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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Martin Quinn on Scotty’s Relationship With Carol Kane’s Pelia

“He’s not able to spread his wings, because he’s got his teacher breathing down his neck…”

By Vanessa Armstrong

Published on July 15, 2025

Photo Credit: Pari Dukovic/Paramount+

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height="493" src="https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_S3_GENREPAIRING_COMEDY_PR_Vert_2700x4000-740x493.jpg" class="w-full object-cover" alt="Martin Quinn as Scotty and Carol Kane as Pelia in season 3 of Strange New Worlds streaming on Paramount+." srcset="https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_S3_GENREPAIRING_COMEDY_PR_Vert_2700x4000-740x493.jpg 740w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_S3_GENREPAIRING_COMEDY_PR_Vert_2700x4000-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_S3_GENREPAIRING_COMEDY_PR_Vert_2700x4000-768x512.jpg 768w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_S3_GENREPAIRING_COMEDY_PR_Vert_2700x4000-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_S3_GENREPAIRING_COMEDY_PR_Vert_2700x4000.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /> </figure> <div class="post-hero-caption post-hero-caption-horizontal [&_a]:link"><p>Photo Credit: Pari Dukovic/Paramount+</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </post-hero> <div class="wp-block-more-from-category"> <div> </div> </div> <p>The third season of <em>Star Trek: Strange New Worlds </em>brings us back to Captain Pike’s U.S.S. Enterprise, with the addition of a well-known character. I’m talking, of course, about Scotty, originally played by James Doohan on <em>The Original Series</em> and <a href="https://reactormag.com/here-today-gorn-tomorrow-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-hegemony/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">portrayed by Martin Quinn in season two of <em>Strange New Worlds</em>.</a></p> <p>Quinn is back as Scotty for season three and is officially part of the Enterprise crew. He’s not the lead engineer on the ship, however: he’s working under his former teacher, Pelia (Carol Kane). In a roundtable discussion with several outlets that Reactor took part in, Quinn said that Scotty finds it “so annoying” to work for Pelia.</p> <p>“He’s not able to spread his wings, because he’s got his teacher breathing down his neck,” he added. “It’s kind of like… my big brother went to Uni, and he was so annoyed when this guy who he went to high school with went to the same Uni course. And he was like, ‘Great, now I can’t be myself. Now I can’t start afresh. There’s someone always there who remembers how uncool I was in high school.’ My brother wasn’t uncool, but I’m just saying that’s how Scotty feels a bit about Pelia. He can’t be his own person. She’s breathing down his neck all the time and always very critical of him, which is frustrating, but there are lessons for him to learn, and maybe he should listen up.”</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1100" height="733" src="https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_301_MG_12_19_23_00862_RT_f-1100x733.jpg" alt="L to R Martin Quinn as Scotty and Carol Kane as Pelia in season 3 , Episode 1 of Strange New Worlds streaming on Paramount+." class="wp-image-818124" srcset="https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_301_MG_12_19_23_00862_RT_f-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_301_MG_12_19_23_00862_RT_f-740x493.jpg 740w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_301_MG_12_19_23_00862_RT_f-768x512.jpg 768w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_301_MG_12_19_23_00862_RT_f-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://reactormag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SNW_301_MG_12_19_23_00862_RT_f.jpg 2000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo Credit: Marni GrossmanParamount+</figcaption></figure> <p>Quinn is also the first actor actually from Scotland to play Scotty, and he also shared that one thing he wanted to do was keep his accent as much as he could. “I was really worried because I was around Americans and Canadians, and that in trying to be understood on set, I would completely lose what I actually talk like,” he said. “This happened before. I worked at a camp when I was 18 in Massachusetts, and there’s a video of me just losing my accent completely to be understood by the kids. [<em>Switching to exaggerated American accent]</em> I started talking in an American accent, like that, so they could understand me.”</p> <p>Quinn was able to resist losing his Scottish brogue for season three of <em>Strange New Worlds</em>. Check him out and the rest of the cast when the the first two episodes of season three premiere on July 17, 2025, with additional episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.[end-mark]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://reactormag.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-martin-quinn-on-scottys-relationship-with-carol-kanes-pelia/"><i>Star Trek: Strange New Worlds</i>’ Martin Quinn on Scotty’s Relationship With Carol Kane’s Pelia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://reactormag.com">Reactor</a>.</p><p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://reactormag.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-martin-quinn-on-scottys-relationship-with-carol-kanes-pelia/">https://reactormag.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-martin-quinn-on-scottys-relationship-with-carol-kanes-pelia/</a></p><p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://reactormag.com/?p=818122">https://reactormag.com/?p=818122</a></p>

Book Review: Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall

Posted by Janet Webb

https://www.criminalelement.com/book-review-death-at-the-white-hart-by-chris-chibnall/

https://www.criminalelement.com/?p=86569

Death at the White Hart has it all—characters with secrets, a gruesome murder with pagan elements set in a seemingly picture-perfect town, and police procedural twists and turns that will keep readers glued to the page. For readers who like to visualize book settings, the place names and locations are imaginary although it is set…

https://www.criminalelement.com/book-review-death-at-the-white-hart-by-chris-chibnall/

https://www.criminalelement.com/?p=86569

Grok gets AI companion thats down to go NSFW with you

https://mashable.com/article/grok-ai-companions-nsfw

Grok, the AI chatbot coming from the workshop of Elon Musk's xAI, now lets you chat with animated companions, including a very flirty one.

The latest version of Grok for iOS (version 1.1.18) comes with two companions — an anime girl called Ani and a red panda called Rudi.

