'Destination Wedding' is an insufferable, exhausting first date that refuses to end

Destination Wedding: It's basically Under the Tuscan Sun if Tuscany were filled with insufferable jerks and their mundane problems.

SEE ALSO: Inside the cult of Ann Dowd: 'The Handmaid's Tale' actress offers a masterclass in the art of antagonists

The new Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder rom-com has all of the bones of a gooey love story. Two talented actors, a beautiful backdrop, a decent meet cute, a wedding—it's all there. And yet, this quirky pair is just unequivocally awful.

The film begins with an introductory sequence that at first thrilled me. Winona and Keanu meet at an airport gate waiting for the same flight and immediately launch into witty bickering. (Think the moving walkway scene in When Harry Met Sally, but faster and meaner.)  Read more...

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PocketSprite Is the Tiny Game Boy You Dreamed of

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At least 100 pink Cadillacs showed up for Aretha Franklin's funeral

At least 100 pink Cadillacs lined up to pay respect to Aretha Franklin on Friday in Detroit outside her funeral service — and the pictures are striking.

SEE ALSO: Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, dead at 76

According to the Detroit Free Press, the pink cars are part of Franklin's funeral procession being held at the Greater Grace Temple.

More than 100 Pink Cadillacs lined up outside of Greater Grace Temple in Detroit #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFranklinFuneral #ArethaQueenForever pic.twitter.com/a4aK1KasoX

— #LaquanMcDonald (@ifuaskmee) August 31, 2018

The cars are a reference to her song, "Freeway of Love," in which she sings: "We goin' ridin' on the freeway of love in my pink Cadillac."  Read more...

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The 50 best iPhone games, ever

Even if you're a dedicated console or PC gamer, chances are you've downloaded a mobile game to stay entertained while on the go.

Mobile gaming has come a long way since the days of Snake on a Nokia phone. Apple's App Store had more than 350,000 games to choose from as of Q1 2018, according to Statista. But which ones are the best?

We asked the PCMag staff for their favorite iPhone games of all time. The list includes both free and paid titles, and each one remains in the App Store, ready to download. Try a few you've never played before, and leave your suggestions in the comments. Read more...

50Alto's Adventure

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Internet roasts Texas GOP for allegedly sharing this 'edgy' photo of Ted Cruz

Labor Day sales 2018: Deals on furniture, appliances, mattresses, 4K TVs, clothing, and more from Macy's, Walmart, Amazon, and others

Labor Day upon us — and while we're technically supposed to be celebrating the American labor movement, we're mainly reminded about two things:

• Summer is basically over

• Fall sales are just starting

Good news: Tons of online retailers are having massive Labor Day sales, and they all seem to be devoted to relaxation.

SEE ALSO: 7 of the best laptops for students heading back to school

Whether your ultimate "me time" activity is spending a day in the great outdoors, binging Netflix, or watching the inside of your eyelids, there's a deal (or ten) for you. Save on mattresses from Nectar and Nest, furniture from Gjemini and Target, hiking and biking gear from REI, Amazon Echo and Fire TV devices, and tons more. If nothing else, your humble abode can get the glow-up it's been waiting for since spring. Read more...

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The Xperia XZ3 is Sony's nicest phone in years, but it may not be enough

Every Android phone maker at IFA 2018 seems to be shamelessly copying the iPhone X. Every company except Sony.

Rather than look to Apple for inspiration for its latest Xperia XZ3 Android phone, the beleaguered phone maker has instead decided to mimic features Samsung pioneered on its Galaxy smartphones.

SEE ALSO: Google's revamped Android One program picks up where the Nexus left off

Sony's new Xperia XZ3 comes a mere six months after it announced the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact at Mobile World Congress earlier this year.

Back in February, I said the phones were an improvement for Sony (the fingerprint reader was finally activated again on U.S. models), but ultimately still lagged behind the competition as they moved towards shrinking the bezels around the display. Read more...

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Kanye West has heard your tiny-slipper critiques and raises you these giant versions

Kanye West's playing the long game — or the large game. 

Earlier this month, Kanye really leaned into the middle-aged dad aesthetic for 2 Chainz's wedding. On August 18, he arrived at the venue dressed in a suit with no shirt and, like your unperturbed father running an errand on a Sunday morning, wore socks with sandals. 

Kanye got the “helping my mom wit groceries” slides on 😂

— Gilbert Wobbleton (@andruuspaghetti) August 19, 2018

The sock-and-sandal scandal didn't stop there — as Twitter users pointed out, the slides seemed way too small for Kanye's paternal faux pas feet. Did he grab North West's slippers by mistake? Read more...

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This AR documentary lets you know how it really feels to interrogate someone at immigration

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Best 4K TV deals for Labor Day weekend: Save on Sony, Samsung, LG, Sharp, Philips, and more

Labor Day weekend is here, so now is a good time to grab that new 4K TV you've had your eye on. We gathered the best deals on 4K televisions from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and the Samsung Store. No matter how big or small, we found a good deal on a 4K TV for you. 

There are deep discounts on great TVs like Samsung's 40-inch Class 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV, which is on sale for the low price of $349.99, while LG Electronics's 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV is going for just $499.99.

