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  • Samsung Confirms Folding Phone Coming This Year

    Samsung Confirms Folding Phone Coming This Year

    Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has confirmed in an interview that we’ll see the company’s long-awaited folding phone this year. That’s right, this very year, 2018. Now, whether we’ll get to actually, you know, buy it, remains to be seen. However, Koh was clear that Samsung plans to unveil the device before year’s end, claiming that it will revolutionize smartphones.

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    Why a Folding Phone?

    During the interview with CNBC, Koh claimed that the device is foldable for many reasons. The first, he stated, is for variation of purpose. “When you need to browse or see something, then you may need to unfold it,” he said. The phone will have number of uses while still folded, however. Tasks like answering calls, texting and the like will be completely doable while folded.

    Speaking on the difference between the foldable experience and tablets, Koh said they were working to make them distinct. “If the unfolded experience is the same as the tablet, why would they (consumers) buy it?” Koh stated. “Every device, every feature, every innovation should have a meaningful message to our end customer. So, when the end customer uses it, (they think) ‘wow, this is the reason Samsung made it’.”

    Our Take

    The foldable design seems unusual, at the very least. We’re not saying we’re going to dismiss it out of hand, but we’re skeptical. While Koh seems convinced that the foldable aspect is distinct from tablets, we’re not so sure. If the folding action is satisfying and the phone works equally well folded and unfolded we’ll be intrigued, at least.

    However, rumors of the folding smartphone have been rumbling about for years. If you’ve been following this technology, it’s been announced and delay no less than four or five times since 2013. The necessary technology to allow a high-resolution display to fold without compromising its structural integrity seems to have been more complex than anticipated.

    Potential Announcements

    In any event, we’re cautiously optimistic about any announcements regarding this technology. That goes double for announcements that would have it being shown off in as short as four months. If the device is to be announced this year, it’ll likely be in November. That’s when the annual Samsung developer conference takes place.

    With Apple leading the innovation in smartphones once again with the iPhone X, this could be a big moment for Samsung. If their folding phone proves to be popular, they could have a chance to pull back in front. The ongoing rivalry between Samsung and Apple has created no shortage of smartphone innovation. We certainly hope this foldable screen technology follows suit!

  • Top Ten Greatest Spider-Man Villains

    Top Ten Greatest Spider-Man Villains

    Spider-Man, who is starring in his own video game on PS4 now, has a massive rogues gallery. As one of Marvel’s most popular characters, it’s only natural that he would have so many villains oppose him. In fact, there are so many that we wonder how the wall-crawler manages to keep track of them all! Today, we’re looking at the ten greatest Spider-Man Villains! We’re considering both their popularity and “coolness,” but if your favorite didn’t make the list, that’s only because there are so many great choices!

    Ten Greatest Spider-Man Villains

    Sinister Six

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    10. Carnage

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    First Appearance: 1992, Amazing Spider Man 361. Real Name: Cletus Cassidy

    This edgy and unhinged villain is an offshoot of the symbiote that resulted in another Spidey villain, Venom. Carnage, for his part, is a symbiote bonded to the criminally deranged Cletus Cassidy. With none of Eddie Brock’s underlying morality, Carnage earns his name whenever he strikes, making him one of Spidey’s most unsettling foes.

    9. The Lizard

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    First Appearance: 1963, Amazing Spider Man 6. Real Name: Kurt Connors

    First appearing way back in 1963, Dr. Connors has gone through several redesigns over the years. He is a dark reflection of Peter, a man twisted into an animal-like form due to science gone wrong. The Lizard is fast, super-strong and possesses enhanced healing capabilities, making him as much a physical match for Peter as a mental one.

    8. Sandman

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    First Appearance: 1963, Amazing Spider Man 4. Realm Name: William Baker

    The shape-shifting criminal known as Sandman is often characterized as a petty thief who happens upon his shape-shifting powers. In some stories, he even fights alongside Peter. What makes him so memorable, though, is the genuine pathos that goes into his often-tragic backstory. It’s hard to hate a guy who just wants to make a mark on the world!

    7. The Rhino

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    First Appearance: 1966, Amazing Spider Man 41. Real Name: ‎Aleksei Sytsevich

    The big, bumbling oaf Aleksei Sytsevich is much more terrifying when he’s in his trademark Rhino armor. The lumbering behemoth is a match for even superheroes like the Hulk and the Thing, making him downright terrifying for Spidey to match up against. However, Peter often triumphs over the Rhino thanks to his quick wits and fast fighting style.

