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Compared to Pride & Prejudice , there haven’t been quite as many adaptations of Jane Austen’s Persuasion . But this summer, Netflix is making a new attempt with Dakota Johnson in the leading role of Anne Elliot. Anne is an intelligent young woman in the 19th century whose greatest regret is that she gave up her engagement with Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis) because her family convinced her that he didn’t have the right social standing or wealth. It’s a mistake that Anne has lived with for years. But in the new trailer for Persuasion , Anne has a chance to make a different choice. In the scenes from the film, Anne is immediately overwhelmed by Frederick’s return to her life as a successful and handsome captain. The pain of their previous relationship lingers even as they become friends. However, there’s a big complication in play since another suitor, Mr. Elliot (Henry Golding), has entered the picture. And now Anne must decide whether to pursue her old flame or move … [Read more...] about Dakota Johnson doesn’t know who to love in Persuasion trailer | Digital Trends

Ikea Starkvind MSRP $259.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “The Ikea Starkvind combines a table with an air purifier, serving as smart furniture instead of just a smart appliance.” Pros Unique and functional design Easy assembly Intuitive on-device and in-app controls Good price for what it offers Cons Barebones app Doesn't introduce anything new outside its shape The Ikea Starkvind air purifier is the most unique air purifier I’ve ever tested. Contents Design App control Our take It sometimes feels like air purifiers are a dime a dozen these days, but most have the same design: A tower-like body with numerous internal filters. The Starkvind sets itself apart by storing the air purifier inside a table. It doubles its utility by providing both a table and an air purifier. But does it make a good smart home product? That’s debatable. Its overall functionality is somewhat limited, but so are the … [Read more...] about Ikea Starkvind air purifier review: Unique and functional | Digital Trends

ESF00+ Smart Fitness Scale MSRP $60.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “The Etekcity ESF00+ Smart Fitness Scale tracks a tremendous amount of data and syncs with multiple fitness apps to help you see even the smallest changes.” Pros Tracks tons of data Connects with multiple fitness apps Set up multiple profiles Measures in 0.1 pound increments Cons Slippery when wet Doesn't record data if your phone isn't nearby May is National Fitness Month, which has us thinking about personal fitness. How do you know what kind of shape you’re in and if you’re making any progress when the numbers on the scale barely move an ounce? Sure, getting out of breath easily is a pretty good sign you’re not in the best shape — but does it really provide a lot of insight into your overall fitness level, except for the fact you need to get in shape? The answer: Not so much. If you love data and tracking every little part of your health journey, … [Read more...] about ESF00+ Smart Fitness Scale review: Track the good, bad, & BMI | Digital Trends

With such a bountiful choice of great games for Android phones in the Google Play Store, how do you decide which Android apps to download this June? If you’re anything like us, you know only too well that feeling of download regret. But don’t worry — we’re here to make it a thing of the past with our handpicked list of the best Android games available. Most are free, some cost a few bucks, and many are great to play online with friends when you can’t get together in person — but all of them will keep you entertained at home or when you’re out and about. You’ll need internet connectivity for many of these games, but we’ve also gathered together some of the best Android games to play offline . Contents Diablo Immortal Legends of Runeterra Them Bombs Stardew Valley ($5) Super Mario Run Light in Chaos: Sangoku Heroes Eyes Word Farm Adventure Moncage ($5) Touchgrind Skate 2 Battlevoid: Harbinger ($1) Townscaper ($5) Retro Bowl … [Read more...] about The best Android games available right now (June 2022) | Digital Trends

new music as possible to help ease a major burden of the modern listener — selecting the best new music from a seemingly infinite number of choices. In doing so, we have slowly assembled a list of the best albums of 2017. On our annual year-end list, you will find a living, breathing portrait of some of the most exciting sounds currently being made by both newcomers and long-established artists. From famed bands reuniting to fresh faces breaking down barriers, 2017 has been a musical whirlwind that closely mirrors the fast-changing world. The best albums of 2017 exhibited new and interesting viewpoints that have often been forced to the background. Whether it’s the profoundly personal statements from a widower heard on Mount Eerie’s A Crow Looked At Me , the compelling perspectives on love and loss from rising female-led bands like Alvvays and Jay Som, or the unique and intimate look inside the mind of the world’s most important rapper, Kendrick Lamar, these albums will challenge … [Read more...] about The 50 Best Albums Released in 2017 | Digital Trends