The Google Pixel Watch 5 Is $100 Off Right Now

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Amazon has knocked $100 off the latest Google Pixel Watch 5 (45mm, LTE), bringing it down to $429.99 from $529.99, its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. If you can do without cellular connectivity, the 45mm wifi model is also down by $100, now selling for a record-low $329.99 (down from $429.99). Plus, either one comes with 90 days of free Amazon Music. PCMag calls the Pixel Watch 5 the best smartwatch for Android users, largely because Gemini is built in so deeply—the assistant works proactively, so it can surface your flight details on the way to the airport or suggest a contact's number while you text about dinner plans, and a new AI-powered Health Coach reviews your workouts with tailored feedback, though some of its fitness advice sits behind a paid subscription.

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Helping all of those AI features along is a faster Qualcomm processor that Google says improves the overall performance of this smartwatch by 20%, while RAM increases from 2GB to 3GB and storage doubles to 64GB compared with the Pixel Watch 4. As for its health hardware, Google left it largely untouched, so you still get heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, ECG readings, skin temperature, GPS, and sleep tracking, with reportedly accurate findings. The catch is that this remains an Android-only watch, requiring Android 12 or newer, and some of the better AI features work best with a newer Pixel phone.

Physically, the Watch 5 doesn’t stray far from its predecessor, keeping the familiar domed display under 3D Corning Gorilla Glass while adding new watch faces that curve around its edges—with the screen reaching up to 3,000 nits and adjusting to ambient light, so it should remain easy to read during a sunny afternoon run or in a dim room. As for its durability, its IP68 and 5ATM ratings mean you can wear it through a workout, at the beach, or in the pool without worrying about dust or water. And charging shouldn’t necessarily be a nightly routine, either, with the watch lasting up to 56.5 hours in testing. Heavier use will cut into that figure, but you should still have a good chance of making it through two full days with enough power left to track your sleep overnight.

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The Newest 4K Amazon Fire TV Stick Is Nearly 60% Off Right Now

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Amazon has cut the price of its latest Fire TV Stick 4K, dropping it to $24.99 from $59.99 and bringing it to its lowest price ever, according to price trackers. At this price, it's an affordable way to bring 4K streaming to an older television or give a sluggish smart TV a performance upgrade. And because this streaming stick measures just 3.6 inches and draws power directly from your TV's USB port using the included cable, it can sit out of sight behind your screen without taking up another wall outlet.

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Despite its small size, it supports 4K streaming over Wi-Fi 6, along with HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG for improved contrast and color on compatible televisions. What you don't get is Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos audio. If either is important to your home theater setup, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, currently $39.99, is worth considering for the extra $15. Otherwise, there's little to complain about when it comes to performance, with PCMag reporting that apps respond almost instantly and 4K streams load quickly with almost no blurry, low-resolution moments.

The redesigned Alexa voice remote is another improvement, with a more comfortable shape, an easier-to-find home button, and dedicated shortcuts for major streaming services. You can also use Alexa to search for shows, launch apps, or control compatible smart home devices. The software experience is less impressive, with advertisements and recommendations dominating the home screen, leaving relatively little room for your actual apps. There's also no support for Apple AirPlay or Google Cast, so sharing content directly from your phone isn't particularly convenient. Still, if you're comfortable with Amazon's interface and don't need the missing Dolby formats, the Fire TV Stick 4K delivers responsive streaming and a useful remote for just $25.

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Six Fitness 'Rules' That Don't Actually Matter

I’ve learned a lot in my many years in the gym, and beginner-me would be shocked and appalled by the things present-me does during workouts. With the benefit of experience, I now do exercises I used to think one should “never” do, and I’ve broken pretty much every other rule besides.

I've already explained a bunch of things you can stop worrying about as a beginner, but I’d like to expand on that list with a few more rules that even intermediate-level exercisers can ditch without consequence.

"You need to go to failure on every set."

If you can theoretically do 13 bicep curls with a certain weight, how many curls should you actually do? One common misconception is that if you don’t do all 13, you’re leaving gains on the table. The rule kind of makes sense if you have truly no clue where to start; if you go until you can’t do a single rep more, then at least you know you’re not slacking off.

But the downside is that going to failure for every set of every lift is just going to make you exhausted. On bicep curls, maybe not so much, but once you’re squatting pretty heavy weights, you’re going to feel spent if you do every single set to failure, and that fatigue will get in the way of getting a good workout in consistently. What’s better is to follow a program that advises you on when to hold back and when it’s a good time to really push your limits. You’ll find that most of the time, you stop a set at least 2-3 reps shy of failure, and sometimes even more.

