DeepSeek sent user data to ByteDance, Korean probe finds Published: 17 Feb. 2025, 17:51 Updated: 17 Feb. 2025, 19:37 LEE JAE-LIM[emailprotected]Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI People watch a TV reporting DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, on Feb. 17, 2025. [AP/YONHAP] New downloads of the DeepSeek app have been suspended in Korea after a government investigation found that its AI model had sent personal data to China's ByteDance. We found that DeepSeeks user data was leaked to ByteDance, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said Monday. When users accessed DeepSeek, their information was being passed on to ByteDance as well. The PIPC said ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, enacted the suspension voluntarily upon the regulator's request, admitting that it had neglected to adhere to domestic data protection laws during the launch of its global service. The finding was the result of the PIPC's ongoing investigation of DeepSeek's data security policies after a slew of government agencies and private corporations blocked the use of the service on their office devices. The commission did not specify the types of data it alleged had been passed to ByteDance but said the matter would be clarified during the investigation. We determined it would take a significant amount of time to rectify the DeepSeek service, the commission said in a briefing. To prevent further concerns from spreading, we recommended that DeepSeek temporarily halt its service in Korea while making necessary adjustments. Related Article DeepSeek is currently not available on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store for users with their locations set to Korea, though those with overseas app store locations can still download it. Korea-based users who had obtained the app before that date can still use the service.They can also access the service via web. The commission is in the stage of investigation whether DeepSeek poses any harm, the PIPC said. A full-scale ban could be controversial before its liability is officially determined. The regulator expects to complete its probe faster than it did its combined probe into the data management of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft last year, which took five months. The regulator will release guidelines for AI developers releasing their services in Korea after its DeepSeek investigation is complete. The commission is also working to revise the current Personal Data Protection Act to include stricter regulations on foreign companies. In the meantime, it requested that individual users to be prudent in entering personal information into DeepSeek's app. The agency plans to discuss security issues surrounding DeepSeek at the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA), which will take place in Seoul in September. The assembly is one of the worlds largest global networks of data protection authorities, counting the United States, the European Union, Japan and Korea as members. DeepSeek appointed a local representative in Korea last week. BY LEE JAE-LIM [[emailprotected]]

Image: Nintendo LifeAs Nintendo gears up for its big Switch 2 Direct broadcast in April, it's still got plenty of other things as well as its day-to-day operations going on behind the scenes.With this in mind, it has recently renewed a few trademarks for its famous 'Seal of Quality' in Japan. The trademarks for these seals reference all sorts of video game-related things from "home video game consoles" to "ROM cartridges storing video game program software".Images: Nintendo (via chizai-watch.com)Nintendo also appears to have renewed a trademark for The Legend of Zelda series covering goods and services (including appliances, food, and medical-related items), and much more. Of course, trademark renewals don't always lead to anything, and for companies like Nintendo, it's often just business as usual when it comes to protecting intellectual properties.Admittedly, the 'Seal of Quality' renewal has already sparked some discussion online - with some fans using this as an opportunity to voice their frustrations about the state of the Switch eShop, which has been overrun by shovelware and supposed "scam games" in recent years.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube796kWatch on YouTube The rise of "eSlop"A guarantee of quality, or a relic from the past?Fixing what Nintendon'tIf we hear any significant developments or updates, we'll let you know.[source chizai-watch.com, via bsky.app]Share:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesMetroid Prime First 4 Figures 'Samus Phazon Suit' Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open SoonUpdate: Here's a teaser of the light-up collector's edition98 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Play On' eShop Sale (Europe)Every game we scored 9/10 or higherSwitch 2 Units Are Reportedly Selling For $40,000 On The Chinese Black MarketOr $50 trade-in at GameStopHideki Kamiya Wants Nintendo To Reboot Virtual Console For Switch 2Not a fan of Switch Online, huh?Forget Microsoft, Another Company Apparently Wanted To Buy Nintendo Back In The DayTalk about 'What If...'

