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In the early 2010s, Australian influencer Belle Gibson built a wellness empire off of a lie. She claimed that she had brain cancer, and that she had cured it through healthy eating, exercise, and natural medicine. Yet Belle had never been diagnosed with brain cancer, nor any of the many other cancers she later claimed to have.

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Now, Gibson's story gets the Netflix true crime treatment in Apple Cider Vinegar, a limited series starring Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, The Last of Us Season 2) as Gibson.

Apple Cider Vinegar's first trailer shows Belle's rise to fame, as well as her competing with fellow wellness influencer Milla Blake (Alycia Debnam-Carey, It's What's Inside) who, unlike Belle, actually has cancer. The two vie for the most attention on social media, with Belle's cookbook and app grating on Milla until she tells someone over the phone, "I want to destroy her."

Bring on the battle of the influencers.

Apple Cider Vinegar premieres Feb. 6 on Netflix.

A new app has a seemingly odd goal for people — that they use apps less. But the people behind the iOS app Steppin accept the reality that many modern individuals need technology to wean themselves off technology.

iOS app Steppin was created by Paul English, the cofounder of the travel site Kayak (purchased by Priceline in 2012 for $1.8 billion). Steppin, which dropped Tuesday on the app store and has the tagline "Escape the Scroll," allows users to block access to sites and apps — with an emphasis on social media — until they complete a self-regulated amount of steps. English's concept, according to The Verge, came after a family trip to Spain that found the clan looking down at their timelines instead of up at the museums and cathedrals.

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Steppin users determine how many steps they need to take to unlock, say, a minute of TikTok or five minutes of Instagram. English sees the app as a way to promote both mental and physical health for kids and adults.

Online controls aren't limited to social media, but also video games and entertainment sites like Netflix. Eventually, Steppin users will be allowed to get creative with what physical exertion unlocks screen time, like yoga or Pilates classes.

Soon to be available on Android as well as iOS, Steppin is free for now, but will likely follow a subscription model (probably around $20 monthly) in the future.

The company said in a memo sent to its employees on Tuesday that the layoffs would be based on performance ratings.

Need a gift idea for your boyfriend but can't think of anything? Don't be too hard on yourself. Picking out the perfect gift takes practice. Between Valentine's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and the gift-giving winter holidays, there are a lot of chances to choose the wrong gift. Ideally, you want to get him something that demonstrates your love (or affection), your appreciation, and the fact that you know exactly what he likes. But striking the perfect balance can be tricky. No matter what your boyfriend likes — gadgets, grooming, gaming, or gear — there's probably something on this gift guide he'll love and cherish. After all, your name will be on the card. And if you need even more ideas, then it's worth checking out our list of the best gifts under $50.

Whether it's a romantic gift for Valentine's Day, a Hannukkah or Christmas gift she's been coveting for months, or a birthday or anniversary gift that she instantly dubs "the best present I've ever received," there is one thing that all these great gifts share in common: They came from you. Finding the best gifts for your wife all starts with thinking thoughtfully about the leading lady in your life. What are her hobbies? What gets her excited? What problem has she mentioned recently that could be solved with a practical gift? Sometimes the best gift is simply showing that you're paying attention. If you need a little inspiration to get the shopping juices flowing in your search for a thoughtful gift, we've got you covered. Take your time in scrolling this versatile list of this year's best gifts for wives that will further convince her that she married The One. And if you're still stumped, check out our guide on the best gifts for women and the best gifts under $50.

Love it or tolerate it, Valentine’s Day is the ideal time to right the gift-giving wrongs of the holidays. Were you sure your husband would love that faux-vintage turntable, only to find out later that what he really wanted was a weighted blanket? Did you misinterpret his months of hint-dropping about homebrewing, ponying up for the perfect craft beer kit, when he was actually talking about kombucha? The best Valentine's Day gifts for husbands give you a second chance to get it right. Instead of opting for something cliché or overly trendy, spend some time reading between the lines of his interests and hobbies. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a list of Valentine's Day gift ideas for over a dozen different kinds of husbands. Some are luxe versions of everyday items, while others are special-occasion splurges. And if you're still stumped for ideas, then dive deeper into our guide on unique gifts for men or peruse our list of the best gifts under $50.

