There are certain things in life you should never skimp on: beds, toilet paper, and desk chairs, to name a few. We spend so much of our lives sitting down at our desks, so it is important to get a chair that supports us properly. That said, you don't need to take out a loan or buy a super high-end ergonomic chair or office chair (unless that's what you're looking for) to be comfortable all day. There are plenty of chairs made for gamers specifically, and one of our top picks right now is the Razer Enki X.We recently updated our list of the best budget gaming chairs, and the Razer Enki X won the title of 'most comfortable gaming chair.' The Enki X is a good chair even at full price, but now you can save $100 as part of Amazon's Black Friday sale.Razer Enki X Gaming Chair for $299 at RazerIGN's most comfortable gaming chair on a budgetRazer Enki X Gaming ChairThis model provides a lumbar curve that gently supports your lower back and encourages sitting in a neutral position. Ideal for all-day gaming.Note: this chair is out of stock on Amazon as of 11/28. You can still get it on sale at Razer.com. One of the best things about the Razer Enki X is that it's easy to put together, only taking a few minutes to assemble when it arrives (I always hate spending tons of time before I can enjoy my things). It can tilt from 90 to 160 degrees, and the seat can adjust in height from 17.7-21.6". It's got built-in lumbar support, which is going to come in handy for longer gaming sessions at your desk. It sports a mixture of faux leather and fabric so it breathes well, too.While the upgraded Razer Enki is the focus of our full review, we also mentioned the Enki X among our best gaming chairs list. The only difference between the Enki and Enki X is that the latter doesn't come with a magnetic neck pillow, and the functionality of the armrests is more limited. The Razer Enki has armrests which can be moved forward or back, heightened or lowered, and even have the angle adjusted. With the Enki X, you can only move them up or down in their fixed position. Not a huge deal, but something to consider. The big brother Enki is also on sale on Amazon, but the discount isn't nearly as good.What Gaming Chair Expert, Chris Coke, Said in His Review of the Razer Enki:"The Razer Enki surprised me with how comfortable it is. At $399, its premium-priced but offers the kind of all-day comfort, seamless style, and premium build gamers demand. Its lumbar doesnt quite match the Secretlab Titan Evo, but it remains a comfortable sit over entire workdays and beyond."Razer Enki PhotosIs It Worth Buying at This Price?Yes, it's a good time to get the Razer Enki X. Gaming chairs typically go for several hundred dollars, but they aren't all made of quality components (the Enki X has a metal frame that supports up to 300 pounds), they aren't all comfortable (this model got our award for comfort), and without going to a physical store, it's hard to get a sense of whether it's even a good chair or not. Personally, I wouldn't even use the magnetic pillow or the fancy armrests on the more expensive Enki (as I type this, I'm not even using my own armrests), so getting the less expensive Enki X would be my move. Knocking $100 off that already decent price puts it firmly in the 'good decision' camp, but you need to decide how important those extra features are to you. If you don't want to spend this much even with the sale price in mind, there are even less expensive options below, but I would say it's easily worth spending at least $150 in order to get a solid chair. More Gaming Chair DealsWhile $299 is a lot cheaper than the high-end ergonomic chairs you can get, there are affordable alternatives still to consider.Corsair TC100 Relaxed Gaming ChairSee it at AmazonGTPLAYER Gaming ChairSee it at AmazonHomall Gaming ChairSee it at AmazonRESPAWN 110 Gaming ChairSee it at AmazonMore Black Friday DealsThere are tons of Black Friday deals available now, including early Amazon Black Friday deals, not to mention the Walmart deals, Target sales, and Best Buy deals, too. If you are brave enough to open the firehose, check out our massive list of all our favorite Black Friday deals in 2024. GTRacing 55" RGB Gaming DeskBrian Barnett writes reviews, guides, features, & more for IGN, GameSpot, & Kotaku. You can get more than your fair share of him on Bluesky &Backloggd, & enjoy his absurd video game talk show, The Platformers, on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Happy holidays! Whether youre a staunch believer that the holiday season shouldnt start until December 1st or the type of person who keeps their decorations up year-round, theres no denying that we could all probably use a little extra magic this time of year. Thankfully, between cable and streaming service theres plenty of holiday cheer to go around with an impressive number of holiday movies and TV shows available to watch throughout November and December 2024. No matter when you might catch the festive bug this season, youre bound to find something that will spark the good tidings and joy that youre looking for.Weve combed through a variety of channels and streaming services to put together this handy guide with as many Christmas movies and TV specials as we could find, and this list will be updated as the season goes on. Keep reading to find out when and where you can watch your holiday favorites, and be sure to check out some of the new offerings as well. Who knows, you may just find your next favorite yearly watch!As a note: IF YOURE LOOKING FOR HALLMARK MOVIES, be sure to go straight to the source and check out Hallmarks schedule for this year to see what Christmas movies will be playing during the 2024 season. As much as we love Hallmarks dedication to the holiday spirit and bow to them as the undisputed champions of the season, adding every Christmas movie playing every day on every Hallmark channel would be a little too overwhelming. However, there are some Hallmark movies available to watch on other streaming services, and those will be included on this list!Check out our holiday movie and TV schedule below! Christmas Movies and TV Specials 2025All times are ESTThursday, November 28Christmas Under the Lights (Hallmark)PeacockIs It Cake? HolidayNetflixDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)Netflix98th Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade (8:30 a.m.)NBCNational Dog Show Presented by Purina (12 p.m.)NBCMary Poppins (8 p.m.)ABCPlanes, Trains and Christmas Trees (8 a.m.)LifetimeThe Christmas Setup (10 a.m.)LifetimeDancing Through the Snow (12 p.m.)LifetimePeople Presents: Blending Christmas (2 p.m.)LifetimeToo Close for Christmas (4 p.m.)LifetimeSnowed-Inn Christmas (6 p.m.)LifetimeThe Holiday (8 p.m.)LifetimeA Christmas in Tennessee (11:03 p.m.)LifetimeFred Claus (8 a.m.)TNTElf (10:30 a.m.)TNTFred Claus (12:30 p.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (5 p.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (7 p.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (9 p.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (11 p.m.)TNTThe Polar Express (9:15 p.m.)TBSFour Christmases (11:15 p.m.)TBSFriday, November 29Debbie Macombers Joyful Mrs. Miracle (Hallmark)PeacockThe Snow SisterNetflixDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixThe Holiday (12:59 a.m.)LifetimeChristmas on the Menu (8 a.m.)LifetimeMerry Swissmas (10 a.m.)LifetimeA Cowboy Christmas Romance (12 p.m.)LifetimeSincerely, Truly Christmas (2 p.m.)LifetimeA Christmas Exchange (4 p.m.)LifetimeThe Holiday Fix Up (6 p.m.)LifetimeChristmas in the Spotlight (8 p.m.)LifetimeA Christmas to Treasure (10:03 p.m.)LifetimeNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1 a.