The scantily dressed Ani will certainly be the one that makes headlines, as it's essentially a sexbot, constantly offering very flirty responses to your queries. It also offers a "level 3" mode, in which she goes fully NSFW, though you need to get a bit more acquainted with her to reach that level.

It gets more NSFW if you tell it the right things. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable/Grok

I've tried the companions out, and they seem like lightly AI-powered games that are limited in a number of ways. For example, I've asked Ani to change her background to the surface of Mars, but she merely described the scenery to me, without changing the visuals. Similarly, instead of actually performing an action (such as dancing), she described the act of dancing with words. And while I tried to steer the conversation into something else, it somehow always reverted to a romantic night upon a hilltop.

Once you reach a certain level of "friendliness" (I was unable to do it; my seduction powers are apparently useless on AI bots), Ani will become more unhinged, and, eventually, change its outfit to something sexier.

Rudi will tell you a story in an oddly whispery voice. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable/Grok

Rudi (or Rudy, I've found both instances of the spelling in the Grok app) the red panda is also a story-telling character, with you picking a topic and it turning it into an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure style story. It does have a "Bad Rudy" mode which makes it a lot more naughty; in one instance it offered to "shove a firecracker up fate's sorry ass and watch it squeal," which is pretty disturbing coming from an animated cartoon panda.

Grok offers some customization options for these; for example, Bad Rudy and NSFW content can be turned on or off in the settings.

While the two bots don't seem particularly groundbreaking in terms of advancing artificial intelligence, the NSFW nature of the Ani bot will surely pique interest.

The new features come days after Grok went on an antisemitic tirade on X, prompting xAI to issue an apology. Shortly after that, xAI launched a new version of Grok, which beats AI competitors in several key AI benchmarks.

https://mashable.com/article/grok-ai-companions-nsfw

Emmy nominations 2025: See the list

https://mashable.com/article/emmy-nominations-2025-full-list

An Emmy statue is seen on the red carpet ahead of the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

Nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards were announced by the Television Academy on Tuesday, with the top tier of TV shows vying for those gold statuettes.

The nominees for best reality competition series and talk series were announced on CBS Mornings at 7:47 a.m. ET, with the full list set to be unveiled later at 11:30 a.m. ET by Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song. You can watch the Emmy nominations on YouTube or the Academy's website, and we'll be updating the list below live.

Favourites shows tipped for the big awards like outstanding drama and comedy series include the lauded second season of Severance, the one-shot, Stephen Graham-helmed wonder Adolescence, Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ Hollywood satire The Studio, and internet-favourite The Pitt. For reference, the eligibility window is between June 2024 and May 2025.

The 77th Emmy Awards will be held on Sept. 14.

And the nominees for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards are:

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

The Amazing Race

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Survivor

Top Chef

The Traitors

Outstanding Talk Series

The Daily Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

This story is developing. We'll be updating the full list live.

https://mashable.com/article/emmy-nominations-2025-full-list

Seth Meyers returns with A Closer Look at a chaotic 2 weeks in politics

https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-closer-look-maga-epstein-trump

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<p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-closer-look-maga-epstein-trump">https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-closer-look-maga-epstein-trump</a></p><img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01aMasTke7RfgmeWlT8TUnG/hero-image.png" alt="Seth Meyers presents "Late Night" beside a photo of Donald Trump."><p>Like <a href="https://mashable.com/video/stephen-colbert-paramount-trump-settlement" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">many of the late night show hosts</a>, <a href="https://mashable.com/category/late-night-with-seth-meyers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Seth Meyers</a> returned from vacation on Monday night ready to go right back. </p><p>The last two weeks of news have been undeniably chaotic, from <a href="https://mashable.com/article/grok-antisemitic-posts-deleted" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Elon Musk's Grok AI calling itself 'MechaHitler' and going on an antisemitic spree</a> to <a href="https://mashable.com/article/trump-ratioed-truth-social-epstein" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">President Donald Trump getting ratioed on his own Truth Social</a> after urging people to move on from Jeffrey Epstein. And on <em>Late Night</em>, Meyers tried to cover it all.</p><p>"If you thought we’d come back from our two-week break with a laundry list of good news, well, I’m sorry, but you clearly haven’t been watching this show," said Meyers. "If the news gets any worse we’re going to have to start doing 'A Closer Look' in black and white and change the title to French."</p><p>Meyers then lists everything that went down when <em>Late Night</em> was off, and it's a <em>lot</em>.</p><p>“In the past two weeks, <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/congress-passes-trump-big-beautiful-bill-cut-medicaid-1235378712/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Republicans forced through a heinous plan</a> to kick millions off health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, even though their own members said the bill was bad before they voted for it. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/climate/fema-missed-calls-texas-floods.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The White House and Kristi Noem faced intense criticism</a> for their handling of the tragic Texas floods. <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/12/business/trump-tariff-mexico-european-union" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Trump announced more arbitrary tariffs</a> that even his own administration couldn't defend. The AI chatbot operated by the world's richest man <a href="https://mashable.com/article/grok-antisemitic-posts-deleted" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">went on an unhinged antisemitic rant and called itself 'MechaHitler'</a>. And <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/us/politics/florida-alligator-alcatraz-migrant-detention-center.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Florida opened up a gruesome new detention centre for migrants</a> and even their stupid nicknames for the prison make it sound really bad."</p><p>Then, Meyers turns focus to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/08/politics/video/jeffrey-epstein-trump-cabinet-meeting-digvid" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Trump's continued press criticism</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/trump-ratioed-truth-social-epstein" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Truth Social urging</a> for people to move on from convicted child sex offender Epstein, in a <a href="https://mashable.com/video/daily-show-trump-epstein-files" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">similarly spot-on response to that given by <em>The Daily Show</em>'s Ronny Chieng</a>. </p><p>"How dare you fixate on a story from the past, something Donald Trump has never done?" said Meyers. "He's focused on the issues of today, not the 2020 election, or the Russia investigation, or Hunter Biden's laptop, or Hillary Clinton's email server, Joe Biden’s autopen, or Rosie O'Donnell making fun of him, or his ratings for <em>The Apprentice</em>, which ended in 2015, or deceased golfer Arnold Palmer's unusually large penis, which, by the way, we have yet to see definitive proof of."</p><p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-closer-look-maga-epstein-trump">https://mashable.com/video/seth-meyers-closer-look-maga-epstein-trump</a></p>