For nearly eight years, the Nintendo Switch has found a huge foothold in the gaming world, coming dangerously close to having sold 150 million lifetime units at the time of writing. But eight years is a long time for a video game console to be on the market. Naturally, there will be a new one, and we think we'll find out about it soon.

Very soon, actually. A recent flurry of "insider" leaks and genuine news reporting point to this week as when we will finally learn about the Nintendo Switch 2. After years of speculation, we may actually have some answers about the most talked-about thing in video games these days. Of course, it could also not happen, which would make me look very silly.

But let's assume this is the real thing. Here's what you need to know about the impending Switch 2 reveal, as well as some info about what to expect from the console itself.

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Let's get the bad news out of the way first: We don't know when Nintendo will show us the Switch 2. In fact, we don't even know that it's actually called "Switch 2." That's just the assumption right now. However, we know it exists and we'll see it soon. Nintendo confirmed all the way back in May 2024 that the "successor to Nintendo Switch" will be announced before the end of the fiscal year.

You might be thinking: "It's already 2025! Where was the announcement?" One fun thing about corporations is that they make up their own silly little calendars, and Nintendo's fiscal calendar ends on March 31, 2025. That, dear readers, is the deadline by which we will see Nintendo Switch 2 in all of its glory.

That said, it almost certainly won't take that long for Nintendo to show us the Switch 2. Multiple sources, from credible outlets such as VGC and The Verge to a podcast with a good track record called Nate the Hate, are pointing to Thursday, Jan. 16 as the day when we will see the Switch 2. According to all of these reports, which came about independently and at least seem believable, Nintendo will do an initial hardware unveiling on Thursday that won't focus very much on games, so much as it will focus on letting you know the Switch 2 exists.

According to the same reports, there will be another event in February or March to showcase software. This is similar to how Nintendo handled the launch of the original Switch; it was announced with a quick trailer video in Oct. 2016, expanded upon with a bigger software-focused event in Jan. 2017, and on store shelves in March 2017.

Nintendo Switch 2: How is it different from the original Switch?

Without an official announcement, it's hard to say definitively what the Switch 2 actually is. However, there have been so many leaks and reports that we can piece together a decent picture from here.

First off, just about everyone expects the Switch 2 to be, well, a more powerful Nintendo Switch. That means it will still be a hybrid handheld/home console device with detachable Joy-Con controllers and an included dock for outputting to a television. All of that has been the expectation for a while, but in case there was any doubt, a third-party accessory company called Genki was parading around a mockup (theoretically based on measurements provided by Nintendo) of the device behind closed doors at CES earlier in January.

If that mockup is to be believed, the new unit will be larger than the original Switch, with a bigger display to match the new size. The Joy-Cons are said to attach magnetically this time around, rather than sliding on or off on a rail. Internal specs have supposedly leaked out from the shipping and manufacturing sectors, too. According to known leaker Centro Leaks, the new console will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The original Switch launched with just 4GB of RAM and a mere 32GB of internal storage, so those are pretty big leaps.

Nintendo Switch 2 games list: The rumors so far

As for games, that part is even more murky. The aforementioned news reports about the reveal date also included info about possible launch (or launch window) games. According to those sources, Mario Kart 9 is likely to be released at or close to the launch of Switch 2, alongside third-party contributions like Assassin's Creed: Mirage, Final Fantasy VII: Remake, and according to a different leak, Red Dead Redemption 2.

If that's a disappointing list to you, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, none of it is official. Second, even if all of those are real, they likely only represent a small portion of what will be available early in the Switch 2's life. Third, those are all really nice-looking games that definitely couldn't run on an original Switch, and Nintendo is probably out to prove that this thing can run modern AAA games to some extent. Remember, the first third-party game ever shown running on a Switch was Skyrim, which was six years old at the time.