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (3 a.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (5 a.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (7 a.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (9 a.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (11 a.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1 p.m.)TNTNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (3 p.m.)TNTFour Christmases (11:57 a.m.)TBSThe Polar Express (1:42 p.m.)TBSThe Year Without a Santa Claus (3:42 p.m.)TBSElf (7 p.m.)TBSElf (9 p.m.)TBSElf (11 p.m.)TBSSaturday, November 30NutcrackersHulu, Disney+ (international)A 90s Christmas (Hallmark)PeacockDeck the Walls (Hallmark)PeacockDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixLove Actually (11:30 a.m.)AMCLast Holiday (2:30 p.m.)AMCChristmas with the Kranks 20th Anniversary (7 p.m.)AMCChristmas with the Kranks 20th Anniversary (9 p.m.)AMCThe Great Outdoors (11 p.m.)AMCReindeer in Here (8 p.m.)CBSChristmas in the Spotlight (12:01 a.m.)LifetimeA Christmas to Treasure (2:04 a.m.)LifetimeChristmas in the City (11 a.m.)LifetimeChristmas on Mistletoe Lake (12:30 p.m.)LifetimeChristmas on Wheels (2 p.m.)LifetimeAlmost Christmas (3:30 p.m.)LifetimeKirk Franklins A Gospel Christmas (6 p.m.)LifetimeBeBe Winans We Three Kings (8 p.m.)LifetimeA Christmas Dance Reunion (10:03 p.m.)LifetimeElf (1 a.m.)TBSElf (3 a.m.)TBSElf (5 a.m.)TBSElf (7 a.m.)TBSElf (9 a.m.)TBSElf (11 a.m.)TBSElf (1 p.m.)TBSElf (3 p.m.)TBSElf (5 p.m.)TBSNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (7 p.m.)TBSNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (9:04 p.m.)TBSSunday, December 1Anne Rices Mayfair Witches Yule LogAMC+The Walking Dead Cruel LogAMC+A Creature Was StirringShudderMiracle on 34th StreetHuluThis ChristmasHuluThe Perfect HolidayHuluMr. Poppers PenguinsMaxAn All Dogs Christmas CarolPrime VideoNutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)Prime VideoMiracle on 34th Street (1947)Paramount+A Christmas Carol (1984)Paramount+Arthur ChristmasParamount+Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixThe Leprechauns Christmas Gold (5 a.m.)AMCLittle Drummer Boy: Book II (5:30 a.m.)AMCRudolph and Frostys Christmas in July (6 a.m.)AMCJack Frost (8:30 a.m.)AMCSnow Day (11 a.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation 35th Anniversary (7 p.m.)AMCElf (9:15 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation 35th Anniversary (11:15 p.m.)AMCAFVs Wreck the Halls: 35 Years of Holiday Hijinks (7 p.m.)ABCThe Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (8:01 p.m.)ABCPrep & Landing (7 a.m.)FreeformMickeys Once Upon A Christmas (7:30 a.m.)FreeformMickeys Twice Upon A Christmas (9 a.m.)FreeformMariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You Freeform Premiere (10:30 a.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (12:30 p.m.)FreeformTim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas (2:35 p.m.)FreeformMoana (4:15 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (6:45 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (9:15 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 3 (11:55 p.m.)FreeformBeBe Winans We Three Kings (12:01 a.m.)LifetimeA Christmas Dance Reunion (2:04 a.m.)LifetimeMiracle in Motor City (10 a.m.)LifetimeThe Holiday Proposal Plan (12 p.m.)LifetimeA Christmas Intern (2 p.m.)LifetimeKirk Franklins The Night Before Christmas (4 p.m.)LifetimeBeBe Winans We Three Kings (6 p.m.)LifetimeMake or Bake Christmas (8 p.m.)LifetimeA New Orleans Noel (10:03 p.m.)LifetimeDeck the Halls (1 a.m.)TBSMonday, December 2Mickey and the Very Many ChristmasesDisney+Spongebob Squarepants: Spongebob & Sandys Country ChristmasParamount+Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixPinocchios Christmas (9:15 a.m.)AMCElf (5 p.m.)AMCThe Polar Express 20th Anniversary (7 p.m.)AMCElf (9 p.m.)AMCFred Claus (11 p.m.)AMCCelebrity Wheel of Fortune Holiday Episode: Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, and Lil John (8 p.m.)ABCPress Your Luck: Holiday Extravaganza III (9 p.m.)ABCMariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You (7 a.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (10:30 a.m.)FreeformMiracle on 34th Street (12:35 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (3:10 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (5:40 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (8:20 p.m.)FreeformBlack Nativity (12 a.m.)FreeformMake or Bake Christmas (12:01 a.m.)LifetimeA New Orleans Noel (2:04 a.m.)LifetimeTuesday, December 3Kids Baking Championship: Frosting the Snowman (Food Network)MaxJack in Time for ChristmasPrime VideoDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixA Christmas Story 2 (1:30 a.m.)AMCA Dennis the Menace Christmas (3:30 a.m.)AMCTwas the Night Before Christmas (5:30 a.m.)AMCFred Claus (1:30 p.m.)AMCThe Polar Express (4 p.m.)AMCElf (6 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (8 p.m.)AMCUncle Buck (10:15 p.m.)AMCThe Great Outdoors (12:30 a.m.)AMCCMA Country Christmas (8 p.m.)ABCSanta Claus is Comin to Town (9 p.m.)ABCBlack Nativity (7 a.m.)FreeformThe Preachers Wife (10:30 a.m.)FreeformRichie Richs Christmas Wish (1:10 p.m.)FreeformDisneys A Christmas Carol (3:10 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (5:15 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (7:55 p.m.)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin to Town (9:55 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 3 (12 a.m.)FreeformWednesday, December 4CMA Country ChristmasDisney+Light Shop (episodes 1-4)Hulu, Disney+ (international)That ChristmasNetflixDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (5:45 p.m.)AMCFour Christmases (8 p.m.)AMCChristmas with the Kranks (10 p.m.)AMCJack Frost (1998) (12 a.m.)AMCChristmas in Rockefeller Center (8 p.m.)NBCJimmy Fallons Holiday Seasonings Spectacular (10 p.m.)NBCAbbott Elementary Winter Show (8 p.m.)ABCAbbott Elementary Winter Break (8:31 p.m.)ABCCelebrity Family Feud Holiday Episode: Shaquille ONeal vs. Sherri Shepherd (9:02 p.m.)ABCJingle All the Way (7 a.m.)FreeformThe Little Drummer Boy (10:30 a.m.)FreeformHome Alone Freeform Popn Knowledge (11 a.m.)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin to Town (1:30 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (2:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (4:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (6:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (8:55 p.m.)FreeformThe Mistle-Tones (12 a.m.)FreeformThursday, December 5Black DovesNetflixDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixChristmas with the Kranks (6 p.m.)AMCElf (8 p.m.)AMCElf (10 p.m.)AMCVegas Vacation (12 a.m.)AMCHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (8 p.m.)NBCFrosty the Snowman (8:30 p.m.)NBCThe Great Christmas Light Fight season premiere (8 p.m.)ABCJingle All the Way 2 (7 a.m.)FreeformChristmas with the Kranks (10:30 a.m.)FreeformDisneys A Christmas Carol (12:30 p.