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Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through Stack Social. A lifetime subscription for … Read more

Playing Spilled Mushrooms has been a humbling experience. There I was, thinking I’m good at both puzzles and card games, when I found myself briefly stumped on my very first “delivery” in this card puzzle game about gathering mushrooms. That’s what I get for underestimating a game with cute animals in the cover art. In … Read more

Whether a brisk daily walk or a high-intensity cardio workout, exercise is important for maintaining weight, sleeping well and boosting mental health. You may have been told that walking 10,000 steps is the key to achieving your fitness goals, but step count is a lot more nuanced. Among fitness tracker users, the number 10,000 floats around a … Read more

Star Wars fandom might still be reeling from the surprise loss of the last live-action series The Acolyte, but such is the nature of TV in the galaxy far, far away these days that we’re already moving on to the next one. Skeleton Crew is coming this winter, and of course, again such is the nature of Star … Read more

Active (aka “powered”) speakers do not require a separate amplifier or receiver. Instead, they have built-in amplification (which powers the speakers and makes the sound loud enough to play through them). These amps are often customized for their specific drivers and cabinetry, which can deliver performance benefits. Modern powered speakers may have other perks, like … Read more

Leave it to Saturday Night Live comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy to crank up the anxiety with their latest digital short. This time, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy play two would-be skydivers whose nerves skyrocket after a series of bad vibes from their instructors, played by Ben Marshall and host Michael Keaton. The sketch kicks … Read more

It’s time to dust off your VCR and clean the heads, because Alien: Romulus is coming to VHS as a limited edition on December 3rd alongside the other physical releases, director Fede Alvarez announced during “a special Beyond Fest-partnered screening” in Los Angeles yesterday. The “fully functioning VHS tape” is meant to celebrate 45 years … Read more

As founders plan for an increasingly AI-centric future, Gusto co-founder and head of technology Edward Kim said that cutting existing teams and hiring a bunch of specially trained AI engineers is “the wrong way to go.” Instead, he argued that non-technical team members can “actually have a much deeper understanding than an average engineer on … Read more

Most people wouldn’t buy a smart ring for fitness tracking, and for good reason. They’re fantastic, seamless options for passive health data, and surprisingly decent at step counts if you ignore the false positives from gestures. But for fitness tracking, pretty much every brand we’ve tested has given less-than-accurate results, to put it mildly. So … Read more

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Even over text, I can spot some of the signs that my partner is mad at me. I might not know if I’ve said or done something wrong right away, and then I send a message to which I might expect an effusive response. What do I get instead? A … Read more