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Many of us mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have more than one keyboard—collecting comes with the hobby. As I was staring at my two mechanical keyboards the other day, an idea popped into my head: what would happen if I used both of them simultaneously?

AMD motherboards based on the AM5 socket are quite pricey on average. There are numerous models priced above $300, with many costing more than $400. On one hand, that’s somewhat understandable considering the features (PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7), but on the other, AM5 boards sure are expensive.

Music industry titan Live Nation — and its subsidiary Ticketmaster — are facing the wrath of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the government agency and seven states filing a lawsuit alleging the company engages in “illegal” ticket resale practices.

The filing accuses the company of failing to curb large-scale ticket resale operations, automatic bots, and purchase limits, "tacitly" working with scalpers to "unlawfully" turn tickets for a profit. Music fans have been complaining about this problem for years, but it's just the tip of an iceberg, concealing an underground economy of individual scalpers, reseller networks, and hackers.

The FTC says that Ticketmaster — which has been accused of holding a monopoly on digital ticket marketplaces through its parent Live Nation — has been “triple dipping” its profits by collecting fees from brokers on the primary market, brokers on the secondary market, and concert goers, CNBC reported. The complaint calculates that consumers have paid around $16 billion in fees because of this system, and have violated the 2016 Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act.

SEE ALSO: LimeWire says it bought Fyre Festival, asks obvious question

"A senior Ticketmaster executive admitted in an internal email that copied Live Nation leadership, that the companies 'turn a blind eye as a matter of policy' to brokers’ violations of posted ticket limits," the FTC wrote in a statement. "For example, an internal review showed that just five brokers controlled 6,345 Ticketmaster accounts and possessed 246,407 concert tickets to 2,594 events." Ticketmaster uses a system for brokers, TradeDesk, that should monitor high volume ticket buyers and be able to track those who exceed purchase limits and hold numerous accounts.

In addition, the FTC says the company has been falsely advertising ticket costs by listing prices that were lower than the total after fees and markups, a violation of the FTC Act.

Over the last year, Live Nation has been under close scrutiny by entertainment leaders and federal regulators, including an anti-trust investigation by the U.S. Justice Department in 2024. Celebrities have also lashed out against the corporation, including Taylor Swift, as fans have dealt with fluctuating ticket prices (known as "dynamic pricing"), excessively long queues, and bots programmed by resellers to quickly snatch up available tickets. A Minnesota bill regulating online ticket sales and prohibiting bots went into effect earlier this year.

You have ads on your phone, your TV, your computer, and pretty much every electronic in your house. Now, Samsung wants to make your kitchen into free ad real estate, too.

With how popular portable battery packs are, when a bunch of packs suddenly start catching fire, it's a pretty big deal. In June, Anker announced a recall on over a million battery packs, then added five more models to the list a few weeks later "out of an abundance of caution." After further investigation, some of these certainly carry a risk, so this is your reminder to dispose of and replace any affected units.

Corsair makes a lot of different PC gaming hardware, light and heavy. This mouse that the company has just released is so light, it might actually be too light for many of you.

Arguably, one of the biggest purchases you will make in your life will be acquiring a car. The decision is overshadowed by factors that one may or may not be too cognizant of. New car prices are reaching all-time highs, and every possible hurdle is hitting the average costs across the board. Tariff impacts affecting all manufacturers are a present danger, but higher interest rates go further to complicate things, affecting not just finance arrangements but manufacturers who need to import raw materials and components used in the manufacturing process. It's a dire time.

TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The first round of Champions League group stage games has already delivered some incredible performances and huge amounts of drama, and we're hoping for more of the same from the final batch of fixtures. There are a number of really interesting matchups, but Newcastle vs. Barcelona is probably the biggest game on the schedule. Can Eddie Howe's team deny the talents of Barça?

If you want to watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Newcastle vs. Barcelona?

Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Sept. 18. This fixture takes place at St. James's Park.