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (2:30 p.m)FreeformTim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas (4:30 p.m.)FreeformFrozen (6 p.m.)FreeformFrozen II (8:25 p.m.)FreeformOlafs Frozen Adventure (10:30 p.m.)FreeformHoliday in Handcuffs (12 a.m.)FreeformMatlock Belly of the Beast (9 p.m.)CBSElsbeth Gold, Frankincense, and Murder (10 p.m.)CBSA Christmas Story (7 p.m.)TNTA Christmas Carol (9 p.m.)TNTA Christmas Story (11 p.m.)TNTFriday, December 6Batwheels, The Great Christmas Caper, Season 2 (Cartoon Network)MaxTiny Toons Looniversity: Winter In Blunderland, Season 2 (Cartoon Network)MaxBuddys Holiday Recipe Rumble: Complete Season 1HuluMaryNetflixDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixA Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter ( 9 p.m.)NetflixEverything is Christmas Marathon Ghostbuster II (4 p.m.)AMCEverything is Christmas Marathon Trading Places (6:30 p.m.)AMCEverything is Christmas Marathon Die Hard (9 p.m.)AMCEverything is Christmas Marathon Gremlins (12 a.m.)AMCRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (8 p.m.)NBCCricket on the Hearth (7 a.m.)FreeformChristmas with the Kranks (8 a.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (12 p.m)FreeformTim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas (2:05 p.m.)FreeformDisneys A Christmas Carol (3:40 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (5:45 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:15 p.m.)FreeformNoelle (10:55 p.m.)FreeformCricket on the Hearth (1 a.m.)FreeformMistletoe in Montana (8 a.m.)LifetimeMy Favorite Christmas Melody (10 a.m.)LifetimeChristmas in the City (12 p.m.)LifetimeEvery Day is Christmas (2 p.m)LifetimeMerry Liddle Christmas Wedding (4 p.m.)LifetimeMerry Liddle Christmas Baby (6 p.m.)LifetimeAlmost Christmas (8 p.m.)LifetimeLets Meet Again on Christmas Eve (10:33 p.m.)LifetimeA Christmas Carol (1 a.m.)TNTSaturday, December 7Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixMerry 80s Marathon The Great Outdoors (11:30 a.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon Ghostbusters (1:30 p.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon National Lampoons Vacation (4 p.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon Planes, Trains & Automobiles (6 p.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (8 p.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (10:15 p.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon Planes, Trains & Automobiles (12:30 a.m.)AMCMerry 80s Marathon The Great Outdoors (2:30 a.m.)AMCMariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You (7 a.m.)FreeformSanta Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws (9:10 a.m)FreeformThe Search for Santa Paws (11:15 a.m.)FreeformSanta Paws 2: The Santa Pups (1:20 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (3:25 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (5:55 p.m.)FreeformFrosty the Snowman (8:35 p.m.)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (9:10 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (10:15 p.m.)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin to Town (12:55 a.m.)FreeformDeck the Halls (12:30 p.m.)TBSLast Christmas (2:30 p.m.)TBSLast Holiday (4:45 p.m.)TBSA Christmas Story (7 p.m.)TBSA Christmas Story (11:15 p.m.)TBSSunday, December 8Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixThe Polar Express (5 p.m.)AMCElf (7 p.m.)AMCElf (9 p.m.)AMCFred Clause (11 p.m.)AMCThe Lion King (2019) (8:31 p.m.)ABCThe Family Man (7 a.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (10 a.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (12 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2:30 p.m.)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin to Town (4:30 p.m.)FreeformFrosty the Snowman (5:35 p.m.)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (6:10 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (7:15 p.m.)FreeformDashing Through the Snow Freeform Premiere (9:55 p.m.)FreeformSantas Little Helper Freeform Premiere (12 a.m.)FreeformThe Equalizer Slay Ride (8:30 p.m.)CBSLast Christmas (1:15 a.m.)TBSMonday, December 9Great British Baking Show: Holidays (Season 7)NetflixDinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (7 p.m.)AMCFour Christmases (9:15 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (11:15 p.m.)AMCRichie Richs Christmas Wish (7 a.m.)FreeformMickeys Once Upon a Christmas (10:30 a.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (12 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (2 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (4:25 p.m.)FreeformMiracle on 34th Street (6:30 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (9 p.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (12 a.m.)FreeformTuesday, December 10Dinner Time Live with David Chang: Holiday Edition (7 p.m.)NetflixFour Christmases (6 p.m.)AMCElf (8 p.m.)AMCChristmas with the Kranks (10 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Vacation (12 a.m.)AMCOlafs Frozen Adventure (8 p.m.)ABCToy Story That Time Forgot (8:30 p.m.)ABCDisney Prep & Landing (9 p.m.)ABCDisney Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice (9:30 p.m.)ABCSantas Little Helper (7 a.m.)FreeformMickeys Twice Upon a Christmas (10:30 a.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (12 p.m.)FreeformMiracle on 34th Street (2 p.m.)FreeformDisneys A Christmas Carol (4:30 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (6:30 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (8:30 p.m.)FreeformChristmas with the Kranks (12 a.m.)FreeformWednesday, December 11Light Shop (episodes 5-6)Hulu, Disney+ (international)Elf (6 p.m.)AMCChristmas with the Kranks (8 p.m.)AMCTrading Places (10 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons European Vacation (12:30 a.m.)AMCFrosty the Snowman (8:30 p.m.)NBCShrek the Halls (8:30 p.m.)NBCA Motown Christmas (9 p.m.)NBCChristmas with the Kranks (7 a.m.)FreeformCricket on the Hearth (10:30 a.m.)FreeformJingle All the Way (11:30 a.m.)FreeformJingle All the Way 2 (1:30 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (3:30 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (6 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (8:25 p.m.)FreeformIll Be Home for Christmas (12 a.m.)FreeformThursday, December 12Trading Places (5:30 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation 8 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (10:15 p.m.)AMCVegas Vacation (12:30 a.m.)AMCRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (8 p.m.)NBCE! News Presents NBCs Hot 10 of 2024 (9:15 p.m.)NBCIll Be Home for Christmas (7 a.m.)FreeformThe Little Drummer Boy (10:30 a.m.)FreeformToy Story that Time Forgot (11 a.m.)FreeformRichie Richs Christmas Wish (11:30 a.m.)FreeformHome Alone (1:30 p.m)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (3:55 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (6:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (8:35 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (12 a.m.)FreeformFriday, December 13The Bravest KnightHuluA Sudden Case of ChristmasHuluCarry-OnNetflixJoe Bobs Christmas CarnageShudder TV, AMC+ TVEva the Owlet: Evas Moon WishApple TV+The Leprechauns Christmas Gold (9:15 a.m.)AMCPinocchios Christmas (9:45 a.m.)AMCThe Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (11 a.m.)AMCTheFirst Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (12:15 p.m.)AMCRudolphs Shiny New Year (12:45 p.m.)AMCRudolph and Frostys Christmas in July (2 p.m.)AMCJack Frost (1979) (4:30 p.m.)AMCFrostys Winter Wonderland (5:45 p.m.)AMCTwas the Night Before Christmas (6:15 p.m.)AMCChristmas Magic Marathon TheYear Without a Santa Claus (6:45 p.m.)AMCThePolar