    6. Electro

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    First Appearance: 1964, Amazing Spider Man 9. Real Name: Maxwell Dillon

    Maxwell Dillon was once a powerline repair man, but a freak accident resulted in him becoming a human electrical capacitor. His electric powers make him lethal to any normal human, and he uses them to steal and terrorize the people of New York. Thankfully for them, Spider-Man handles villains like Electro whenever they rear their heads! Whenever Peter and Electro cross paths, sparks fly and the fight is awesome!

    5. The Vulture

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    First Appearance: 1963, Amazing Spider Man 2. Real Name: Adrian Toomes.

    Popularized by the excellent Spider-Man: Homecoming, Adrian Toomes is a tragic figure. Toomes uses his wingsuit to pursue personal wealth, but only because of his mistreatment by massive corporations. In the comics he is much less sympathetic than his film counterpart, but his motivations are similar. It certainly helps that the version seen in Homecoming has a significantly cooler suit and design.

    4. Kingpin

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    First Appearance: 1967, Amazing Spider Man 50. Real Name: Wilson Fisk.

    While you might be more familiar with him as an enemy of Daredevil, Fisk first made his mark as an enemy of the Web-Slinger! Kingpin is a nigh-unstoppable force, both in the world of business and in a fight. His dual nature makes him a tough customer for any superhero, so it’s no surprise he’s harried Spidey for years!

    3. Dr. Octopus

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    First Appearance: 1963, Amazing Spider Man 3. Real Name: Otto Octavius.

    Dr. Otto Octavius is on a mission to prove that he’s better than anyone else. After all, he’s a genius and a supervillain! Shouldn’t everyone love him? Otto’s deranged attempts to take down Spider-Man and make a name for himself as one of the greatest minds in the world have come to a head occasionally. Recently, he even spent some time in the body of Peter Parker! He made a mess of things for Spidey, proclaiming himself the “Superior Spider-Man” and ruining Peter’s reputation.

    2. Venom

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    First Appearance: 1988, Amazing Spider Man 299. Real Name: Eddie Brock

    One of the most iconic Marvel characters, Venom is another direct foil to the Wall-Crawler. Venom started life as a symbiote attached to Peter, but eventually found a more permanent home bonded to Pete’s nemesis Eddie Brock. As Venom, the two entities have forged a path as a villain and occasional anti-hero. They occasionally team up with Peter to fight bigger threats (usually Carnage) but that doesn’t make Venom less of an essential Spidey antagonist.

    The Greatest Spider-Man Villain: The Green Goblin

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    First Appearance: 1964, Amazing Spider Man 14. Real Name: Norman Osborn.

    Who else could have possibly snagged the number one spot? Norman Osborn, father of one of Pete’s closest friends and CEO of Oscorp is Pete’s most enduring nemesis. As the man who killed Gwen Stacey and the center of the Clone Conspiracy saga, Norman has had a huge impact on Spidey. The ongoing battle between the two has been the center of Spider-Man comics for half a century, and it’s likely to continue for 50 years more.

  • Spider-Man PS4: An Excellent Return to Form for Superhero Video Games

    Spider-Man PS4: An Excellent Return to Form for Superhero Video Games

    Since it was announced that legendary developer Insomniac Studios was working on a Spider-Man game for PS4, expectations have been high. Will it live up to the lofty heights of games like Spider-Man 2? Can they capture what makes Spider-Man the world’s greatest superhero? And, most of all, will Insomniac live up to their own stellar pedigree? Well, Spider-Man PS4 is here and we have good news for you: it rocks. Let’s sling some webs!

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    What Wicked(ly Awesome) Webs we Weave

    Swinging from a building, seeing the skyline bob in the distance and then plummeting to the street below is a blast. Pummeling muggers and supervillains alike is smooth and natural. Insomniac has put in some serious work making everything in this game feel as easy and fun as a superhero game should. There is a fast-travel system in this game, but will you really want to use it? Slinging from buildings and flipping in mid-air is so fun and engrossing that it’s just a blast. You’ll find yourself just relaxing and taking in the game’s world as you fly around Manhattan.