ZDNETPresident's Day will be over in a few hours, but major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are still celebrating with some serious savings on top tech.Also:The best Amazon Presidents' Day tech dealsFrom AirPods to the Oura Ring, there's still time left to snag savings that are near or equal to those we saw during Cyber Week 2024 on flagship Amazon devices, Apple products, and more. I scoured the sales -- along with the help of ZDNET team experts -- to bring you the bestPresidents' Day deals, so you can shop savings until the very last hour. Here are my favorite offers right now.Shop more deals at AmazonMy favorite Presidents' Day dealsOura Ring Gen3: Starting at $249 (save up to $100 at Oura): The Oura Ring Gen4 is here, but the Gen3 model is still a great pick if you're looking for insightful sleep and fitness tracking that's still stylish. Oura is offering several finishes of the Horizon and Heritage Gen3 model for up to $100 off.Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum: $600 (save $200 at Best Buy): The Dyson V15 is managing editor Alison DeNisco Rayome'sfavorite vacuum cleaner, and the popular model is 20% off now.Buy the OnePlus Open smartphone and get the Nord N30 phone and Buds Pro 3 earbuds for free: Starting at $1,700 (Get $480 worth of tech for free): One Plus is offering a sweet freebie offer if you purchase their OnePlus Open through Feb. 17. You'll get a Nord N30 ($300 value) and a pair of the Buds Pro 3 ($180 value) for free with the purchase of a OnePlus, which expert Kerry Wan says is one of the sleekest foldable phones on the market in his review.Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: $229 (save $70 at Best Buy): Expert Nina Raemont says these are thebest earbuds she's ever run in, and right now they're 23% off, $20 better savings than those offered during Black Friday.Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: $199 (save $30 at Amazon): Audio expert Jada Jones recommends these buds over AirPods for Android users, and right now they're seeing their first discount since they released last fall.Amazfit Helio Ring: $170 (save $30 at Amazon): This smart ring is expert Matthew Miller's new go-to for sleep tracking, and it's on sale for 15% off now.Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra + Free $200 Amazon Gift Card: $1,420 (save $200 at Amazon): You can still snag this free $200Amazon gift card offerwhen you purchase the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, which expert Kerry Wan says is Samsung'sbest phone yet.Roborock Saros 10 Robot Vacuum: $1,400 (save $200 at Best Buy): The Roborock Saros 10 vacuum, which just recently launched after being unveiled at CES 2025, ison sale for the first time. These machines feature 22,000Pa of suction power (the most on the market) and are packed with AI features.Sony Bravia X90L TV: Save up to $2,000 at Best Buy: Sony's Bravia X90L TV is editor-in-chief Jason Hiner'spick for the best TV for the money, and right now every display size is on sale at Best Buy, starting with the 65-inch model for $1,000.Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $199 (save $50 at Amazon): Apple's Watch SE (2nd Gen) is finallyseeing a discountfor 2025, and is back down to $199. Right now, it's still the most affordableApple Watchout of the whole lineup, and is a great options for kids, elderly users, or first-time watch owners.Apple AirPods Pro 2: $229 (save $20 at Amazon): TheAirPods Pro 2are our pick for the best AirPods you can buy, and can turn into a hearing aid -- and they're seeing a slight discount ahead of the holiday.Apple AirTag 4-Pack: $70 (save $29 at Amazon): Perhaps one of ZDNET's favorite recurring deals of all-time, right now you cansave 29% on a four pack of Apple's handy AirTag trackers, which make finding your keys, wallet, purse, and more easier. Plus, this offer matches the lowest price this bundle typically sells for throughout the year, so you can't go wrong.Dreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop: $1,000 (save $500 at Dreame): ZDNET's pick for the best robot vacuum is on sale for nearly half off right now, andexpert Maria Diaz loves itfor its great mapping capabilities and 12,000Pa suction.The best Presidents' Day tech deals Kayla Solino/ZDNETApple Watch Series 10 GPS, 46mm: $359 (save $70 at Walmart): The newestbase model Apple Watchis discounted by almost 20%, matching the offers available during Black Friday. This model is equipped with GPS and an always-on retina display, and is available in three colors. Shop the 42mm model for $70 off, too.Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids: $140 (save $40): This Kindle Paperwhite variant is the brand's thinnest digital reader to date and a great pick for children. It's also waterproof and features a 7-inch display for easier reading.Shark FlexStyle Hair Styler: $250 (save $50 at Best Buy): If you're not convinced of the Dyson Airwrap's price even with a discount, Shark's flagship competitor is on sale for under $300.Owlet Dream Sock: $239 (save $60 at Amazon): This FDA-cleared smart baby monitor can track pulse, sleep sessions, oxygen, and more in babies, and it's 20% off for a limited-time. Expert Maria Diaz says this was one of thebest purchases she madeas a new parent.Apple AirPods Max (Lightning): $470 (save $80 at Best Buy): The lightning iteration of Apple's popular AirPods Max headphones are on sale at Best Buy for $80 off. Plus, swipe up theUSB-C model for $480 (save $70).Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $199 (save $50 at Amazon): The SE (2nd Gen) did not get an upgrade this year as rumored, but it's still the most affordable Apple Watch on the market.Peak Design Mobile Everyday Loop Case for iPhone 15 Pro: $24 (save $36): Now until March 10, Peak Design (one of ZDNET's favorite case brands) is offering up to 60% off select products (like this iPhone 15 Pro case) at Amazon, Peak Design, and participating retailers during the Legacy Phone Case Sale.Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet: $140 (save $50 at Amazon): Expert Maria Diaz loves Amazon's kids tablets for their affordability and great features, and the HD 10 Pro is no difference. In fact, shesays its a better buy than an iPadfor her kids, and it's 26% off now.Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3: $1,099 (save $200 at Amazon): Apple's MacBook series are pretty pricey, but right now you can grab the 15-inch M3 Air model for $200 off.Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4: $1,099 (save $200 at Amazon): The most powerful iPad on the market is on sale for 15% off right now, and expert Kerry Wan was pleasantlysurprised with its performancecompared to his MacBook.Apple Pencil Pro: $99 (save $20 at Best Buy): The newest ApplePencil Prois on sale for $30 off, but Apple products don't see discounts often, and this is the best price you can nab right now for this model, especially if you're looking to pair it with a 2024 iPad Pro.iPad 10th Gen: $279 (save $70 at Best Buy): This $279 iPad deal is the model editor-in-chief Jason Hinerrecommends to most people, and it's 20% off.The best Presidents' Day headphones deals Matthew Miller/ZDNETSony WH-1000XM4 Headphones: $250 (save $100 at Best Buy): TheSony XM4headphones are not the newest model to hit the market, but they're still a great purchase if you're looking for premium sound. Right now you can save 29%.Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: $200 (save $50 at Best Buy): If you prefer Android gear, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are also on sale. Swipe up this pair for 20% off and grab top features like noise cancellation, real-time interpretation, sound optimization, and more.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: $349 (save $80 at Bose): Expert reviewer Prakhar Khannaprefers the QuietComfort Ultraheadphones over the popular Sony XM5's for traveling, and right now they're $100 off, selling for the same price we saw during Black Friday.Sony Ult Headphones: $148 (save $52 at Amazon): Headphone expert JadaJones saysthese eased her Sony XM5 envy with all-day comfort and plenty of bass. Right now, they're on sale for 26% off.Sony WH-CH720N: $93 (save $57 at Amazon): Expert JadaJones saysthese Sony headphones are almost as good as the XM5 model, but will cost you under $100 right now.Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen): $55 (save $85 at Amazon): These budget buds are worth a mention thanks to their handy Alexa compatibility and their 71% off price.Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: $249 (save $50 at Amazon): ZDNET readers snag these Bose earbuds quick when they go on sale, and for good reason. Expert Nina Raemont calls these "the best noise-canceling earbuds on the market," and right now they're $70 off.The best Presidents' Day TV deals: OLED, QLED, and more Kerry Wan/ZDNETAmazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K Smart TV: $310 (save $170 at Amazon): There's plenty of budget TV picks on sale, too, like this 50-inch hands-free smart TV that's Alexa compatible and 35% off.LG 65-inch Class C4 Series OLED: $1,500 (save $300 at Best Buy): This TV has AI-assisted deep learning that analyzes what you're watching to choose the best picture and sound setting for your content.Samsung The Terrace Partial Sun 75-inch Class QLED 4K TV: $5,000 (save $1,500 at Best Buy): Samsung's popular The Terrace TV is $1,500 off right now, and is the perfect pick for an outdoor setting thanks to its weatherproof design.Insignia 32-inch Smart HD Fire TV: $80 (save $70 at Amazon): This frugal Insignia 32-inch TV deal is back again. Grab a smart Fire TV for under $100 that's perfect for a dorm and more.Amazon Fire TV 50-inch: $300 (save $150 at Amazon): This TV has just about 40,000 reviews and a 4.5/5 star rating on Amazon, and it's 33% off now. You can't go wrong with a classic Fire TV packed with features like Alexa, 4K viewing, and