This $350 Baby Yoda will not love you back

Part of the appeal of Baby Yoda, our collective name for the Mandalorian character officially known as The Child, was that he came into our lives almost entirely merch-free. Both the showrunners and Disney CEO Bob Iger believed that The Mandalorian's biggest surprise would be ruined by the long lead times and inevitable leaks inherent in the figurine businesses. Baby Yoda could have been the hottest toy of Christmas 2019. Instead, for a few months, we were able to bask in the joy of something all too rare: an uncomplicated, noncommercial love for a fictional creation.

But Disney, lest we forget, is a for-profit, publicly-traded company that is legally obligated to create more value for its shareholders every year. And so, in 2020, the stormtroopers from sales struck back. They cracked down on Etsy sellers making a crust with their Baby Yoda homages. They announced so-so T-shirts, a $25 plush 11-inch model that barely resembled The Child, an equally cheap-looking crib version, an oddly unsatisfying, plastic-y cartoonish Hasbro Black Series model, and, of course, the inevitable Funko Pop.  Read more...

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Twitter adds threaded replies to iOS to make it easier to see ongoing conversations

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Twitter announced a subtle design change to its iOS app today that may go a long way in both making conversations easier to parse and to join. The change, which looks like it’s a change on Twitter’s end that does not require an update, is to the threading feature in the Twitter timeline, which currently does a poor job of differentiating between standard tweets and replies.

The update now draws a concrete line between a parent tweet and the replies, with the replies indented slightly and connected by the series of vertical and horizontal lines. It makes a Twitter conversation look effectively like thread of connected notes. The feature was first demoed in the company’s experimental twttr beta app back in spring of last year. It only...

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Making your own cold-pressed juice is easier (and cheaper) than you think

Looking for our picks of all the best juicers? Go here.

Raw. Organic. Superfood. Buzzwords that would have been roasted in an early 2000s episode of Sex and the City have turned into the pillars of modern wellness. The green juice trend is one that has really taken off, and drinks made with nothing but fruits and veggies can be a really good thing — when done right.

For people who don't buy produce regularly (or who simply don't want a side salad for every damn meal), juicing is a way to keep up with vitamin intake in a few swigs. Consistent supplement takers might switch their loyalty to raw juice after finding out that their vitamin C capsules probably aren't doing much. Though juiced fruits and veggies are *not* a meal replacement and can't take the place of eating a regular old carrot, they're still a healthy, refreshing drink with less sugar than a smoothie or orange juice from the carton. Read more...

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MOST VERSATILE

Omega Slow Juice Extractor (J8006)

Choosing between a juicer and a blender? This Omega can make anything from wheatgrass juice to butter or ice cream.

• Power: 200-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 80 RPM

$299.99 from Amazon

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MOST HIGH-TECH JUICER

Hurom HZ

We stan a juicer with brawn and brains. The Hurom HZ is the slowest on the list, can clean itself, and comes in rose gold.

• Power: 150-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 43 RPM

$599 from Hurom

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BEST WIDE-CHUTE SLOW JUICER

Breville Big Squeeze

The locking issues can definitely be overlooked when Breville's cold press provides such a high yield of gloriously clean juice.

• Power: 280-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 80 RPM

$399.95 from Amazon

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BEST VERTICAL JUICER

Tribest Slowstar

Make perfect cold-pressed juice when you want it, switch to the mincing attachment, or easily store it in the corner.

• Power: 200-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 47 RPM

$379.95 from Amazon

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BEST AFFORDABLE OPTION

Aicok Slow Juicer

Juicing newbies will like this budget juicer's straightforwardness and pros might just be impressed with how well it handles greens.

• Power: 150-watt motor
• Slowest speed: 80 RPM

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BEST CITRUS PRESS

Jamba Juice Citrus Press

Jamba Juice ain't new to juicing, and now you can achieve that authentic, freshly-squeezed feeling at home.

• Power: N/A
• Strongest press force: 550 pounds

$159.99 from Amazon

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BEST JUICER FOR GREENS ONLY

Original Healthy Juicer (Lexen GP27)

If you're only in it for the kale, celery, or wheatgrass game, this well-reviewed manual juicer saves serious money.

• Power: Manual
• Slowest speed: N/A

$64.95 from Amazon

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Best electric toothbrushes — and one you should totally avoid

If I'm being honest here, I think that brushing my teeth at night has to be the most annoying chore within my routineMy bed is just so comfortable and I'm usually quite tired. (Before you start judging my oral hygiene, I do brush my teeth every night. I'm just venting.)

Brushing your teeth is a vital chore, no matter how tired you are, though. Just think about how awful it feels to wake up in the morning with a stale, musty mouth because you didn't take two minutes to polish those pearly whites the night before. Doesn't sound worth it now, does it?

Of course, don't neglect a brushing session after you wake up, either. Your coworkers certainly won't appreciate that.  Read more...

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BEST SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

quip

quip's manual-meets-electric design and great, optional subscription service model make it one of the best affordable electric toothbrushes on the market.