    The combat will look familiar to anyone who has played Rocksteady’s Batman games. In places, it’s comfortingly familiar. In others, it’s painfully obvious that this is a take-off on that game. At least, in this game, the dodge-and-counter mechanic is explained by Spider-Sense. And the protagonist’s capacity to take down twenty guys is explained by his super-powers. Batman really has no business winning in a fight that lop-sided…

    Familiar Faces, and Some Uncanny Ones

    Insomniac’s generally done a pretty good job with the facial animation in this one. In some scenarios it dips briefly into uncanny valley, but it rarely stays there too long. The somewhat-cartoony features help this, as the game looks ever-so-slightly like a comic book. It has largely the same stylized, sleek feeling of the big-budget MCU films it borrows its atmosphere from.

    The story is, sadly, less than inspired. In trying to make a more generalized Spidey tale, Insomniac has leaned on some tried-and-true Web-Slinger tales. This can be less than exciting for longtime fans, even if it leans heavily into safe, foolproof storytelling.

    Bottom Line

    This game is excellent, if familiar in many places. The story doesn’t break any new ground for a character who’s been around for over 50 years. But then again, did it need to? The bones of Peter’s tale of responsibility and great power are rock-solid, and the voice actors all put in great work. The gameplay is fun and flowing, even if it feels like a few other games welded together. Spider-Man 2’s web-slinging mechanics are married beautifully to Rocksteady’s combat. If you’re a Spider-Fan, you’re going to love this game. If you don’t like superheroes, Insomniac’s latest outing isn’t changing your mind.

  • Best Treatments for Arthritis

    Best Treatments for Arthritis

    Arthritis is a serious issue for people of varying ages. There are many types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, which affects the bones, to rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disorder. While the joints in the shoulder, elbow and wrist are commonly afflicted, the disease can occur in a variety of joints throughout the body. Today, we’re looking at some of the best treatments for arthritis.

    Best Treatments for Arthritis

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    Pain Relievers

    As silly as it might sound, normal NSAIDs are a very common and useful tool for treating arthritis symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medicine can help to easy the ache of constantly inflamed joints. Aspirin and ibuprofen are commonly taken in the earliest stages of the disease to great effect. In the initial stages of the disease, these alone may be enough to lessen symptoms and ease the burden for many suffering with arthritis.

    Steroids

    Those who suffer from extreme arthritis pain should talk to their doctor about steroid injections. Steroid injections must be prescribed by a doctor and performed by a medical professional. Steroid treatments stop inflammation and help warped bones and connective tissue stop hurting. They also pose serious health threats if used improperly.

    Always follow the instructions of your doctor when being prescribed treatments. Steroid treatments won’t be for everyone, but they may be right for you. Consult your doctor about the possibility of undergoing steroid treatments for your arthritis.

    Biologics

    Another common treatment for arthritis is oral medication containing biologics. Such medications work with your body to help slow the spread of arthritis. While these medicines are far from being a cure, they do help to slow the disease and stop the rapid degeneration it can cause. Doctors are prescribing this type of medication more often recently due to its high success rate.

    If you are in advanced stages of arthritis, biologics might still be helpful in slowing the disease. If you’ve caught arthritis a bit early, biologics can help to significantly slow its progress and buy you more time.

  • Online Furniture Stores that Beat Physical Retailers

    Online Furniture Stores that Beat Physical Retailers

    Furniture shopping can be fun, but stores are often crowded and most people don’t really have the time to actually go looking for furniture. Now, don’t get us wrong: we all love a good trip to Ikea. That said, there’s definitely a lot that goes into furniture shopping.

    Everything from the selection to bringing the furniture home to setting up can be a great big hassle.  But thanks to the internet, shopping for furniture and home decor has never been easier. With all these stylish and affordable goods at your fingertips, it’s very easy to decorate and style your home. It’s a new dawn for everyone who loves beautiful designs, and there are several great places online to shop for new furniture.

    If you’re looking to shop for new furniture and avoid the physical retailers, consider these online furniture stores. After all, online shopping is always a great alternative to going to brick and mortar stores to shop!

    Online Furniture Stores

    Blu Dot

    Blu Dot is an interesting retailer from a design perspective. They were originally founded back in 1997, and their focus has always been on design. The two architects and sculptor who started the site have always tried to make the furniture designs modern, striking and accessible all at once. This shows in both their web design and their furniture design!

