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The best movies on Prime Video right now

Though Prime Video may be seen as a secondary benefit to your Amazon Prime membership (after that glorious free two-day shipping), the streamer’s deep catalog of great movies deserves more fanfare. We’ve pored over their huge selection of new releases … Continue reading

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NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for May 3

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful … Continue reading

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Watch the first major music video generated by OpenAI’s Sora

Does AI have a place in the music industry? At least one label seems to think so. The record label Sub Pop told the Los Angeles Times that the music video for “The Hardest Part,” a single release on May … Continue reading

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’7 Days in Hell’ is the perfect post-’Challengers’ watch

Picture this: Two tennis players lock eyes across the court. One is an elite athlete feeling the pressure to win a title on his home turf. The other is a down-on-his luck “bad boy” who hasn’t cracked the top 100 … Continue reading

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‘Evil Does Not Exist’ review: Ryusuke Hamaguchi weaves a captivating cautionary tale

It might feel a bit obvious, the message of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s latest film Evil Does Not Exist. But nonetheless, it hits home hard.  The prolific Drive My Car director’s reputation for deeply impactful films precedes him, and his new film, … Continue reading

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Do you speak Python? Learn to code at home with this $25 bundle

TL;DR: Through May 5, amp up your resume with this Python programming course bundle, on sale for $24.97 (reg. $120). You don’t have to attend an expensive boot camp to learn how to code. Whether you’re looking to start a … Continue reading

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‘Cuckoo’ review: Hunter Schafer soars in kooky body horror gem

Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo is a fun midnight genre romp that works despite its goofiest elements. A mountainous horror film reminiscent of The Shining — albeit with far more overt body horror — it follows the travails of a family of … Continue reading

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Enhance your ChatGPT and Gemini AI skills with this $30 bundle

TL;DR: Through May 5, learn more about AI for generating text, images, automating tasks, and streamlining your workload when you enroll in the ChatGPT and Gemini AI course bundle for $29.99.  Knowing how to use ChatGPT isn’t the same thing … Continue reading

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WireGuard vs. OpenVPN: What’s the difference?

Two of the best VPNs around are WireGuard and OpenVPN. To the casual VPN user, they essentially offer the same results: faster VPN connections, security, and reliability, right? Not exactly.  While WireGuard (released in 2015) is a more modern protocol … Continue reading

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Check out this $44.97 AI tax app for freelancers and get a 3-year subscription

TL;DR: If you’re self-employed, a freelancer, or a small business who files taxes in the United States, avoid frustration with FlyFin, an AI-powered tax app with a 3-year subscription on sale for $44.97. Doing your taxes as a freelancer can … Continue reading