Express (8 p.m.)AMCFred Claus(10 p.m.)AMCSanta Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws (7 a.m.)FreeformThe Search for Santa Paws (9:05 a.m.)FreeformSanta Paws 2: The Santa Pups (11:10 a.m.)FreeformToy Story (1:10 p.m)FreeformToy Story 2 (3:10 p.m.)FreeformToy Story 3 (5:15 p.m.)FreeformToy Story 4 (7:45 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (9:50 p.m.)FreeformMickeys Once Upon a Christmas (12:30 a.m.)FreeformSaturday, December 14A Charlie Brown ChristmasApple TV+ThePolar Express (5 p.m.)AMCElf (7 p.m.)AMCFour Christmases (9 p.m.)AMCElf (11 p.m.)AMCThe Family Man (7 a.m.)FreeformDisneys A Christmas Carol (10 a.m.)FreeformNoelle (12 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (2:05 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (4:05 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (6:45 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (9:15 p.m.)FreeformMariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You (11:55 p.m.)FreeformSunday, December 15A Charlie Brown ChristmasApple TV+Christmas with the Kranks (4 p.m.)AMCUncle Buck (6 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (8:15 p.m.)AMCTrading Places (10:30 p.m.)AMCUncle Buck (1 a.m.)AMCThe Sound of Music (7 p.m.)ABCMickeys Twice Upon a Christmas (7 a.m.)FreeformMariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You (8:30 a.m.)FreeformTim Burtons The Nightmare Before Christmas (10:30 a.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (12:10 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (2:10 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (4:40 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (7:20 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (9:25 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (11:55 p.m.)FreeformAn Evening with Dua Lipa (8:30 p.m.)CBSMonday, December 16White House Christmas (HGTV)MaxThe Chelsea Detective Christmas Special Everyone Loves ChloeAcorn TVNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (5:45 p.m.)AMCElf (8 p.m.)AMCVegas Vacation (10 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Vacation (12 a.m.)AMCA Motown Christmas (9 p.m.)NBCLittle Big Towns Christmas at the Opry (8 p.m.)NBCMariah Careys All I Want for Christmas Is You (7 a.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (9:00 a.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (11:05 a.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (1:30 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone (3:35 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (6:05 p.m.)FreeformFrosty the Snowman (8:45 p.m.)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (9:20 p.m.)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin to Town (10:25 p.m.)FreeformMiracle on 34th Street (11:30 p.m)FreeformNCIS Humbug (9 p.m.)CBSNCIS: Origins Blue Bayou (10 p.m.)CBSTuesday, December 17The Simpsons Christmas Double Episode O Cmon All Ye FaithfulDisney+Elf (6 p.m.)AMCFour Christmases (8 p.m.)AMCChristmas with the Kranks (10 p.m.)AMCFred Claus (12 a.m.)AMCA Motown Christmas (9 p.m.)NBCSanta Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws (7 a.m.)FreeformMiracle on 34th Street (10:30 a.m.)FreeformHome Alone (1:05 p.m.)FreeformHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (3:35 p.m.)FreeformSanta Claus Is Comin to Town (6:15 p.m.)FreeformFrosty the Snowman (7:20 p.m.)FreeformRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (7:55 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (9 p.m.)FreeformRichie Richs Christmas Wish (12 a.m.)FreeformWednesday, December 18Light Shop (episodes 7-8)Hulu, Disney+ (international)Christmas with the Kranks (6 p.m.)AMCNational Lampoons Christmas Vacation (8 p.m.)AMCThePolar Express (10:15 p.m.)AMCJack Frost (1998) (12:15 a.m.)AMCJimmy Fallons Holiday Seasoning Spectacular (10 p.m.)NBCA Saturday Night Live Christmas (9 p.m.)NBCiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024 (8 p.m.)ABCThe Search for Santa Paws (7 a.m.)FreeformDisneys A Christmas Carol (10:30 a.m.)FreeformArthur Christmas (12:30 p.m.)FreeformDr. Seuss The Grinch (2:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause (4:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 2 (6:30 p.m.)FreeformThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (8:55 p.m.)FreeformBlack Nativity (12 a.m.)FreeformThursday, December 19National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (5:45 p.m)AMCElf (8 p.m.)AMCElf (10 p.m.)AMCTrading Places 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This article appears in the new issue ofhere.Dystopias continue to be a popular sci-fi subgenre, despite how much the real world itself feels more and more like its pulled from the page or screen of one of these stories. Maybe its because we see ourselves in these characters more than we used to, or relate to their struggles more deeply. Or maybe its because, despite often insurmountable odds, they find a way to hold on to hope.Based on the book Wool and its sequels by Hugh Howey, the Apple TV+ series Silo follows the last surviving vestiges of humanity, relegated to living in massive underground silos because the outside world has become too toxic. Asking to go outside, or, really, asking anything about the world before, is forbidden. Anyone who does is given their request and sent out to clean the sensors that show the rest of the silo the desolate wasteland that surrounds them. For everyone who has ventured out to clean thus far, it has been a death sentence.Season 2 begins right where we left off, with Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) having been sent out to clean by her silos leader, Bernard (Tim Robbins), making it further into the outside world than anyone before her ever has and stumbling upon a silo that appears to have been long abandoned. But what she doesnt realize is that in doing so, she becomes a symbol of hope to the people shes left behind, inspiring them to ask questions about their existence and the lies that have been told to them.While Juliette fights to survive in Silo 17, a rebellion starts brewing in Silo 18. Juliettes friends on the mechanical level see her survival as proof that the higher-ups have been lying to the people and demand that the truth be spread.You get that sense that things are a little different down there, and I think that they are sort of a persecuted class and that, historically, we find out theyve always been blamed for the rebellions, even if they had nothing to do with it, showrunner Graham Yost says of why mechanical feels different from the rest of the Silo. Theyve got people that are trying to divide them and trying to divide the Silo, and their answer is, hold together.One of those people looking to sow division in the name of returning order is the leader of Silo 18. This is the tragedy of someone like Bernard, Tim Robbins says of his character. We see these people throughout history, where they feel that in order to achieve what they believe is best for society, they have to disobey the laws of society or basic human decency.Just like in the real world, there are so many people this season that truly believe they are fighting for the good of the Silo, for the good of their fellow man. Well just have to see if their hope for a better future comes to pass, or if the line between order and oppression continues to blur.New episodes of Silo season 2 premiere Fridays on Apple TV+, culminating with the final on January 17, 2025.