    With a stated goal of bringing good design to as many people as possible, it’s easy to see why they’re so highly recommended. The mix of materials, styles and sensibilities at play with their furniture is always neat to see. If you like a more off-the-wall look, this is for you!

    Wayfair

    Wayfair is one of the most customer-friendly online furniture stores out there. While you might spend hours on other sites just looking for the right piece of furniture, Wayfair cuts through that like a knife. The “Shop This Look” feature allows you to create a cohesive interior décor that will wow any guest.

    It doesn’t stop there, though. You can filter results based on custom price ranges, and the search functionality is exceptional. The search results are highly accurate and almost always exactly what you’re looking for. They even offer free shipping on items over $50! That’s a hard deal to beat.

    Apt2B

    If you’re looking to furnish a smaller space, such as an apartment, this is the retailer for you. Apt2B specializes in smaller furniture for apartments and town homes, furniture that maximizes smaller spaces. The furniture is designed with an eye for space economy, bringing big style to small furniture.

    Thankfully, that big style doesn’t make for a big price tag: the prices are all rather reasonable. The range on display is upscale and modern, and even the hippest of buyers will love what they have to offer.


  • Best Stove in 2018

    Best Stove in 2018

    The range aisle is bristling with options, from basic freestanding ranges to double-ovens and souped-up slide-ins. You might come across more than 40 models on a Lowe’s showroom floor or nearly 60 at a typical Sears

    Consumer Reports test models from such brands as Amana, GE, Kenmore, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Samsung, Viking, Whirlpool, and Wolf, ranging in price from $400 to almost $8,000. They test and score them on how quickly they deliver cook-top heat, simmering, baking, broiling, and self-cleaning, just as with we do with all ranges we test.

    We compiled the results and compare the latest kitchen ranges so that you can save time and money.

    What to Consider

    Type
    Freestanding ranges are the most popular and easiest to install. Typically the oven control panel is on the back panel, above the cooktop surface. Slide-in ranges give a custom built-in look and easily slide in between surrounding cabinets. The oven controls are on the range front and there’s no back panel, which showcases your back-splash.

    Size
    Most electric and gas ranges are 30-inches wide, and what we buy and test. Pro-style ranges usually span 36 inches or more. We test both 30-inch and 36-inch pro-style ranges. They’re big on style, but aren’t the best performing ranges we’ve tested. Even regular ranges now have beefy knobs, rugged grates, style, and stainless trim for a lot less money.

    Capacity
    A roomy oven comes in handy when baking or entertaining. We measure oven space you can actually use, so check the capacity scores in our range Ratings. The smallest ovens in our tests are a little more than 2 cubic feet; the largest are nearly 4 cubic feet.

    Which Type Is Right For You?
    There are three types of ranges based on fuel: electric, gas, and dual-fuel, which pairs a gas cook-top with an electric oven. Both gas and electric have their advantages.

    If you’ve ever had to shop for a new stove, you know it can be difficult. There are just so many options! It’s also a very uncommon item to have to shop for. Normally, you just buy a house with a stove and never worry about it. However, if your old stove stopped working, or if you’re remodeling your kitchen, you’ll have to start shopping! With that in mind, here are our picks for best stove in 2018!

    Best Stoves in 2018

    Kenmore Elite 95073
    This stove has stainless steel construction, 4 burners and a convection oven. It also sports a warming drawer. The convection oven is highly advanced, using heating elements and fans to distribute the heat evenly throughout the oven. This stove also uses magnetic fields to transfer heat directly into items you’re cooking. If you’ve ever had a stove with “hot spots” and inconsistencies, you’ll appreciate this feature.

    This convection style allows for great, consistent and fast cooking. Food will be warmed all the way through, regardless of size or density! This is an all-around quality appliance for a little over $1,600, and one of our favorites.

    Kenmore Elite 95052

    Our next entry is from the same line as the first entry! This one is a smooth-top, meaning it looks completely featureless except for indicators showing where the eyes are. The stove-top is ceramic glass, which means it not only conveys heat well, but it also looks great. It’s also easy to clean and very no-nonsense, looking great in any kitchen.

