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• 20 of the best British horror films

  31-10-2024 12:04 via mashable.com
  
  There are a whole host of tempting and terrifying horror movies out there. So many, in fact, that it can be difficult to know where to start.But if you like your scares with a side of repression, bad weather, and occasional self-deprecation, then you could do a lot worse than beginning in Britain.SEE ALSO:34 bloody excellent Australian horror movies that'll mess you up (and where to watch them)
  For the following list of best British horror films we've grouped together the old and the new, the we
  
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• Publicis remains confident even as marketers’ tariff anxiety rises

  16-04-2025 16:54 via marketingdive.com
  The group upheld 2025 growth expectations, believing its end-to-end marketing offerings and new business wins will offset potential spending cuts. 
  
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• Garage Beer co-owner Jason Kelce devises martial arts-inspired campaign

  16-04-2025 15:00 via marketingdive.com
  The brand, a fast-growing light beer brand in the U.S., leverages its connection to the Kelce family through a story-heavy marketing approach.
  
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• Why Mentos relaunched its iconic jingle and brought brand lore to Fortnite

  16-04-2025 14:00 via marketingdive.com
  To reach Gen Z, the 93-year-old brand taps into ‘90s nostalgia and enduring interest in what happens when its mints are mixed with cola.
  
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• Shifting perspectives: 3 trends redefining creative video marketing today

  16-04-2025 11:00 via marketingdive.com
  A guide to how creators and marketers should think about commercial video right now.
  
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• TikTok Now Displays Reviews for Certain Location-Tagged Posts in the App

  16-04-2025 01:32 via socialmediatoday.com
  Another step towards expanded business listings in the app?
  
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• X Launches Updated Post Analytics Display

  16-04-2025 01:04 via socialmediatoday.com
  X continues to refine its analytics options (for Premium msubscribers).
  
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• OpenAI’s Reportedly Exploring its Own AI-Based Social Network

  15-04-2025 23:31 via socialmediatoday.com
  A social network would give OpenAI access to a steady data stream to fuel its projects.
  
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• Nvidias RTX 5060 GPUs get release date, $299 staring price

  15-04-2025 23:28 via mashable.com
  
  Nvidia has announced that its 5060 line of GeForce RTX GPUs will be available for purchase beginning on April 16. The line includes two models: The RTX 5060 Ti, which comes in 8GB and 16GB VRAM variants, and the RTX 5060, which will only come in an 8GB VRAM option. The former GPU releases on April 16 for $379 and $429, respectively, with the latter coming sometime in May for $299. With the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, Nvidia is making high-tech features more accessible for gamers who can't afford a
  
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• YouTube Expands ‘Hype’ Program, Provides Advice Ahead of Mid-Roll Ad Changes

  15-04-2025 22:58 via socialmediatoday.com
  YouTube’s crowd-sourced Hype program is being extended to more regions.
  
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• LinkedIn Expands ‘Wire’ Video Promotion Option

  15-04-2025 22:28 via socialmediatoday.com
  The program enables brands to place their video ads alongside premium publisher content.
  
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• Deep sea craft filmed unprecedented footage of a colossal squid

  15-04-2025 22:27 via mashable.com
  
  Scientists previously captured rare footage of a giant squid. Now, they've filmed another huge squid species — the colossal squid.The first specimens of the colossal squid were formally described by biologists a century ago, in 1925. These deep sea dwellers, which live exclusively in Antarctic waters, are rarely seen, so they're largely mysterious. But the Schmidt Ocean Institute, a well-traveled ocean exploration group, has used a high-tech robot to film the first-ever confirmed footage o
  
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• Is OpenAI building a social network for ChatGPTs viral image generator?

