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NBA playoffs: Analytics predicts who will go to the NBA Finals

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We already know which teams are going to the NBA Finals, because adjusted net rating told us so.

Professional sports are complicated. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t be that interesting. The amount of variables that go into a single possession on the hardwood go beyond the ten players on the court, and include things that can’t be quantified like momentum.

Unlike the NFL, the NBA doesn’t have to worry about weather adding another variable,...

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Microsoft's new AI 'Recall' feature is like hitting 'CTRL + H' on your entire digital life

Microsoft unveiled its new Recall feature on Monday — alongside new Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 devices — and it's designed to track and save your every move on your PC. Plus, it lets you to retrieve everything you've ever seen on your screen.

It's reminiscent of that one Black Mirror episode, featured in the first season, called "The Entire History of You." It's about a fictitious, ultra-modern, sci-fi society where everyone wears an implant that records everything they do, see,...

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'Longlegs' trailer is a bonafide sound design nightmare

If you're one for creepy crime investigation horror, check out "Longlegs." Trailer.

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Erika Solomon

After Raisi’s Death, Elections Pose Tricky Test for Iran’s Rulers

Iran’s political establishment must choose between opening the race and facing moderate rivals, or limiting candidates and risking the embarrassment of low turnout.

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Hunter Schwarz

Capri Sun’s hilarious new packaging is graphic design at its most honest

You can take the Capri Sun out of the pouch, but you can’t take the pouch out of the Capri Sun.

Drinking a Capri Sun isn’t just about the flavor. It’s about the satisfaction of stabbing the iconic pouch with a straw, and the gratification of drinking it until it’s squeezed flat. Like Pringles, the iPhone, or Tiffany & Co., the packaging is part of the experience.

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Gwen Moran

4 ways to effectively beat self-limiting beliefs

Our brains can think of many reasons why we’re not good enough. Here’s how to stop them from getting in the way of your goals.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: You set a big goal. You’ve outlined the steps and used your study of goal-setting to make sure they’re achievable and assigned deadlines to each. On paper, it all looks good.

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Dori Tunstall

Design companies are still failing at diversity. Here’s how the industry can build a better pipeline

Organizations are working to ensure the next generation of designers is more diverse than the last.

In April, Jacinda Walker stood in front of a group of 28 fifth-grade students in Columbus, Ohio. Walker, who founded the education and advocacy program DesignExplorr, was there to lead a two-day workshop to introduce the students to the design profession. On the first day, she set up demo Adobe Express accounts so the kids would have access and exposure to professional design software. She...

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Elizabeth Segran

These skateboarding uniforms are bringing street style to the Olympics

Cariuma, an eco-friendly Brazilian skater brand, partnered with a streetwear designer to create these Olympic uniforms.

In 2020, skateboarding became an official Olympic sport. And at the Paris Olympics in July, the eco-friendly sneaker brand Cariuma wants to tap into the sport’s fashion-forward history.

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Elizabeth Segran

From $1B to bankrupt: How private equity killed Beautycounter, the beloved clean beauty brand

Inside the brand’s rise and fall and possible rise again after its disastrous sale to the Carlyle Group.

When Julia took a job on Beautycounter’s product development team last year, she believed she’d get a chance to work at a company driven by purpose, not just profit. 

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Ainsley Harris

Tech bro podcasts are obsessed with alpha men, and it’s dangerous for the rest of us

From the Lex Fridman to the ‘All-In’ besties, a new media category is emerging, and it’s enthralled with 21st century ‘Great Men.’

Jeff Bezos is a busy man. But in December, he found the time—two hours and 11 minutes, to be exact—to talk with Lex Fridman, a computer scientist and host of the Lex Fridman Podcast. Fridman’s podcast is the most popular in the technology category, according to Apple and Spotify. His following on social media—including his own Reddit community,...

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Matt Burgess, Dhruv Mehrotra

Eventbrite Promoted Illegal Opioid Sales to People Searching for Addiction Recovery Help

A WIRED investigation found thousands of Eventbrite posts selling escort services and drugs like Xanax and oxycodone—some of which the company’s algorithm recommended alongside addiction recovery events.

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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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