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Anti-noir Miami movies: Welcome to feel-good FloridaMiami movies aren’t all cigar-chomping gangsters, highway car chases and noir detective dramas—these ten films highlight the funnier side of the Sunshine StateTuesday 16 September 2014ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Alex Dudok de WitSometimes it seems as if cinema is conspiring to make people hate Miami. Ever since filmmakers started flocking to Florida in the first half of the last century, Miami movies have become synonymous with gruelling gangster pictures and funereal film noir flicks. Like LA before and Vegas after it, Miami fast acquired a rep for cinematic nastiness. This, then, is our tip of…

Photograph: Courtesy Yvonne’s Friday January 13 2023ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by JQ LouiseFormer Editor of Time Out Boston We all fall into the same old routine of visiting just our favorite bars and restaurants. However, this can get boring after a while. Whether you are looking for something to spice up your weekend or an extra special date night idea, we have got you covered. But sometimes finding a new hidden gem is the best way to switch things up. From special, off-menu items to a half-million-dollar outdoor art gallery and more—this list will make you rethink just how well you know the best…

Photograph: Courtesy Coral Gables Art CinemaFriday June 14 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Jesse ScottContributorContributors: Ivy Bliss & Virginia GilWhen life gives you rain—or scorching heat—what better way to pass the time than indoors with a good movie? But if you’d rather leave the house than spend another minute on the couch, Miami has options. On the movie theater front, you’ll find both souped-up, technologically advanced cinemas and historic gems screening edgy, limited-release films. If you’re curious about the film festival scene here, they are equally diverse, from massive gatherings with A-listers to more intimate affairs showcasing burgeoning local talent. Miami is no stranger to…

From affordable 4K sticks to comprehensive home entertainment hubs, the best streaming device will give you instant access to an arsenal of arresting shows and films. If you need help deciding which is the best model for you, we’ve reviewed them all to help you choose. Just plug one of these into one of the best 4K TVs, load up one of the best streaming services, sit back and get ready to stream to your heart’s content. See, binge-watching has come a long way from the days of Blu-ray box sets. Between gripping Netflix originals, remastered classics on Amazon Prime…

NewsWritten by Anna RahmananSenior National News EditorMonday January 27 2025ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWe know how exciting our own food scene is, but it’s time the world at large recognize that as well.  That will soon be the case: the instantly recognizable Michelin Guide recently released a list of most exciting foodie destinations for 2025—and Miami makes an appearance in the Americas section alongside Austin and Mexico City. We are, indeed, extremely proud—but not too surprised: after all, a ton of new restaurants have recently announced their opening in town, from the Parisian-inspired La Grande Boucherie to the viral, NYC-based destination PopUp Bagels. We…

ChatGPT’s co-editor interface, Canvas, is already a valuable tool for generating and editing code. Now, OpenAI is elevating the feature with the integration of o1, its powerful reasoning model. ChatGPT’s Advanced Reasoning Model Is Coming to Canvas OpenAI just rolled out an exciting update for ChatGPT’s Canvas mode, which will now be able to leverage o1, the company’s most advanced reasoning LLM. According to OpenAI’s X post, you can now choose “o1 from the model picker and use the toolbox icon or the ‘/canvas’ command” to take advance of the integration. At the time of writing, Canvas with o1 is…

I never thought I’d need anything more than the apps that came with my TV, but over time, they just weren’t cutting it. Switching to an Apple TV 4K made a bigger difference than I expected, and I haven’t looked back since. 1 The UI Is Much Faster and Cleaner Jowi Morales/MakeUseOf The main reason I switched was because of how poorly my Sony Bravia XH80 handled Android TV. Turning it on always took a frustratingly long time, and even after that, opening apps or simply navigating through the interface felt like a chore. It was so sluggish and unresponsive…

Live streaming service Fubo is raising prices once again, making it more expensive to watch popular TV channels. Price Increase for All Available Tiers The price increases are effective immediately for new subscribers. Existing subscribers will see the new prices no later than February 10. Fubo attributed the increases to the cost of programming. Here’s the rundown on the new prices: Essential: $85 per month (was previously $80) Pro $85 per month (was previously $80) Elite: $95 per month (was previously $90) Fubo will also increase the regional sports network fees charged to some users by $1. That’s included if…

Looking for the best Swatch watches? We’ve got you covered, but first, a history lesson, because Swatch has one hell of a backstory. It only arrived in 1983 but is arguably responsible for saving the entire, centuries-old Swiss watch industry from collapse at the hands of America and the Japanese. We are of course talking about the Quartz Crisis, which erupted in the 1970s as companies like Seiko and Citizen started producing quartz watches that were simpler, more accurate, more reliable and much cheaper than the automatic mechanical watches produced by Swiss companies for generations. One thousand Swiss watch companies…

You’re here because you have a lot of smart home devices and want to buy the best smart lights to suit your needs. Maybe you want to ask Alexa to turn the lights out at night without leaving your cosy bed. Maybe you’d prefer Siri to turn on your lamp when you’re feeling lazy. Or perhaps you’d like Google Assistant to create a spontaneous disco. Minus the dry ice fog. Either way, there are countless tech-infused light bulbs out there to play nice with all of your other smart home devices. Instead of spending hours perusing all the options available,…