American Crime Story returns in 2020 — with Monica Lewinsky as its producer.
On Tuesday, FX Networks confirmed the next installment of its Emmy Award-winning anthology true crime series. Titled Impeachment: American Crime Story, the series’ third season will tackle the 1998 impeachment of former President Bill Clinton, and premiere on Sept. 28 at 10 p.m. ET.
Lewinsky, a controversial figure at the center of the political scandal, will produce the series alongside executive producers Sarah Burgess, Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Brad Falchuk, Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander, Alexis Martin Woodall, and Sarah Paulson— as well as fellow producers Henrietta Conrad and Jemima Kahn. Read more…
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Welcome to Small Humans, an ongoing series at Mashable that looks at how to take care of – and deal with – the kids in your life. Because Dr. Spock is nice and all, but it’s 2019 and we have the entire internet to contend with.
Jam-packed with tales of talking animals, adventures of heroes in disguise, and stories of true love, Netflix has one rockin’ collection of films perfect for family movie night.
But with so much to choose from (and a million other things to worry about), parents can have a hard time sussing out what to cue up at any given moment. So, in honor of them and their small humans, we narrowed it down ahead of time. Read more…
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Disney+ is looking even more appealing thanks to the deal that Disney revealed in an earnings report on Tuesday.
The company announced a bundle that combines its upcoming streaming service Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+, The Verge reported Tuesday. The bundle will cost $12.99 a month when it launches on Nov. 12.
On its own, Disney+ will cost $6.99 a month and $69.99 for a full year, while the standard Hulu subscription costs $5.99 a month and ESPN+ costs $4.99 a month. The bundle will save subscribers to all three services about $5 per month, which is a pretty solid deal.
Compared to other popular streaming services, the Disney+ bundle looks pretty good. Netflix’s standard subscription costs $12.99 a month and Amazon Prime Video on its own is $8.99 a month (and included in the full Amazon Prime membership at $12.99 a month). Read more…
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After facing massive backlash for deactivating a number of popular meme accounts, Instagram is trying to smooth things over by hiring a meme liaison who’s in touch with youth culture.
The company announced the position on Tuesday, the Atlantic reports, in an effort to appease users after purging 142 meme accounts in late July. The “strategic-partnerships manager” would specifically work with meme accounts and “digital publishers” — media companies like @TheShadeRoom and @Betches that primarily work through social media. The liaison would “identify important new formats and trends while also serving memers already on the platform,” according to the Atlantic, working under Instagram’s partnership division. Read more…
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Epik, the domain registrar and hosting provider that frequently steps in to help deplatformed far-right hate sites get back online, has drawn the line at 8chan.
The domain name company’s controversial CEO, Rob Monster, posted a statement on Epik’s website on Tuesday. In the post, Monster explains that Epik — a company that hosts the white supremacist website The Daily Stormer — has decided to not provide hosting-related services to 8chan.
“In cases whereby Epik identifies a particular publisher as being under-equipped to properly enforce its own Terms of Service, Epik reserves the right to deny service,” says Epik’s statement. “Upon careful consideration of the recent operating history of 8Chan, and in the wake of tragic news in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend, Epik has elected to not provide content delivery services to 8Chan.” Read more…
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The Eric Andre Show is a formidable fountain of surrealist meme fodder. If you haven’t seen an image in the past year of Andre shooting co-host Hannibal Buress and saying “why would X do this?” or used a GIF of Andre screaming “Let me in! LET ME IIIIIIN!” at the most minor inconvenience, have you really been online?
The late night talk show parody’s “plot” is always secondary to the quality quotes and off-the-wall humor that results in perfect Gen Z relatability. I’m not sure what emotion you would describe for letting a real, live Grizzly bear destroy your studio, but whatever it is, it represents the youth. Read more…
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Wellness is a buzzy word lately. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a surge in all things health, wellness, and spirituality. Juice bars are popping up, boutique studios are becoming more accessible, and essential oils are chilling us out. Self-care is becoming more of the norm too, but amidst all this hype, it can be challenging to find the right routine that promotes good exercise, sleep, vitals, and mindset.
Fortunately, there is a potential solution to the wellness madness. If you’re determined to make your #healthgoals happen, fitness trackers with heart rate monitors can be a major help. These wearable devices are game changes for keeping tabs on physical and mental wellbeing. While some feature basic tracking, others come with advanced features like mileage reports and smartphone compatibility. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
Apple Watch Series 4
Take heart monitoring to the next level with the Apple Watch Series 4’s amazing EKG feature and FDA-cleared precision.