live TV without cable.The best Presidents' Day robot vacuum deals Maria Diaz/ZDNETDreame X40 Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop: $1,100 (save $50 at Amazon): The Dreame X40 Ultra is ZDNET"s top pick for the best 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop unit. It delivers 12,000Pa of suction power,r an extendable side brush to clean hard-to-reach corners, and hands-free charging.Roborock Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum + Mop: $360 (save $510 at Roborock): For a limited time, you can snag the Roborock Q7 Max+ for $360. As a vacuum mop combo, this machine features 4,200Pa suction power and 300g mopping pressures, promising a smooth and efficient clean. With its self-empty dock, you can have hands-free vacuuming for up to seven weeks. Thanks to Roborock's PreciSense LiDAR Navigation, you can rest assured that this robot vacuum will clean where it's supposed to and when it's supposed to.Roborock S8 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum + Mop: $1,000 (save $600 at Roborock): One of the best two-in-one machines on the market, the Roborock S8 Max Ultra is now $1,000. It's a pretty penny, but expert Maria Diaz says the simplicity and efficiency make this robot worth the money. You could fill the clean water tank, empty the dirty water tank, and set a schedule to tackle your home without having to do anything for a couple of days.Roborock S8 Pro Vacuum and Mop: $900 (save $700 at Roborock): Another great offer at Roborock, this S8 Pro combo model comes with its RockDock and offers 6,000Pa of suction to clean up messy floors with ease.The best Presidents' Day home deals Maria Diaz/ZDNETRing Battery Doorbell: $60 (save $40 at Best Buy): The newest 2024 Ring battery doorbell is 40% off now, and features head-to-toe video, two-way talk, and full motion detection.Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum: $600 (save $200 at Best Buy): The Dyson V15 is managing editor Alison DeNisco Rayome'sfavorite vacuum cleaner, and the popular model is 20% off now.Anker Solix C1000 Power Station: $479 (save $320 at Amazon with coupon): This Anker power station can fully charge in 48 minutes and is perfect for power outages, home backups, and camping.Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus: $150 (save $50 at Amazon): This outdoor cam from Ring offers 1080p HD video and is great for equipping your home with added security. Right now, it's 25% off. TheRing Spotlight CamandSpotlight Cam Pro, which expert Maria Diaz loves forher home, is also on sale for 24% off.Ring Wired Doorbell Pro: $180 (save $50 at Best Buy): This Ring wired doorbell option is 22% off right now, and it's ZDNET's top pick for the best wired Ring doorbell.Phillips Hue Lightstrip: $72 (save $18 at Amazon): This 16-foot lightstrip lets you add ambiance anywhere in your home thanks to thousands of personalized colors you can customize in the app. When is Presidents' Day? Presidents' Day is always celebrated on the third Monday of February. This year, it falls on Feb. 17, just a few days after Valentine's Day. Show more How did we choose these deals? ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. Show more When will these deals expire? Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you atZDNET.com. Show more Does Amazon have a Presidents' Day sale? Yes, Amazon does offer significantsales and discountsfor Presidents' Day 2025. In fact, many of the retail giant's Presidents' Day deals are already live with sales underway, overlapping with the Amazon Valentine's Day discounts. With less than a week between the two holidays, there's lots of savings to be had for consumers. Show more Does Best Buy have a Presidents' Day sale? Yes, Best Buy is also running a Presidents' Day sale from Feb. 10-17. Many of Best Buy's offers directly match deals at other major retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart, while some offers remain unique to them. We've been keeping up with Best Buy's top Presidents' Day offers ahead of the holiday too, so you can shop there with ease. Show more ZDNET Recommends

SHENZHEN, CHINA - AUGUST 31: UFC President Dana White attends the press conference after the UFC ... [+] Fight Night event at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre on August 31, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhe Ji/Getty Images)Getty ImagesUFC 314 seems to be in the advanced stages from a card-completion standpoint.While were still waiting on two potentially huge shoes to drop with an Ilia Topuria-Alexander Volkanovski rematch as the main event and a possible Bo Nickal-Paulo Costa meeting on the main card, the nine fights reportedly signed have us interested in the April 12 PPV at the Kaseya Center in Miami.The latest addition is a middleweight scrap featuring Sedriques Dumas taking on Michal Oleksiejczuk, per Octagon Update and confirmed on Tapology.The 29-year-old Dumas earned his spot on the roster with a submission win over Matj Pez in August 2022 on Dana White Contender Series.JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JUNE 23: Sedriques Dumas poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ... [+] ceremonial weigh-in at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on June 23, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesSince breaking into the main roster, Dumas has gone 3-2. Hes athletic and well-rounded, but has struggled to take complete control of fights.Oleksiejczuk, also 29, is a rugged fighter from Poland whose career has hit a snag. Hes taken three straight definitive losses. Most recently, he was completely outclassed by Shara Magomedov in August 2024.ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUGUST 02: Michal Oleksiejczuk of Poland poses on the scale during ... [+] the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Etihad Arena on August 02, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesMORE FOR YOUIn total, he has lost to four of his last five opponents. Hes had tough competition over that stretch with the losses coming to Caio Borralho, Michel Pereira, Kevin Holland and Magomedov.On paper, the fight with Dumas should be a step down in competition. All that means is there will be a ton of pressure on Oleksiejczuk to avoid the dreaded four-fight losing streak. Another loss could put his back against the wall as it pertains to remaining in the UFC.Thats the tough but compelling part about every UFC event. There are fighters scraping to stay on the roster and those looking to push themselves into title contention or to defend or win championships.Here is a look at what UFC 314s full card could look like if the rumored fights stick.UFC 314 - Potential Fight Card(Rumored, Confirmed, and Possible Bouts)Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 UFC Featherweight Championship RUMOREDAlexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France 2 UFC Flyweight ChampionshipGilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales WelterweightBo Nickal vs. ??? Middleweight POSSIBLENikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes Light HeavyweightVirna Jandiroba vs. Xiaonan Yan StrawweightChase Hooper vs. Jim Miller LightweightAlberto Montes vs. Roberto Romero (Weight Class Not Specified)Sumudaerji vs. Mitch Raposo FlyweightDarren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa - FeatherweightSedriques Dumas vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk - MiddleweightEven if Topuria-Volkanovski II doesnt land on the card as Nickal leaked, you have to think the UFC is going to add a legit title fight as the main event. With all due respect to Pantoja and Kara France, rarely will you see the UFC sit tight with a flyweight championship bout as the main event.It happened at UFC 310 in December 2024, but that was only because Belal Muhammad had to pull out of his fight against Shavkat Rahkmonov. Expect a major fight to take the main event spot and for Pantoja-Kara France to be the co-main event.

Answers for today's NYT Mini Crossword are just ahead.New York TimesIn case you missed Sundays NYT Mini, you can find the answers here:Wondering who the Inside Out girl is? Not sure what a locale for cars may be? Dont worry, because I'm here to help you with the answers for today's NYT Mini crossword.The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.Unlike its larger sibling, the NYT Mini crossword is free to play on the NYT Games app. However, youll need an NYT Games subscription to access previous puzzles in the archives.To help you avoid getting stuck and having to reveal missing letters, here are the NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, February 18 (spoilers lie ahead, of course):NYT Mini Crossword Clues And AnswersNYT Mini Across AnswersMORE FOR YOU1 Across: Urban green space PARK5 Across: Place to store computer files DRIVE6 Across: Inside Out girl RILEY7 Across: The "E" of E.M.T.: Abbr. EMER8 Across: Word that can follow 1- and 5-Across to make locales for cars WAYNYT Mini Down Answers1 Down: ___ donna PRIMA2 Down: Alvin of dance AILEY3 Down: One going cross-country in a camper, for short RVER4 Down: Escape room item KEY5 Down: Played a round of Pictionary DREWCompleted NYT Mini crossword for Tuesday, February 18.New York TimesIt took me 0:51 to complete today's NYT Mini.I got the first four Across answers with little difficulty, but I must have mis-pressed a key, as I accidentally filled RILEY in from the 6 box downward. That confused me a little as the wrong first letter was in place for WAY (Y instead of W).I knew PRIMA was the answer for 1 Down, but I had never heard of Alvin AILEY. Nor was I really familiar with the term parkway. But hey, I got the right answers eventually, especially once 5 Down clicked.Make sure to follow my blog for more coverage of the NYT Mini and other word games, as well as video game news, insights and analysis. It helps me out a lot! Also, follow me on Bluesky! Its fun there.