Who needs Prime Day? Score 50% off the Chefman indoor pizza oven right now at Amazon.

https://mashable.com/article/july-15-chefman-indoor-pizza-oven-deal

chefman indoor pizza oven against a light blue patterned background

SAVE $200: As of July 15, the Chefman indoor pizza oven is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's 50% off its list price of $399.99.

Credit: Chefman

Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven

$199.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $200

Prime Day may be over, but that doesn't mean there aren't still great deals to find. One of our favorite offers we've come across recently is on the Chefman indoor pizza oven, which has received a 50% discount at Amazon. If you've been hoping to host a pizza party this summer, this is well worth picking up at this low price.

This discount has dropped the price of the Chefman indoor pizza oven from $399.99 to $199.99, allowing you to save $200. It's also incredibly close to its lowest-ever price of $199.94, making now a great time to jump on this deal.

Not only does this pizza oven have a design that makes it a solid fit for more compact spaces in kitchens, but it's built to tackle a variety of pizzas, too. It comes with six presets: Neapolitan, New York, thin-crust, pan, frozen, and a manual option. On top of that, you'll also get a pizza stone, pizza peel, and a digital cookbook to kickstart your pizza-making adventure.

Who knows how much longer this deal will last beyond Prime Day, so act fast to save 50% on the Chefman indoor pizza oven at Amazon.

This isn't the only deal that's still lingering around after the sale event, either. Check out our breakdown of Prime Day deals that are still live to see if there's anything else that catches your eye.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $79.98 (List Price $99.00)
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)
Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum With Removable and Liftable Mop — $699.99 (List Price $1399.98)

https://mashable.com/article/july-15-chefman-indoor-pizza-oven-deal

Watch the splashdown moment from Axiom Spaces Ax-4 mission

https://mashable.com/video/axiom-space-splashdown-spacex

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The best HBO Max deals and bundles in July 2025

https://mashable.com/article/best-hbo-max-deals-july-2025

HBO MAX BUNDLES: HBO Max is offering a few different bundle deals so you can stream from its library without making a massive dent in your wallet.

The best HBO Max deals and bundles in July 2025:

Best Bundle Deal

Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle

$16.99 per month with ads, $29.99 per month ad-free

disney plus, hulu, and hbo max logos against a dark background

Best Student Discount

HBO Max Student Discount

Students save 50% on HBO Max Basic With Ads plan

Best Bundle with Hulu

Hulu with HBO Max

Add HBO Max to your Hulu base plan from $9.99 per month

It's happened: Max has rebranded back to its old name of HBO Max. Forget the name change, because the service still has plenty of exciting films and shows to watch. From The Last of Us to Sinners and so much more, HBO Max is worth the investment for those looking to dive into the most talked about pieces of entertainment.

If you've been hoping to catch the latter — you can check out our Sinners review to see our thoughts, where we called it "easily one of the best movies of the year"— there's no better time than now to start looking at plans and bundles.

The good news is that HBO Max has a couple of different bundles available at the moment that are worth checking out, including a big bundle with Disney+ and Hulu. With streaming prices on the rise, a bundle like this can be a great way to save some cash while getting access to your favorite services.

Alongside that deal and a couple more, we've also broken down HBO Max's standard plans in case you're just interested in its service on its own.

Best Bundle Deal

Credit: HBO Max

Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle

$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free

Why we like it

The HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu bundle is a top-tier choice for those looking to have access to some of the biggest streaming services around. Starting at $16.99 per month, this bundle grants you access to Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max's streaming services for a much lower price than what you'd pay for them on their own. If you've already got Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions, this bundle is worth every cent. If you're interested, there are two plan options to choose from:

Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (with ads) — $16.99 per month (save 43%)
Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle (no ads) — $29.99 per month (save 42%)

HBO Max Student Discount

Credit: HBO Max

HBO Max Student Discount

Students save 50% on HBO Max Basic With Ads plan

Why we like it

It's always nice when streaming services have a deal for students, and HBO Max's offer is definitely worth taking advantage of. Students who can verify their status with UNiDAYS are eligible to get the HBO Max Basic With Ads plan for just $4.99 per month. That's a 50% discount off its usual price of $9.99 per month. After verifying your status, you'll receive a unique code that can be used to redeem the discounted plan on HBO Max.

HBO Max Student Discount — $4.99 per month (save 50%)

Best Bundle with Hulu

Credit: Hulu

Hulu with HBO Max

Add HBO Max to your Hulu base plan from $9.99 per month

Why we like it

If you're not interested in the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max mega bundle, you can just get Hulu and HBO Max together if you already have a Hulu base plan, which starts at $9.99 per month. HBO Max Basic with Ads can be added onto your plan for $9.99 per month, or you can splash out on the HBO Max Standard plan for $16.99 per month.