How to watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona for free

Newcastle vs. Barcelona is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Watch Newcastle vs. Barcelona for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Newcastle vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

Today, you can grab a MagSafe Charger for your iPhone or AirPods for a surprisingly low price of just $35 on Amazon. This is a big 29% discount from its normal price of $49. This is the lowest price so far for the MagSafe Charger, which is a great deal considering its impressive 25W fast-charging.

TL;DR: Live stream Man City vs. Napoli in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Man City vs. Napoli is one of the most interesting matchups in the first round of Champions League fixtures. Man City have made an inconsistent start to the season, and face a tough test against Antonio Conte's side. We're expecting a close contest between two talented teams, with all eyes on Kevin De Bruyne's return to Manchester.

If you want to watch Man City vs. Napoli in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Man City vs. Napoli?

Man City vs. Napoli in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Sept. 18. This fixture takes place at the Etihad Stadium.

How to watch Man City vs. Napoli for free

Man City vs. Napoli is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Man City vs. Napoli for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit Virgin Media Player

5. Watch Man City vs. Napoli for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Man City vs. Napoli (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Man City vs. Napoli in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

Ever watched a zombie movie and thought, this could use more drag queens? Then IFC's upcoming queer horror comedy Queens of the Dead should be right up your alley.

The film is the debut feature from director Tina Romero, who's the daughter of Night of the Living Dead director (and all-around zombie royalty) George A. Romero. Tina Romero co-wrote the film with Erin Judge.

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Queens of the Dead stars Katy O'Brian (Love Lies Bleeding) as Dre, a DJ and drag producer looking to throw an epic Bushwick warehouse party, the kind people would die to attend. But that sentiment gets all too literal when actual zombies show up to wreak havoc on the party's combination of drag queens and club kids. Can Dre and her friends survive the zombie apocalypse?

In addition to O'Brian, the Queens of the Dead cast is a who's-who of queer film and TV. Co-stars include Margaret Cho, Tony nominee and Mean Girls scene-stealer Jaquel Spivey, I Saw the TV Glow's Jack Haven, Fire Island's Tomás Matos, RuPaul's Drag Race alum Nina West, and Pose's Dominique Jackson.

Check out the full trailer above to get a taste of the glittery carnage and zombie slaying Queens of the Dead has to offer. (I'm particularly excited to watch Cho take down zombies with a drill.) The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature.

Queens of the Dead hits theaters Oct. 24.

SAVE $260: As of Sept. 18, the Acer 49-inch EI1 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 25% in savings and its best price since last year.

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A good monitor can make or break your viewing experience. If your current setup is feeling lifeless and dull, it's probably time for an upgrade. And it happens to be a great time, as this huge curved gaming monitor from Acer is down to its best price all year.

As of Sept. 18, you can get the Acer 49-inch EI1 curved gaming monitor for only $799.99 at Amazon. That's 25% or $260 off its list price and its lowest price since July 2024.

Curved monitors are a great way to make a display even wider without forcing you to scoot back. They make everything from games to movies feel more immersive and help to block out distractions. And with 49 inches of screen surrounding you, you'll actually feel like a part of the experience with the Acer EI1.

While it's labeled a gaming monitor, the refresh rate is actually pretty low at 120Hz. So this monitor won't be the best choice for heavy gamers. If you're a new gamer looking to try curved monitors without spending a fortune, this could be a solid option. Or, if you're a casual gamer who also uses your monitor for streaming movies or graphic design work, it's a good pick.

Other features include VESA DisplayHDR 400, DCI-P3 94% color gamut technology, two Display Ports, two HDMI ports, tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, and AMD FreeSync Premium.

Usually over $1,000, we recommend snagging this limited time 25% off deal on the Acer 49-inch EI1 curved monitor if you're in the market. Just imagine how epic all of your favorite horror flicks will be this spooky season with a giant monitor that wraps around you.

As if our collective lives weren't sardine-packed enough with ads, Samsung is now planning to force advertisements onto refrigerators. Corporate dystopia, right in your kitchen!

