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'Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’ review: Dark atmosphere, but lacks punchiness

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is the direct follow up to 2017’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.

This sequel doubles down on what made the first one so enjoyable, with its incredibly dark atmosphere and concise storytelling. However, like its predecessor, Hellblade II's gameplay and combat didn’t improve much.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II plot

Hellblade II takes place after the events of the first game, and sees Senua trekking through 10th century Iceland in order to enact revenge against...

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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 21

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 of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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How to watch Game 1 of Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Game 1 of Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Final for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA playoffs have really delivered this year. We've seen multiple incredible matchups that have been decided by moments of brilliance, but not from the Celtics. It's all been pretty easy for the number one seed from the Eastern Conference. So the big question is whether the Indiana Pacers can...

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Scientists find Earth-sized planet. It's orbiting a fascinating star.

Most stars aren't like the sun.

Some 55 light-years away — which is relatively close by in space terms — scientists have discovered a rocky, Earth-sized world orbiting extremely close to its star (a single orbit, or "year," lasts just 17 hours). The exoplanet, which receives much more solar radiation than Earth and is unlikely to harbor liquid water, orbits the most long-lived type of star, called an "ultra-cool red dwarf." Red dwarf stars are the most common in the universe, and the...

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This Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless adapter is on sale for $99.99

TL;DR: Through May 22, upgrade your vehicle’s technology with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless adapter with streaming service support, on sale for $99.99 (reg. $149). 

You can add some of the latest bells and whistles to your car without breaking the bank. The 2024 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless adapter can enhance your driving experience without having to trade in your vehicle. It supports some of the hottest streaming services including Netflix, YouTube, Disney+,...

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Create the next TikTok with Microsoft Visual Studio and courses for $56

TL;DR: Through May 22, this Microsoft Visual Studio and online course bundle gives you the tools and the knowledge to create apps, websites, and games for $55.97.

Rumor has it that TikTok is being banned in the United States in the coming months, but nothing is stopping you from making the next big social platform — right? Do you not know how to code? Okay, we don’t either, but we did find this bundle that comes with everything you need to get started.

Explore 15 online courses on popular...

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Save on this AI tool that can help you get hired in this crazy job market

TL;DR: Through May 22, save $460 on lifetime access to AI-powered résumé and cover letter writing and video interview coaching.

If today’s job market makes you want to bang your head against your non-existent work desk, you're not alone. While some say openings are high and unemployment is low, most find it hard to even land an interview. You have to be one step ahead of recruiters, and now AI, but Resso.ai could make your search easier.

This AI tool is designed to help you create...

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Save on this AI app that turns your lyrics into songs for $50

TL;DR: As of May 20, save $273 on this AI-powered app that turns a prompt into a song in just a few minutes.

If the songwriting in Taylor Swift’s new album inspired you to pick up your pen (or typewriter), but you don’t have her recording equipment, you should try this iOS app that's designed to turn your lyrics into music. 

Create songs in as little as a few minutes with Supermusic AI for $49.99 (reg. $323.64).

Once downloaded, just follow these steps to see how to make music with...

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Copilot gets ChatGPT-4o update. Plus, 5 AI features that may blow you away

Before Build 2024, Microsoft unleashed a new set of Surface devices — Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 — with new capabilities from Copilot, an AI chatbot. As a cherry on top, the Redmond-based tech giant announced that GPT-4o is poised to underpin Copilot.

Which advantages will this Microsoft and OpenAI partnership bring to Copilot? Well, for one, at the Surface event on May 20, Microsoft boasted that users will have the opportunity to "share their screen" with Copilot. In one...

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David Rock

Why leaders need to become ‘change architects’ (and 3 skills to get there)

Creating a better blueprint for culture change is based on the knowlege and skills leaders need to develop now.

Imagine you’re a leader, and you’ve been tasked with driving a big culture change strategy. The company’s usual ways of doing things aren’t working, and it’s up to you to identify changes that would allow people to do their best work and deliver top-tier results.? 

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Do managers have a right to fire workers for divisive social media posts?

Employers must toe the line between protected employee activity and protecting corporate reputations. They must also be wary of overstepping boundaries with employees’ private lives. 

Employees’ personal social media accounts are often open for all to see.  Employers may discipline or even terminate an employee whose viewpoints or statements are construed as offensive, harassing, or discriminatory. Whether such actions could land the employer in legal trouble is an increasingly...

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Mita Mallick

Here’s what it feels like to be used for your company’s stock photo

Mita Mallick, Chief Diversity Officer at Carta share three steps leaders can take to avoid tokenizing employees.

“You know they still use your image on Facebook for recruiting efforts, right? And they have that picture hanging up in the building,” a former colleague said to me. “The one of you at that event. It’s still there.” 

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AJ Hess

Here’s what makes work unhealthy

In their new book, David Allen and Edward Lamont break down why so many workers are experiencing burnout—and what employers can do to help.

When one of our clients joined the leadership team of an international financial institution based in Germany, there was a standing item on the executive team’s meeting agenda: burnout cases. That was costly from a time perspective, of course, but that they were spending time on it in each of their meetings was the least of the costs—human and...

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Thomas Ricker

Aqara’s new smart outlet can lock the door when your phone starts charging

The Aqara Wall Outlet H2 can trigger scenes based upon real-time power usage. | Image: Aqara

Aqara just announced the €39.99 Wall Outlet H2, which offers a one-for-one smart replacement for standard 16A wall sockets used in Europe. Its party trick is the ability to monitor the real-time power usage of connected devices and appliances to initiate automations around the home.

For example, if you charge your phone when going to sleep you could automatically activate a nighttime scene...

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Cassandra Vinograd

Iran Begins Funeral Events for President Raisi

A procession in the city of Tabriz was the first in a string of events after Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has announced five days of mourning.

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39 Things Reviewers Call “Genius” And Therefore Deserve A Place In Your Home

"No vacuum cleaner in our cosmos could do what this hair squeegee thing does" —just one happy pet parent waxing poetic on their hair rake.

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Adele Peters

This tech takes polluting cargo ship exhaust and buries it in the ocean

A CalTech spinoff uses limestone to tackle carbon dioxide in shipping exhaust. The shipping company Lomar will soon begin testing the process.

The thousands of cargo ships that are used to deliver everything from your next pair of jeans to your car emit around a billion metric tons of CO2 each year. Cleaner shipping fuel and innovations like modern sails will take time to scale up. One startup is working on a solution that could tackle the problem faster. The company, called Calcerea,...

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Daniel Walton

This plant you’ve never heard of could replace your coffee habit

Yaupon holly, a once-forgotten caffeinated plant native to North America, could be one of this year’s hottest food trends.

The big-city dwellers drink it black, in ceramic mugs with intricate decorative patterns. Sure, it’s a luxury that has to be imported from faraway growers, but no big meeting gets started without the caffeinated buzz it provides.

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Lindsay Singleton

3 savvy strategies to navigate the war on ESG and DEI

A bipartisan public affairs group is out with its findings on what Republicans and Democrats really think about diversity programs—and how leaders can find common ground.

The past few years have seen corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts evolve from corporate medal of honor to business standard to political landmine. In the past year alone, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become the most controversial component of the ESG battleground, with the SCOTUS...

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