    Much like the other entry on our list, this stove features a fan-assisted convection oven. It allows for fast cooking and even heating throughout food items. However, it doesn’t offer the magnetic heating featured in the 95073. The trade off is in the price: this one costs just over $1,000!

    Samsung NX58F5700WS

    Samsung is a well-known and respected name in electronics, but you may not have known they make appliances too. This entry is a fantastic, modern and sleek stove that features tons of great technology. It is very large and features five burners of various sizes. This allows for cooking tons of different types of pots at once. You can have a large pot of stew on while you cook a single egg in a small skillet!

    Other great features include the true convection of the oven, which allows for fantastically even baking. It has warming drawers for holding food that hasn’t been served yet, too. There are large, sliding racks within the oven to allow for transfer of heavy items, too! This entry retails for right around $1,600, and is well worth the price!


  • Kalashnikov, Makers of the AK-47, Have Electric Car Ambitions

    Kalashnikov, Makers of the AK-47, Have Electric Car Ambitions

    The name Kalashnikov calls up very specific imagery. Ammunitions, gun grease, war-torn regions, electric cars… wait, that last one sounds incorrect. Well, not if Kalashnikov has anything to say about it. Their EV concept, called the CV-1, was recently announced. More than just being a one-off tech demo, though, the company swears that the CV-1 is the first step in their ambition to compete directly with Tesla. Yes, that Tesla.

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    Photo Credit: Moscow Times

    This is Weird

    Yes, this is as weird as you are thinking it is. What’s even weirder about this is the look of the car. It resembles Russian-made hatchbacks from the 70’s, which makes a weird sort of sense. A company like Kalashnikov getting into consumer products is, however, somewhat unprecedented. The company’s spokesperson also confirmed that they are looking into producing other consumer products. Namely, they are interested in creating cell phone cases, umbrellas and other innocuous items.

    Kalashnikov vs Tesla?

    As of yet, there are no official plans by the gun manufacturer to begin production of the CV-1. Currently, it is unclear when, or if, these will go into production and subsequently hit a mass market. However, the reported tech under the hood is impressive. Firstly, it has around 215 miles of range on a single charge. Secondly, it sports 295 horsepower and can run zero to sixty in six seconds. For a boxy electric car, that’s actually really impressive.

    That said, it remains to be seen if a mass-market release will even materialize. And, if it did, would people the world over even be interested? The name Kalashnikov carries some very specific baggage. They are not only Russian, a word that currently is very loaded in America, but they are also weapons manufacturers. Guns are hardly a popular topic of conversation in America, at least with those who are likely to want an EV.

    Could it Work?

    If the CV-1 intends to be a competitor with Tesla, it will need a few things. The first is that the (admittedly impressive) technology that is reported to be under the hood needs to be standard. The second is that the car needs to be priced aggressively. Tesla’s Model 3, for instance, is sold for around $30,000. The CV-1 would need to come in well under that, around $25,000, to even turn heads.

    That said, if it is both high-quality and affordable, it might be a worthy alternative. However, the biggest nail in the coffin for Tesla would be if Kalashnikov can rapidly make the cars and have them ready for a large release soon. Tesla has had numerous production problems, so if the Russian arms maker could produce their vehicles rapidly and to order, they may well compete with Elon Musk yet.

  • Flop Ten: Worst Reboots in Video Games

    Flop Ten: Worst Reboots in Video Games

    Video games are a funny medium. When things start to look less than ideal for game companies, they’re quick to redesign and reboot characters. However, generally these reboots err too far on the side of “edgy” or just plain lame. Gaming has come a long way, but sometime awful reboots like this pop up. For the sake of recording and shaming those who have made the most egregious offenses in that category, here’s our list of the worst reboots in video games.

    Ten Worst Reboots in Video Games

    Bomber Man Act Zero

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    From cute little guy with cartoon bombs to edgy android, this was a terrible redesign. Bomber Man Act Zero is the first of many “edgy” games on this list. The most common theme here is game devs simply trying to hard to be taken seriously.

    Sonic Boom

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    Sonic has hardly been the best when translated to 3D. In fact, with a few very notable exceptions, 3D Sonic is more of a joke than a franchise. Sonic Boom takes this to new heights by reimagining the whole Sonic crew in a more tribal setting. It just looks weird, and the whole series looks like some kind of fan creation. That’s not good for one of gaming’s biggest icons.

