Month: February 2024
Why can’t I buy a refillable version of my favorite pen in the US?
Last night I discovered there’s a refillable version of my favorite pen available outside the US and I am heartbroken. Why can’t I have nice things? I have been writing with the Pilot Precise V5 and the Pilot Precise V7 for at least the last 25 years, possibly longer. They’re…
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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (February 9)
No less than six different streaming services feature in this week’s list of recommendations, which is either a welcome testament to the diversity of today’s on-demand entertainment, or a damning indictment of the industry’s saturated nature. Leading the charge is One Day on Netflix, a new series adaptation of David…
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Disney’s big bets on sports, streaming, and Fortnite
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Disney, in an effort to work in a complicated new media era, is partnering with its competitors in the hopes of creating a single destination where viewers can watch everything they want. You’re shouting “Hulu!” at your screen, right? Well, Disney’s back…
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Netflix’s American Conspiracy trailer is filled with real-life murder, mystery and spy-based scandals
You know you’re heading into dark waters when the YouTube trailer for a documentary is preceded by a content warning. That’s what you’ll see before you can watch the trailer for the new Netflix docurseries American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders, as it contains references to suicide and to self-harm. As…
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Helldivers 2’s first PC patch irons out crashes and improves matchmaking
Arrowhead Game Studios’ highly anticipated third-person shooter Helldivers 2 has received its first patch on PC to improve matchmaking and iron out some crashes, but the devs have admitted that “we know there’s more to solve.” Helldivers 2 released yesterday (February 8) on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, and…
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5 Best Water Bottles We’ve Tested (2024): Owala, Hydro Flask, Yeti
Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead. Source
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