• Power source: One AAA battery
• Battery life: Three months
• Adjustable settings: No

$40 from Quip

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BEST FOR BRUSH HEAD CUSTOMIZATION

Shyn

If you want your brushing routine to be uniquely yours, Shyn gives you a multitude of customization options to get you to your perfect toothbrush experience.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Up to one month
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$50 from Shyn

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BEST FOR MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS

Waterpik Electric Toothbrush and Water Flosser Combo

The Waterpik's dual nature will ensure that you never forget to floss again, finally rounding out your daily dental hygiene.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: 8-10 hours
• Adjustable settings: Yes for water pressure, no for sonic vibrations

$159.99 from Amazon

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BEST ROTARY BRUSH

Oral-B 1000 CrossAction

It's not the most high-end rotary toothbrush you're going to find, yet it's still one of the best thanks to its many included features.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Two weeks
• Adjustable settings: No

$49.94 from Walmart

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BEST FOR SENSITIVE GUMS

Burst

If you find that your gums are hurting every time you brush your teeth, Burst may be for you — its gentle bristles will help fight pain from gingivitis and keep sensitive gums safe from harm.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Up to one month
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$99.99 from Burst

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BEST FOR TRAVEL AND BUDGET

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Pro+

This low-investment brush is affordable and can either act as a great secondary travel toothbrush, or a beginner's venture into electric territory.

• Power source: Two AA batteries
• Battery life: Three months
• Adjustable settings: No

$8.83 from Amazon

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BEST OVERALL

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300

You're not going to find a better electric toothbrush than this one — its smart features, options for customization, and other quality-of-life perks make it a clear winner.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Two weeks
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$189.99 from Amazon

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BEST TO STAY AWAY FROM

Foreo Issa 2

The Foreo Issa 2 sounds good on paper, but because it doesn't deliver on many of its promises (and costs almost $200), we cannot recommend buying one at this time.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: One year
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$169 from Amazon

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RED's Hydrogen One phone makes a cameo in the 'F9' trailer

Now that the nearly four-minute-long F9: The Fast Saga trailer is here, fans of the long-running series can enjoy some surprise resurrections (spoiler alert: watch the trailer before scrolling to the end of this post), but the strangest appearance be...

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Hulu CEO steps down as Disney moves almost everything in house

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Randy Freer is stepping down from his role as Hulu CEO as Disney moves to consolidate it’s direct-to-consumer business under its own executives. Part of the decision to roll Hulu’s business operations into Disney’s direct-to-consumer division is to help “rapidly grow our presence outside the US,” according to a company press release put out Friday.

Disney hasn’t shied away from its plans to roll out Hulu in various international territories, along with its other streaming service, Disney+. The integration means Hulu executives will now report to Disney execs. Everything Hulu — and streaming-at-large — will now operate under Kevin Mayer, who heads up the division for Disney that includes Disney+, ESPN+, and now Hulu.

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DOJ going after telecom companies for assisting robocall scams

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The Department of Justice is taking a new approach to robocalls, seeking approval to hold telecommunications companies responsible for calls on their networks instead of just going after the often-overseas criminals who actually do the dialing.

The companies identified by the DOJ allowed two groups with ties to India and US offices in Arizona and New York to make hundreds of millions of calls per month, according to Jody Hunt of the DOJ’s civil division. The companies are TollFreeDeals.com, SIP Retail, and their owners, Nicholas Palumbo and Natasha Palumbo in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Global Voicecom Inc., Global Telecommunication Services Inc., KAT Telecom Inc. and owner Jon Kahen of Great Neck, New York.

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Best back-up cameras for your car

Were you looking for the best dash cams instead? Go here.

If you’re less than gifted when it comes to parking, or want to peer into a precarious blind spot, a backup or rear view camera is a great addition to your car or truck (and much cheaper than buying a new auto that has one built in).

Since May 2018, new cars sold in the US have to have backup cameras built in under a federal regulation, to help drivers avoid accidents in which pedestrians are run over because a driver can’t see them when they are reversing. While older cars don’t need to be retrofitted with a camera, they are handy and can be super affordable too.  Read more...

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EASIEST TO INSTALL

Yada Digital 4.3-inch Wireless Monitor

A great kit for anyone who wants a good all-around cam that's super easy to install.

• Video quality: 720p
• Screen size: 4.3 inches
• Viewing angle: 110 degrees
• Special features: Weatherproof, night vision, parking assist

$139.99 from Amazon

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BUDGET PICK

LeeKooLuu Backup Camera and Monitor Kit

A cheap and cheerful option that offers all the features you need, but it might take a while to install.

• Video quality: 720p
• Screen size: 4.3 inches
• Viewing angle: 170 degrees
• Special features: Night vision, front view camera

$39.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR GARMIN FANS

Garmin BC 40

A feature-filled option for people who already have a Garmin and are looking for a super easy installation.

• Video quality: 720p
• Screen size: n/a
• Viewing angle: 150 degrees
• Special features: Completely wireless, weatherproof, voice commands

$130 from Amazon

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BEST SUPER CHEAP OPTION

eRapta ERT01

Tunnels into your on-board system to everything you need for super cheap, just be prepared to spend some time installing it.

