar business model to Apple: premium prices for minimalist design…
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