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David Gilbert

TVs at HUD Played an AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk's Feet

On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”

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Amazon has knocked over $50 off the Sennheiser HD 599 headphones

SAVE OVER $50: As of Feb. 24, the Sennheiser HD 599 open back headphones are on sale at Amazon for $139.99. That's 30% off their list price of $199.95.

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Humanoid robots are learning to move like real athletes

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Nvidia have developed a system called ASAP, which helps humanoid robots move more like real humans by bridging the gap between simulation and real-world physics. By first learning movements in a virtual environment and then refining them with real-world data, robots can replicate the agility and coordination of legendary athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kobe Bryant. This breakthrough could lead to more capable robots that assist in workplaces,...

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Stock up on Duracell AA batteries while theyre close to half off

SAVE 49%: A 20-pack of Duracell AA batteries is on sale at Amazon for just $9.70, down from the normal price of $18.99. That's a savings of $9.29.

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The Rule of Jenny Pen trailer: John Lithgow and a puppet are a twisted pair

There's a terrifying new doll on the horror scene, and her name is Jenny Pen.

This bald, eyeless children's puppet is one half of the twisted pair at the heart of The Rule of Jenny Pen, directed by James Ashcroft (Coming Home in the Dark). The other half is retirement home resident Dave Crealy (John Lithgow, Conclave), who wanders the home's halls at night and forces his fellow residents to succumb to Jenny's "rule."

But Crealy finds resistance in one of the home's newest residents, the...

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Turn up with this Hisense HP100 Party Rocker deal — 50% off

GET $149.96 OFF: As of Feb. 24th, the Hisense HP100 Party Rocker Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $149.99 at Woot!, saving you 50%.

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Gmail is dropping SMS authentication in favor of QR codes

Google is shaking up its two-factor authentication system in Gmail.

In an exchange with Forbes, a Google spokesperson confirmed that the company is working on ditching SMS text messages as a form of account authentication in Gmail. For years, this has been one of the main ways to gain access to a Gmail account; you just enter your phone number, and then enter the six-digit code Google sends as a text message.

But, as Google puts it, the company will work to replace those with QR codes "over...

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Keep track of what matters: The Tile Bluetooth tracker is 28% off at Amazon

SAVE 28%: As of Feb. 24, you can get the Tile by Life360 Mate (2024) Bluetooth Tracker for just $17.99, down from $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount or a $7 price cut.

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The White Lotus Season 3, episode 2: Whats the deal with Victoria and Kate?

The White Lotus Season 3 is only two episodes in, and the list of underlying tensions is already growing nicely.

The latest, and perhaps most intriguing, to add to the mix? The strange interaction between Victoria (Parker Posey) and Kate (Leslie Bibb) at breakfast.

So what exactly happens, and what might it mean? Let's recap.

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3: Why is Tanya's husband Greg at the hotel? What happens between Victoria and Kate in...

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This Belkin Powerbank deal gets you 10,000mAh for $20 bucks

GET $20 OFF: As of Feb. 24th, the Belkin 10,000mAh Portable Powerbank is on sale at Woot! for $19.99, saving you 50%.

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Upgrade your WiFi with 20% off the eero Max 7

SAVE $120: As of Feb. 24, you can snag an eero Max 7 mesh WiFi router for $479.99, down from $599.99, at Amazon. That's a $120 discount.

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Home security sorted: a 5-pack of Blink Outdoor 4 cameras is 50% off at Amazon

SAVE $200: The Blink Outdoor 4 security camera (5 pack) is on sale at Amazon for $199.99, down from the standard price of $399.99. That's a 50% discount.

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Mark Schofield

Nicole Havrda joins F1 Academy with American Express for 2025 season

Canadian driver Nicole Havrda is the latest driver on the F1 Academy grid

Rising star Nicole Havrda has joined the F1 Academy grid for the 2025 season and will drive for Hitech Grand Prix with a sponsorship from American Express.

The 19-year-old Canadian driver became the first woman to win the Formula Pro USA Western Championship during the 2023 season, and last year she finished sixth in the Formula Regional Americas Championship, an F3 series across North America.

Now she’ll be...

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Michael Smeltz

How Nosferatu explains the NFL Scouting Combine

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A wizened, all-seeing being gazes longingly at the youthful spirit that has pinged on the edges of his radar. The being is drawn to this spirit. Day and night, night and day the being imagines all the ways that he will utilize the spirit’s vitality. The being has traveled from fairway to a snowy metropolis in order to get a closer look at the youth.

No, I am not talking about the 2024 gothic horror film Nosferatu. I’m of course talking...

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Everyone Has A City Their Soul Is Destined To Live In One Day. Which City Do You Actually Belong In?

Wherever you are, there's always someplace better you could be.

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Ayesha Curry Said That Her Marriage Comes Before Her Children, And Of Course, The Internet Had A Lot Of Thoughts

“I think for us, our relationship always comes first. Then we're parents.”

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Mark Schofield

Mercedes F1 focused on ‘improvements’ with their 2025 challenger

Toto Wolff and company hope to take a step forward with the W16

A new dawn is breaking at Mercedes in Formula 1.

After finishing a distant second to Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship in 2023, Mercedes slipped to fourth in the standings last year. This came despite both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell reaching the top step of the podium, with Russell winning in Austria and Las Vegas, and Hamilton winning at Silverstone and Spa.

Now, Hamilton is off to Ferrari, with young...

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James Dator

Shedeur Sanders is locked in the NFL Draft’s spin cycle, and it’s not fair

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Shedeur’s biggest enemy in the draft is his dad.

Shedeur Sanders comes with baggage, and none of that is of his own volition. The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off in Indianapolis this week, and while there’s no doubt this is a weak draft at quarterback, Sanders still finds himself as QB1 on a majority of big boards. Now it’s just about cementing that position, and it’s here where things get very, very muddy.

Opinions on Sanders vacillate...

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Mark Schofield

Nicole Haveda joins F1 Academy with American Express for 2025 season

Canadian driver Nicole Haveda is the latest driver on the F1 Academy grid

Rising star Nicole Haveda has joined the F1 Academy grid for the 2025 season and will drive for Hitech Grand Prix with a sponsorship from American Express.

The 19-year-old Canadian driver became the first woman to win the Formula Pro USA Western Championship during the 2023 season, and last year she finished sixth in the Formula Regional Americas Championship, an F3 series across North America.

Now she’ll be...

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James Dator

The Eagles have not rejected a White House visit, despite rumors

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Are the Eagles actually skipping a White House visit? It’s complicated.

Reports are swirling that the Philadelphia Eagles will decline a visit to the White House following their Super Bowl win, but it’s important to distinguish fact from fiction.

As it stands the Eagles have not made an official comment about visiting the White House, nor has President Trump extended an invitation at this time. NFL teams typically make their official visits...

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