Warranty: 90 days with Apple Care+
Smartphone compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 22 hours
Weight: 1.06 oz
What you’ll get: A case, band, 1m magnetic charging cable, and 5W USB Power Adapter
$384.99 from Amazon
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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Polar A370 Fitness Tracker
Smartphone compatibility and a variety of wellness features makes Polar’s A370 Fitness Tracker our top choice for health management.
Warranty: 2 years
Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 4 days
Weight: 13.8 ounces
What you’ll get: A Polar A370 Fitness Tracker, a band, a charging cable, and a manual
$114.99 from Amazon
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EASIEST TO USE
Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker
The new Charge 3 provides no-fuss wellness features to take your daily sleep, workouts, and vitals to the next level.
Warranty: 45-day guarantee and 1 year warranty
Smartphone compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 7 days
Weight: 4.8 ounces
What you’ll get: A Fitbit Charge 3, classic wristbands (both small & large), and a charging cable
$148.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR ATHLETES
Garmin Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch
With sport-specific settings, advanced training feedback, and a connected app, Garmin’s Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch is the perfect fitness companion for athletes.
Warranty: 1 year
Smartphone compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 1 day
Weight: 1.4 ounces
What you’ll get: A Garmin Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch, a charging/data clip, and a manual
$349.99 from Best Buy
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BEST FOR TECH ENTHUSIASTS
Nokia Steel HR Hybrid Smartwatch
Add some tech to your exercise regimen with the Nokia’s Steel HR Hybrid with Alexa integration and three different heart monitor modes.
Warranty: 1 year
Smartphone compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 25 days
Weight: 8.2 ounces
What you’ll get: A Nokia Steel HR Hybrid Smartwatch and a CR2 battery
$199.95 from Amazon
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BEST FOR WATER SPORTS
Garmin vívoactive 3
Warranty: 1 year
Smartphone compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 10 days
Weight: 1.44 ounces
What you’ll get: A vívoactive 3 Fitness Tracker, a charging/data cable, and manuals
$319.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR STYLE
Motiv Ring
Warranty: 45-day guarantee and 1-year warranty
Smartphone compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 3 days
Weight: 1.6 ounces
What you’ll get: A Motiv Ring, sizing set, and two slim charging docks
$199.99 from Amazon
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BUDGET PICK
Microtella Fitness Tracker
Microtella’s Fitness Tracker is affordable, monitors your heart rate, and comes with 14 different fitness settings for personalized workout stats.
Warranty: None
Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
Battery life: 7 days
Weight: 4 ounces
What you’ll get: A Microtella Fitness Tracker, a band, and a USB charger
$42.99 from Amazon
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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Samsung Galaxy Fit
The perfect midpoint between the Fitbit and Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Fit is great for tracking your high-intensity activities and for managing your daily life.
Warranty: 1 year
Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
Battery Life: 7 days
Weight: 3.2 ounces
What you’ll get: Samsung Galaxy Fit, charging cable, manuals
$99 from Amazon
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BEST ON-SCREEN WORKOUTS
Fitbit Versa
The Fitbit Versa is best for those who need some extra guidance in the gym, and thanks to its comprehensive array of on-screen workouts, you’ll get exactly that.
Warranty: 1 year
Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
Battery Life: 4 days
Weight: 5.12 ounces
What you’ll get: Fitbit Versa, charging cable, manuals
$199.95 from Amazon
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BEST BATTERY LIFE
Wahoo TICKR
Won’t take up precious real estate on your wrists and will provide personalized heart rate training, as well as an unbeatable 12-month battery life.
The title AdultFriendFinder has wholesome energy on its face, but beyond that seemingly-innocent link lies a site that makes millennial hookup apps look PG.
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Moving to a new city or working at a new job where you don’t know anybody can seriously be depressing, especially if you’re already introverted as it is. What are you supposed to do? Go sit at the bar by yourself? And talk to strangers?
Then comes the lightbulb idea: You can make friends online! If online dating is so popular and successful, there’s no way that there aren’t a few legit sites where you can make adult friends in your area with similar interests. Hmm, AdultFriendFinder.com sounds familiar. Read more…
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