  15-04-2025 22:21 via mashable.com
  
  OpenAI is reportedly working on a social media prototype for sharing images generated by ChatGPT. According to The Verge, who spoke with anonymous sources "familiar with the matter," OpenAI is working on a social media feed akin to X that would host ChatGPT-generated images created by users. This would reportedly serve two goals: boosting visibility of ChatGPT's now-viral image generator and serving as a source for real-time user data. (Google, Meta, and X all have vast amounts of user data, som
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date just days away, per leak

  15-04-2025 22:11 via mashable.com
  
  Ever since Nintendo indefinitely delayed pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada, Switch gamers have been in limbo.Now, the wait may finally be over. A new leak from Deal Labs' Billbil-kun on Bluesky (via Kotaku) suggests that U.S. retailers are eyeing either April 21 or April 30 as the official pre-order date. The leaker, who has proven reliable in the past, reports that Canadian retailers are preparing for an April 23 date.SEE ALSO:Nintendo exec explains $80 price of 'Mario
  
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• Google Launches Expanded AI Text-to-Video Generation Tools

  15-04-2025 22:08 via socialmediatoday.com
  Advanced AI video generation from Google.
  
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• LinkedIn Gains Expanded MRC Accreditation for Video Ad Metrics

  15-04-2025 21:46 via socialmediatoday.com
  More assurance for those looking to use LinkedIn’s video ad options.
  
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• New to Max? Save up to 20% on a yearly plan with or without ads.

  15-04-2025 19:04 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $40: Through May 7, new and returning customers can sign up for Max yearly streaming subscriptions for up to 20% off. Ad-supported subscriptions are down to just $79.99 per year from $99.99, while ad-free tiers are down to just $139.99 and $169.99 per year from $169.99 and $209.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: MaxMax annual subscriptionssave up to 20% on any planGet DealMax has randomly decided to drop the cost of its annual streaming plans for a limited time, resulting in one of the b
  
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• Get all the Microsoft Office tools you need in one A$80 package

  15-04-2025 18:51 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Leave recurring costs behind and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for just A$80 (reg. A$352) through 27 April.Opens in a new windowCredit: Retail KingMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime LicenseAU$80 AU$352 Save AU$272Get DealWith this limited-time offer from the Mashable Shop, you can get an unlimited device license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 for Windows with a one-time purchase of A$80. Once it's set up on your device, the license will never ex
  
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• Japan orders Google to stop alleged antitrust violations on Android phones

  15-04-2025 18:48 via mashable.com
  
  Google is under the microscope again — this time in Japan. The country’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against the tech giant, claiming it may have broken Japan’s antitrust laws.SEE ALSO:Google invented new ways to alter movies with AI for The Sphere. It's sure to be controversial.
  The order, signed Tuesday, alleges that Google pressured Japanese smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its apps on Android devices, specifically Google Chrome and the Pl
  
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• Save $100 on a powerful portable generator with dual fuel options

  15-04-2025 18:46 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Keep the lights on with help from the Explorer Bear 4000 Watts Portable Ultra-Quiet Dual Fuel Generator with CO Sentry by Pulsar, now $499.99 (reg. $599).Opens in a new windowCredit: Explorer BearExplorer Bear 4000 Watts Portable Ultra-Quiet Dual Fuel Generator with CO Sentry by Pulsar$499.99 $599 Save $99.01Get DealPlanning some off-grid adventures? Whether you've got some remote plans for the summer or you just want to have backup power on hand in a pinch, the Explorer Bear 4000W is rea
  
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• Get ready for the Amazon Book Sale, coming soon

  15-04-2025 18:31 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon just dropped the dates of its next sale, and this time, it's for the book lovers. The Amazon Book Sale runs from April 23 to 28, 2025. The savings will be major, offering up to 80% off of e-books, audiobooks under $8, and up to 65% off of print books. But the best news of all is that early savings are already trickling in. Right now, you can find the Amazon Kindle Scribe for $85 off and three months of Audible for $0.99.Here's everything to know about the Amazon Book Sale.Who can shop the
  
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• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake screenshots leak ahead of possible release

  15-04-2025 18:30 via mashable.com
  
  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion blew many minds back in 2006, and it seems like it's getting ready to potentially do the same in 2025.Bethesda's very popular open-world RPG, which singlehandedly sold some Xbox 360s back in the day, seems to be getting a modern remake. This has been rumored for a while, but extremely legitimate-looking screenshots leaked via the backend of developer Virtuos Studios' website on Tuesday morning. You can see some of them via Reddit and on social media, but much of th
  
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• Grab a refurnished Kindle Paperwhite for under $85 and start turning pages

