Dreaming of sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and palm trees swaying in the breeze? While hopping on a plane for a tropical getaway might not always be feasible, there’s a simple way to transport yourself to paradise without leaving home: music. Certain songs have a magical ability to evoke the sensation of being on vacation, instantly … Read more
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Whenever you’re actively performing a task—say, lifting weights at the gym or taking a hard exam—the parts of your brain required to carry it out become “active” when neurons step up their electrical activity. But is your brain active even when you’re zoning out on … Read more
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Expats. The Big Picture Nicole Kidman’s portrayal of Margaret in Expats showcases her immense talent for conveying anguish and despair through powerful microexpressions. The series explores the emotional turmoil Margaret faces after her son’s disappearance, leading to strained relationships and a constant search for closure. Through close-ups and … Read more
Stellan Skarsgård has always been a talented, well-respected actor, but the last few years have put him into a whole other stratosphere, especially in sci-fi. For starters, he’s the game-changing Star Wars hero Luthen Rael on Andor. As Erik Selvig, he helped Thor across multiple Marvel movies. He danced across Greece in the Mamma Mia … Read more
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Nvidia’s completely free, no-strings attached trial of its cloud gaming service GeForce Now is about to be very slightly less of a deal — on Wednesday February 28th, Nvidia tells The Verge, users will start seeing ads. They’re only for the free tier — not Priority or Ultimate — and even then, it sounds like … Read more
Nina Raemont/ZDNETZDNET key takeaways Priced at $60, the JLab JBuds ANC 3 earbuds are a great pair of budget earbuds for all-day use. These earbuds deliver amazing sound, impressive battery life, and effective ANC. Some premium features, like touch controls and in-ear detection, are missing from these earbuds. I’ve always been skeptical of affordable earbuds that claim to … Read more
It was literally the day the music died. Many TikTok creators are finding that the music from their videos was removed on February 1. Songs by some of the most popular musical artists, including Taylor Swift, Drake, Rihanna and many others, disappeared from videos on the platform after Universal Music Group, UMG, didn’t reach a … Read more
Matthew Miller/ZDNET One of the most underrated features of the Google Pixel Watch just got a little bit better. Users’ ability to control their Pixel phone camera with their Pixel Watch is a pretty convenient — but limited — feature. Using the Camera app on a paired Google watch, users can take a photo from … Read more
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Following in the footsteps of Disney+, Hulu has started its own crackdown on password sharing. In an email to subscribers Wednesday, the Disney-owned company notified users of a change to the terms of service — a change specifically related to password sharing. “We’re adding limitations on sharing your account outside … Read more
For a while, #DeleteFacebook would trend every couple of months on social media. Countless people were fed up with Facebook’s endless parade of scandals, they claimed, and this time they were finally pulling the plug. Some people did, but Facebook’s user base continues to grow years later. Now Amazon is experiencing a similarly performative phenomenon. … Read more