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Geek Tyrant
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Teaser Trailer For Emma Stone's Sci-Fi Comedy BUGONIA From Director Yorgos Lanthimos — GeekTyrant
Focus Features has released the first teaser trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' sci-fi comedy Bugonia , which reteams the director with Emma Stone. The film is an English-language remake of South Korean film Save the Green Planet! , and it follows 'two conspiracy obsessed young men who kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.' Bugonia also stars Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. It was written by Will Tracy and produced by Ari Aster. Bugonia is slated for a special limited engagement on October 24th, ahead of a wide expansion on October 31st.
CNET
2 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Recycle Your Old Laptop and Save $50 on a New Chromebook Plus
If you've been toting around an old laptop, cursing the wheel of doom and wishing you could upgrade, Best Buy has an offer that can make an already affordable Chromebook even more doable. Between now and Oct. 19, if you recycle an old laptop you will save $50 on any Chromebook Plus model. To get the deal, there are a few caveats. First, you must recycle the laptop in store to get the credit, and you'll need to make sure your local store is participating. Once you've turned the laptop in, you will receive a $50 coupon toward the purchase of a new Chromebook Plus. There is only one coupon allowed per transaction, and that coupon can only be used once. It's also good to note that this coupon is not good on refurbished or open-box items, however, the discount applies to the current price. That means if the laptop is on sale, you'll save an extra $50. You can read the full disclaimer here. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. For example, the current price of the ASUS CX5601 16-inch, 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus is already discounted from $599 to just $349. Knock that extra $50 off and the price drops to $299 for a FHD Plus screen, 8GB of memory and 128GB of SSD, a $300 savings. The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 was dubbed by our team of reviewers as the best overall Chromebook. Currently the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, a very similar model with the added flex of a full-hinge and tablet-like usability, is on offer at Best Buy for $586. That's already a $114 discount, and with the trade-in offer, you can pick it up for $536. More Chromebook Plus deals Keep in mind that while the offer stands through Oct. 19, the prices -- and stock -- are subject to change so when you find something you like, we suggest snapping it up while it's on sale. If you're looking for more options, our deals team has rounded up the best current laptop deals, so you can compare. Why this deal matters Although it's widely agreed that Chromebooks are among the most affordable laptops and ideal for students, that doesn't mean they can't get pricey. Anytime you have the chance to save, especially by recycling an older laptop that is just taking up space, is a win. Plus, you can recycle your old laptop now and hold on to the coupon until you find exactly the Chromebook Plus you are looking for.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Do You Understand These 3 Critical Facts About Social Security COLAs?
We're just a few months away from Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. If you're already claiming checks, it could be the most important Social Security news you get all year because it tells you how much you can expect to get from the program in 2026 -- and how much of your expenses you'll have to cover on your own. The only true way to know how much you'll get next year is to wait for the official COLA announcement in October. But understanding these three key COLA facts can help you get some idea of what to expect now. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » 1. How the COLA calculation works The Social Security Administration bases the COLA on the difference in average third-quarter inflation data from one year to the next, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). It sounds more complicated than it is. To calculate the 2026 COLA, it will add the CPI-W numbers for July, August, and September of 2025 and divide them by three to get the average. Then, it will compare that average to the average from the same months in 2024. The percentage increase reflects the COLA amount. So if the 2025 average is 3% higher, the 2026 COLA would be 3%. We don't have all the data to perform the calculation yet, which is why the Social Security Administration doesn't announce the COLA until October. That's when the September 2025 CPI-W number comes in. 2. COLAs are a percentage of your checks The Social Security Administration represents COLAs as a percentage. It adds this percentage to your existing checks to determine your 2026 benefit amount. That means everyone will see a unique dollar-value increase. The difference can be pretty significant. Someone claiming a $2,000 monthly check would only get $50 extra dollars from a 2.5% COLA, while someone claiming a $5,000 monthly check would get $125 more per month. 3. COLAs don't actually help your checks keep up with inflation The whole idea of COLAs is to help your Social Security checks' buying power remain steady over time. But research suggests this isn't actually happening. Benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since 2010, according to The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group. That means you'd need $1 to buy something you could've bought with $0.80 in 2010. This trend doesn't show any signs of slowing down, either. TSCL's latest estimate puts the 2026 COLA at just 2.5% -- the same as 2025. However, there is a chance it could be a bit higher if inflation rises over the next few months. There's a real chance you may get less than you'd hoped for, though. You can try several things to overcome this predicament. If you have personal savings, you can use them to supplement your Social Security checks. You could also consider working part-time or signing up for government benefits, like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This can give you some help with your essential costs so you can use your Social Security checks in other areas. It's not too early to start brainstorming how you'll want to tackle your budget in 2026. But just note that you may have to adjust your plans in October when the Social Security Administration announces the official 2026 COLA. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known "Social Security secrets" could help ensure a boost in your retirement income. One easy trick could pay you as much as $23,760 more... each year! Once you learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits, we think you could retire confidently with the peace of mind we're all after. Join Stock Advisor to learn more about these strategies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
CNN
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Brandy and Monica announce The Boy Is Mine Tour
We need the nostalgia Brandy and Monica are serving up. The powerhouse singers announced Tuesday that they will embark on a co-headlining tour for the first time ever. Hitting 24 arenas, The Boy Is Mine Tour will kick off October 16 and travel across the US through December 7. 'This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music—it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come,' Brandy said in a statement. ''The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.' 'The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music,' Monica said. 'We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us.' It comes 25 years after their hit duet of the same name, which became one of the defining tune of '90s R&B. 'The Boy Is Mine' is so popular that Brandy and Monica with a surprise cameo in Ariana Grande's 'the boy is mine' music video from her Grammy-nominated album 'Eternal Sunshine.' They even lent their voices to the remix. Special guests on the planned tour include Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and this season's 'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts. General sale tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00 AM local time via
Geek Culture
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Little Nightmares III' Revisits Scares On Oct 2025, Original Gets Enhanced Edition
Fans of the adorably sinister horror series Little Nightmares are in for a treat — or treats, plural, to be more accurate. A special showcase event for the franchise has confirmed the release date for the forthcoming Little Nightmares III , alongside two surprises: an enhanced edition of the original platformer, a brand-new VR instalment, and a stop-motion project. The sequel launches for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and the newly released Switch 2 on 10 October, which is also when Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition will be available. Those who pre-order Little Nightmares III can revisit Six's journey on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC starting today, with the visual upgrade only coming to the Switch 2 in October. Promising an improved experience over the first entry by Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition features 4K resolution, 60fps gameplay, a choice between Quality and Performance modes that prioritise visuals and framerate, respectively, and 'RTX reflections, water effects, more particles, and volumetric lighting.' Meanwhile, details for Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes , the franchise's VR debut, and a newly revealed stop-motion project are sparse, so their respective story premises, release windows, and launch platforms are anyone's guess. Little Nightmares III bows on 10 October, with a 10-minute gameplay demo showing new protagonist pair Low and Alone stealthily exploring a rain-soaked stage called Carnevale and its dark, atmospheric environments and spooky enemies. An in-game costume set is included for pre-orders, alongside a remaster of the original game. For the first time in its history, the title will also introduce online co-op and a Friend Pass, allowing players to invite a buddy who doesn't own it to enjoy the horrors together. Check out the full showcase event below: Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
