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If you want proof that there’s no such thing as bad publicity, just take a look at Purple Hearts. The discussion around the romantic drama’s release in July 2022 was dominated by the vocal backlash it received on social media. For those not aware, Purple Hearts stars Sofia Carson as Cassie Salazar, a liberal musician, and Nicholas Galitzine, a conservative U.S. Marine, who both need cash fast and so agree to fake a marriage in order to split the benefits earned by military spouses. As well as being a classic romance,…

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The journey of microwave ovens is marked by significant technological advancements. Initially conceptualized for basic reheating, they have evolved into versatile kitchen appliances. Modern microwaves now boast features like convection cooking, grilling capabilities, and integration with smart technologies. This evolution reflects not just a change in design but a transformation in how we approach cooking and kitchen convenience. This article is crafted to navigate you through…

Fiat's new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis) To be frank, Americans don’t buy Fiats. The brand sold only a few hundred cars in the US last year. But Fiat hopes to – finally – charm the US with the “immersive Italian experience” of its upcoming Fiat 500e – Stellantis’s first all-electric car in the US. Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. To set la dolce vita vibes, the car even comes with its own…

The fully customizable HYTE Keeb TKL.Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoI love mechanical keyboards. And I love that companies have finally caught on that CES is the show to debut their wares. I got to see a PC peripheral maker’s first-ever mechanical keyboard. HYTE launched the aptly named Keeb TKL. It lights up in tandem with other desk accessories and apps; it’s fully customizable with hot-swap capabilities and is just plain fun. HYTE is also debuting its switches, which feel soft but not mushy.The Keeb TKL is a ten-keyless…

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Lightbulb Crew, the developer behind 2020’s Othercide, have announced their next game, Nova Hearts. A departure from their last game, Nova Hearts is a “turn-based combat dating adventure game.” The first episode, Nova Hearts: The Spark will be out on January 17, 2024. I know what you’re thinking, but if I understand correctly, the combat and the dating are separate. It’s not like you invite someone to a date on American Gladiators. You don’t pummel the affection out of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFjAvu_0_jw…

As indie adventure Pine Hearts nears launch, NME sat down with Scottish developer Hyper Luminal Games to discuss the game’s accessibility support, themes of loss, and “Souls-like level design”. An isometric adventure game set in Pine Hearts Caravan Park, Pine Hearts follows protagonist Tyke as they fill out their hillwalking journal, solve puzzles, and reminisce on their childhood memories of the area. Speaking to NME, creative director Rob Madden shared that Pine Hearts was made following the loss of his father, who…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A stir went through the Australian science communication community last week, caused by an article with the headline Science communicators need to stop telling everybody the universe is a meaningless void. In meetings and online back channels we cried "not ALL science communicators!" As experts in…

Mike Tyson was one of the fiercest boxers of his time and remains one of the greatest in the boxing world. However, he has a unique recognition attributed to his face tattoo, which many do not know the meaning of its origin. In an interview with Graham Bensinger, Mike revealed how he got it, mentioning that initially, he wanted hearts on his face. He said, ‘I just thought it was a cool tattoo. I was going to get a bunch of hearts and stuff. That would have been really stupid.’ He further explained the…