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AdultFriendFinder alternatives still active in 2026
4 reasons not to turn ChatGPT into your therapist
Why Baby Boomers are turning to retro directories like AdultFriendFinder to skip the swiping games
Spotify is bringing a Ringer video podcast to Twitch. Here's why.
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Sex, Dating & Relationships

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The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt
The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt
I tested the best dating apps for women: Find a real connection in 2026
OnlyFans investor says AI can't 'disrupt' adult creators
AdultFriendFinder review: Is the famous hookup site legit or not?
illustration of two women meeting at a bar App fatigue is real. I tested the best dating apps of 2026 to find the ones that really work.
illustration of two men on a date The best gay dating apps of 2026: Grindr is still king (even if we sometimes wish it wasn't)
two people sitting in a coffee shop The best dating apps for introverts who prefer books to bars
two gamers clinking glasses From Comic-Con to committed — the best dating apps for every kind of nerd
illustration of woman giving flowers to another woman Cool for the summer? Check out the best dating apps for LGBTQ women.

House & Home

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The best budget robot vacuums to buy in 2026, expert tested at home
Take 200 bucks off the Ecovacs Deebot X11s Pro Omni and streamline your floor cleaning setup
Purple's Labor Day sale gets you a king mattress for the price of a queen — shop now for up to $400 off
What to look for in a robot vacuum: A guide from someone who tests new vacuums every month
Last chance: Save $70 on the Dreame L40s Ultra AE with this limited-time Amazon deal
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the ninja crispy air fryer with a meal is the glass container School-night dinners made easy: The Ninja Crispi is on sale for under $160 at Amazon
Shark NV752 The Shark NV752 TruePet vacuum is 38% off — buy now for under $250
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Health & Wellness

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Laifen Swift Professional High-Speed Hair Dryer
Our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupe is 20% off — get salon hair for under $115 with the Laifen Swift
Sony's wearable neck air conditioner is already sold out — sign up now for restock alerts
ChatGPT Health is now available to all users
Laifen's P3-Blade electric shaver launches on Aug. 17 — features, price, where to buy
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2, with new AI features
Google Pixel Watch 5 on display Google Pixel Watch 5 announced: Design changes, new Gemini tools, price revealed
Ascentiz exoskeleton Ascentiz launches consumer exoskeletons for hiking and running — and they're up to $400 off
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Hatch Sleep Clock emitting a red light on a nightstand Hatch introduces new Sleep Clock, an alarm clock that tracks your sleep
Renpho smart scale Renpho's smart body scale just dropped back to its best price ever — here's what you get

Digital Culture

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Instagram got a 'cleaner' new logo. The internet has questions.
Callum turner takes on the 'Hot Ones' spicy wings, keeps his cool
What happens when your AI self starts influencing without you?
We're having the wrong conversation about Ariana Grande
Sydney Towle is living with cancer, one TikTok video at a time
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Beata Zawrzel/Getty Images Facebook launches an AI assistant built for creators
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In this photo illustration the YouTube Premium Lite logo is seen on a smartphone in front of the YouTube logo in Ankara, Turkiye, on August 15, 2025. YouTube just raised the bar for creators to earn ad revenue
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Education

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Learn piano at your own pace for $68 with a five-year flowkey subscription
Learn American Sign Language for just $10 with this 13-course bundle
This $80 piano app teaches you through real songs
Babbel is the linguist-created app millions use to learn new languages
Phone bans increasing in popularity as concern about classroom screen time grows
Conversation at table 1 payment, 14 languages, and countless conversations thanks to Babbel
Hands on laptop Write your next 300K manuscript with AI for just $37
Piano keys Spend $80 on flowkey’s 5-year piano learning plan
Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription This award-winning $60 kids’ app is designed for exploration, not addiction
Skoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription This $150 lifetime AI-powered app listens while you play piano and coaches you in real time

Videos

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The ultimate air purifier buying guide: Match your space, budget, and needs
Seth Meyers on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'
Seth Meyers shares montage of crowds booing Trump at sport events
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Adam McIntyre shares the piece of advice content creators aren't likely to hear
Two women in a podcast studio
Audity reveals the dream job that could lure her away from TikTok
A woman sits in a dark room sipping through a straw.
Millie Bobby Brown takes a sweary animal quiz during the worst 'Hot Ones' wing
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Anna DeGuzman explains how she became a professional magician through content creation
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The unconventional advice creator Michael Tchao swears by
A woman being interviewed in a podcast studio
Alberta Tech on what AI gets right and where it still falls short for creators
A woman sits in a dark room looking serious, with tears in her eyes.
Penélope Cruz's 'Hot Ones' episode features a lot of yelling in Spanish
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