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Filmmaker Jordan Michael Blake has participated in many shorts alongside his collective, The American Standard Film Company, that have become festival darlings. ButParadise Man (ii), which follows a literally blank-faced character who uses a hole-in-one in a game of golf as a metaphor for his own detrimental perfectionism, marks the first time that Blake finds himself presenting his own work in person atSundance Film Festival. It’s a particularly fitting honor, as his latest short takes his trademark introspection to a whole new level and uses stock footage in a very unexpected way....

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip review: The best lightstrip you shouldn’t mount on your TV Standard smart bulbs are a good first step when it comes tosmart home technology for beginners. However, if you really want to turn your home into a smart lighting paradise, you’re going to need a light strip, and the Hue Gradient Lightstrip is one of the best options on the market today. The sturdy design, ease of use, and bright colors make for an excellent experience, which it better be given the high price....

Pokémon GO’s August 2024 Spotlight Hour schedule features some great Pokémon to catch, like Drilbur and Lileep. Not only do these popular mini-events give Trainers a chance to stock on Candy and potentially find a rare shiny variant, but they also feature special bonuses that can help you earn more XP or Stardust in a shorter amount of time. Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday at 6 PM in every Trainer’s local timezone....

Summary The long-awaited seriesRick and Morty: The Animehas finally released an official trailer and release date. Originally announced in 2023,Rick and Morty: The Animehyped fans up foran epic new settingfor the hit Adult Swim comedy series. Now, after a series of delays that pushed it to 2024, the anime is finally set to release very soon, and its first trailer gives a glimpse at what’s in store for the titular multiverse-hopping duo....

Samsung begins releasing Galaxy S23 kernel source What software is your smartphone running? Since you’re on this site, that’s likely Android of some flavor, but the spectrum extends much further than Google’s officialdesserts. While most of us stick to releases provided by the manufacturers of our devices, we’ve also got the freedom to explore unofficial alternatives —custom ROMscooked up by independent devs. This week we’re seeing Samsung get the ball rolling on the mod scene for its latest flagships, as the company begins releasing its kernel sources for theGalaxy S23family....

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G hands-on: minimal changes, but is that a problem? Now that theSamsung Galaxy S22family is in the rearview mirror, the company has turned its attention to its mid-range devices. That means there’s a sequel to the popular, and genuinely impressive,Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. Predictably, it’s called the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and it comes with a few tweaks to improve upon the Galaxy A52 from 2021. It’s also paired with a Samsung Galaxy A33 5G sibling, both of which I’ve also tried out during our hands-on session, but only the A53 will be available in the US....

Summary The Sims 4: Lovestruckrevamps the game’s approach to dating and relationships in an undeniably exciting way, but despite the strength of the concept behind one of its big new systems, the implementation just isn’t all the way there. Romance has always been a huge part of theSimsexperience, and the lack of particular depth in that aspect has always been a sticking point forThe Sims 4.Going back to the drawing board allowsLovestruckto make things a lot more interesting, even if accessing the best changes does require investing in an expansion pack....

Summary Suitsseason 9’s final scene was a reminder of how much the show had changed since its pilot, particularly regarding Harvey Specter’s role in the story.Suitsstruggled a lot after the exits of Gina Torres, Patrick J. Adams, and Meghan Markle, but the series ended on a high note thanks to an arguably perfect finale.Suitsseason 9’s endingconcluded the battle for the soul of the firm in which Harvey and his partners had to get Faye out of the building while also having to protect Samantha....

The Google Play Store is the default App Store on most OEM Android ROMs, including stock Android running on the company’s Pixel phones. However, it doesn’t usually abide by the latest Material You design guidelines. Although most Google Workspace apps are quick to adapt, the Play Store rarely features the latest design elements. Now, we’re seeing the Play Store app on Android adopt a new design for bottom sheets,hot on Google Maps’ heels, which picked up this change earlier this month....

If you’re in the market for aflagship Android phone, you can’t do better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. While there are multiple improvements in this year’s lineup, fast charging is an area where Samsung has been historically lackluster. Wediscovered pretty early onthat the Galaxy S23 lineup would not feature any fast-charging upgrades, and it now seems like this unfortunate trend may continue with theGalaxy S24 seriesnext year. Thanks to a CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) listing obtained bySamMobile, we can ascertain that the vanilla Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210) will feature the same 25W charging speeds at 9V/2....

The Top 7 Open-Source Python IDEs to Program Like a Pro Python is a favorite of many programmers who have made the shift to this multi-faceted language. Like any programming langauge, Python benefits from a compatible environment to function smoothly. Integrated Development Environments (IDE) help to fulfill this need. There are plenty of quality Python IDEs on the market. Each of these is well-renowned and has carved a niche for itself....

Have you ever come across a file that you thought might be suspicious? Perhaps a PDF file was attached to an email address, and you weren’t certain of its safety. Malware and viruses can hide almost anywhere; one of the most common places is the very files you use every day, hidden among those familiar file extensions. 1Executable (EXE) Files An EXE file is an executable file type most commonly used in the Windows operating system....

Quick Links Getting books onto your Kindle is easier than ever. You don’t need to convert from different formats, and you certainly don’t need complicated third-party software. Here are two simple ways I transfer books to my Kindle. 1. Copy and Paste Directly Into Your Kindle Device I like this method because I can organize my collections—which I do by the author—so that I can easily navigate through my library andget the most out of my Kindle....