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Each season, Max's popular series The White Lotus gives itself the ambitious task of telling essentially the same story about greed and lust but featuring different wealthy characters enjoying a new exotic locale. The just-concluded third season brought the concept to an imagined luxury White Lotus hotel in Thailand. Despite its aspirations, the show's latest installment strained under the weight of a sluggish plot, overly familiar character types, tired narrative arcs, and unsurprising twi

I’m a firm believer that the internet runs on two things: catchy beats and weird little guys. This week’s weird little guy? A French fish with arms, legs, and undeniable star power.Le Poisson Steve, a chiptune earworm by French musician Tomo, found its way into virality through an animated clip by illustrator Vigz. The concept is delightfully minimal. Steve is a fish. He is orange. He has arms and legs. That’s the whole thing — and it works.The language barrier doesn&rsqu

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If there's one thing people with iPhones and Android phones can agree on, it's this: Robocalls suck. They're annoying autodialers at best and illegal scams at worst, and they're part of an ongoing problem the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been trying to crack down on for years.A report conducted by the visual voicemail and robocall-blocking software company YouMail estimates that about 52.8 billion robocalls were placed to U.S. consumers in 2024, which worked out to nearly 200 robo

Screen time is arguably one of the hottest parenting topics of the past 20 years. For some, screen time literally just refers to the amount of time a kid spends looking at a tablet or phone each day. For others, screen time is a catchall term for the beast of an issue that asks what's behind the screen that kids can't seem to stop tapping and swiping on.Confiscating the phone may have been the only option for parents a couple of decades ago, but caregivers these days have the option to use paren

SPEND $100, GET $30: As of April 8, Target will give you a free $30 gift card when you spend $100 on select baby care, like diapers and wipes.Opens in a new windowCredit: ParasolFree $30 Target gift cardWhen you spend $100 on diapers or wipesGet DealDiapers are expensive. It's a fact of life that new parents find out before the baby's even born, and a fact that baby shower attendees find out as they're shopping for the diaper raffle.Whatever your need for buying diapers this spring, you'll save

It's important to have a great antivirus software package that can protect your PC from threats while you browse online. Viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing threats are all potential dangers when you're online, even if you think you're being careful. New threats are emerging every day, which is why many antivirus software manufacturers take a holistic approach, protecting your system from all kinds of potential threats, not just the obvious ones. There are plenty of options out there, so

TL;DR: Mac users can get the award-winning PDF Expert Premium Plan lifetime subscription for A$229.There’s nothing wrong with Adobe Acrobat…until you realize you’re paying for it constantly when you really only edit a couple of PDFs each month. If you want a program you can own with a one-time payment, check out this Adobe Acrobat alternative. The features are nearly identical, except it’s A$229 for life — even if you upgrade your Mac.More about PDF ExpertEdit PDFs

Nintendo has shined a light on an important detail about the Nintendo Switch 2. The company is introducing Game-Key Cards — physical cards that don’t contain game data but instead trigger a digital download when inserted into the console.SEE ALSO:How much will Nintendo Switch 2 games cost? Here's what we've learned so far.
Nintendo said the cards won’t be locked to user accounts.In a conversation with GameSpot, Nintendo executive Tetsuya Sasaki clarified that Game-Key Cards &l

Tesla is reportedly refusing Cybertruck trade-ins as inventory. Meanwhile almost $200 million worth of Cybertruck inventory is piling up. According to Electrek, Cybertruck owners that have tried to trade in their vehicles were told that "Tesla currently doesn’t accept its own vehicle as a trade-in." Additionally, Tesla is reportedly telling drivers that have owned Cybertrucks for a while to go through the Lemon Law process, which protects owners who have bought an irreparably defective car

President Donald Trump's tariff policies are going into effect, and people who like buying affordable technology are starting to feel it.Just a few days into the Trump tariff policy, in which some of the hardest-hit countries are manufacturing centers like China and Vietnam, we're already seeing reactions from both tech companies and consumers. Some people are panic-buying new phones to get ahead of possible price hikes, while certain hotly anticipated gaming consoles have had pre-orders delayed

Bad Bunny did NPR's "Tiny Desk Concert," and it did not disappoint. He showed up with a full band in tow and absolutely crushed acoustic versions of several tracks, including the high-energy "PIToRRO DE COCO" and "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR."The stripped-back vibe, as is often the magic with "Tiny Desk," lets the raw energy of the songs — and Bad Bunny — really shine. The performance went viral almost instantly, racking up over 3 million views in less than a day.It's no surprise it's curre

SAVE $125: The 8-piece SimpliSafe Indoor Home Security System is on sale for $124.99 at Best Buy, down from the standard price of $249.99. That's a 50% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: SimpliSafeSimpliSafe Indoor Home Security System (8-piece)$124.99 at Best Buy $249.99 Save $125.00Get DealSince we're almost to summer vacation time, it's smart to start thinking about home security. While many of us have snagged a video doorbell or cameras for the driveway, it's easy to overlook interior pro