  15-04-2025 18:21 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $65: A refurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen) is down to $84.99 at Woot with discount code FIREFIVE. A brand-new Kindle Paperwhite with the same specs sells for $149.99 at Amazon. That's $65 off the new price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRefurbished Kindle Paperwhite (16GB, 11th gen)$84.99 at Woot $149.99 Save $65.00with code FIREFIVEGet DealWe're rounding the corner into summer, and if you have plans to read poolside on vacation or on the couch with air conditioning, you'll w
  
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• Satisfy your caffeine fix with buy one, get one 50% off Starbucks coffee at Target

  15-04-2025 18:19 via mashable.com
  
  BOGO 50% OFF: As of April 15, buy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffee at Target in-store and online. Opens in a new windowCredit: TargetBuy one, get 50% off select Starbucks coffeeIn-store and onlineGet DealWhat's better than a morning cup of coffee? Or a mid-afternoon cup of coffee? Or, well, an anytime cup of coffee? Few things are when you're a big caffeine fan, but trips to Starbucks can start to get expensive. When you factor in time, gas, and money for each drink, you start seeing how
  
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• The Life of Chuck trailer teases a big surprise for Stephen King fans

  15-04-2025 18:11 via mashable.com
  
  2025 has offered a lot of tantalizing horror already, with such freaky films as the rom-com slasher Heart Eyes, the ultra-violent Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, and Ryan Coogler's awe-inspiring vampire thriller Sinners. But the biggest surprise for horror fans this year might be that The Life of Chuck, the upcoming collaboration between horror auteur Mike Flanagan and prolific author Stephen King, which is not really a horror movie at all. While Flanagan's previous two King adaptations, Ger
  
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• Hertz customer data stolen in breach, possibly including licenses, social security numbers

  15-04-2025 18:11 via mashable.com
  
  This week car rental company Hertz notified its users of a wide-ranging data breach that exposed some customers' personal information. On Monday, April 14, TechCrunch reported the appearance of a Notice of Data Incident on the Hertz website. According to the notice, personal information including names, contact information, date of birth, credit card information, driver's license information, and "information related to workers' compensation claims" were potentially exposed in the data breach. A
  
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• Grab Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $60 off at Best Buys Spring Sale

  15-04-2025 18:00 via mashable.com
  
  GET $60 OFF: As of April 15, Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $189.99, down from $249.99, at the Best Buy Spring Sale. That's a savings of $60, or 24%.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods Pro 2$189.99 at Best Buy $249.99 Save $60Get DealApple AirPods Pro 2 bring aspirational tech into your ears, with a wireless charging case, excellent sound, and active noise cancellation. You can't want much more from headphones — other than more affordability.Best Buy's Spring Sale
  
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• Brand new vacuums will probably get more expensive soon, but refurbished Dysons are on sale

  15-04-2025 17:56 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $200: As of April 15, Walmart has two great refurbished Dyson deals under $400: Save $70 and get the Dyson V8 Origin+ for $179.99 or save $200 and get the Dyson V15 Detect Total Clean for $399.99A new Dyson vacuum? In this economy?Dysons are already on the expensive end for vacuums, and tariffs could cause Dyson price tags to spike any time now. Dyson has key manufacturing hubs in countries like Singapore, China, and Mexico — all of which are being hit tariff rates to varyi
  
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• Amazon dropped the price on the Apple AirPods Max to under $500

  15-04-2025 17:36 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $69.01: As of April 15, shop the Apple AirPods Max for $479.99, down from $549, at Amazon. You'll save $69.01 for 13% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods Max (USB-C)$479.99 at Amazon $549 Save $69.01Get DealApple's flagship over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, have a fun, futuristic design and come in bright hues of blue, orange, and purple. Beyond looks, they're pretty good headphones, too (and very popular). With active noise cancellation and seamless iOS connectivity
  
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• Get the Amazon Echo Hub for under $130 and stay connected to your smart home

  15-04-2025 17:31 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $50: The Amazon Echo Hub is on sale for $129.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $179.99. That's a 28% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Echo Hub$129.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $50Get DealSmart home devices are some of the most convenient upgrades we've seen in tech in the last decade. From video doorbells to smart lighting, our homes have never been better connected. If you've outfitted your house with smart devices, there's a single panel to control them all and it
  
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