Explained: Who is Ruth in ‘Barbie?’

[ad_1] From its collaborations, discontinued dolls, and Barbiecore fashions, the Barbie movie proves a crash course on all things Barbie. Yet the dazzling promotional tour managed to hide one lesson: the curious inclusion of the doll’s IRL mom, Ruth Handler. We get to meet all the important people in Barbie’s (Margot Robbie) life throughout the … Read more

Reddit is taking control of large subreddits that are still protesting its API changes

[ad_1] Reddit is serious about ending the blackout API protests that have kneecapped the platform since last month. Most subreddits have since reopened amid threats from the company to remove protesting communities’ mods. But, some have continued to stay private, locking visitors out and blocking users from posting. And Reddit is making good on those … Read more

The ultimate Barbiecore gift guide

[ad_1] The trend cycle has reached a Pantone 219 C-drenched fever pitch in Barbiecore, the aesthetic du jour defined by all things kitschy, nostalgic, unflinchingly feminine, and — above all — pink. Barbiecore initially emerged as an offshoot of the BimboTok movement of 2020 and picked up momentum from a monochromatic magenta Valentino collection last fall, … Read more

Barbenheimer shocker: What ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ have in common

[ad_1] For months, the internet has been utterly obsessed with Barbenheimer. The face-off between Greta Gerwig’s violently pink Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s tensely grim Oppenheimer has inspired memes and double-feature plans and a rivalry between fandoms, where these interests do not cross over. But now that we’ve seen both films, we can tell you what … Read more

Best antivirus software deals for July 2023: Save on Norton, Bitdefender, and more

[ad_1] UPDATE: Jul. 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EDT This list has been updated with the latest and greatest antivirus software deals across the web. Featured picks: Having a great antivirus software package is a necessary investment to keep yourself protected from online threats. Viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing are all potential dangers while you surf … Read more

‘They Cloned Tyrone’ ending explained

[ad_1] John Boyega does a bang-up job in They Cloned Tyrone — Juel Taylor’s combination Blaxploitation throwback/conspiracy comedy-drama — but he’s also the on-screen avatar for its most indulgent flaws. The more Boyega’s drug dealer character Fontaine pulls back the curtain, along with the delightful duo of Teyonah Parris’s Yo-Yo and Jamie Foxx’s Slick Charles, … Read more