GET $400 OFF: As of April 8, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 AMD Ryzen 9 16GB RAM GeForce RTX 4060 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop is $400 off at Best Buy, for a price of $1,199.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AsusAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 AMD Ryzen 9 16GB RAM GeForce RTX 4060 1TB SSD Gaming Laptop$1,199.99 at Best Buy $1,599.99 Save $400Get DealWith tariffs creating volatility across the global market, It's impossible to predict what anything is about to cost, but advanced GeForce RTX laptops are especially subjec

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Earlier this year, Steven Soderbergh and David Koepp thrilled us with Black Bag, a clever and sexy espionage thriller that put a married couple at the center of its secrets and scheming. Now comes the funhouse mirror version of that: The Amateur. On a very superficial level, both movies are about spies and marriage. But one is sophisticated, playing with genre expectations to surprise the audience while exploring the depths of marital intimacy and trust. The other is The Amateur, a frustratingly

SAVE UP TO 35%: As of April 8, the 2025 TCL QM6K Mini LED TV that just came out in March is on sale at Best Buy in all sizes from 55 to 98 inches. Discounts range from $250 to $800 off, or 25% to 35% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV$549.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $250starting at 55 inchesGet DealMost TVs unveiled at CES 2025 in January are officially out and available to purchase by now. This means that we're in the thick of one of the best times of year to buy a TV &

Ring the alarm: another savings event is coming. Prime Day has inspired other retailers to get in on a week of members-only savings, and this go around, it's Walmart. The retail giant is bringing back Walmart+ Week much earlier than we expected.We'll temper your expectations around Walmart+ Week: the emphasis on the sale is on services rather than products. Don't expect Prime Day levels of products deals, instead enjoy the everyday savings on gas, groceries, streaming, and... Burger King? Here's

GET $450 OFF: As of Apr. 8th, the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD is on sale for $1,049.99 at Best Buy, saving $450, or 30%.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Pro Copilot+ Snapdragon X Elite 12 Core 16GB Memory 512GB SSD$1,049.99 at Best Buy $1,499.99 Save $450Get DealWhat is and is not a laptop? Somewhere between a tablet and a laptop, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a computer designed to challenge traditional laptop design, wit

SAVE $400: As of April 8, get the Samsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor for $399.99, down from its usual price of $799.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 50%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSamsung Odyssey G6 gaming monitor$399.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $400Get DealA great monitor is an important part of any setup, especially if you're someone who plays a lot of games. Feeling like you're immersed in the fantasy worlds of your favorite titles can go a long way toward making those games even mor

SAVE $100: The Nutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender is on sale at Amazon for $149.99, down from the normal price of $249.99. That's a 40% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: NinjaNutri Ninja Personal & Countertop Blender (BL642)$149.99 at Amazon$249.99 Save $100Get DealWe never thought a blender would become a major character in one of this year's most anticipated shows, but add it to the list of things we didn't see coming in 2025. The White Lotus featured a blender in almost eve

SAVE 50%: The Blink Mini 2 home security camera is just $19.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a savings of $20 and a sale price that matches the lowest we've ever seen.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonBlink Mini 2 home security camera$19.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $20.00Get DealNow that the work-from-home era seems to be ending (sob), keeping an eye on your home while you're away feels more attractive than ever. Between wondering if the dog is eating the couch to hoping

SAVE $62.80: As of April 8, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $157.19 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219.99. That's a discount of 29%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSamsung Galaxy Tab A9+$157.19 at Amazon $219.99 Save $62.80Get DealWhen you're shopping for a new tablet, you've got a wide variety of options to choose from. While you can't go wrong with an iPad, Samsung has a selection of reliable tablets to choose from as well. There are some mid-tier options that you can get for

EARN DOUBLE POINTS: On April 8, enjoy double rewards on all Kindle book purchases. Shop deals and new releases to spend while you save.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonEarn double Kindle Rewards points on every storeGet 6 points for ever $1 spent.Get DealKindle offers lots of ways to read at a discount whether that be its Libby compatibility, Amazon First Reads, or Kindle Unlimited. But if you do like to buy your books, you can save there too. As of April 8, receive double points on all Kindle

GET $40 OFF: As of April 4, the Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive is on sale for $89.99 for a savings of 31%, or $40 off.Opens in a new windowCredit: Western DigitalWestern Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive$89.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $40.00Get DealWhat's the recipe for pulling off a busy time of travel and work? For many people, a portable SSD is of utmost importance. Whether you'll be using it to back up programs that are far

Compared to other appliances, the journey to buy a new TV is arguably one of the most elusive.Unboxing them (and returning them, if you really need to) will have you sweating significantly more than, say, a robot vacuum would, and the tech involved gets far more in the weeds than, say, whether a refrigerator can reliably keep food cold. Of course, you can totally go to the store to try to assess things like brightness or color volume in person. But seeing 15 TVs playing the same exact thing is o

Season 6 of the heartbreakingly human documentary series VICE TV’s Dark Side of the Ring continues with a headfirst dive into the seismic, singular life of Leon Allen White — better known to the world (and the ring) as Big Van Vader.In an exclusive clip from the latest episode of Dark Side of the Ring, we see the early rumblings of Vader’s transformation from a pro football player to a full-blown wrestling legend. It’s narrated by WWE and AEW star Chris Jericho with raw,