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Forget the workarounds — get real Office apps for your Mac for just $50

TL;DR: Get the full Microsoft Office suite on your Mac for a one-time $49.97 — no other fees, no renewals, just lifetime access. Free productivity apps sounded like a good idea until you hit the roadblocks. Formatting breaks, missing features, and compatibility issues tend to show up right when you need things to work smoothly.

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Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good.

If you’ve been holding off on picking up a PlayStation 5 in hopes of a price cut, bad news: the cost of every model of Sony’s all-conquering console has instead just gone up considerably. It’s a move that breaks with decades of tradition (or at least consumer expectations) and is undoubtedly a blow for anyone

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Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran. In a social media post on Friday, Representative Seth Moulton wrote, “They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people

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Best dating apps for lesbians and queer women in April 2026

{ container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> Read our full Tinder Platinum review. { container.appendChild(contentItem); });”> It’s still a lawless land, but the huge LGBTQ user base and added pronouns make it a viable option for gay gals. If you’re looking for a place to go where you are guaranteed to find a well-populated user base, Tinder is your

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With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Since March, Israeli attacks on Beirut and the occupation of southern Lebanon have displaced over 1 million people. Families are sheltering with relatives, renting if they can, or sleeping in cars and out in the open, placing immense strain on already fragile infrastructure. Over 130,000 people have also crossed into Syria, many in urgent need

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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

In recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation have become more prevalent. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General went so far as to label this issue a public health crisis. Remote workers, who miss the everyday interactions found in an office, and younger

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The ‘Spaceballs’ sequel has a release date

The long-awaited sequel to the cult movie Spaceballs now has a release date: April 23, 2027. Spaceballs was released on June 24, 1987, making the Spaceballs 2 premiere nearly 40 years later. Mashable Top Stories Original writer-director Mel Brooks officially announced Spaceballs 2 last year, with Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga reprising their

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Heatbit Maxi Pro Review: a Space Heater That Also Mines Bitcoin

But once you’ve set up your device, Heatbit will track and file your mining revenue to your phone, even if you don’t yet have a bitcoin wallet set up. After you reach the transfer minimum of 100,000 satoshis, or one thousandth of one bitcoin ($66 at April 2026 prices), you can transfer this to your

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In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, with Japan’s push driven more by necessity than anything else. With workforces shrinking and pressure mounting to sustain productivity, companies are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots across factories, warehouses, and critical infrastructure. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in March 2026 that

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NYT Pips hints, answers for April 5, 2026

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you

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