Hulu with HBO Max add-on — from $9.99 per month

HBO Max's monthly plans

HBO Max offers a few different subscription plans. If you don't mind having to sit through ads, HBO Max's Basic With Ads plan starts at $9.99 per month or the annual plan runs for $99.99 per year, which ultimately saves you $19. If you can't stand ads and don't mind throwing down a bit more cash, the Standard plan will cost you $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year, which saves you $33. If you really want to go big on an HBO Max plan, you can spring for the fancy Premium plan, which costs $20.99 per month or $209.99 per year.

Below we've broken down what comes with each of these plans, per HBO Max's website, so you can know a bit more before you buy.

Basic With Ads — $9.99 per month, $99.99 per year

Stream on two devices at once
Full HD 1080p resolution

Standard (Ad-free) — $16.99 per month, $169.99 per year

Stream on two devices at once
Full HD 1080p resolution
30 downloads to watch on the go

Premium (Ad-free) — $20.99 per month, $209.99 per year

Stream on four devices at once
4K Ultra HD video quality (as available)
Dolby Atmos immersive audio (as available)
100 downloads to watch on the go

If you're wondering where to start once you've set yourself up with a HBO Max subscription, we've got an excellent selection of recommendations to point you in the right direction. Looking for a great TV show to kickstart your next binge-watching session? Have a look through our roundup of the 20 best TV shows streaming on HBO Max. Or if you prefer movies, we narrowed down the 25 best movies on HBO Max to make your next movie night a spectacular one.

https://mashable.com/article/best-hbo-max-deals-july-2025

The Apple Studio Display is at its lowest price in over a year — save $400 right now

https://mashable.com/article/july-15-apple-studio-display-deal

SAVE $400: As of July 15, the Apple Studio Display is on sale for $1,499.99 at Amazon. That's a 21% saving on the list price.

Credit: Apple

Apple Studio Display

$1,499 at Amazon
$1,899 Save $400

I love a good deal on an Apple product, especially as we leave the Prime Day madness behind. So this huge discount on the Apple Studio Display really caught my eye. As of July 15, you can save $400 on the tilt-adjustable stand, nano-textured glass model. This isn't just its lowest price this year, it's the lowest price in well over a year, last reaching this price in April 2024 (according to camelcamelcamel).

It's a seriously high-quality screen, too; it boasts a 27-inch 5K Retina display with 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, and support for a billion colors, so everything you do will look really sharp and vibrant. It’s got a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Apple's Center Stage, meaning your video calls stay focused on you, even if you move around.

The three-mic system is also of the highest quality, ensuring your voice comes through loud and clear, and the six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio delivers an immersive listening experience. Perfect for long calls or meetings, or watching movies and TV.

Connectivity-wise, you get one Thunderbolt 3 port and three USB-C ports, plus 96W of power delivery to keep your MacBook charged. And for added comfort, there’s an optional stand that lets you adjust both tilt and height.

Told you it was a good deal: head to Amazon to grab it now at this low price.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts

Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $79.98 (List Price $99.00)
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop — $849.00 (List Price $999.00)
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $169.00 (List Price $249.00)
Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum With Removable and Liftable Mop — $699.99 (List Price $1399.98)

https://mashable.com/article/july-15-apple-studio-display-deal

Stephen Colbert takes aim at Trump/Paramount settlement as a big fat bribe

https://mashable.com/video/stephen-colbert-paramount-trump-settlement

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When is M3GAN 2.0 streaming? How to watch the original and the sequel at home.