A software update for Samsung’s Family Hub smart refrigerators will bring ads to some customers' screens in the U.S., but don't worry, that's a good thing, at least according to Samsung. The company said it's part of a new pilot program that would "strengthen the value" of owning a Samsung smart fridge.

Here's a statement from Samsung on the ads, according to Android Authority.

"Samsung is committed to innovation and enhancing every day value for our home appliance customers. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen that value, we are conducting a pilot program to offer promotions and curated advertisements on certain Samsung Family Hub refrigerator models in the U.S. market.

 As a part of this pilot program, Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S. will receive an over-the-network (OTN) software update with Terms of Service (T&C) and Privacy Notice (PN). Advertising will appear on certain Family Hub refrigerator Cover Screens. The Cover Screen appears when a Family Hub screen is idle. Ad design format may change depending on Family Hub personalization options for the Cover Screen, and advertising will not appear when Cover Screen displays Art Mode or picture albums.

 Advertisements can be dismissed on the Cover Screens where ads are shown, meaning that specific ads will not appear again during the campaign period."

There doesn't appear to be a way to shut off ads altogether on the Family Hub fridges. You can, however, seemingly dismiss any ad you don't want to see again or activate Art Mode.

Samsung smart refrigerators, part of the company's Bespoke line of fancy appliances, already run you from around $1,800 to $3,500, so the addition of advertisements to an otherwise luxury product is odd.

Considering how many electronic devices now come with screens, it's not necessarily surprising when those screens become populated with ads. But it does feel quite dystopian that reaching for a midnight snack now comes with a side of brand placement, whether you like it or not.

"What could possibly go wrong?"

That's the question posed by LimeWire, the file-sharing service turned NFT marketplace turned file-sharing service once again, after announcing that it has acquired the infamous Fyre Festival.

According to a press release from LimeWire this week, the company has purchased the Fyre Festival brand after becoming the winning bidder in a "competitive bidding process" that included actor Ryan Reynolds' creative agency Maximum Effort.

“Fyre became a symbol of hype gone wrong, but it also made history,” said CEO of LimeWire Julian Zehetmayr in the press release. “We’re not bringing the festival back — we’re bringing the brand and the meme back to life. This time with real experiences, and without the cheese sandwiches.”

Fyre Festival was a 2017 music festival created by Billy McFarland, the founder and CEO of Fyre Media, and rapper Ja Rule. The event was supposed to be a high-end experience, with tickets priced from $500 to as much as $12,000.

However, the Fyre Festival quickly went viral as attendees shared their horrific experiences. The event was poorly organized, many music acts advertised to perform did not show up, and the promised "gourmet food" turned out to be cheese sandwiches.

Fyre Festival was a failure but somehow, thanks to the internet, succeeded as a meme. And LimeWire appears to be leaning in on that.

“We’re not here to repeat the mistakes — we’re here to own the meme and do it right" said LimeWire COO Marcus Feistl in the release. "Fyre became a symbol of everything that can go wrong. Now it’s our chance to show what happens when you pair cultural relevance with real execution."

LimeWire says it plans on creating real-life experiences for the "reimagined vision for Fyre" that are "bold, self-aware, and impossible to ignore" under the Fyre Festival name. The company has even set up a website, https://fyrefestival.link,  where those who are interested can join a waitlist for more information.

It seems fitting that LimeWire acquired Fyre Festival as the brand went through a similar "reimagining." Founded in 2000, LimeWire was best known as a peer-to-peer file sharing service like Napster before shutting down in 2010 following court battles with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The LimeWire brand was then revived in 2022 as an NFT marketplace by a pair of Austrian entrepreneurs without any ties to the original service. As of publication, LimeWire's website shows that the company is looking to pivot back to a file-sharing service. The site advertises a cryptocurrency token connected to the service as well.

“Congrats to LimeWire for their winning bid for Fyre Fest. I look forward to attending their first event but will be bringing my own palette of water,” Ryan Reynolds said in a statement included in the LimeWire press release.

SAVE $79.01: As of Sept. 18, get the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station for $219.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299. That's a discount of 26%.

