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Way back in the mists of 2012, Facebook purchased photo-sharing social media platform Instagram. The deal was worth a staggering $1 billion, and Facebook oversaw Instagram’s transition into a potential advertising juggernaut, silencing the naysayers and proving that this purchase was an excellent business decision. Today, Facebook still owns Instagram (as well as messaging platform … Read more
Read articleIf you haven’t seen Malcolm D. Lee’s The Best Man, we recommend you seek it out. As befits the cousin of Spike Lee, The Best Man is an affable, well-crafted look at love in the African-American community, and it holds up well considering it’s twenty-two years old. Of course, if you love it like we … Read more
Read articleIf you’re just getting into PC gaming, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of two companies almost above all else: AMD and Nvidia. These are the two major graphics card manufacturers in the PC gaming world; it’s fair to say they’ve got the same kind of duopoly over the market as Google and Apple have … Read more
Read articleWith Halloween fast approaching, you’re probably wondering how best to get into the spirit of the holiday. Some people like to dress up, while others prefer to get comfortable watching their favourite spooky movie or reading some ghoulish literature. Traditionally, kids have always gone out trick-or-treating on Halloween, but some parents may not want their … Read more
Read articleNetflix is a truly wonderful service. It has plenty of movies on offer to suit any taste, whether that be for obscure arthouse movies or massive blockbusters. With Halloween approaching fast, you’re probably wondering how you can entertain yourself and potentially your family, especially if you’re not going trick-or-treating this year. The good news is … Read more
Read articleWho hasn’t wanted to run a zoo? Sure, there’s lots of upkeep involved, and actually doing it would probably be a lot less rewarding than in our fantasies, but running a zoo – getting to meet all of the adorable animals and contribute towards their continued survival – would feel amazing. Luckily, we have games … Read more
Read articleIf you’re a parent to a deaf or hearing-impaired child, then you’ll know how hard it can be to buy toys for them. Many toys incorporate audio elements, and if your child has a hearing impairment, this means they could be missing out on a large part of the experience, which can make them feel … Read more
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The Wild West is a perennially popular fantasy for kids. While it may be true that the real Wild West was nowhere near as romantic as movies, TV shows, and video games may suggest, the fact is that there’s an undeniable appeal to being a lone frontiersperson, wandering the deserts atop your trusty steed. To … Read more
Read articleIt’s almost time for another main series Call of Duty instalment. To us, it seems like only yesterday that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War graced our consoles, but it’s been almost a year, and so a new Call of Duty is nearly upon us. The new game’s name is now official: Call of … Read more
Read articleThe spookiest season of the year is almost upon us. The nights are getting colder and darker, coffee shops are beginning to make pumpkin spice lattes once again, and fright fans the world over are wondering how to put the finishing touches on their creepy ghost costumes. We are talking, of course, about Halloween, and … Read more
Read articleWe live in a world in which there is, frankly, too much stuff. New tech and gadgets appear at an alarming rate, and it’s all we can do to buy the last-generation stuff before the new arrivals completely take over the conversation. With that in mind, finding a way to keep abreast of new technological … Read more
Read articleThere’s nothing more heartbreaking than wanting to buy something for someone at Christmas, only to realise it’s nowhere to be found. You’re running around like you’re possessed, desperately trying to find that one shop that still has the item in stock on Christmas Eve, but you repeatedly come up empty-handed. It’s a tragedy, but thankfully, … Read more
Read articleThere’s a serious problem affecting the world of consumer electronics right now, and it has to do with semiconductors. In essence, this essential component of many electronic goods – including games consoles, smartphones, and PC graphics cards, among other things – is in drastically short supply. If you’ve tried to get your hands on a … Read more
Read articleEver since the launch of their streaming service Disney+, the Mouse company has gone above and beyond to produce cinematic content that not only fits the digital screens but also rivals the competitors at Netflix. With so many streaming services right now and new ones popping up every day, Disney had to roll up their … Read more
Read articleMovies releasing in theatres – in just one and half years the statement has become a melody to the ears of cinephiles. The pandemic struck the entertainment industry before anyone else, forcing theatres to shut their doors. We have seen a release here and there but the limited theatrical releases brought back nothing but the … Read more
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