https://mashable.com/article/how-to-watch-m3gan-and-m3gan-2

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md:items-stretch"> <div class="flex md:w-3/4"> <div class="pr-3 w-full md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:ml-8 md:w-3/4"> <div class="text-sm font-bold uppercase"> BEST NON-STREAMING DEAL FOR 'M3GAN' </div> <div class="mt-1 text-sm"> <a data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="buy-link" class="mb-5 text-lg font-bold leading-tight hover:underline text-secondary-300" href="https://zdcs.link/z7O1qD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=product-summary-list&element=offer&item=buy-link&element_label=Rent%20or%20purchase%20%27M3GAN%27%20on%20Prime%20Video&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=z7O1qD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)"> Rent or purchase 'M3GAN' on Prime Video </a> <div class="mt-1"> <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$3.99 or $7.99</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="my-auto w-1/4 md:order-1 md:w-1/5 md:max-h-36"> <img class="my-auto mx-auto max-h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf/images-2.fit_lim.size_236x133.v1749146159.png" alt="Prime Video logo" width="236" height="133" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="mt-6 mb-2 w-full md:my-auto md:w-1/4"> <a class="w-full font-bold leading-6 text-center whitespace-nowrap hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/z7O1qD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=product-summary-list&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Shop%20Now&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=z7O1qD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)"> <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide overflow-ellipsis line-clamp-1 btn btn-secondary"> Shop Now </button> </a> </div> </div> </div> <p>Everyone's new favorite murderous doll (sorry, Chucky) is back for another round. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/m3gan-movie-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>M3GAN</em></a> <a href="https://mashable.com/article/m3gan-box-office-success" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">dominated the box office</a> in its first go, but <em>M3GAN 2.0</em>, which hit theaters last month, hasn't been able to live up to the original hype. This time around, M3GAN's creator Gemma (Allison Williams) is forced to resurrect her after a new AI bot, Amelia (created using the same technology that made M3GAN), becomes a threat to all of humanity. M3GAN 2.0 is faster, stronger, and of course, taller, but otherwise the same <a href="https://mashable.com/article/m3gan-interview" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">dancing diva AI doll</a> you've come to love.</p><p>Universal is hoping to find its audience outside of theater now that the film is officially available to watch at home. Here's what you need to know to watch <em>M3GAN</em> and <em>M3GAN 2.0.</em></p><h2>When does <em>M3GAN 2.0</em> come out?</h2><p><em>M3GAN 2.0</em> hit theaters June 27, 2025, about a year and a half after the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/m3gan-ending-explainer" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AI doll's first murder spree</a>. It officially made its streaming debut on digital-on-demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV on <strong>July 15</strong>. It will be available to stream at a later date.</p><p>Check out the <a href="https://mashable.com/video/m3gan-20-trailer-dance" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">official trailer</a> for a glimpse at what's to come. Yes, there's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/m3gan-pearl-wednesday-musical" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">more dancing</a>. </p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl"> <div id="video-container-1FeiTZMtwLA"></div> </div> <h2>How to watch<em> M3GAN 2.0</em></h2><p><em>M3GAN 2.0</em> is still in select theaters if you want the full experience. If you'd rather watch it at home, you can purchase or rent the film exclusively at digital-on-demand retailers (like Prime Video or Fandango at Home) as of July 15. The film is available to buy for $24.99 or rent for $19.99. While it's certainly tempting to save a few bucks and opt for the rental option, just be aware that you'll only get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish it once you start. If you choose to buy it instead, then it's yours to keep.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/91joln?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Prime%20Video&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=91joln&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Prime Video</a> — $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QL80Ro?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=QL80Ro&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple TV</a> — $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aeb4v2?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Fandango%20at%20Home&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=aeb4v2&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Fandango at Home</a> — $19.99 to rent, $24.99 to buy</p></li></ul><p>When and where will it be streaming? As a Universal Pictures film, we can be certain that <em>M3GAN 2.0</em> will make its streaming debut on Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned service. As far as when that will be, we can make an educated guess that it will arrive sometime around mid-September. Previous Blumhouse titles, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/how-to-watch-drop" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Drop</em></a>, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/the-woman-in-the-yard-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The Woman in the Yard</em></a>, and<em> <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wolf-man-2025-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wolf Man,</a></em> had a window of a little over two months between the digital and streaming release dates. We'll update you once we find out for sure.</p><h2>How to watch <em>M3GAN</em></h2><p>While the original <em>M3GAN</em> movie <a href="https://mashable.com/article/how-to-watch-m3gan" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">spent some time on Peacock</a> as well (which makes sense, as it's a Universal Pictures film), it's now streaming exclusively on Starz. As a lesser-known streaming service, there are few options for deals, but they do still exist. Check out the best options below. </p><p>Don't want to sign up for another streaming service? You can also rent or purchase <em>M3GAN</em> on digital on-demand retailers like Prime Video or Fandango at Home. Here are some quick links if you choose that route.</p><p><em>Note: Rentals give you 30 days to watch and just 48 hours to finish once you begin.</em></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/z7O1qD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Prime%20Video&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=z7O1qD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong>Prime Video</strong></a><strong> — $3.99 to rent, $14.99 to buy</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aBgdVb?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=aBgdVb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong>Apple TV</strong></a><strong> — $3.99 to rent, $14.99 to buy</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QVX0RY?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Fandango%20at%20Home&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=QVX0RY&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong>Fandango at Home</strong></a><strong> — $3.99 to rent, $14.99 to buy</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9YW0od?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=YouTube&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=9YW0od&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong> — $3.99 to rent, $14.99 to buy</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QP8ywV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Google%20Play&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=QP8ywV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong>Google Play</strong></a><strong> — $3.99 to rent, $14.99 to buy</strong></p></li></ul><h2>The best Starz streaming deals</h2><h3>Best overall: <a href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Save%20%2428%20on%20a%206-month%20subscription&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Save $28 on a 6-month subscription</a></h3><div class="flex flex-col mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans md:flex-row pogoClear"> <div class="mx-auto w-64 md:mx-0 md:w-1/3"> <a class="block group" href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click="data-ga-click"> <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1749146159.png" alt="Starz app logo" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy"> <div class="block relative mx-14 group-hover:visible tooltip"> <span class="absolute invisible p-1 mt-2 text-xs text-center text-white group-hover:visible tooltiptext bg-gray-600/0 group-hover:bg-gray-600/100"> Opens in a new window </span> </div> </a> <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left"> <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Starz</span> </div> </div> <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pr-10 md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-2/3"> <a href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Starz%206-month%20subscription&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block mb-5 text-xl font-bold leading-8 text-center md:text-2xl md:text-left hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Starz 6-month subscription" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" title="(opens in a new window)"> Starz 6-month subscription </a> <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 md:space-x-2"> <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem"> <span class="text-sm font-bold">$17.99</span> <br> <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$45.99</span> <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $28.00</span> </div> </div> <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" title="(opens in a new window)"> <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:w-auto md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button> </a> </div> </div> <p>A Starz subscription usually costs $10.99 per month or $45.99 for a six-month subscription, but with this deal, the price falls to only $17.99 total for six months. That's equal to just $3 per month and saves you $28. In this day and age, $3 per month is a steal for a streaming service.</p><h3>Second-best deal: <a href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Save%20%246%20per%20month%20for%203%20months&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Save $6 per month for 3 months</a></h3><div class="flex flex-col mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans md:flex-row pogoClear"> <div class="mx-auto w-64 md:mx-0 md:w-1/3"> <a class="block group" href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click"> <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1749146159.png" alt="Starz app logo" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy"> <div class="block relative mx-14 group-hover:visible tooltip"> <span class="absolute invisible p-1 mt-2 text-xs text-center text-white group-hover:visible tooltiptext bg-gray-600/0 group-hover:bg-gray-600/100"> Opens in a new window </span> </div> </a> <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left"> <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Starz</span> </div> </div> <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pr-10 md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-2/3"> <a href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Starz%203-month%20subscription&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block mb-5 text-xl font-bold leading-8 text-center md:text-2xl md:text-left hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Starz 3-month subscription" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" title="(opens in a new window)"> Starz 3-month subscription </a> <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 md:space-x-2"> <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem"> </div> </div> <div class="mb-4 text-base font-normal leading-tight">$4.99 per month for three months (save $18)</div> <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/znxjdq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=00Et9VcdvRZBvs38fgsLrJf&short_url=znxjdq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" title="(opens in a new window)"> <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:w-auto md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button> </a> </div> </div> <p>If you don't want to commit to half of a year of streaming on Starz, you can opt for a three-month subscription instead and pay just $4.99 per month. 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After the trial runs out, you'll be charged the full $10.99 per month fee, so be sure to cancel ahead of time to avoid it.</p><p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://mashable.com/article/how-to-watch-m3gan-and-m3gan-2">https://mashable.com/article/how-to-watch-m3gan-and-m3gan-2</a></p>