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If you've ever found yourself in the middle of an emergency situation where you lost power, you know how awesome and helpful it can be to have a power station backup. And if you enjoy camping or heading off-grid, you know how useful it is to have a power source that you can count on. Be prepared for fall storms and any last-minute outdoor excursions you're taking this year while you enjoy the last remnants of summer weather with this Anker Solix power station on sale at Amazon now.

As of Sept. 18, get the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station for $219.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299. That's $79.01 off and a discount of 26%.

SEE ALSO: The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station is almost half off at Amazon — save $350 for a limited time

This 300W (600W surge) power station offers portable power you can rely on, with 288Wh of electricity. It supports fast charging with 140W two-way USB-C ports, and has 8 charging ports total: 3 A, 1 car port, 2 USB-C (140W), 1 USB-C (15W), and 1 USB-A (12W) so it can handle any device you have on hand. Plus, when you've depleted it of its charge, you can use a compatible Anker Solar Panel to charge it back up without having to be near an outlet. If you do use a wall outlet, it can charge back up to 80% in just 50 minutes.

If you need to carry it with you, it's surprisingly portable as well, and 15% smaller than some of Anker's other power stations. That means it's easy to keep around in the car or with you when you need it the most, without having you break your back to take it along.

This price won't last long, as it's a Lightning Deal, so be sure to grab yours while you still can.

SAVE OVER $100: A 96-ounce refurbished Ninja Slushi is on sale at Woot for $249.99. That's a savings of at least $100 compared to the standard price of a new 88-ounce Ninja Slushi which is listed at $349.99.

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Ninja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances. The Ninja Swirl affords us at-home soft serve and the Ninja Slushi is an easy-to-use ticket to unlimited slushies made from almost anything. If you've always thought you'd prefer to drink your Red Bull or Coke in slushy form or your favorite drink is a frozen margarita, check out this great deal.

As of Sept. 18, a 96-ounce refurbished Ninja Slushi is on sale at Woot for $249.99. Ninja's website doesn't list this model for sale anymore, but the standard price of a new 88-ounce Ninja Slushi is listed at $349.99. That means the Woot refurbished discount saves you at least $100 from a 30% discount. But keep in mind, the Woot model has a larger capacity which makes it an even better deal.

Woot deals are notorious for selling out quickly, so it's best to jump on this one soon if you're looking forward to becoming an at-home slushy master. Just be sure to sign into your Amazon Prime account to get free shipping at Woot.

When testing the Ninja Slushi, Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart awarded the machine with a prestigious Mashable Choice Award. She summarized her overall feelings about the machine by writing, "The Ninja Slushi does what it claims to do: take liquids like coffee, cocktails, and protein shakes to a slushy consistency within the hour — no ice required. Having one on your countertop may be extra as hell if you already have a blender or Creami, but the refreshing spin on mundane bevs is a serotonin booster worth trying."

One of Stodart's only complaints is that it's hard to find the Slushi in stock, but that's solved today thanks to the deal at Woot. Plus, it's on sale.

SEE ALSO: Shark released a cordless handheld stain remover that you'll actually like getting out

Depending on your recipe and desired drink, turning a liquid into a slushy can take as little as 15 minutes with the Ninja. The brand mentions the large 96-ounce capacity is enough to satiate seven people per batch. There's also the 12-hour temperature retention feature to keep drinks in the prefect frozen texture. When it comes time to clean, many of the parts are dishwasher friendly.

Instead of buying a brand new Ninja Slushi for $350, go with a refurbished model from Woot for only $249.99. Not only will you be scoring a discount, you'll be getting an extra-large model that will be awesome for upcoming holiday gatherings.

SAVE $690: As of Sept. 18, get the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Robot Vacuum and Mop for $409.99, down from its usual price of $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 63% and the lowest price we've seen.

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Ready to stop spending so much time cleaning the floors in your home? You don't have to hire someone to do it for you. You just need a robot vacuum and mop. It'll let you save precious hours cutting through the day's dirt and debris or mopping up the kids' juice messes when you could be doing other things. And thanks to this deal at Amazon, you can get a quality one for an excellent price.