Embark on Dead by Daylights new Chapter Doomed Course, which introduces a new Killer The Houndmaster, and a new Survivor Taurie Cain. Beyond the arrival of these characters, Doomed Course delves deeper into the dark and mysterious lore of Dead by Daylight, expanding on the connection between our world and The Entitys Realms.Weve got you covered with a deep dive into each characters backstory, detailing how one of the most brutal and merciless Killers and one of the morally darkest Survivors ultimately wound up in The Fog.Merciless As The SeaBefore she became The Houndmaster, Portia Maye had a chance at an ordinary life. Warmed by her fathers love and fueled by the promise of adventure, her early years were largely spent at sea. Unfortunately, the course of her life was forever altered when the depraved pirate Mad Molak set upon her fathers vessel Nightsdream and slaughtered nearly all aboard.Kept alive as a celestial navigator, Portia descended into darkness, allured by the sirens song of cold revenge. It was there she altered the course of her life, steering her fathers ship into the dreaded Dragons Tooth and plunging her tormentors into the depths. By some stroke of fortune or perhaps the opposite she emerged as the lone survivor. That is, until she came across her loyal puppy Snug.Its interesting to consider that Portia, at one point in time, represented the quintessential survivor. Not only did she survive the harrowing slaughter of the Nightsdream massacre, but she also survived years marooned on the Dragons Tooth. Alas, every waking thought revolved around revenge, and her bloodlust burned hotter with each passing year.It didnt help that the Dragons Tooth, unbeknownst to Portia, was a Bleed an otherworldly intersection between Realms. Think of Bleeds like melding colors on a palette, as elements from two dimensions converge into one.Thats the one thing about entering a Bleed, explains Lead Narrative Director Jessi Thind. If it doesnt kill you, it drives you mad.Her descent into madness ran concurrent to her mastery of violence, culminating in a Killer whose merciless nature surpassed Molak himself. By the time she tracked him down and enacted her vengeance, her role in The Entitys realm was long cemented.Before long, the only remaining vestige of her humanity was tethered to Snug, her lone companion and relentless protector; their bond is expressed in The Houndmasters Power, which utilizes Snugs ability to track and grab hold of Survivors.For The Black TalonRaised as a member of the Black Talon organization a subsect of the nefarious Black Vale, Taurie Cain spent her life seeking to uncover The Entitys secrets. Upon discovering a Bleed, Tauries parents ventured within to further their research. Unfortunately, tragedy struck, the worst of which was averted after Taurie entered the Bleed after them.From that moment on, Taurie pledged her devotion to the malevolent cause, quickly rising through the Black Talons ranks. While some Survivors like Haddie Kaur and Elodie Rakoto have crossed paths with the Black Vales disciples, Taurie seemed to seek out the darkness, believing The Entity to be the key to transcending mortal existence.Having grown up as a member of the Black Talon, Taurie genuinely believes her actions to be for the betterment of humanity, explains Thind. However, as she rose through the ranks, things got darker and darker. Eventually, Taurie reached a point of no return and had to make a life-altering decision.Her journey led her to a pivotal moment. Tasked with the ritualistic killing of a man named Jordan Rois stepbrother of Survivor Haddie Kaur and constant thorn in the Talons side Taurie raised her knife for the plunging strike. And yet, she faltered. A crucial decision, and one of the last ones made before her arrival to The Fog.It was there she would discover that everything she believed was true. Her jubilation quickly turned to horror when she realized that all her years of devotion had led to a perpetual cycle of pain and suffering. Though such a revelation might shatter a lesser will, Taurie remained steadfast in her belief that her true purpose has yet to be defined.Her devotion to the Vale may actually prove beneficial in The Fog, as she maintains belief everything is part of the plan, continues Thind. Taurie is determined to continue along the path until The Entity finally recognizes her as a disciple a Killer.It raises an interesting question why did The Entity bring Taurie into its Realm as a Survivor in the first place?For reasons yet to be understood, The Entity feeds on emotions, explains Thind. We can interpret that The Entity took Taurie for a reason, and perhaps it sensed a benefit to having one person who simply wont get along with many of her fellow Survivors. Taurie doesnt understand why shes trapped with people who never believed in the first place, and that naturally builds resentment. Theres conflict there anger, confusion, and mistrust and thats something The Entity would feed off.Despite whatever conflict may arise, Taurie will do what she must to thrive in her new environment. Her Perks emphasize quickly breaking away from teammates and drawing the Killers attention, gritting her teeth through pain and using it to her advantage.Its curious that Portia and Taurie both spent time in the Bleeds, with the latter proving largely unaffected. Perhaps under different circumstances, their roles within The Entitys Realm might have been reversed. However, once a course is set, deviation is not an option especially when the destination is shrouded in FogEmbark on Dead by Daylights Doomed Course, featuring The Houndmaster and Taurie Cain, available today in the Xbox Store.Dead by DaylightBehaviour Interactive Inc.2911$29.99$11.99Get it nowXbox Game PassEver wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity. Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor. This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.