There are 3 types of Tinder users: Here’s how to find (or avoid) them

https://mashable.com/article/3-types-of-tinder-users

Finding potential partners on dating apps who want the same things as you can be a grueling task — especially if you’re out for a relationship. It can feel deeply disappointing when someone you’ve spent hours talking to keeps making excuses for not meeting up. Why do they bother crafting sparkling text conversation over a series of weeks if they won’t actually take you on a date?

A new study published in Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace may have the answer. Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche in Spain studied the motives of Tinder users and how this lined up with the ‘dark tetrad’ set of personality traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism. The dark tetrad personality theory suggests that people with these traits lean toward antisocial, impulsive, and dangerous behavior. Researchers also looked at sociosexual orientation (their attitude toward casual sex).

Although it was a small study of 200 people, most of whom were women, three groups with distinct reasons for using the app were revealed.

In it for love (and not dark)

These people (41 percent) were looking to find a partner. They were named the “non-dark and non-sociosexual” group because they scored low for dark traits and sociosexuality (aka they weren’t particularly open to casual sex — which the study defined as “to have sex one night only"). This group were the most likely to use the app to form relationships. This contrasts Tinder's own research which states that 69 percent of people who use the app are looking for something serious.

In it for sex (and kinda dark)

The second-largest group (39 percent) were using the app to have casual sex. Which in itself is no bad thing. But this lot were coined the “slightly narcissistic and sociosexual" group because they also had the highest levels of narcissism (vanity, superiority, and a constant pursuit of validation and ego reinforcement). They also showed moderate levels of Machiavellianism (manipulativeness, self-interest, and an indifference to morality) and psychopathy (lack of empathy, impulsivity, and antisocial behavior).

In it for themselves (and super dark)

The remaining 20 percent were on the app for distraction, entertainment, social approval, to get over an ex, practice their social skills, and be fashionable. They showed the highest levels across all the dark traits but were particularly high in psychopathy and sadism. Interestingly, they weren’t that bothered about casual sex and became known as the “high-dark and slightly sociosexual” group.

The importance of these findings

Previous research has linked dark traits to antisocial behaviors like bullying, trolling, sextortion, and sexual aggression. So the theory goes that people with those traits are the most likely to use — and abuse — dating apps for sexual gain. “The findings appear to challenge that,” says psychotherapist Toby Ingham.

Although the largest group of users are in it for love, those who are in it for sex and themselves far outnumber them. You’d be forgiven for fearing that the non-problematic dating app users are becoming evermore rare. But more research would need to be done to say that this is, for sure, the reality. A Tinder spokesperson said, “As the authors acknowledge, this study is based on a small, female-skewed sample of 200 people — including individuals who don’t currently use Tinder. It is inappropriate and misleading to draw broader conclusions about the dating intentions of Tinder’s 47 million monthly active users.”

Hilda Burke, a psychotherapist and author of The Phone Addiction Workbook, doesn’t think they tell us much about the overall state of dating apps. “There’s a perception of Tinder as where you go for a bit of fun. Extrapolating the findings to dating apps more generally would be false. They may say something about those who use Tinder, but not about what people are looking for in general these days,” she says.

Ingham thinks it may be less a question of whether bad actors outnumber honest users and more one of the power and influence that online platforms give to disenfranchised people. “They also come at a time of heightened attention on the way social media may be having a destructive effect, particularly in areas concerning men, women and dating,” he adds.

So, what can we take from the findings? “They may help us find our way around dating apps more safely,” says Ingham. “They remind us that there are complicated people out there and that we need to be careful when we use these platforms.”

How to tell what type of dating app user someone is

The challenge here is that dark traits are tricky to spot. “They’ll probably be completely invisible when you’re engaging through an app,” warns Burke. “Because a lot of initial courtship is virtual, there’s also the possibility of fantasy and imagining the person’s someone they're not. You may only see the red flags in real life.”