"Muscles need at least a day’s rest before strength training again."

Rest days are a convenient tool for making sure you’re not overworking yourself, but that’s all. Organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine recommend leaving 48 hours between intense strength-training sessions for a given muscle, but if you look at where they get that number, it’s meant to be a general recommendation for beginners and for people who are exercising just to stay healthy. Once you’re talking about athletes or enthusiasts, the ACSM acknowledges that training most days of the week is fine if your program manages fatigue effectively. That may mean alternating between heavier and lighter days, rather than taking complete rest days.

"Increase your running mileage by no more than 10% each week."

The “10% rule” is a not-terrible guideline for figuring out how quickly to ramp up your training. But like many of these other myths, it’s a suggestion, not a commandment to be strictly obeyed.

As running coach Jason Fitzgerald told Lifehacker, “While the adage is to only increase weekly mileage by 10%, this may be either too conservative or even too aggressive depending on where you start from.” When you’re coming back from a short layoff, you can probably increase mileage a lot faster. Same goes if you’re a beginner and your mileage is overall very low; if you took the rule literally, you wouldn’t be able to increase from zero to any other number.

Meanwhile, serious running programs—once again, a program is a wonderful thing—may give you a bigger increase for a few weeks in a row, then cut back and decrease your mileage temporarily before ramping up again. Or they may keep you at the same mileage for weeks at a time before venturing a larger increase. If you were to stick to the 10% rule, you would miss out on the advantages of programs that work this way.

"You should lift before you do cardio."

There are pros and cons to lifting before cardio, and to doing cardio before lifting. It’s more of an “it depends” than a rule. So here are some of the ways to decide which makes sense.

Lift before cardio if:

• Lifting is your top priority

• Your lifts tend to suffer when you’re fatigued, and doing them fresh is important to you

• You just prefer this order

Do cardio before lifting if:

• Cardio is your top priority, and you want to have more energy for it

• Your lifts are the kind of thing that can get done even when you’re fatigued

• You just prefer this order

• Or you only intend to do a small amount of cardio before lifting

So a cyclist may prefer to do a strength workout after hopping off the bike, but a powerlifter would probably rather get their conditioning in after finishing squats for the day. Either is fine if you don’t care, or if you prefer to mix it up.

"You need to take supplements."

There are a few supplements that can help you in your fitness journey, but none of them are necessary. Creatine is one of the best-known muscle-building supplements. It’s understood to be effective, but here’s the thing: Just because it does something for most people doesn’t mean it does very much. If you decide it’s too expensive or just that you would rather not have another thing to remember to take every day, you’re not missing out on any substantial amount of gains.

Likewise, protein powder is a helpful way to get more protein in your diet, but you don’t need to use a supplement; you can just eat more protein-containing foods.

And finally, pre-workout drinks can give you more energy in the gym (it’s mostly caffeine), but the idea that you need it is a very recent development. Even ten years ago, it wasn’t really a thing. People showed up to the gym with a coffee or a coke or with no caffeine at all in their stomach, and worked out just fine.

"Nothing counts unless you track it."

Look, people have been exercising successfully for millennia, but all of our apps and devices weren't even a thing until the 2000s. Tracking every minute, every step, or every mile of your routine is not actually necessary. You’re still a runner even if you don’t have an app that knows how many miles you ran. You don’t even have to track your sets and reps in your lifting journal if you don’t want to. Your body is what knows how much work you put in, even if your phone were to get wiped overnight.

The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data

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The most streamed movie in October was Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, but half of the month's top ten is made up of season-appropriate horror movies. This year's two most successful horror movies, Backrooms and Obsession, made the list; so did a classic (Halloween from 1978) and an art movie about the genre that Halloween created,Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Perfect double feature. Rounding out the list is the all-around-excellent Hokum. If you're not into horror, you might like Golden Arm, a comedy that refused to die, star-studded comedy The Invite, or ultimate crowd-pleaser Project Hail Mary.

Disclosure Day (2026)

Legendary director Steven Spielberg returns to the extraterrestrials he loves so much with a thriller that's a spiritual sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Disclosure Day details the events that lead up to the revelation that aliens are among us. Josh O’Connor plays Dr. Daniel Kellner, a cybersecurity expert for a government contractor who uncovers explosive evidence that his employers would kill to keep secret. Meanwhile, a TV meteorologist (Emily Blunt) begins speaking in an alien language. It all sets the stage for a series of set pieces and chases leading to the biggest revelation in human history. Stream Disclosure Day on Peacock.

