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Vampires never go completely out of style, but they do go through phases. For the past decade and change, the best-known vampires have been the day-walking YA warriors from Twilight, a series that inspired tonally similar shows like The Vampire Diaries. The funny bloodsuckers in FX’s What We Do In the Shadows were a satirical throwback to an older kind of vampire: the haunted members of the nobility who had been parting victims with their blood since the time of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. But in between those two phases, we got vampires as seen by Anne Rice, author of The…

Every time Apple launches a new iPhone, it’s safe to assume a few things. Lots of hype, for a start. The words revolutionary and magical are thrown around on stage. And, of course, people outside the US will complain about the price. Take the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro at $1099 – when users outside the US convert that to their local currency, things don’t exactly seem fair. The same 256GB iPhone 17 Pro, for example, costs £1099 in the UK. That ain’t cheap, especially when US users appear to be paying exactly the same amount, just with a…

I’ve been really getting into local LLMs lately, to the point where I’ve even tried running them on my phone. My AI subscriptions are only going to get more expensive over time, and if they don’t raise prices, they’ll probably just nerf the token limits instead. So I figured it was time to actually commit to local inference and build a setup that works, rather than waiting until I’m forced to, and I think I’ve got my laptop setup in place now. Related I tried running a chatbot on my old computer hardware and it actually worked You don’t need…

You’re going to die! Hopefully not soon, but you do need to figure out what to do with all your things – and that includes digital information and possessions on your phone, laptop and other devices. This guide explains how to create a digital legacy and ensure your loved ones have access to your data after you die. (But only the data you want them to have!) The basics Know what matters Not everything needs to live on after you’re gone. Decide what’s most important to you – and to those you’ll be leaving behind. Some things will be sentimental,…

Netflix is home to a great many terrific comedies, movies and TV shows alike. That includes original series like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, I Think You Should Leave, and Grace and Frankie, shows that are native to Netflix and you’ll never be able to get anywhere else. But none of those shows have become pop culture phenomenons. In the age of the streaming wars, where there are as many platforms as there are fans to watch, perhaps nothing can. But streamers like Netflix can pilfer pop culture phenomena from the past. That’s what happened in 2021, when Netflix secured the rights…

We now have access to more TV shows than ever before. The days of having a few channels to choose from and only watching what’s on, when it’s on, are a distant memory. Streaming services mean that there are untold bounties at our fingertips at any given moment, and they’re great at showing off their next big thing. But what about the shows that you already know and love? The biggest streaming companies like Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video are home to some of the biggest and best shows on TV right now. Their apps and websites are…

I’m going to be honest; the original Steam Controller was too pure for this world. Sure, it was strange, new technology, and ditching a second stick in favor of a trackpad was something unheard of at the time. But I would be lying if I said that I didn’t absolutely adore that controller when it first released. Valve is at it again, resurrecting the Steam Controller with a bold new design, and I’m completely and totally on board with it. At first glance, $100 for a controller sounds bonkers. But when you look past the sticker price, you may realize…

2011. Android soared. Anything else that wasn’t an iPhone was crushed. Siri arrived on the iPhone 4s, and Steve Jobs sadly departed this world. Tablets started to take hold, but people loved laptops. The snag? They were too expensive. Fortunately, much, much cheaper ones arrived, like the ones above. How thrilling – some cheap laptops. Wait, why is that keyboard all weird? Because instead of caps lock, they each have a dedicated search key, so you never accidentally START SHOUTING AT EVERYONE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE. And that is because these aren’t Windows or Mac laptops – they’re…

I’ve intentionally kept my Fire TV in the bedroom, while the other Android TVs around the house are mounted in the living room and guest bedrooms. Over time, it became my favorite setup because Fire TV offered the kind of flexibility I actually used every single day. I could connect Bluetooth headphones for late-night watching, sideload apps that weren’t officially available, and even try custom launchers to make the interface feel personal. That freedom is exactly what made Fire TV stand out for me, which is why Amazon’s new Fire TV operating system feels so disappointing. It closes the loophole…

Amazon has made it official: every Fire TV Stick released from this point forward will run Vega OS, the company’s new Linux-based operating system. The announcement, quietly confirmed on Amazon’s own developer website, signals a definitive shift for Fire TV. Depending on how you use your streaming stick, it could be a bigger deal than Amazon wants you to think. Related I replaced my streaming stick and instantly noticed better performance Could upgrading your streaming device lead to a smarter home? This unexpected choice might be the key. Which Fire TV Sticks are affected by Vega OS? Your existing Fire…