There are some potential signs of these behaviors that you can look out for. But Burke adds an important caveat: “We can’t insulate ourselves from getting disappointed, getting heartbroken, or getting with the wrong person. We want hacks to get around it, but risk and being hurt is part of dating and part of life.”

How to tell if they’re in it for love (and not dark)

They meet you in real life

“Willingness to meet is the first clue. You can narrow down the field considerably based on that. It’s important to meet within a reasonable timeframe…within a couple of weeks,” Burke explains. “Get out of the fantasy stage. Don't nurse these communication threads for months. Not meeting up leads to greater projection.”

They talk about what they want

Whatever you're looking for, be honest and ask them to be. “We know people don't always tell the truth, so there’s no guarantee you won’t get disappointed. But by opening the conversation up, there's less chance,” Burke says.

They speak on the phone (or over voice note)

“With a phone call, you get their tone of voice. It's better than text where you really don't know what you're dealing with,” she continues.

They spend quality time with you

After that, it’s all about putting the time in. Burke adds, “There's no shortcut. It takes a while to get to know a person and to see their traits emerge.”

How to tell if they’re in it for sex (and kinda dark)

There’s nothing wrong with someone using a dating app for hookups, as long as they’re honest about it from the get-go. But the study reveals that narcissists are likely to use the app for this reason and may charm or manipulate people into casual sex.

They show off in their photos

“Putting up pictures that are very about their physicality or achievements, like standing on a podium at a TED Talk, as a talking head on the TV” is a potential sign, Burke says. “It's trying to give the impression of a kind of ‘Übermensch. ’ Although it doesn’t necessarily mean the person is an actual narcissist.”

They want to rush things

If you don’t want casual sex, make that part of the conversation. “Are they OK with that? How would they feel about waiting a few weeks or months so you can get to know each other first?” Burke says. If they want to have sex straight away and won’t wait at all, you've got your answer. “These conversations can be difficult, but at least then you can make an informed choice,” she adds. Ingham agrees. “If we go slowly, with luck, some of the dark folk will lose patience with us.”

They’re only available for sex

“You can get a lot of information from what someone is available for and when they’re available. Are all their messages just sexual chat at night time? If you want that, great,” says Burke. If you’re looking for something that’s not just about sex? This tells you everything you need to know.

How to tell if they’re in it for themselves (and super dark)

They don’t meet up

“All the matches, having hot people sliding into their DMs…it's less about finding a connection and more about getting attention and the validation that lots of people find them attractive,” says Burke. “They have no intention of meeting up. They’re just enjoying feeling desired.”

They fish for compliments

“Their messaging may look like courtship, but the ends justify the means,” explains Burke. For people with dark traits, ‘the ends’ are flattery, validation, and attention. “You may find that you inflate their ego through virtual flirtation, but they never actually connect with you because it's about them falling in love with themselves, ultimately.”

They string you along

“They might say they’re busy, they’ve been off the radar, or their mother’s sick. If they’re always making excuses, it could be evidence that they’re not being honest,” says Burke. “Honesty would look like, ‘It’s been lovely talking to you, but I'm actually on the app because I just broke it off with someone else.’ If it’s not honest, they may fudge it to keep things in a holding pattern but never progress.”

They’re overly sarcastic

Dark people may overuse irony and sarcasm, says Ingham. “Nothing wrong with a good sense of humor, but if we’re serious about using the apps we might help ourselves by looking out for those that aren’t.”

Most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself

No matter how alert and cautious you are, you can’t protect yourself from ever coming across bad actors on dating apps. “Sometimes we expect too much of ourselves. We expect to be clinical psychologists and able to pick up on microscopic signals. Maybe we could if we weren’t romantically and sexually attracted to the person. But when attraction’s involved, it dulls our ability to pick up on signs,” Burke says.

If you let someone with dark traits slip through the net, don’t be too hard on yourself. “In retrospect, it’s easy to think, ‘I should’ve known.’ In actuality, it's not that simple. The only way to get to know a person is to spend time together, and with that comes getting more connected, invested, and attached.”

https://mashable.com/article/3-types-of-tinder-users

I Rewatched The Outsiders For The First Time As An Adult, And I Don't Think I Ever Appreciated This

https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/rewatched-the-outsiders-for-the-first-time-as-adult-dont-think-i-ever-appreciated-movie-enough

Stay golden, Ponyboy.

https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/rewatched-the-outsiders-for-the-first-time-as-adult-dont-think-i-ever-appreciated-movie-enough

Creative Endeavors Has Turtle Power

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https://the-avocado.org/2025/07/15/creative-endeavors-has-turtle-power/

https://the-avocado.org/?p=485432

This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or purchase your work). Please do continue to preface if content is NSFW and be sure to properly spoiler/link such content. Those of you who’d like to post future Creative Endeavors Threads post your request in the comments below. Hey, Kevzero here, I’m an amateur photographer based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I mostly take wildlife photos, but have been recently taking pictures of many other things. This week: Turtles! Here’s some recent pictures of these shelled little amphibians

Check out the following links for more pictures!

My Photography Website

My Facebook photography Page

My Instagram

My Mastodon

Now I’m on Bluesky

What have you been up to creatively?

