How Amazon created a winning streaming formula: shows based on airport books for dads

With its renewal of James Patterson-based ‘Cross’ before the first season even has a release date, Amazon just bet big on this genre. Here’s why that’s a smart move.

During the long, strange press tour for Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tarts movie, the comedian has grumbled extensively about how things just aren’t how they used to be. In the latest instance, he told journalist Bari Weiss on her Honestly podcast, “I miss a dominant masculinity. I get the toxic thing . . . but still, I...

Here’s why AI probably isn’t coming for your job anytime soon

A chief data officer explains why AI still has a long way to go before it can compete with human creativity or judgment.

We live in an age of hyper specialization. This is a trend that’s been evolving for centuries. In his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations (written within months of the signing of the Declaration of Independence), Adam Smith observed that economic growth was primarily driven by specialization and division of labor. And specialization has been a hallmark of computing...

Reveal Exactly Which TV Romance Series You Were Destined For

I don't know about you, but I wish I was fully immersed in these shows.

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"Computer Smart" People Are Revealing The Absolute Worst "Technology Illiteracy" Moment They've Ever Experienced

"I had to get an actual folder and piece of paper out to demonstrate putting paper into the folder before she grasped the concept."

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14 Unexpected Signs Of Seasonal Allergies That Aren't Sneezes Or Sniffles

Pay attention to these sneaky symptoms.

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If You’re Actually Excited To Be An Adult, You’ll Want To Own These 42 Fun And Useful Things

Because being an adult isn't all taxes and back problems.

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Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Black And White Optical Illusion Dress Needs To Be Seen

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The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter

Perhaps dark matter is made of an entirely different kind of particle than the ones physicists have been searching for. New experiments are springing up to look for these ultra-lightweight phantoms.

For the reading dads: Gift a lifetime subscription to this micro book library

TL;DR: Through June 9, a lifetime subscription to the 12min Premium Plan is on sale for just $34.99 for Father's Day.

Are you looking for a gift that combines practicality, inspiration, and the power of education? The 12min Premium Plan lifetime subscription, available for just $34.97 through June 9, is a fun way to empower someone special with a lifetime of access to wisdom and insight. Whether it’s for Dad or yourself, this Father's day deal offers an incredible opportunity to unlock the...

Save $20 on a stylish 3-in-1 charging station for Dad

TL;DR: Through June 9, help Dad elevate his workspace with a 3-in-1 Transparent Magnetic Wireless Charging Station. It's on sale for Father's Day for just $49.99 (reg. $69.99).

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and a surprising way to show appreciation for all the hard work and dedication is helping Dad upgrade his workspace. The 3-in-1 Transparent Magnetic Wireless Charging Station is an easy way to help him power all his devices without a bunch of wires everywhere. Priced at $49.99...

Surprise Dad with a versatile $20 charging cable that powers all his devices

TL;DR: Through June 5, the InCharge X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable is on sale for $19.97 (reg. $39) for Father's Day with code INCHARGE.

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Fulfill Dad's ethical hacking dreams with help from this $35 course bundle

TL;DR: Through June 9, gift your dad some useful knowledge with this cybersecurity and ethical hacking course bundle, on sale for Father's Day for just $34.97 (reg. $130).

If the special dad in your life is looking to make a career switch to cybersecurity or if he likes to dabble in it for fun, online learning has come a very long way in the last ten years. Give him a gift that’s both surprising and educational with this cybersecurity and ethical hacking online learning package, available...

Dad can enjoy endless learning with this AI-powered summary app, now $145 off

TL;DR: Enjoy summaries of YouTube videos and podcasts at your fingertips with a lifetime subscription to TubeOnAI's Premium Lite plan, on sale for $78.99 (reg. $224.97) for a limited time.  

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Asus ROG Ally X hands-on: My brief experience with a possible Steam Deck killer

I adore my Steam Deck OLED, but the Asus ROG Ally X has a case as the gaming handheld you should have your eyes on right now.

Announced on Sunday, this new iteration on 2023's ROG Ally is far from a ROG Ally 2. It doesn't have significantly enhanced horsepower nor a dazzling new display, but Asus made a bunch of small-but-important upgrades to everything in the margins.

Based on a brief hands-on demo of the ROG Ally X, anyone who's been on the fence about jumping into the handheld gaming PC...

In Waco, Texas, Learning to Surf in a Wave Pool

With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing.

Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit Riders

As New York City prepares to roll out its tolling program on June 30, the divide between those who love their cars and those who embrace their subway lines has only grown.

Why Is North Korea Launching Balloons Carrying Trash?

The unusual offensive, across the world’s most heavily fortified border, is a revival of a Cold War era tactic. The South has threatened to respond by blasting K-pop.

The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out

The coronavirus pandemic schooled the world in the essential role of global supply chains. Have we learned anything from it?

Faith-Based Groups That Assist Migrants Become Targets of Extremists

Charities that feed, clothe and shelter border crossers fear for the safety of their employees and volunteers as the election nears and the vitriol over immigration intensifies.

Why the Human Case of Bird Flu With Respiratory Symptoms Is Concerning

The virus is changing.