• Video quality: Sharp (though no specifics are listed)
• Screen size: n/a
• Viewing angle: 149 degrees
• Special features: Waterproof, night vision

$21.99 from Amazon

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BEST OVERALL CHOICE

ToGuard 7-inch Backup Camera

More than a simple rear view camera, it acts more like a dash cam and is packed with features, but is tricky to install.

• Video quality: 480p
• Screen size: 7 inches
• Viewing angle: 120 degrees
• Special features: Dual cam views, loop recording, touchscreen, motion detecting, parking monitoring

$59.99 from Amazon

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BEST REARVIEW MIRROR DASH CAM

Auto-Vox T1400

This display will fit onto your rearview mirror incredibly neatly and the kit offers lots of features with relatively easy installation.

• Video quality: 720p
• Screen size: 4.3 inches
• Viewing angle: 170 degrees
• Special features: Wireless, waterproof, night vision

$141.99 from Amazon

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BEST HIGH-END OPTION

Auto-Vox X1 Mirror Dash Cam

A top pick for people who love big screens and lots of features, but it’s redundant for those who already have a dash cam.

• Video quality: 720p
• Screen size: 9.88 inches
• Viewing angle: 140 degrees
• Special features: Touch screen, night vision, loop recording, parking monitoring, GPS tagging

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Wizards of the Coast teams with ex-BioWare devs on a sci-fi RPG

Magic: The Gathering creator Wizards of the Coast has shared new details about the video game studio it's building in Austin. The subsidiary is called Archetype Entertainment and its first project is a role-playing game set in a new sci-fi universe....

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Excitement for 'Mulan' builds in sneak peak for upcoming trailer

Blink and you'll miss it! To build hype for what seems to be a second full trailer for Mulan, Walt Disney Studios released a rhythmic and suspenseful sneak peak, complete with action shots and Mulan dodging multiple arrows in slow motion. 

The second full trailer will air online on February 2 to coincide with Superbowl LIV, which sees the San Francisco 49s duke it out with the Kansas City Chiefs. Get ready!

Mulan premieres in theaters on March 27, 2020. Read more...

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Fast 9 takes place in an alternate reality where RED’s Hydrogen phone succeeded

The Fast and the Furious franchise is one full of improbability, a place where the laws of physics, science, and logic are thrown aside in favor of the inexorable powers of things like muscle cars, nitrous, and “family.” But the newly released trailer for F9 (the official name for the ninth Fast and Furious movie) may have just revealed the most fantastical thing of all: it appears to take place in a world where the failed RED Hydrogen One phone is a hit, with multiple characters appearing to use the phone in the upcoming film.

Both Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and the newly returned Han Lue (Sung Kang) are seen driving vehicles in the trailer using RED’s $1,200 smartphone mounted to their dashboards (presumably as GPS units). And make...

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Here's what Mark Zuckerberg really meant by being 'understood'

The gloves are off. 

Mark Zuckerberg says he knows his positions are likely to "piss off a lot of people."

Two days after a company earnings call in which he stated that his goal for the next decade "isn't to be liked, but to be understood," the Facebook CEO attempted to explain just what he meant. 

Speaking at the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit, an annual conference in Utah, Zuckerberg railed against censorship, saying he "feels like the list of things you are not allowed to say socially keeps on growing."

Zuckerberg's comments are the latest sign that the embattled CEO, who is currently facing an antitrust investigation into his company, plans to change his tone in how he deals with critics. Read more...

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Collapse Of A Failing Democracy

In the next few hours, Republicans in the Senate will vote to give Donald Trump near dictatorial powers, signaling perhaps the penultimate…

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How ‘Star Wars’ Lost the Force

On midi-chlorian and other unfortunate choices

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How to Sail on Someone’s Doubt

Do this instead of giving up

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5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From My One Year Old

There are some things only a baby can teach us about happy living

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How to Write Articles That Sell: A Beginner’s Guide to Freelance Writing

Everything you need to write content editors want to buy

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If there are no witnesses, it is not the Democrats’ fault.

Impeachment threatens to damage the institution of Congress, nevertheless Democrats do their jobs.

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This $350 Baby Yoda will not love you back

Part of the appeal of Baby Yoda, our collective name for the Mandalorian character officially known as The Child, was that he came into our lives almost entirely merch-free. Both the showrunners and Disney CEO Bob Iger believed that The Mandalorian's biggest surprise would be ruined by the long lead times and inevitable leaks inherent in the figurine businesses. Baby Yoda could have been the hottest toy of Christmas 2019. Instead, for a few months, we were able to bask in the joy of something all too rare: an uncomplicated, noncommercial love for a fictional creation.

But Disney, lest we forget, is a for-profit, publicly-traded company that is legally obligated to create more value for its shareholders every year. And so, in 2020, the stormtroopers from sales struck back. They cracked down on Etsy sellers making a crust with their Baby Yoda homages. They announced so-so T-shirts, a $25 plush 11-inch model that barely resembled The Child, an equally cheap-looking crib version, an oddly unsatisfying, plastic-y cartoonish Hasbro Black Series model, and, of course, the inevitable Funko Pop.  Read more...

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