As of Sept.18, get the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Robot Vacuum and Mop for $409.99, down from its usual price of $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 63% and the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The best robot vacuums in 2025

This robot vacuum and mop combo boasts 11,000PA of suction, which means it can tackle any mess effectively, whether you're cleaning carpets or hardwood flooring. It can swap effortlessly between vacuuming and mopping, and uses TruEdge Adaptive Edge Mopping to hit your edges and corners with better precision, up to 1mm accuracy.

With its ZeroTangle anti-tangle technology, it can even cut through hair that gets knotted up in the brushes with ease. If you're employing its mopping abilities, it can use AI to figure out noticeable areas of your floor that need to be mopped again so you don't have to do it. It handles it all for you automatically.

When the cleaning work is done, this vacuum and mop combo can empty its own base and refill itself with water so you don't have to do any of it. You can just sit back and enjoy. If that sounds like a plan to you, scoop up this robot vacuum deal and give yourself a break.

Libby, the internet's beloved app that delivers e-books and audiobooks from your local library to your e-reader or phone, has made a big change to its hold system. The news broke subtly as users went into the Libby app to discover a new message on the hold page.

Libby users discovered a new message about the hold system within the app. Credit: Screenshot: Libby

The message stated: "Hold suspensions have changed. If you suspend a hold, you should unsuspend it when you're ready for it. Suspended holds lapse if you do not unsuspend them within a year."

This is a change from Libby's previous system, which allowed you to delay holds. This meant that you could delay a hold to be delivered anywhere from seven to 180 days later. This system was previously a helpful tool if you didn't have time to read a hold that came through or had multiple holds come through at once that you couldn't read within the borrowing time frame.

"OverDrive has updated Libby’s holds management system in response to librarian feedback about the impact of long wait times, budget constraints, and unclaimed holds. The new hold suspension system is designed to create a fairer and more efficient experience for both libraries and readers," a representative from Overdrive (Libby's parent company) said. "The new hold suspension system ensures readers only receive titles when they’re ready, while also moving copies more efficiently through wait lists. This helps reduce unclaimed holds and shortens wait times for everyone, improving circulation of titles."

The news has been met with mixed reactions online. Libby is a key app for e-reader and Kindle owners, who use it to read hundreds of books for free, and the delay hold system was an easy way to set and forget holds. If you were headed on vacation or all your holds came through at once, you could schedule holds to come through later when you were ready to read them.

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There has been some speculation online that you'll be dropped to the bottom of the waitlist once you unsuspend a hold. However, Overdrive has clarified the process, saying: "When a hold is suspended, users continue to advance in the wait list. If they reach the first position, they will receive the next available copy once their hold is unsuspended."

While some users are less than thrilled about the change, others have noted that this change may help cut down on long wait times by moving through the hold line more quickly, which Overdrive states was its intent behind this change.

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Libby has already implemented this change, and any books that users had as delayed holds are now suspended. To unsuspend holds, users must go through and manually do so. More so, holds that are suspended will lapse after 365 days of their suspension, meaning if you want to keep your hold, you'll need to unsuspend it within that timeframe.

How to unsuspend Libby holds Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• Libby app

Step 1: Go to hold list

The hold list on Libby collects all the books you currently have on hold. Books that are suspended will be listed as such, so locate the book you'd like to unsuspend.

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Step 2: Click unsuspend hold

To take a hold out of suspension, click 'unsuspend hold' on the book of your choosing. This will reactivate the hold and put you back in line to receive it once a copy is available.

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As much as we try to deny it, working out is apparently really, really good for overall health. That doesn't mean everyone should immediately sign up for a marathon, but it does mean that most of us would benefit from some movement, whether that's weight training, dog walking, or stepping onto the treadmill. However, if you want the most bang for your buck (results for your effort), you might want to consider a rowing machine. And as of today, there's a new kid on the block who's worthy of some attention.

