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Flash games may be the epitome of wasting time, but there’s no denying their appeal when you have five minutes to spare and a thirst for something more than a cursory glance at Twitter or Facebook. (And is it really a waste of time if you’re having fun?) They’ve come a long way from their humble, vector-based beginnings, finding a home on websites like Newgrounds, Kongregate, and Addicting Games, among other popular sites, while becoming increasingly more complex and fully featured....

Learning a new skill, art, or craft is a great way to expand your horizons, and even increase your value as a creator or within your career. There are a lot ofonline learning platformsout there to help you grow, but few are as universally recognized as MasterClass. MasterClass is a streaming platform that offers online classes taught by some of the biggest names in their respective fields. With a subscription you’ll get access to the full library of MasterClass courses, which includes a huge variety of subjects such as food, writing, music, wellness, and home & lifestyle....

Echelon Fitness has earned accolades for its connected bikes that let you live stream workouts in the comfort of your home. The company’s Smart Connect Bikes are considered to be one of thebest all-around alternativesto Peloton, which kicked off this live streaming craze a few years back. If you’ve been itching to try out this immersive home gym experience rather than one of thebest treadmills, now is the time as Echelon just slashed 25% off its entire Smart Connect Bike lineup....

2018 as a whole was equal parts weird, wonderful, and worrying. The same can be said of the science that happened this year. From a sun-bound space probe to controversial designer babies made by a rogue scientist, this year’s science headlines read like chapter titles to a cheap sci-fi novel. Here’s our recap — in no particular order — of some of the most outstanding scientific breakthroughs, news, and discoveries from the past 12 months....

There’s an old adage about buses: You wait ages for one to come, then two turn up at the same time. Well, it turns out the same rule is true for jetpacks — but, in this case, it’s totally a good thing. Having waited decades for jetpacks to step beyond science fiction and into real life, theU.S. company Jetpack Aviationis ready to move into the exciting world of jetpack racing. And, to prove its concept, it recently completed a pair of test flights in which two jetpack pilots flew within close proximity of one another....

Whether you own Microsoft’s Xbox Series X or Xbox Series X, you’re able to solve one of the consoles’ limitations by buying the 512GB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X and S. It’s currently on sale from B&H Photo Video for only $90, following a $20 discount on its original price of $110. You need to act fast though, as every single owner of Microsoft’s latest generation of consoles would want to take advantage of this offer....

When it comes to Walmart in-house labels, one of the most popular and entertaining monikers is onn. This store brand produces everything from HDMI cables and power surge protectors to streaming devices and the focus of today’s deals post: 4K smart TVs. And right now, when you buy the Roku-powered onn 65-inch 4K TV on Walmart’s website or in stores, you’ll save $50. Why you should buy the onn 65-inch 4K TV First and foremost, the best part of this big onn LED TV is its price....

The Apple AirPods Max are down to only $399 from Amazon as part of the retailer’sLabor Day deals, which is the cheapest that they’ve been since Prime Day in July when they were down to $394. You wouldn’t want to miss this $150 discount on their original price of $549, so we highly recommend completing your purchase as soon as you can. It’s not a good idea to wait until the last minute of the holiday, as stocks of the popular wireless headphones that are up for sale may be gone by then....

Summary One surprising DC hero helped inspire Tom Hiddleston’sLokiportrayal in theMCU, according to the actor. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki might be the most developed villain in the entire MCU, having started as a villain and transformed into a full-fledged hero across the eight appearances that compriseLoki’s MCU journey. Hiddleston’s charisma has been essential to the character’s popularity, and his genuine passion for the material is patent on the screen. Speaking toBackstage, Tom Hiddleston discusses his thoughts on the end of Loki’s journey and reminisces about his preparation for the role....

Players have mixed reviews about theBattlefield 2042open beta. While some were impressed by several of the game’s new features, others were left feeling cheated, as if they were expecting something more groundbreaking. The Battlefield Community Manager took to Twitter, explaining that the beta we all played was a “few months old” and the team is already addressing several reported issues. With rumors of a March release put to bed,Battlefield 2042will release on November 19....

Why isn’t Miller’s Girl on Netflix yet? We were all expecting Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman’s steamy movie Miller’s Girl to drop on Netflix yesterday — so where is it? Time and again we see movies performing poorly at the box office, only to enjoy huge success when they’re released on streaming. This week, it was the turn of Anyone But You, the Sydney Sweeney starring romcom. Since landing on Netflix in the US on Tuesday (April 23), it’s raced to first place on thestreaming service’stop 10 chart....

Summary Beau DeMayo has kicked back against those with criticisms of Morph’s feelings for Wolverine inX-Men ‘97, dubbing them “offensive and straight-washing” as he clarifies the truth surrounding theMarvelanimation.X-Men ‘97aired its final episodenearly one month ago and ended on a high note, wrapping up the first season satisfyingly, while setting up plenty of enticing plot threads forX-Men ‘97season 2. One of these was the romantic feelings that Morph confessed to Wolverine, who was unconscious at the time following Magneto’s attack, while in the guise of Jean Grey....

Over the years, collectors have enjoyed the constant hunt for the rarest and most valuable cards in thePokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), and although market values always fluctuate, many of those infamous cards have now become quite an investment. MostPokémoncards don’t end up becoming a person’s retirement plan. Often, they are used to play the card game, where they can get damaged and dirty, but also fulfill the measure of their creation....