At CES 2025, we saw the good and the weird, all the newest innovations that the tech industry has to offer in the upcoming year. While many of the devices showcased at CES, aren't actually things you can bring home, there is a hot collection of gadgets you can bring home now.

On the home theater front, we were impressed by the LG OLED G-Series of TVs that offer exceptionally bright and crisp displays. CES also brought forth all the innovations in the projector market. With new releases from Valerion, LG, and Samsung, these are the best projectors that debuted at CES 2025.

1. Valerion VisionMaster Max Projector The Valerion VisionMaster Max is built for home screening rooms. Credit: Valerion

Supporting up to 300-inches of screen space, the Valerion VisionMaster Max projector is a home theater in one device. It supports both IMAX enhanced and Dolby Vision for movie theater-like picture. It's supported by 3000 ISO lumens and dynamic tone mapping for precise picture.

While impressive, it also comes with a steep price tag of $3,999. It's available for preorder now at Valerion.

Opens in a new window Credit: Valerion Valerion VisionMaster Max at Valerion
Pre-Order Here 2. Formovie Theater Premium Ultra and Cinema Edge Now that it's on sale, the Formovie projectors are *slightly* more affordable. Credit: Formovie

Formovie debuted not one, but two new projectors in their line-up. First, comes the Formovie Theater Premium Ultra, which supports screens up to 150-inches. It has a built-in Google TV with Netflix for streaming, so you don't need another streaming device or laptop hooked up. In addition to Dolby Vision, it features sound by Bowers & Wilkins.

Plus, there's the Cinema Edge 4K laser projector, a slightly more affordable option compared to the Theater Premium Ultra. It delivers 4K Ultra HD resolution with Dolby Audio. It supports screen sizes from 80- to 150-inches Like the Theater Premium Ultra it also comes with the built-in Google TV equipped for streaming.

Both devices are available for purchase, and on sale. You can find the Formovie Theater Premium Ultra for $2,799, down $700 from it's $3,499 retail price. The Formovie Cinema Edge projector is on sale for $1,799, also down $700 from its $2,499 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Formovie Formovie Theater Premium Ultra projector $2,799.00 at Formovie
$3,499.00 Save $700.00 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Formovie Formovie Cinema Edge projector $1,799.00 at Formovie
$2,499.00 Save $700.00 Get Deal 3. LG PF600U 3-in-1 projector This all-in-one device from LG works as a projector, mood lamp, and Bluetooth speaker. Credit: LG

While it's not yet on the market, LG debuted its PF600U 3-in-1 projector. While it looks like any old floor lamp — a very chic modern one at that — it creates ambient mood lighting. Plus it features built-in stereo speakers to play music or whatever media you're projecting.

On the PF600U is the CineBeam S, a small 4K short throw projector. It delivers 4K UHD resolution with 500 lumens of brightness. It connects to both iOS and Android systems, and includes HDMI and USB-C inputs. No release date has been provided for LG's 3-in-1 projector.

4. Hisense L9Q TriChroma Laser TV Credit: Hisense

Hisense joined in on the projector fun during CES 2025 with their L9Q TriChroma Laser TV. Like the Valerion and Formovie projectors on this list, it includes a built-in Google TV, compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit systems.

With 5,000 lumens, it's one of the brightest laser displays to debut at this year's CES. It covers five different screen sizes, ranging from 100- to 150-inches and are compatible Hisense's Ambient Light Reflection screens. The projector also includes surround sound speakers that power-up Dolby Atmos sound.

No release date or price has yet been announced for the Hisense L9Q TriChroma Laser TV.

5. TCL Playcube This projector looks like it's on the move. Credit: TCL

The TCL Playcube offers a more dynamic projector, made to be used both indoors and out. The Magic Cube design provides a midcentury look, creating both a stylish yet functional device. It comes with a built-in battery so you can take it outside without worrying about an extension cord.

TCL has yet to release more details on the specs of the Playcube with more details on its release and price also to come.