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Shows Like ‘The Office’ You Should Watch Next
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Shows Like ‘The Office’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Office inherited some of the finer tropes of the workplace comedy (mostly involving tossing together a group of weirdos overly invested in their jobs) while also launching a million mockumentary-style shows. Running for nine seasons, it was one of the most popular shows of its era—and still is, on streaming, despite one of its stars claiming it could "never be made today" (sighs exhaustedly while pointing to the ongoing spin-off). Here are some other great workplace sitcoms to watch if you've exhausted the entire Office catalog. Abbott Elementary (2021 – ) Quickly establishing itself as one of the great workplace mockumentaries, Quinta Brunson's Abbott Elementary portrays its cast of (mostly) well-meaning charact...
The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘You’
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The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘You’

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in You. Credit: Courtesy of Netflix You is the ultimate antihero confection—Joe Goldberg is a reprehensible, horrifying entity who deserves every punishment he gets, but it sure was fun watching him fixate on his various victims and pile up the body count. This story of delusion, romantic obsession, and serial killing was frothy fun for five seasons, but if you’re not ready to let go (Joe would relate), there are other sources of similar dark vibes and violent delights that can help you deal—and if you’ve burned through all the great shows we’ve already recommended, it’s time...
This Kindle Colorsoft Is $90 Off Ahead of Prime Day
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This Kindle Colorsoft Is $90 Off Ahead of Prime Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You don't need to wait until next week to start finding great Prime Day deals—there are already plenty of early tech deals to consider. One of the best—particularly if you have younger readers at home—is the Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition, currently priced at $179.99, $90 off the original $269.99 list price, and the lowest price it has ever reached, according to price tracking tools. The Kindle Kids models always offer a better value than the regular adult version, regardless of the owner's age: They include a case, don't display ads, and offers a free trial of Amazon Kids+, a subscription service that grants access to a bunch of boo...
The Best Early Prime Deals on Fitness Equipment
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The Best Early Prime Deals on Fitness Equipment

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Prime day is coming up on June 23-26, but there are already deals to be had on fitness equipment. Below are the deals I'm seeing already, and I'll keep updating this article as more become available. Early Prime Day deals on treadmillsEchelon Stride Sport 40 treadmill $589.20, down from $899.99. This treadmill goes up to a speed of 12 miles per hour and 10% incline. It has an LCD display and a device holder if you'd like to use your own device for Echelon's subscription programming. Echelon Stride 4S+22 treadmill, $1,499.99, down from $1,899.99. It has the same speed and incline abilities as the Sport 40 but adds a swiveling 22" touchscreenSunny Strider foldable tread...
The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Tech for Under $50
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The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Tech for Under $50

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day is on almost here, and there are tons of deals already on sale. But if you're looking to score a bargain on a budget, I've rounded up the best tech deals under $50. You can also check out the best early Prime Day deals under $25. These Anker and Sony outdoor speakers are on saleAnker has been killing it in the budget speaker and headphone department for some time now. The Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a great example, currently $29.99 (originally $44.99).If you're looking for a bigger brand name, you can try the Sony SRS-XB100 Wireless Bluetooth speaker, currently just $43 (originally $64.99).An Echo Dot i...
Google’s New AI ‘Information Agents’ Can Send You Alerts on Topics You Care About
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Google’s New AI ‘Information Agents’ Can Send You Alerts on Topics You Care About

Google's efforts to transform online search and the ways we find information on the web continue, and there's now a new feature available in AI Mode: information agents. This new feature will keep tabs on news for you and ping you when needed. (At least, that's the idea.) The update was announced at Google I/O 2026 back in May, but it's now appearing for those with a Google AI Ultra subscription (that's the $99.99 or $199.99 per month one). Google's Robby Stein says that more people will be getting access in the summer.Google hasn't been any more specific than that, but presumably this will filter down to the other paid plans in the next few months, and eventually to everyone. I'm making use of my Ultra subscription here to get these information agents running. This Tweet is ...
The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Tech for Under $25
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The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Tech for Under $25

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's early Prime Day sale is just around the corner, and there are tons of big-ticket items on sale. But if you're looking to score a bargain on a budget, I've used all my resources to find the best tech deals under $25. Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds, 10mm Drivers with Big Bass, Bluetooth 5.3, 30H Long Playtime, Water-Resistant, 2 Mics for AI Clear Calls, 22 Preset EQs, Customization (White) ...
Current Trends Explained: What Does ‘Dah Bih Gah’ Mean?
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Current Trends Explained: What Does ‘Dah Bih Gah’ Mean?

The meme of the summer of 2026 has appeared: "Dah bih gah" has taken over the online world over the past couple of weeks and is being repeated with the kind of enthusiasm we haven't seen since the glory days of 6-7. This week's Out-of-Touch guide is fully devoted to explaining the meaning, origin, and fallout of the phenomenon. What does "Dah Bih Gah" and "Dah Bih Tah" mean? If you've encountered anyone under the age of 20 lately, I'm sure they've said "dah bih gah" or "dah bih tah" about 100 times every minute. If you wonder what it means, there's a simple explanation and a more complex one. The first, easy, answer: "dah bih gah" and "dah bih tah" are both slang for "that is good" or "that tastes good."The more complex answer unfolds like an origami crane, illuminating different aspects ...
Apple’s New Betas Offer Some Clues About the Next iPhones and MacBooks
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Apple’s New Betas Offer Some Clues About the Next iPhones and MacBooks

While Apple silicon has changed the game for the company's product lineup (most notably the Mac), Apple's overall designs haven't changed all that much in recent years. Sure, the iPhone 17 Pro looks a bit different than the iPhone 16 Pro, but to most, they might as well be identical. Meanwhile, a MacBook Pro, from 2026 looks exactly like one from 2022—you'd have to use it to know what M-series chip it was running. That could all change in the next year. The rumor mill is predicting Apple will release two brand-new devices in the near future: a foldable iPhone and a touchscreen MacBook. These products would certainly offer a departure from Apple's typical lineup, giving users their first chance to buy devices with these features within the Apple ecosystem. Reports suggest these devices will...
Apple’s Image Playground Just Caught Up to ChatGPT and Gemini
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Apple’s Image Playground Just Caught Up to ChatGPT and Gemini

Image Playground's generations are a lot more impressive this year. Credit: David Nield/Lifehacker Among all the other artificial intelligence upgrades Apple is rolling out for us this year, you'll find that there's a significant jump forward in Image Playground's AI image generation abilities. Before now, the app's outputs were rather limited in terms of size, style, and possible prompts. It was very much AI images for beginners, with the results mostly basic and generic.With iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, that's changing. You can try the developer betas now (though you probably shouldn't; the public betas are arriving in July), and Apple says the full releases will appear later in the yea...