SummaryRavenswatch, a new action-roguelike, is out today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.Learn how we choose which heroes to include in our game.2 characters that must be played together will be added in early 2025.Fallen heroes, you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmares invading and corrupting your world! Today, we will talk about the fallen heroes of the Ravenswatch and we even have some news about new, free heroes coming to the game soon.In Ravenswatch, you play as heroes inspired by old folk tales and legends, from Little Red Riding Hood to Sun Wukong. In each play session, youll embody these charismatic heroes and reveal their stories, run after run. Youll explore open maps inspired by enchanted forests, One Thousand and One Nights, and Arthurian legend, filled with activities and dark foes. And along the way, help the inhabitants of the world of Reverie you come across! The Three Little Pigs need extra hands to build their houses, while Sinbad the Sailor finds himself in a tough spot and might need rescuing. Complete their quests to earn valuable rewards that will aid you in future battles.Available to play solo or with up to 4 players in co-op, this action-roguelike game is out today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One!Meet the RavenswatchIn Ravenswatch, players step into the shoes of fallen heroes drawn from timeless tales and legends, reimagined with a dark and devilish twist. Take Scarlet, our cursed version of Red Riding Hood, who transforms into a big bad wolf at night to hunt the Nightmares; or the Pied Piper, a musical tactician who commands swarms of rats in battle. From Beowulf wielding his mighty sword alongside his baby wyrm to Mlusine unleashing devastating magic water wisps, every hero offers a unique way to confront the Nightmares threatening Reverie!At the start of your experience, youll have a choice between Scarlet, The Pied Piper, Beowulf, and Snow Queen. But nine playable characters are available in total! Unlock them during your adventures and learn about the rest of the team. Some secrets are best uncovered in the heat of a battle!Whos Fit for the Ravenswatch?When choosing a new hero, we must be careful and select a character who will fit in with the rest of the cast. Heroes are the cornerstone of the games design and are the most essential part of the core gameplay.In our approach, each playable character must be unique in how they are played, their physical appearance, and their personality. Thats why we have set imperatives to meet before considering adding a new hero to the Ravenswatch. Here are our four pillars:Gameplay-oriented: First and foremost, the goal with each of our heroes is to create a unique feeling when playing them. Whether ranged, melee or an atypical gameplay style, no hero plays the same. When adding new characters to the cast, they must always bring something new and fresh to the table.Worldwide notoriety: We are keen to add Heroes inspired by tales and legends from all over the world, but one of our imperatives is that they must be famous on a global scale. From our perspective, players will be more excited by a familiar figure than an unknown one. Additionally, we need to make it credible that they exist in the same universe. Thats why we tend to avoid stories that are too ancient, or too modern, with advanced technology.Exciting backstory: The essence of what the tales tell is a wonderful source of inspiration for character and gameplay design. We often use defining moments of a story (such as Grandma being eaten by a Wolf) or a specific object (like Aladdins genie lamp) as the starting point when creating a new Ravenswatch hero. Twisting the original tale is what makes rediscovering a character so exciting.Family photo: We love to see the cast posing next to each other, and theres no greater feeling than to see the family photo of your creation in the end. Having a varied, diverse, and eclectic group of heroes is a priority!Much More to ComeMore updates are planned for Ravenswatch; you can learn more about our plans for the future on Twitter and Discord!Oh, and one last thing! Our first DLC will be free for everyone to enjoy, and will bring an inseparable duo into the ranks of the Ravenswatch! These two new heroes have distinct abilities and synergies. Theyre also never one without the other, and will need to be played together in co-op to succeed! But thats all were saying for nowSo what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and join the Ravenswatch today!RavenswatchNacon20Get it nowPreorder Ravenswatch and get the Fairytales Skin Pack free. Once upon a time, before the corruption of the Nightmare, there were heroes of tales and legends. Wear their flamboyant costumes that hark back to a happier time.TALES GONE DARK Ravenswatch is a top-down roguelike action game in which you play as heroes of tales and legends that must slay hordes of nightmarish creatures in nerve-racking fights. After the success of Curse of the Dead Gods, Passtech Games returns with an improved formula and an addictive game experience with endless replay value. It can be played solo or with up to four players in co-op.9 HEROES INSPIRED BY POPULAR TALESPlay as 9 heroes, each with a unique twist and individual gameplay, including Little Red Riding Hood, who suffers from lycanthropy; Sun Wukong, the fallen monkey king; the Snow Queen with her evil powers; and many other familiar characters who have a darker side and are more violent than you might remember.BANISH THE NIGHTMARE FROM REVERIEThe Nightmare has invaded the world of dreams and is corrupting everything in its wake. Faced with this evil, the Ravenswatch is gathering heroes from tales and legends from all over the world to lead a crucial battle and restore the fragile balance.But the heroes themselves have been corrupted. How deep do the roots of this evil go?* Explore 3 open maps filled with activities and inspired by enchanted forests and marshes, One Thousand and One Nights, and Arthurian legends respectively.* Help the inhabitants of Reverie, such as the Three Little Pigs, Sinbad the Sailor and Morgan the fairy, and earn valuable rewards to help you in your future battles.* Reveal the story of each character and Reverie, run after run.* Ravenswatch is a meticulously crafted combination of a dark fantasy atmosphere with a comic book style.NERVE-RACKING GAMEPLAY, SOLO OR CO-OPTo defeat the Nightmare and reach the final chapter, you will need a strong build, focus and/or excellent teamwork. You have 3 days and 3 nights to increase your power. Face the chapter boss when you feel ready or when you no longer have a choice.* In the purest tradition of the roguelike genre, Ravenswatch is a challenging game but fair, balanced and refined thanks to community feedback.* Epic boss battles and over 50 formidable, uniquely designed enemies. * With each level completed, you earn the right to choose a new talent and improve your heroes' skills. Combine talents, items and dreams to craft the most powerful builds.* Even more fun with friends or using the matchmaking feature: explore the synergies and relationships between heroes with up to four players in co-op.HIGH REPLAY VALUEDuring your game, optimize your time and make the best use of the upgrades you earn. With each new run, explore a new map filled with activities and enemies. Unlock new heroes and new content from one run to the next.* Over 200 talents, 50 magical items and endless build combinations.* Randomly generated maps with a wide range of activities.* 4 difficulty levels and customized game modes for an even greater challenge or to enjoy Ravenswatch at your own pace.* Regular updates will add new free content.

This article originally appeared in the December 2013 issue of ELLE DECOR. For more stories from our archive, subscribe to ELLE DECOR All Access.When Amy Mellen set out in search of a weekend house 15 years ago, what she wanted was a place to see and be seenby crickets, sparrows, coyotes, and frogs, as well as by a few dear friends.To Mellen, already a rising star in the design world at the time, weekends were a chance to recharge her creative batteries. And for that, nothing worked as powerfully as time spent outdoors, which meant that a quiet corner of Dutchess County, in upstate New York, was a better setting for her downtime than, say, the ber-social Hamptons.I love, love, love being outside, she says. I take inspiration constantly from things I see in nature.William WaldronThe living room cabinet is from Crate & Barrel, and the lamp was found at a flea market; Mellen had the rug made in the Philippines, and the pine floors are original. Today Mellen is the creative director for Calvin Klein Home; as such, she oversees nine different product categories encompassing everything from teacups to sofas. Yet she still trades in her leather pumps for Blundstone work boots every Friday evening before heading north to the cottage that captured her heart.She remembers the first time she saw it: The Realtor and I drove up the drivewayits really long and goes over a stream, and all the trees were weighed down with snow. It was so tucked back; we were like, This has to be a mistake. Inside, the owners had left a fire going in the fireplace. I fell in love with the place immediately.William WaldronIn the kitchen, the antique walnut