SEE ALSO: Labor Day sales 2018: Shop the best deals for Macy's, Amazon devices, Casper mattresses, Dell laptops, J.Crew, Target, and more Read more...

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This incredible NordVPN deal expires Sept. 3

Time is running out fast on a three-year deal to NordVPN. In fact, time is in such short supply that you should probably skim this information and jump right to the good stuff. 

SEE ALSO: The 6 best VPNs to help keep you anonymous on the internet

NordVPN has proven itself to be one of the top services for securing your online activities. The company also now has more than 4,800 servers across the globe, making it one of the largest as well. 

NordVPN provides a wide variety of servers, including unique secure servers, and more than 1,000 servers in diverse locations worldwide. 

The one real drawback has often been the high price. However, you can secure NordVPN for the next three years for just over £2.00 a month with their exclusive deal. This represents a 77% saving on the list price and equates to a saving of over £300.00 over the three years of the deal. Read more...

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Cher's mom is really proud of her daughter's 'Mamma Mia' cameo

We all get a little embarrassed by our parents from time to time. That's a feeling that even 72-year-old megastar Cher can relate to. 

SEE ALSO: Meryl Streep and Cher's kiss is one of the few good things to happen in forever

Cher tweeted out a message of thinly veiled exasperation at her 92-year-old mother for being a little too excited about her daughter's part in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

You can practically hear the sarcasm in this tweet.

My Mom Is Telling Complete Strangers They Should See
“MAMMA MIA”,BECAUSE...HER DAUGHTER (👑CHER🌟) IS STARRING💫IN IT‼️🙄
Thanx Mom...I’m In It 4 About a NANO SECOND⏲

— Cher (@cher) August 31, 2018 Read more...

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Best laptop and tablet deals for Labor Day weekend: Dell, HP, Apple, Samsung, and more

Labor Day weekend is here, which means the school year is back and work is about to get way more serious heading into Q4. It also means another weekend of sales so you can get your shit together before summer is totally over.

SEE ALSO: Labor Day sales 2018: Shop Macy's, Amazon devices, Casper mattresses, Dell laptops, J.Crew, Target, and more

Walmart and Amazon are offering deals on dozens of laptops and tablets that will make school and work life that much easier. If you're looking for a high-performance 2-in-1, Amazon has several Microsoft Surfaces on sale, from the Surface Laptop to the Surface Pro 4. On the other end, Walmart has several affordable laptops to choose from, whether it's an Acer Chromebook or an HP Notebook. Read more...

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Jet packs may still be a thing of the future, but the story of their past is fascinating

In the 1950s, Bell Aerosystems, the company behind the first supersonic aircraft, began developing a rocket pack for the U.S. Army. Read more...

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This smart feeder will stop your pets from mooching off each other

The 'SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder' opens by a sensor, giving access only to a specific pup or cat at once. The device is also perfect for those with small children who may be prone to touching or accidentally getting into pet food. It also comes in several colors, which makes it easy to distinguish one feeder from the other

Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Read more...

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Lenovo's new Yoga Book is fun, but don't think of it as a laptop

Lenovo has brought a new version of its Yoga Book laptop/tablet/e-reader hybrid to the IFA technology conference in Berlin, and I now realize I've been looking at it all wrong. As a laptop, it's not great: I don't think I could type on its E Ink-based keyboard without throwing the laptop out the window in frustration. 

But as a tablet/e-reader hybrid, it might actually be good — if you can swallow the price. 

SEE ALSO: Lenovo has launched a flash sale on ThinkPads right up until midnight

The Yoga Book C930 is an improvement over its predecessor in every way, but it's conceptually the same thing: A laptop which has an E Ink screen instead of a keyboard.  Read more...

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WeMo Mini review: a world of flexibility in a tiny plug

WeMo Mini

$34.99

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The Good

Support for many smart home platforms • Slim design that doesn't block other outlets • Affordable price point

The Bad

WeMo app gets in the weeds • No energy monitoring

The Bottom Line

The WeMo Mini doesn't impress with the standalone app, but a slim design and a large compatibility list for smart home platforms makes it a winner.

Mashable Score3.5

Cool Factor3.0

Learning Curve3.0

Performance4.0

Bang for the Buck4.0

The smart home realm of 2018 is a confusing world for a consumer. But Belkin WeMo is here with an outlet that works with many ecosystems, and we'll take all the help we can get. Read more...

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Jeff Goldblum's cool with internet commenters calling him 'daddy'

In the latest episode of Hot Ones, Jeff Goldblum is his Goldbum-iest self as he compliments host Sean Evan's teeth, shares his love of Quavo, and talks about how he likes to be called "daddy."

If you've never seen an episode of this hit YouTube series, here are the CliffsNotes: celebrities are interviewed while eating spicy wings that range from mild to mouth-numbingly hot.

SEE ALSO: A giant, semi-nude statue of Jeff Goldblum has popped up in London

The interview begins (as it always does on Hot Ones) with a few softball questions. Goldblum talks about his failed TV show Tenspeend and Brown Shoe, one of his favorite Pittsburgh eateries, and jazz lingo.  Read more...

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New top story on Hacker News: Loopwheels – Reinventing the wheel for a smoother ride

Loopwheels – Reinventing the wheel for a smoother ride
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