Nine years have passed since Google introduced the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, but the wait for the fourth-generation model is finally over. Today, the company unveiled its latest smart thermostat. It arrives on the same day as a next-gen version of Google's iconic Chromecast streaming dongle—now called the Google TV …
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YouTuber Preston Jacobs wasted no time when he started his House of the Dragon after-party livestream: “I’m going to say right up [top], I think at this point this is my jump-the-shark moment. I don’t think that this show is salvageable anymore.” Sunday’s season finale, he says, “really ruins everything.” …
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You might have playlists loaded up with your favourite artists on Spotify or Apple, but how much do you know about how the song was made, and why it was made? And what was happening in the world for the artist to need to create that particular track, or that …
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Sometimes real life is stranger than fiction, and sometimes it’s just far more fascinating. If you’re in the mood for a documentary that’ll get your pulse pumping, your heart aching, or your mind running, you’ll want to check out Prime Video. Now streaming on Prime Video is a wealth of …
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Max offers an extraordinary selection of movies, and its documentary library alone has enough gems for hours of compelling viewing. But if you’re indecisive, have no fear: We’ve gone through the hundreds of documentaries on Max and picked out the ones you absolutely have to make time to watch. These …
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Almost every movie and TV show streaming app you use keeps track of what you're watching. This is for convenience’s sake; by logging your activity, the app can let you pick up where you left off at another time or on another device, you can be notified of new content …
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Spotify’s decision to introduce comment sections under podcasts should surprise no one. For years now, apps have been ripping off each other’s most popular features. Where once apps adhered to their respective “things,” today they want to do it all: You can post Stories on YouTube, use AI search tools …
Read More »The 24 best comedies on Max right now
Want something to tickle your funny bone but don’t want to spend hours perusing your options? Picking a comedy to watch can be tricky, because humor is largely a matter of taste. But worry not. Whether you’re hankering for a comedy classic or a modern hit, a feel-good crowd-pleaser or …
Read More »The 20 best action movies on Netflix right now
Looking to fuel up your Netflix queue with some high-octane action? Whether you’re a fan of wild Westerns, cunning detectives, high-swinging superheroes, ravenous zombies, charming assassins, or hard-hitting heroines, Netflix has a movie pitch-perfect for every kind of adrenaline seeker. But scrolling through the app can be a chore when …
Read More »'The Acolyte' and the Long-Awaited Death of Review-Bombing
You know you’ve gone too deep into YouTube fandom when you can’t remember which dude with an expensive microphone told you what while speaking straight to camera. Still, earlier this week, that was the particular sarlacc pit I had been sucked into. Word had spread that fans were review-bombing The …
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