    Prince of Persia Warrior Within

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    Prince of Persia has been a huge name in gaming for years. The reboot, Sands of Time, was an awesome return to form for the legacy franchise. Its sequel, Warrior Within, however, tried far too hard to make the Prince dark and brooding. Another case of edginess ruining an otherwise good character, this is one better left forgotten to the sands of time!

    Doom 3

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    Entirely missing the point of Doom, the third entry in the series played its horror tropes straight. One of the main errors it made was in demon design. Where earlier demons were over-the-top and almost goofy, Doom 3 introduced redesigns that made us cringe. The pinky demon, for instance, went from being a minotaur to some kind of mole rat with robot legs. Don’t even get us started on the ugly meatball demon design.

    Alone in the Dark

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    The 2008 version of Alone in the Dark was not a particularly good game. It was buggy, ugly and not terribly well-made. The worst sin the game committed, though, was the treatment of its main character, Edward Carnby. The once stoic and serious investigator became a weirdly erratic and awkward jerk. He was uncharismatic and really just drug the whole game down.

    Crash of the Titans

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    This ill-conceived reboot brought redesigns for nearly every character in the series. Crash himself looked like a bad DeviantArt original character, for one. Most egregious was Tiny Tiger, who had somehow morphed into a weird parody of Mike Tyson. Unoriginal, unfunny jokes were commonplace, and the gameplay was entirely uninspired and boring.

    Bionic Commando 2009

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    This unfortunate game exists, and that makes us sad. In this game, 80’s action hero extraordinaire Rad Spencer is renamed Nathan Spencer and made edgy and emo. Oh, and his wife is his bionic arm. Or something. This game is legitimately awful, do yourself a favor and never play it.

    Conker: Live and Reloaded

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    Conker’s Bad Fur Day was a hilarious riff on the previously family-friendly platforming franchise. Conker: Live and Reloaded was an underdeveloped, overhyped mess that somehow managed to look worse than the N64 game it was based on. Rare really went downhill after being acquired by Microsoft.

    Perfect Dark Zero

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    No, seriously, Rare really dropped the ball on their legacy franchises when they got acquired by Microsoft. Perfect Dark Zero is a great example of this. Supposedly a prequel to the original Perfect Dark, this one features a younger Joanna Dark. However, she appears less like her usual bad-ass self and more like a Hot Topic wannabe. Another case of edginess derailing an otherwise great franchise.

    DmC: Devil May Cry

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    The very worst reboot in the history of video games belongs to the boy band-looking “Dante” from the ill-conceived DmC: Devil May Cry. The Devil May Cry series was experiencing strong sales, great reviews and had a thriving fanbase. In order to piss off everyone, though, Capcom tore it down and rebooted the series under Western developer Ninja Theory. For whatever reason, the beloved goofy badass Dante was replaced by a high school student who was trying far too hard to be gritty.

    Forgetting all of what made Dante such an effortlessly likable character, this game saw him morph into a petulant brat. Needless to say, fans were displeased and are still awaiting a proper Devil May Cry 5. Thankfully, that very game is in development and slated for a March 2019 release. Hooray!

  • Looking for the Best Refrigerator?

    Looking for the Best Refrigerator?

    The appliance in your house that has to work the highest amount of time is the refrigerator. If yours has stopped working all the time, though, you’re in the market for a new one. Being in the market for a fridge isn’t great though, as they’re expensive and there’s tons of options. So, which is the best refrigerator? Let’s get into it.

    Contenders for Best Refrigerator

    Samsung RS25J500D

    This fridge has a sleek exterior and interesting design. Namely, it has a side-by-side construction, with the fridge and freezer sides being split vertically. While this looks cool, it’s somewhat of a pain if you’re trying to store something like a pizza box. Wide items are difficult to cram into this one, which could make it a no-go for some people. However, the fridge, paradoxically, has plenty of room for groceries. It’s just awkwardly laid out. In either event, it’s a good option for those who don’t store large items in their fridge!

    LG LFX28968ST French-Door Refrigerator

    This sleek fridge is a great option for those who aren’t looking for a terribly technologically advanced option. It has a French-door style, which looks great and is spacious. The storage inside the fridge is very smart, maximizing the space available. It retails for $2,899.99, which is a pretty great price for how luxurious it is. One caveat: the front isn’t magnetic, which means your fridge magnets won’t stick to it.

