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‘Upgrade’ Producer Dishes On the TV Sequel That Almost Was
Fans of Leigh Whannell’s sci-fi flick Upgrade may recall there was a point where it seemed like it’d get a sequel. It got announced, then reworked into a TV series, and then…nothing, not a peep until last year when Whannell said the film would stay a one-and-done. What’s the deal there? Well according to Tim…
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SwitchBot Lock Ultra Review: A Good Retrofit Smart Lock for Secondary Doors
SwitchBot, which made its bones with a tiny button-pressing smart home robot, loves a niche. Sure, it makes its share of typical smart home devices, like sensors or robot vacuums. But it’s the products like the SwitchBot Lock Ultra, a retrofit smart lock that in some cases doesn’t make you ditch your existing lock hardware,…
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Rokid AI Glasses Style Review: Surprisingly Tough Competition for Meta’s Ray-Ban
Thanks to Meta, everyone wants a piece of the AI glasses pie. While Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses aren’t quite at iPhone levels of popularity, they’ve sold a lot more pairs than most were expecting, and as a result, competitors are cropping up left and right. No, really, smart glasses competition is getting serious: In the…
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February’s Lego Releases Want You to Catch ‘Em All
After an incredibly busy January—in terms of both new releases and some big, controversial news—Lego is looking to have a quieter month in February… except for the fact it’s dropping one of the most anticipated new lines in years. That is, of course, Lego Pokémon, coming just in time to celebrate the legendary critter-capturing franchise’s 30th…
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The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in February 2026
When we think of February, we think of Valentine’s Day. We think of Super Bowls. And, maybe, we think of streaming. Yes, it’s time for the Nerd’s Watch, the place to find out all the best genre titles coming to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and more. Plus, we do the work for you. These are just…
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Domhnall Gleeson Can Save Us in Delightful Sundance Film ‘The Incomer’
A brother and sister have lived alone on a remote island their entire lives. They’ve created their own rules, their own society, and their own beliefs. Most of that stems from the final wish of their father: defend the island at all costs. So, many years later, when a meek man played by Domhnall Gleeson…
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New ‘Masters of the Universe’ Toys Will Power You Up for the Movie
Last week, we got our first look at Amazon MGM’s Masters of the Universe movie. This week, we’ve got a look at a line of action figures that Mattel hopes you’ll buy after you leave the theater. Revealed at the Nuremberg Toy Festival, this first wave of tie-in merchandise includes our main heroes He-Man, Teela, Battle…
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‘Absolute Batman’ Is the Batman We Deserve in 2026
Whenever folks get to yapping about their favorite Batman, the conversation is usually limited to the caped crusader’s live-action actors: Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer (a low-key goat), George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson. But as far as the DC hero’s comic book iterations go, Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta‘s Absolute…
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‘Inception’ and ‘The Incredibles’ Among 2025’s National Film Registry Inductees
Genre films like Inception, The Incredibles, and The Thing are so good, they’ve been preserved in the National Film Registry. Like previous years, the Library of Congress selected the 25 titles for 2025 based on “their cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance.” For example, Inception—the first Nolan movie to get added to the Registry—was described by the Library as “a…
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Eufy SoloCam S220 Hits 50% Off, Becoming One of Amazon’s Fastest-Selling Solar Security Cameras
An outdoor camera can help keep intruders at bay, while also giving you peace of mind when you’re not around. The market is filled with options, and if you’re after something budget-friendly that doesn’t require complicated installation or a recurring monthly fee, we suggest considering the Eufy SoloCam S220. It usually goes for $100 at…