table is American, and the chairs and stool are by Calvin Klein Home; the cabinets are custom made, the refrigerator is by KitchenAid, the oven is by GE, and the dishwasher is by Bosch. She also fell for the sellers themselves, an older couple who had lived in the house since it was first built as a fishing cabin in the 1960s, and had painstakingly cared for it ever since. They had records for everything: how much theyd paid, every repair, every warranty. And all the tools in the shed were meticulously labeled: potato hoe, garden hoe. When they moved out, they left her a canoe, a lawn mower, and a sense of reverence for the spirit of the place.William WaldronVintage chairs from R. T. Facts surround the dining table, which was made from a cherry tree on the property; the light fixture is by Restoration Hardware, the rugs are Moroccan, and the flooring is slate.I told them, Ill never touch anything, says Mellen. And for a long time, she kept her word. But Mellens creativity, it turns out, is not just a contemplative or reactive practice. She creates. Constantly. Gradually she began making the house her own, installing windows in the back rooms and painting the walls, which were paneled in dark, knotty pine. She planted a garden and, because she longed for a new porch, got out a shovel and dug the foundation for it herself, then used the rocks shed unearthed to make a stone wall.And when a cherry tree started encroaching on the house and had to be cut down, she had the wood milled and used it to make her dining room table. An ash tree, meanwhile, became paneling for the bathroom walls.William WaldronA circa-1760 trestle table that belonged to Mellens parents holds a flea--market lamp and an alphabet drawing she made in high school.Finally, two years ago, she undertook a major renovation. Even then, her motivation was practical as much as it was aesthetic. There was frost on the bedroom windows in the wintertime, she says. It wasnt energy efficient. And if you took a bath, you ran out of hot water.She built a studio onto the garage, and outfitted it with a potters wheel and supplies to paint and dye fabrics. The kitchen, meanwhile, needed a deeper rethinking. The cabinets had scallop edges, she says. Plus it was small, and I love to cook. I entertain a lot. Indeed, Mellen is known for exotic meals inspired by her frequent travels. My friends joke that I could make food from any country just from whats in my pantry, she says.The influence of her international travels is evident beyond the pantry as well. All over the house are objects and furnishings Mellen acquired abroad, including rugs from Morocco, copper faucets from Italy, a set of nesting tables from England (made of elm, theyre incredibly fragrant, she says), and a mirrored panel from India. Interspersed throughout are numerous pieces from the Calvin Klein Home collections, which, despite the companys reputation for austere minimalism, blend happily into the eclectic, rustic mix. Our furniture is modern, but not superhard-edged modern, says Mellen. The materials and finishes make it warm.William WaldronThe bed and linens in the primary bedroom are by Calvin Klein Home, the nesting tables are from Margaret Howell, the desktop was made from wood found in the shed, and the chair is a flea-market find; the rug is by Moore & Giles, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Sterling. One of my philosophies at Calvin Klein is: You cant really expect someone to go out and buy all brand-new matching furniture, she continues. Everyone has heirlooms or meaningful pieces with journeys and stories behind them. You want to be able to mix them with what is new and modern.The materials and finishes make it warm."At Mellens house, that mix is constantly changing in small and subtle ways. Im always making little vignettes out of things I find, she says. Last weekend, I found a dead beetle and set it on top of a rock. Ill have that next to a birds nest that blew out of a tree, and a feather that I found in the yard.Tour this Cozy Upstate New York CabinCreating keeps her happy; it always has. When I was little, I had a dollhouse I made myself, she says. And I loved decorating it. I was always working on it. Then my parents bought me a really swanky new dollhouse, and it wasnt as fun.Collecting, building, designing, inventing, and playing in the woods: All the stuff that kids do, she says. I just made a career out of it. This story originally appeared in the December 2013 issue of ELLE DECOR. SUBSCRIBE

Its been a tough year for air taxi startups. The UKs Vertical Aerospace is running short of cash, while Germanys Lillium faces bankruptcy. Targets for commercialisation keep getting extended. Investors are hesitant to commit.The reason for all the struggles is pretty simple. Building, certifying, and commercialising brand-new aircraft designs like electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) is complex, notoriously expensive, and depends on lengthy regulatory processes.Thats partly why German startup Vaeridion is pursuing a simpler, potentially cheaper, route to electric flight using an aircraft it calls the microliner.The microliner looks like a regular plane and it takes off from a runway theonly difference is that it will be powered by batteries, Vaeridions co-founder and CEO, Ivor van Dartel, told TNW. For operators and passengers, the experience will be essentially the same. Similar to what Tesla did for cars, but for planes.The of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!Today, Vaeridion announced that it has secured a Pre Application Contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in a big step towards commercial flight.Think of this contract as a dress rehearsal for aircraft certification. Before a company can officially apply for approval to fly its aircraft (called type certification), this contract lets it discuss the process with regulators, get feedback on its design and plans, and identify potential hurdles.EASAs pre-application service was launched last year. Vaeridion said that it is the first general aviation manufacturer to win a contract under the scheme.Vaeridions head of engineering, Markus Kochs Kmper, called it a huge milestone in the development of its microliner. This initiative allows us to de-risk our core technology and the path to certifying our electric aircraft prior to submitting a type certificate application, he told TNW.Van Dartel and Sebastian Seemann both former Airbus and ZF engineers co-founded Vaeridion in 2021. Their vision was to build an electric plane to replace jet-fueled aircraft on short-haul, regional flights.Preliminary tests put the range of the microliner at about 500km, said the company. In 2022, almost a third of flights in the EU covered this distance or less, according to Eurocontrol. And its double what most eVTOL startups are advertising.London to Amsterdam? Berlin to Munich? Madrid to Lisbon? No problem.The microliner fitted with a single propeller in its nose can achieve this range despite a rather modest load of batteries, which are located in the wings for better weight distribution. The planes design was inspired by gliders, which have an aerodynamic shape to minimise drag and boost efficiency.Vaeridions design is similar to existing regional aircraft, which could reduce development and manufacturing costs compared to more experimental eVTOL models that often require intricate propulsion systems and vertical lift capabilities.Vaeridion plans to fly its first prototype in 2027. The company aims to make this first iteration fully conform to EASAs type certificate requirements. This means it wont have to build a costly demonstrator plane as well. Vaeridion will make one prototype, get it certified, and then its ready for the first commercial flights, scheduled for 2030.By tapping into established aviation technologies and infrastructure, Vaeridions microliner could position it as a more achievable and scalable option for regional air travel than some of the more flamboyant designs out there. Nevertheless, it will still need to secure significant funding to fuel its growth, something which Van Dartel hints is on the horizon while being careful not to overshare.Vaeridion plans to build the planes from scratch and sell them directly to customers. The company also expects to generate ongoing revenue by periodically replacing the aircrafts batteries. Each upgrade will take advantage of newer battery chemistries, which means the range of the aircraft is set to increase over time.With an estimated seat price range of between 150300, the microliner is targeted at business people who want to travel in style and comfort. Story by Sin Geschwindt Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecos (show all) Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecosystem. He's happiest sourcing a scoop, investigating the impact of emerging technologies, and even putting them to the test. Sin has five years journalism experience and holds a dual degree in media and environmental science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with