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The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/15)

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https://the-avocado.org/2025/07/15/the-avocado-weekly-movie-thread-07-15/

https://the-avocado.org/?p=483395

A few weeks ago while at work I stepped out for a coffee. Luckily we have a like cafe/kitchen in our building and while the coffee is not what I would refer to as good, or even desireable, it is perfectly cromulent and at the very least filled a necessary void for someone who would be spending the next 4 hours listening to “lockout/tagout”. Now while waiting in line I was talking to a co-worker of some kind (first time meeting this individual, we have a few thousand at my location) and as conversations with me often go we turned the topic to movies. He dropped a bit of knowledge about some behind the scenes stuff on X-Files regarding David Ducovney and told me he loves hearing about those stories. I politely replied with the story of Superman taking on the KKK (and winning) and how the comic effected the real world, and even more politely resisted the urge to tell all of the behind the scenes stuff I know.

And that was when I realized I liked the Behind The Scenes stuff too! There are so many stories of things that happened between shooting, how lines were adlibbed or just flat out dropped. The Lord of the Rings movies have enough stories to fill out this entire post ranging from Christopher Lee’s past to matching tattoos. This is one of the things I really liked about DVD commentaries. I actually used to make time to listen to a lot of them during other activities and learned a lot about movies I loved in the process. And that is what it is all about for me. Learning about shooting angles, scoring scenes (adding the score to the scene that is) and BTS stories just make me appreciate movies even more. In the past year I have actively chased down more than one rumour about Behind the Scenes stories of some movies because they were so cool it would elevate the movie to a great one (or in the case of Jack and Jill, still not a good movie but kind of cool story that I really hope is true, never would have thought I’d say that).

In the end behind the scenes stuff can either bring us closer to movies we love, or elevate them in our eyes so something good becomes great. We have a window into something to feel a deeper connection and learn more about people/things we love. The stories about Christopher Lee made me look more into him and his past and realize he was pretty much one of the coolest humans ever aside from his acting and many iconic roles. So this weeks prompt is simply: What Behind the Scenes/production stories from movie(s) are your favourites? Rumours count, or even something cool you learned because of a movie. As I alluded to a couple of times in the write up I really love the story about Christopher Lee while filming Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Peter Jackson instructed Lee to scream as he was stabbed in the back and he refused citing “Have you any idea what kind of noise happens when somebody’s stabbed in the back? Because I do.” that men who are stabbed in the back do not scream but sigh and weakly gasp for air. Apparently there was a ripple on set as crew realized he had seen possibly multiple stabbing deaths (during his WWII days).

https://the-avocado.org/2025/07/15/the-avocado-weekly-movie-thread-07-15/

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HOT DEALS!

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Best Yoga Mat (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Posted by Emily Peck

https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-yoga-mats/

Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-yoga-mats/

I Love That Shaq Dropped A Massive Tip While Visiting A Restaurant, But I’m Also Chuckling At How He

https://www.cinemablend.com/television/shaq-dropped-massive-tip-while-visiting-restaurant-playfully-trolled-his-server

Shaq has a big heart and an even bigger sense of humor.

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Tuesday’s Politics Thread is fresh outta f*x

Posted by SheleetaHam

https://the-avocado.org/2025/07/15/tuesdays-politics-thread-is-fresh-outta-fx/

https://the-avocado.org/?p=485538

Tomatoes are about to be super-tarrifed, Dept. Of Ed is basically no more, Epstein is exhausting.

Go touch grass. I’m going to do the same. Normal disclaimer: no threatening Mayor McSquirrel or anyone else. Take some deep breaths.

https://the-avocado.org/2025/07/15/tuesdays-politics-thread-is-fresh-outta-fx/

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Trump Gets Frustrated

Posted by Robert Farley

https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/07/trump-gets-frustrated

https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/?p=152549

Movement on Ukraine:

Trump announced today that he would authorize a number of American weapons to be sent to the battlefield, including as many as 17 Patriot missile batteries, which will dramatically bolster Ukraine’s ability to shoot down incoming Russian missiles and drones (and were long sought by Zelensky). Seventeen would be a tall order; so far, the United States has provided two such batteries in three years of war. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, after meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon today, told reporters that Germany would engage in talks with the United States to purchase two Patriot missile batteries to pass on to Ukraine. But Ukraine would likely not receive the systems for months, Pistorius said.

The measures announced today will likely not alter the overall trajectory of the war, and they fall short of what some hoped Trump would authorize. But they could blunt Russia’s momentum in the conflict and, in turn, its desire to prolong the war. The moves also offered reassurances to Ukraine and Europe that Washington could still be a partner in their fight; NATO allies will finance the purchase of the American-made weapons, Trump said while sitting next to the alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, in the Oval Office. “It’s not my war, and I’m trying to get you out of it. We want to see an end to it,” Trump said to Rutte. “I’m disappointed in President Putin because I thought we would have had a deal two months ago, but it doesn’t seem to get there.” Axios reported that Trump might also send some offensive, long-range weapons to Ukraine, but the president made no mention of that today.

Predictably, undercutting Ukraine’s capacity to fight has not produced peace. Ukrainian flexibility on cease-fire terms, which the folks at Quincy and the Pop Realist community relentlessly assured us would bring about peace, have been met with an escalation of Russian demands. To be sure, the display of flexibility was still necessary- otherwise we likely wouldn’t be seeing any movement from Trump- but nevertheless for a certain segment of the foreign policy commentariat this entire war has been an exercise in taking Russia neither seriously nor literally. The thing that brings about peace- likely an unsatisfactory peace, but one that can still establish Ukrainian sovereignty and protect Ukrainian democracy- will be the force of Ukrainian arms, supported by the US and European defense industrial bases. The nice thing to see here is the indication that Trump is a little bit worried about being the Guy Who Lost Kyiv; he saw what happened to Biden after Kabul and may have internalized that lesson.

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