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Backrooms (2026)

Director Kane Parsons' analog horror breakthrough is proof that atmosphere, mood, and a fascinating story is scarier than CGI monsters every time. Based on the viral YouTube series of the same name, Backrooms tells the story of Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a store owner who discovers a labyrinthian liminal space in his furniture shop's basement. Renate Reinsve plays his therapist, who goes downstairs for a visit and does not find it easy to return. A hit with critics—Backrooms is sitting at 86% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes—and audiences, Backrooms is a delicious Halloween treat for horror fans. Stream Backrooms on HBO Max.

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Obsession (2026)

Director Curry Barker is still in his 20s, but his debut theatrical feature is the kind of horror film that changes the entire genre. Obsession is a classic "be careful what you wish for" story that feels fresh thanks to its talented young cast, unpredictable plot, and careful pace. Michael Johnston plays a young man too scared to tell his crush how he feels, so he wishes she'd fall in love with him instead. The result is a nightmare embodied by Inde Navarrette, whose portrayal of the villain/victim is at once harrowing, terrifying, and heartbreaking. Obsession is the best horror movie I've seen in years. Stream Obsession on Peacock.

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The Invite (2026)

This comedy-drama from A24 is packed with heavy-hitting actors. Olivia Wilde, who also directed the film, plays Angela, and Seth Rogen plays her husband, Joe. With the straight-laced couple's marriage on thin ice, Angela and Joe invite their more, uh, open-minded neighbors Piña, played by Penélope Cruz, and Hawk, played by Edward Norton, over for dinner. The evening unravels in hilarious ways, changing everyone's life. If you're a fan of smart, honest comedy, you will really like The Invite. Stream The Invite on HBO Max.

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Hokum (2026)

With Hokum, Director Damian McCarthy (Oddity, Caveat) carefully builds a suffocatingly creepy story around Adam Scott's portrayal of Ohm Bauman, a celebrity novelist and unmitigated jerk who travels to the isolated Bilberry Woods Hotel in Ireland to scatter the ashes of his parents and finish his book. Bauman soon learns that the lore of the hotel includes an ancient witch who feeds her victims to the creatures of hell, and she might be more than just a local legend. Hokum is a horror movie for fans of dreadful atmosphere and careful pacing instead of gore or jump-scares. Stream Hokum on Hulu.

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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)

With a title like this, it's not going to be a normal movie. Director Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow and We're All Going to the World's Fair are two of the most fascinating, fiercely original horror movies of the last decade, and their third film follows in those strange footfalls. While it's technically a meta re-imagining of the slasher genre, Miasma goes way deeper than Scream ever could. It's a postmodern exploration of why the slasher genre's cocktail of sex, death, and subversion casts such a strong spell on interesting, weird people. Definitely see this movie. Stream Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma on Mubi.

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Golden Arm (2021)

When Golden Arm was released in 2021, not many people paid attention—with the pandemic in full swing, people didn't seem to have room for a quirky, indie comedy about a woman's quest to win the ladies' arm-wrestling championship—but it's a new age, and you should stream Golden Arm. It's sitting on a perfect score at Rotten Tomatoes, the movie's stars, Mary Holland and Betsy Sodaro, are charming and hilarious, and you can catch Golden Arm on Fandango, a free streaming service. What's not to love? Stream Golden Arm on Fandango or Prime Video.

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Project Hail Mary (2026)

In this crowd-pleasing sci-fi flick, Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher who is blasted into the firmament in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Grace is the only person on Earth who might know how to protect the sun from a cosmic infection that threatens all life, but he's definitely not an astronaut and doesn't see himself as a hero either. Will he rise to the occasion and learn something about his inner strength and resilience while saving us all from death? My money is on, "yeah, probably." Stream Project Hail Mary on MGM+, Prime Video, and Philo.

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Halloween (1978)

Hundreds of slasher movies have been released since Halloween came out in 1978, but none have surpassed the original. Michael Myers' expressionless visage and the synthesizer theme have become universally recognized cultural signifiers for "horror movie," and every shot in Halloween has been stolen countless times, but the movie is so good, it's still scary. Watch or re-watch Halloween now! Stream Halloween on Philo, AMC+, and Prime Video.

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Animals (2026)

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, Animals is a thriller that tells the story of Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped and held for ransom. Having spent every dime on his outsider campaign, Kimball is forced to turn to extreme methods to guarantee his son's safe return, even if it conflicts with his public persona as a man of the people. Animals is a taut, expertly directed movie that should more than satisfy fans of political thrillers. Stream Animals on Netflix.

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