Following pre-Black Friday sales, GRID the company known for transforming gadgets into wall art has unveiled its Black Friday 2024 deals. This years Black Friday deals feature significant discounts on some of GRIDs most popular frames, giving tech enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers the perfect opportunity to add a touch of tech history to your home or office decor.Our friendsover at 9to5Toyshave all the latest details on thebest Black Friday deals.GRID Black Friday 2024GRIDs Black Friday 2024 sale includes massive discounts on several iconic pieces:Additionally, GRID is offering a 20% discount on all collections when you use the coupon code BF20 at checkout.GRID specializes in repurposing devices such as Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and MacBook, transforming them into nostalgic art pieces through careful disassembly. Each frame showcases the intricate internal components of these devices, creating a unique blend of technology and art.The frames boast a sleek, contemporary design suitable for any home or office setting. Whether youre a tech enthusiast, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates the evolution of gadgets, GRID frames offer a distinctive way to show your passion.My first GRID product was theGRID 4S, which has become a notable decoration in my home. I also took alook back at the evolution of iPhone hardware using GRID frames, highlighting the progression from the iPhone 2G and iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7, in addition to theGRID iPad mini.Limited Time OfferThese Black Friday 2024 deals from GRID present an excellent opportunity to buy these unique pieces of tech art at reduced prices. Whether youre shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift for a tech lover, now is the perfect time to buy a GRID frame.Visit GRIDs website to explore all the discounted frames and place your order before the sale ends.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Black Friday 2024 is here, and its a great time to buy new gadgets like headphones, which are indispensable for many people. And if youre considering buying new headphones or earbuds this Black Friday, there are two great options with special discounts: AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro.Our friends over at 9to5Toys have all the latest details on the best Black Friday deals. AirPods Pro 2: Black Friday dealsThe second generation of AirPods Pro was launched in September 2022, with a revised version introduced last year with a USB-C charging case replacing Lightning. Two years later, the AirPods Pro 2 remain my favorite wireless earbuds, and are probably the best you can buy right now.Compared to the first generation of AirPods Pro, the second generation has brought a lot of improvements. Ive never been a fan of earbuds with silicone tips, but the AirPods Pro 2 have convinced me. Thanks to the H2 chip, active noise cancellation has been significantly improved, which was crucial for me to adopt the AirPods Pro 2 as my everyday earphones.I also have AirPods Max, but I use them much less often since I bought AirPods Pro 2. Theyre undeniably lighter and more discreet, but they offer the same or even better sound quality and ANC. I simply cant imagine traveling without AirPods Pro 2 anymore. The sound is immersive with decent bass, while the ANC is the best Ive ever tested.AirPods Pro 2 also include an extra-small ear tip for a better fit, while you can slide on the earpieces to adjust the volume. Another cool aspect is that the charging case features Apples U1 chip with Find My and Precision Finding support. If you buy the revised USB-C version, you also get Lossless support for Apple Vision Pro.Again, even though theyre two years old, AirPods Pro 2 are still the best earbuds on the market in my opinion. If you have old AirPods or are tired of your AirPods Max, you should give the AirPods Pro 2 a try.While they usually cost $249, you can buy them for just $154 on Amazon during Black Friday.Beats Studio Pro: Black Friday dealsThe Beats Studio Pro headphones were launched last year and are the first big update to the Beats Studio lineup since 2017. The iconic Beats design has been kept and improved and in some ways, the Beats Studio Pro are even better than the AirPods Max.As someone who owns both AirPods Max and Beats Studio Pro, the Beats headphones are much lighter. More specifically, they weigh just 260g, while AirPods Max weigh 385g. This makes them ideal for wearing for long periods or even during workout activities.When it comes to sound quality, Beats Studio Pro headphones dont disappoint. I still think AirPods Max sound a little bit better, but considering the huge price difference, its a worthwhile trade-off. The Beats headphones also feature ANC and Transparency Mode. Whats more, they support Lossless audio while AirPods Max dont.Beats Studio Pro also has Find My support and integrates with the Android ecosystem too. And thanks to the USB-C port and headphone jack, theyre ideal for those using non-Apple devices.Review: Beats Studio Proare here, and they make AirPods Max impossible to recommend(for now)While regularly priced at $349, you can buy the Beats Studio Pro for just $159 during Black Friday. At that price, theyre totally worth it.Are there any other headphones you like? Let me know in the comments section below.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Sorry, fandoms: it sounds like your favorite Character.AI bots aren't coming back.The embattled AI companion company Character.AI confirmed toFuturism that it removed a large number of characters from its platform, citing its adherence to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) and copyright law, but failing to say whether the deletions were proactive or in response to requests from the holders of the characters' intellectual property rights.As we reported yesterday, Character.AI took to social media in droves this week to decry the deletion of chatbots based on characters from the beloved "Harry Potter" series. When we dug deeper, we noticed that other chatbots stemming from Warner Bros. Discovery-held film rights had disappeared, too: characters from the HBO hit "Game of Thrones," the DC Universe, and even "Looney Tunes" cartoons like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck have been vaporized from the platform.Many of the removed AI bots once raked in thousands and in some cases, millions of user chats.We asked Character.AI about the Potterverse erasure, and whether Warner Bros. Discovery had requested the removal of AI chatbot characters based on copyrighted characters. It didn't respond directly to the latter question, but confirmed in an emailed statement via a crisis PR firm that a "group of characters" was recently removed after they were deemed "violative" to copyright law or the company's policies:We conduct proactive detection and moderation of user-created Characters, including using industry-standard and custom blocklists that are regularly updated. We proactively, and in response to user reports, remove Characters that violate our Terms of Service. We also adhere to the DCMA requirements and take swift action to remove reported Characters that violate copyright law or our policies.Users may notice that weve recently removed a group of Characters that have been flagged as violative and these will be added to our custom blocklists moving forward.We also reached out to Warner Bros. Discovery, but have yet to hear back.The removals have often been patchy. For example, though bots named "Sirius Black" a fan-favorite "Harry Potter" character have largely been removed, "Sirius Orion Black" appears to still be working. And though "Severus Snape" characters are mostly gone, bots with titles like "Husband Snape" and "Dad Snape" have so far been spared. Users have also found other workarounds, for instance referring to the titular character Harry Potter as simply "the boy who lived."The impact on DC Universe characters is also spotty "Batman" characters are currently a hit or miss, and "Joker" bots abound as are the Looney Tunes cullings, though still noticeable.But the platform's once-ubiquitous cohort of "Game of Thrones"-based chatbots have been hit hard by the crackdown, especially those based on Daenerys Targaryen, a lead character in the series. That's not surprising: Character.AI is currently facing a lawsuit brought by the family of a 14-year-old teenager in Florida who died by suicide after forming an intense relationship with a Daenerys Targaryen chatbot on its platform.The userbase on Character.AI is largely rooted in fandom culture, and the promise that users can use the platform to communicate and develop relationships with immersive, AI-powered versions of their favorite fictional characters has always been part of the service's draw. If Warner Bros. Discovery indeed requested the mass removal of its copyrighted characters, it could set a bad-for-business precedent for Character.AI, as other people or organizations holding fandom-heavy IPs could decide to follow suit.It's been a bad few months for Character.AI. In October, shortly before the recent lawsuit was filed, it was revealed that someone had created a chatbot based on a murdered teenager without consent from the slain teen's family. (The character was removed and Character.AI apologized, as AdWeek first reported.) And in recent weeks, we've reported on disturbing hordes of suicide, pedophilia, and eating disorder-themed chatbots hosted by the platform, all of which were freely accessible to Character.AI users of all ages.Share This Article