    GE Profile PFE28PSKSS Smart Refrigerator

    This fridge is smart. It both looks smart and actually is a smart fridge, allowing smartphone integration. You can queue up things like dispensing hot water, ice and the like via smartphone integration. It also has wi-fi connectivity, allowing it to sync with the internet for various reasons. Namely, you can get push notifications for when the fridge is left open. This is easily the best smart fridge on the market, but it’s made better by just how good of a fridge it is.

  • Which Mattress is the Best?

    Which Mattress is the Best?

    Everything circles back around to sleep. If you’re not sleeping well, everything else slips into being worse. Your physical well-being, your mood, everything. It all comes back to whether you’re sleeping well. With that in mind, today we’re looking at mattresses to find which is the best mattress.

    If you’ve been looking to find a good new mattress, this is the article for you. Today we answer the question: which is the best mattress?

    Hybrids

    Constructed from a combination of latex, memory, polyurethane foams, coils, and / or other materials, these mattresses usually are designed to maximize certain benefits, while also minimizing certain cons. For example, a latex + memory foam hybrid is able to deliver great bounce, cooling, and responsiveness via the latex, but also provide great pressure relief and support from the memory foam.

    Best for: Sleepers who want the best of all worlds. Great bounce, support, comfort, and cooling. A good all around option that is a very good choice for the majority of sleepers.

    Memory Foam
    Just like it sounds, these mattresses only consist of memory foam. Memory foam mattresses are known for their great support, pressure relief, and body contouring. Historically, memory foam has had a bad reputation as “sleeping hot”. However, many newer more advanced memory foams have been designed with superior cooling properties, creating a much cooler mattress than traditional memory foams.

    Best For: Sleepers who want great hug, body shaping, contour, pressure relief, and support. There is a wide spectrum of foams classified as “memory foam” and not all memory foams are created equal. A good option for sleepers who want a more pronounced hug than many hybrid or latex mattresses offer.

    Coils
    One of the most popular and widely used mattress types. Coil (aka innerspring) mattresses have one or more layers of spring coils (generally steel) that provide the support and comfort. As technology advances, the number, types, and layers of coils change. A larger number of coils typically means better comfort and support.

    Best For: Sleepers who want a more traditional coil / spring feel, great bounce, cooling, and strong edge support.

    Pillow-top

    Falling into an array of categories (coil, latex, memory, hybrid, etc.), pillow-top mattresses have a layer of soft material either stuffed or sewn into the cover. This works to add extra comfort and cushion for the sleeper.

    Best For: Sleepers who prefer a softer and more cushion comfort. If you enjoy a cloud-like type of support and comfort most pillow tops will offer the best sleeping surface for you.

    Contenders for Best Mattress

    #3. Purple
    Purple mattresses are luxurious and excellent. If you’re a fan of memory foam-style mattresses, you’ll love purple. The Purple Mattress has Smart Comfort Grid technology that keeps pressure on your body to a minimum. This ensures you awake comfortable and well-rested! If you find you often awake with painful pressure points from your mattress, this is for you. This mattress retails for $999, but you can often find it on sale for less. Purple’s website often has sales, as does Amazon!

    Also, a plus for Purple is their return policy. If you don’t love the mattress, you can send it back within 100 days for a full refund. These mattresses are made in the US, and they’re also covered by a ten-year warranty.

    #2. Sleep Number
    Sleep Number is well-known for their unique, adjustable design. If you’re not familiar with them, it works like this: each bed has a controller that allows you to choose a number. That number, your Sleep Number, represents how soft or firm you prefer your bed to be. The best part is, Sleep Number also offers beds that can be adjusted on both sides. That means if you prefer firm and your partner prefers soft, you can get the best of both worlds!

    You can also adjust the angle of the bed, allowing you to choose your preferred sleeping posture. You can even adjust the bed enough to watch TV or read while in bed! These mattresses are in the under-$1000 range, usually coming in between $700 and $900.

    #1. Saatva
    Saatva mattresses are made from all-natural, organic cotton. They also offer mattresses for $999 and offer a great set-up bonus. The cost of a mattress includes free delivery, setup and removal of your old mattress. Talk about full-service! Saatva mattresses are made in the US and Canada, meaning you know you’ll get quality construction.