Hydrow has been a leader in the rowing machine market for years now, making some of the most sophisticated and sleek-looking machines around. The brand's latest model, the Hydrow Arc Rower, is truly something to admire. Keep in mind it comes with a $2,295 price tag, but some people will find that well worth the money. Afterall, health is a pretty important part of life.

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The Hydrow Arc is now the newest model Hydrow makes, dethroning the Hydrow Wave Rower. The Arc comes with the largest screen (24 inches), powerful speakers, and AI features that don't make us wish AI would simply disappear. There's also fitness tracking that caters to monitoring rowing stats that'll be useful over time.

Hydrow uses electromagnetic resistance which is useful for offering a quiet workout experience. There's also the padded ergonomic seat and a comfortable handle for a slip-free workout. Here are some overview specs about the Hydrow Arc Rower:

• Dimensions: 25 inches W x 48 inches H x 86 inches L

• Weight: 147 pounds

• Weight capacity: up to 375 pounds

• Screen: 24-inch HD

A 24-inch display for taking yourself out on the water for workouts, but in the living room. Credit: Hydrow Advanced metrics for novice to Masters rowers

One of the biggest differences between the Hydrow Arc and the brand's previous models is the introduction of HydroMetrics. This encompasses three important aspects of rowing: precision, power, and endurance. After each workout, the Arc will pop out a HydroMetrics Index score which gives insight into how that workout went. It also gives tips on how to improve next time and highlights what went well during the workout.

While some people find the motion of rowing intuitive, everyone could use some guidance on nailing correct form. Not only does correct form impact power, it's so important for avoiding any injuries. HydroMetrics aims to help everyone with perfect form on each workout.

SEE ALSO: We tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out

In the brand's press release about the new Arc Rower, John Stellato, the president and CEO of Hydrow said, "The Hydrow Arc Rower introduces a smarter way to build strength. We call it Fluid Strength — full-body training, designed to meet members exactly where they are, with every movement challenging more than muscle. HydroMetrics allows us to analyze and distill a wealth of data to guide members to perform better, and delivers the feedback today’s consumer craves to measure progress and achieve results."

Personally, I've been rowing for almost 25 years and I always welcome a check on my form, so the HydroMetrics is an exciting feature to see. Not only will it be great for Masters, it's damn near essential for those new to rowing.

A gym membership, but in the comfort of your living room

All Hydrow models, including the Arc, really shine with the brand's fitness membership. This is an add-on that comes with a $44 price tag per month and gives users access to over 5,000 live and on-demand workouts. Since all Hydrows come with a screen, these workouts take you out on the water to waterways around the globe. On non-rowing days, the membership gives access to yoga, strength training, and mobility sessions. Plus, the Hydrow membership allows users to create multiple profiles per household.

Other Hydrow models worth attention

If you're not in the mood to drop $2,300 on the new Hydrow Arc Rower, the Hydrow Origin Rower is on sale at Amazon for $1,895, which is a 14% discount compared to the normal price of $2,195. You'll miss out on some of the new features found on the Arc Rower, but you'll still be in for a full-body workout at home.

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The thing about live demos is that, well, they're live. And going live can bring up all sorts of unexpected issues. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg learned that lesson the hard way on Wednesday while attempting to show off the company's new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.

The glasses failed spectacularly during live demos at Meta Connect, including one where Zuck himself was left scrambling to fill the awkward silence as a planned phone call never materialized. It's difficult to overstate how awkward the Zuckerberg demo gets. Take a look at this cringey nightmare.

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And, unfortunately for Meta, that wasn't the only disastrous live demo on Wednesday night. The company tried to show off its live AI capabilities by doing a live cooking demo. The Ray-Ban Display glasses got irreparably stuck trying to make a sauce. The glasses couldn't seem to figure out what was actually going on in front of its cameras. And yes, it was also very awkward.

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It could turn out that consumers love these glasses (the early reviews are very positive), and that they work seamlessly in real life. But the failed Zuckerberg demos on Wednesday were certainly not a great sign for a product that'll run you $799.99.