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So, Hulu user, you want to make tonight a movie night. Your TV is prepped, your soundbar is turned up to ‘fun’, your blinds are drawn, your couch cushions are plumped and your popcorn bowl is positively brimming with (sweet or salty) goodness. There’s just one more thing to accomplish: find a great Hulu film to watch. With so many Hulu movies to choose from, that last bit isn’t always easy. Thankfully, dear reader, we’re here to help. Having trawled through its library, we’re ready to recommend the best Hulu movies around, from evergreen classics to recent Oscar winners. So…

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Some of Netflix’s finest fare is homegrown – here’s what you should be streaming Fuelled by its vast coffers of subscriber cash, Netflix now wields the power of a Hollywood studio. And as such, it has produced some incredible Netflix Originals – its own programmes, documentaries and movies. With the resources to buy in the best new shows, acquire beloved brands, commission original series and hire the likes of Brad, Leo, Jennifer and Florence to star in its movies, the company is currently creating some of the best streamable stuff around. In fact, some of the best stuff around full-stop. We’ve…

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When summer rolls on in and the temperatures rise, my sleep suffers. I toss and turn in my bed, gasping for breath in the thick, humid air. I wake up several times a night, either entangled in my sheets or starfished on top of the bed. However, I make the same mistake every year. Just when I think it’s a smart idea to invest a fan, I search online to find they’ve all but sold out wherever I look. That’s why this year, I’ve beat the crowds and picked up the Levoit Classic Tower Fan. Having experienced some rare heat here…

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All the top movies to check out this year and beyond – what are you looking forward to? 2023 brought us Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Equalizer 3, and a whole movie made about a murderous Winnie the Pooh. Eyes were sucked out of their skull in Saw X, Evil Dead rose, and a bear took cocaine. Indiana Jones flopped. So too did a few Marvel films, discounting Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, of course. But now we’re well into 2024, with so much to look forward to. There’s a slate of sequels and adaptations ready to roll on film, as well as…

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PreviousNext/6PreviousNext/6PreviousNext/6PreviousNext/6PreviousNext/6PreviousNext/6FREE TheatreworksUSAThe nation’s largest children’s theater company puts on original, G-rated productions at venues across the city all year long. Every July and August, the troupe mounts a new show—for free—at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. 212-647-1100, theatreworksusa.org FREE CityParks PuppetMobile With a portable stage and a trunk full of marionettes, a staff of puppeteers presents scaled-down versions of Swedish Cottage productions in city parks and playgrounds every summer. 347-865-5289, cityparksfoundation.org $5 The Heights Players Storybook Theater for Children Run entirely by volunteers, this nonprofit theater in Brooklyn Heights produces three or four interactive family musicals per year. 718-237-2752, heightsplayers.org $5…

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Key Takeaways Predictive AI makes projections using past data, like weather forecasts and stock market trends. Examples of predictive AI include predictive text, security threat identification, and app suggestions. Predictive AI uses data to make predictions, whereas generative AI uses information to create content. You’ve probably heard of generative AI, but how much do you know about predictive AI? They sound similar, but have some key differences, along with a heap of ways you’re probably already using it! What Is Predictive AI, and How Does It Work? Predictive AI uses information from things that have already happened to make predictions…

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Key Takeaways Despite Spotify’s advantages, it might be worth considering a switch to Apple Music. Apple Music’s sound quality surpasses Spotify, offering a better listening experience. Apple Music’s streamlined interface and fewer recommendations can help limit mindless consumption. Spotify is still the world’s most popular music streaming service, but now could be the right time to switch to Apple Music. Beyond further planned price increases, Spotify’s interface could be another reason to change. Learn why you may want to switch—and why I did—below. The main reason why I left Spotify is because the app started to resemble social media too…

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A cold, rainy or crazy hot day doesn’t mean you have to scrap plans with the kids. They can still have plenty of energy-burning fun at a slew of indoor activities for kids around the city. From bowling and laser tag to indoor amusement parks, there’s no shortage of weather-proof fun. But for a year-round taste of summer, there’s nothing better than an indoor water park. Kids can splash around, zoom down water slides and have an all-around good time regardless of the weather. These indoor water parks near NYC are an easy day trip—or excellent weekend adventure—and fun for…

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