Netflixs documentaries may not get the same attention as the streamers original movies, but this is a category that Netflix supports with a high number of films each year. There are almost always a lot of new documentaries coming to Netflix that cover a lot of interesting topics. But its not too surprising that true crime has dominated the genre for years.Even this months top pick, Untold: The Murder of Air McNair, fits into true crime. For varietys sake, the rest do not. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond is a Hollywood documentary about Jim Carrey and the late Andy Kaufman, and The Only Girl in the Orchestra is about giving a veteran musician her due. One of the more recent arrivals, Dont Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, really is about a man who is doing everything he can to live as long as possible.Recommended VideosYou can find these films and the rest of our picks for the best documentaries on Netflix below.RelatedWeve also rounded up the best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video and the best documentaries on Hulu if Netflix doesnt have what youre looking for. Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new movies to stream this week, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+.Recently added to NetflixUntold: The Murder of Air McNairpg-132024The Only Girl in the Orchestrag2023Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Foreverpg-132025Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)77%7.6/1093mGenreDocumentary, Drama, ComedyStarsJim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Milo FormanDirected byChris SmithWatch on NetflixIn 1999, Jim Carrey starred in Man on the Moon, a biopic about his comedy hero, Andy Kaufman. Nearly two decades later, the documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond demonstrates the lengths that Carrey went to in order to inhabit Kaufmans character, even if it meant acting like a jerk.The real Kaufman was also committed to comedic bits even if the audience didnt think they were funny. Theres some of that in Carrey too, especially when he imitates the way that Kaufman blurred the lines between reality and scripted.Skywalkers: A Love Story (2024)7.1/10r101mGenreDocumentary, Romance, ThrillerStarsAngela Nikolau, Ivan BeerkusDirected byJeff ZimbalistWatch on NetflixYour opinions about Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus may vary after seeing Skywalkers: A Love Story. But the one thing that no one can deny is their talent. Ordinary climbers target mountains, while this couple prefer skyscrapers. They dont care if they have to break the law in order to realize their latest thrills.If you dont like heights, then you may feel a bit queasy from the shots taken from perilous positions that most people would never have seen. It all feels incredibly dangerous. Yet, its also impressive to see Nikolau and Beerkus put their skills to use even if their lives are also on the line if something goes wrong.Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)80%8.0/10120mGenreDocumentaryStarsPaul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex GibneyDirected byAlex GibneyWatch on NetflixAlthough Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief was made by HBO Films almost a decade ago, it hasnt lost any of its power. This documentary offers a closer look at Scientology, the religion created by sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard that appears to have transformed from a cult of personality to a worldwide organization.The history of the group is explored here, but the most damning accounts come from former Scientologists including director Paul Haggis and Mark Rathbun, who used to have a high-ranking position in the church. When you head Haggis, Rathbun, and the rest of the former members speak about their experiences, youll never look at Scientology the same way again.Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal (2024)55%6.2/10tv-ma1SeasonGenreDocumentaryWatch on NetflixAt what point do crimes of the heart become actual crimes? It isnt illegal to have an affair, and the dating site Ashley Madison built a niche market by encouraging men and women to cheat on their spouses. Despite the infamous 2015 data hack, Ashley Madison remains in business as of 2024.Netflixs Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies and Scandal takes a look back at the impact that the site has had, and the devastation it left behind after the data hack exposed Ashley Madiosns unfaithful clientele to their partners and the entire world.Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2018)70%7.4/10pg-1388mGenreDocumentaryStarsHedy Lamarr, Mel Brooks, Diane KrugerDirected byAlexandra DeanWatch on NetflixFar too few people remember who Hedy Lamarr was, and for those who do know her name, its probably because she was a movie star during the golden age of Hollywood. In the late 30s, Lamarr was even billed as the most beautiful woman in the world. But she was far more than just an ordinary actress.Bombshell; The Hedy Lamarr Story looks back at the life of the Hollywood starlet and her escape from Nazi Germany, as well as her rise to stardom. More importantly, it examines Lamarrs history as a self-taught inventor including her groundbreaking work on frequency hopping.Amanda Knox (2016)78%6.9/1092mGenreDocumentary, CrimeStarsAmanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, Patrick LumumbaDirected byRod Blackhurst, Brian McGinnWatch on NetflixMuch like Anna Nicole Smith, Amanda Knoxs story exposes the dark side of fame. Knox never set out to be notable or famous, but she became infamous when she was accused and convicted of murdering her college roommate, Meredith Kercher, by the Italian courts until she was ultimately acquitted after spending four years in prison.In the documentary that shares her name, Knox talks about her side of the story and how she lives with the stigma of being accused of a murder that took place nearly two decades ago. Whether you believe Knox or not, this will always be what she is remembered for. But within this film, Knox attempts to take control of her own narrative and she speaks out about being wrongly convicted of a heinous crime.Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)70%7/10r100mGenreDocumentary, Crime, DramaStarsMatthew Modine, Roger Rignack, Jillian PetersonDirected byChris SmithWatch on NetflixFor decades, college counselor Rick Singer ran a side-door hustle designed to get the children of extremely wealthy families into top American universities. Unlike a back-door donation of an entire building, Singers side doors paid college coaches and athletic directors to pass off wealthy applicants as athletic admissions and supplied students with fake scores and credentials, all for the tidy price of a few hundred thousand dollars. Through reenactments based on wiretapped phone conversations and court documents, this compelling documentary sheds light on just how corrupt Americas university system is and how wealth really does buy access.Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020)76%7.5/10tv-ma2SeasonsGenreDocumentary, CrimeStarsJoe Exotic, Carole BaskinCreated byEric GoodeWatch on Netflix2020 will forever be known as the year of the coronavirus and the year of Joe Exotic, Tiger King. Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklins docuseries on the big cat trade in the United States became a bona fide meme and take factory. Its a documentary for the internet age, somehow consistently re-upping itself with the weirdness and insanity of its characters and stories episode after episode. Joe Exotic is an openly gay, polygamous, country-singing, gun-toting, mullet-sporting redneck who owns and operates a private big cat zoo in Oklahoma. His story is, somehow, even stranger.Editors RecommendationsMovie images and data from:Topics Blair MarnellBlair Marnell has been an entertainment journalist for over 15 years. His bylines have appeared in Wizard Magazine, Geek Monthly, SYFY Wire, Superhero Hype, Collider, DC Universe, and the official sites for Star Trek and Marvel. He also lends his pop culture expertise to Digital Trends on a variety of TV, movie, and streaming features. Guillermo KurtenFreelance Writer, EntertainmentA University of Houston graduate in Print Media Journalism, Guillermo has covered sports entertainment and practically all forms of geek culture as a freelance writer.His young career so far has seen him write about soccer through websites including Read Bundesliga and Bayern Strikes, specializing in FC Bayern Munich. From there he moved on to Comic Book Resources, Game Rant, The Gamer, and Screen Rant to indulge his inner nerd, with over 2 years and counting as a senior writer at the latter.Guillermo's interests span video games, movies, TV series, comic books, anime, and manga -- and if you're not careful, will talk your ear off specifically about the last 40-plus years of Batman lore.Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Guillermo studied at Lone Star College in Texas before ultimately completing his Bachelor's degree. Michael BizzacoAV ContributorMichael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home for the better part of 15 years. He even knows a thing or two about how to fix this stuff when it starts misbehaving (because no tech is perfect!).Mike has been writing for Digital Trends and several other publications since 2020. Fortunately, hes still able to write after he got his index finger stuck in a vending machine at the Ramada Inn the summer before fourth grade! From hands-on reviews to best-of roundups, Mike does his best to share his expertise in a friendly and informative way with all readers, and loves staying on top of the latest AV and smart home trends.When hes not thanking his father for dislodging his finger from that vile vending machine in New Jersey, Mike enjoys playing guitar, reading, and indulging in horror films with his girlfriend. There are a lot fewer romance shows on Netflix than there are romance movies. But it's not a genre that Netflix shortchanges. This month, Netflix's Sweet Magnolias returns for its fourth season, a testament to how well the genre plays on the streamer. And it comes just two months after Virgin River season 6 debuted.Unfortunately, Sweet Magnolias is the only fresh option to add to this list in February. So we had to revisit a concluded Netflix original series, On My Block, to make it an even two for the month.You can find these series and the rest of the best romance shows on Netflix below.Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and the best shows on Disney+. Read more There's nothing quite like curling up on the couch with popcorn and an exciting thriller. Hulu has a wide selection of options in this genre, from new movies to old classics. They range from intense, action-packed movies to creepy horror thrillers that will make the hairs on your neck stand up.If you're in the mood for a thriller, these are the best thrillers on Hulu right now. Have a movie marathon night with Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, delivering four hours of an action-packed, martial arts spectacle, or remind yourself of how Liam Neesontells enemies that he will "look for you, find you, and kill you" in Taken.Need more recommendations? Then check out thebest new movies to stream this week, thebest movies on Netflix, thebest movies on Hulu, thebest movies on Amazon Prime Video, thebest movies on Max, and thebest movies on Disney+. Read more Over the past few years, Netflix has built a healthy collection of both original action movies and hits from other studios, and our list of the best action movies on Netflix is continually updated with great new options. The library can be tough to navigate since there's just so much action to choose from, which is why we curate this list every month.February is a smaller update than last month when Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga was a headliner, but you still get two new classics:Rambo andTrain to Busan. Read on for the complete list of the best action movies on Netflix. Read more

