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By definition, the undead will never stay dead. Cursed to be eternally exhumed by authors and filmmakers, the vampire tempts bloodthirsty audiences ready to slurp up Gothic fiction of unspeakable desire. It’s been over 100 years since F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, an unofficial Dracula adaptation, hit theaters. And we’re still insatiable … Read more
Summary The Twinkly Reindeer offers vibrant, customizable LEDs for festive decoration. The ornament is pricey at $250, the app can be challenging, but the Reindeer impresses with bright lights. The reindeer is durable, looks great during the day, and is worth it if you have other Twinkly lights. Most holiday decor is pretty static. You … Read more
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Phelinta three-in-one charger is available now on Amazon for $46. It charges all of your Pixel devices in one convenient place. It isn’t the fastest charger on the planet, but it does exactly what it needs to. To this point, I was charging my Pixel 9 Pro on an aging Pixel … Read more
As much as we love celebrating the products that improved our lives in 2024, not every release lived up to its potential. Some products we were excited about stumbled due to lackluster performance, questionable design choices, or an inability to meet the lofty expectations they set. A product doesn’t have to crash and burn to … Read more
TL;DR: The SWFT Krost Beach Cruiser e-bike offers style, performance, and a 500W motor for effortless rides at $799.99 (reg. $1,099). This coming year, trade your screen time for sunny skies and fresh air (even if it’s colder than you like) with the SWFT Krost Beach Cruiser eBike. Designed to help you stay active and … Read more
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 2TB of secure, easy-to-use cloud storage with FileJump for just $79.97 (reg. $467). Looking to kick off the new year more organized? Start by tackling your digital clutter with FileJump’s 2TB Lifetime Cloud Storage. For just $79.97 (reg. $467), you can back up your files, free up your devices, and … Read more
Scammers are out of control. Every year, fraudsters and cybercriminals make billions by tricking people into parting with their cash. Romance fraud, business email compromise, investment scams, sextortion—the list of ways criminals prey on people is virtually endless and constantly changing. Add to that impersonation scams, where a criminal pretends to be someone known to … Read more
TL;DR: The grade-A refurbished iPad mini 5th Gen packs a powerful punch in a compact design with stunning visuals and top-tier performance for $299.99 (reg. $549). Looking for a portable tech companion that doesn’t compromise on power? Lucky for you, we have this grade-A refurbished 2019 iPad mini 5th Gen — your go-to device for … Read more
Cheers to Robbie Williams. The English singer-songwriter who made the leap from boy band to tabloid target to record-breaking solo artist has delivered once again. Better Man is a biopic that folds in hits from across his career — including “Angels,” “She’s the One,” and “Rock DJ” — to bolster the artist’s highs and lows. But Williams … Read more
A new study reveals that the widely accepted “sophomore slump” phenomenon — where a band’s second album is perceived as significantly worse than the first — exists primarily in professional critics’ reviews, not fan ratings. Researchers suggest this bias stems from social conformity among critics, while fans provide more consistent and reliable evaluations across albums. … Read more