The Washington Post cut an ad urging Trump to fire Elon Musk, watchdog group Common Cause said.Common Cause said it had a $115,000 deal to run ads in the Post's Tuesday print editions.The Post initially approved the nature of the ad, and didn't say why it was rejected, the org said.The Washington Post scrapped an ad calling for President Donald Trump to "fire Elon Musk" that was slated to run in some of its Tuesday print editions, according to one of the organizations that ordered the ad.Advocacy group Common Cause had agreed to pay $115,000 to the Post to run an ad criticizing billionaire Elon Musk wrapped around the newspapers and a similar ad inside the paper, the organization told Business Insider.The ads are part of a bigger campaign by Common Cause called "Fire Elon Musk," urging people to sign a petition calling for Musk's removal as the head of the new Department of Government Efficiency.The ad, which Common Cause later posted on its website, features Elon Musk laughing behind an image of the White House, and says in large text, "Who's running this country: Donald Trump or Elon Musk?"Smaller text below the image states that the Tesla CEO "has created chaos and confusion and put our livelihoods at risk" and notes that "the Constitution only allows for one president at a time."The group said the Post initially approved the nature of the ad but that the Post informed Common Cause on Friday of its decision to drop the wrap ad from publication without explanation. The Post said it would allow Common Cause to run its similar ad inside the paper, per the organization, but Common Cause declined."It's deeply concerning that our ad was censored and rejected without a valid reason," said Virginia Kase Solomn, Common Cause's president and CEO, and Margaret Huang, Southern Poverty Law Center's president and CEO, in a joint statement. Common Cause planned to pay for the ads in collaboration with the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund."We believe this is limiting our freedom of expression at a critical time in our nation's history. This seems to show the Washington Post is feeling pressure to cover the news a certain way," Kase Solomn and Huang said.The Post declined to comment on its internal decisions about advertising campaigns. Its advertising guidelines state that the Post "accepts all types of advertising and does not decline advertising unless there is a compelling reason to do so," but "nonetheless reserves the right to position, revise, or refuse to publish any advertisement."The ads are part of a bigger campaign by Common Cause called "Fire Elon Musk," urging people to sign a petition calling for Musk's removal as the head of DOGE. The group says it's collected 60,000 signatures and organized thousands of calls to congressional representatives.Musk, the world's richest person, runs several companies including X, SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Tesla. He's now leading DOGE, the new commission that aims to slash federal spending and cut regulations.The Post's decision to pull the ad comes just a month after Elon Musk nodded at a friendship with the outlet's billionaire owner, Jeff Bezos, in a series of X posts. Musk and Bezos own competing companies, SpaceX and Blue Origin, respectively, and have exchanged playful jabs for years.In January posts, Musk and Bezos congratulated each other on their companies' rocket launches, and Musk posted clips from the 2008 comedy "Step Brothers," one of which showed its characters asking, "Did we just become best friends?"Here are the ads that Common Cause said it planned to run in the Washington Post: Common Cause Common Cause

Fishing has been a part of the Trails series since the beginning. The only exception was the first game in the Calvard story arc, Trails Through Daybreak, but fishing has returned for Trails Through Daybreak 2. The mechanics vary depending on the game, but fishing typically involves a quick mini-game that requires you to use bait around a body of water. While fishing is not essential to the story, it is a fun mini-game that players can partake in when they want to take a break from the story, and here is how fishing works in Trails Through Daybreak 2.

Lighting has always been an important aspect of survival horror games. After all, giving players just enough vision to see a few steps ahead of the path, without revealing the horrors that lurk in the shadows, is what makes the general aesthetic and tone of these games so creepy, but some titles in this immensely popular genre have used darkness in very unique and effective ways.

Inkay, the revolving Pokmon from Kalos, can be found in the wild in Pokmon Go. Yes, Inkay can be shiny in Pokmon Go!While neither of this Pokmon have use in PvP content, Malamar is actually used in both Great and Ultra League PvP, so it may be worth grabbing some with decent IVs to use. Inkay is mostly known for its wackadoodle evolution method, where you need to hold your phone upside down. Yeah. I mean, I get that it makes sense because a Malamar is an elongated upside-down Inkay, but still. Come on.What is the shiny rate for Inkay in Pokmon Go?As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), the shiny rate for Pokmon on a regular day is approximately one in 500. Inkay is not a confirmed Pokmon that gets a permaboost (meaning that its a rare spawn and thus gets a boosted shiny rate).What can I do to attract more shiny Pokmon?Not much, unfortunately. It appears to be random chance. Shiny Pokmon catch rates are set by developer Niantic, and they are typically only boosted during special events like Community Days or Safari Zones, or in Legendary Raids. There are no consumable items that boost shiny Pokmon rates.Where can I find a list of available shiny Pokmon?LeekDuck keeps a list of currently available shiny Pokmon. Its a helpful visual guide that illustrates what all of the existing shiny Pokmon look like.For more tips, check out Polygons Pokmon Go guides.