The ‘Joker’ Sequel Might Be … A Musical?

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/tech

AMAZON LAUNCHES AR-POWERED VIRTUAL SHOE TRY-ON IN ITS IOS APP

Amazon is now letting iOS users virtually try-on shoes, the company announced in a blog post. Amazon customers in the US and Canada are able to try on shoes for various brands including New Balance, Adidas, Reebok, and more. The Verge

/health

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/wild

'JOKER 2': LADY GAGA IN EARLY TALKS TO JOIN JOAQUIN PHOENIX, TODD PHILLIPS IN MUSICAL SEQUEL

The Joker is back, and this time he's bringing a friend. Lady Gaga is in early talks to star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in director Todd Phillips' sequel to Joker, the Oscar-winning, $1 billion-grossing, 2019 Warner Bros. hit based on the DC villain. But wait, that's not all: Sources say the sequel is also a musical. The Hollywood Reporter

/gadget

SAVE ON THE SCOUT HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR (BASICALLY A MUST-HAVE TRAVEL TOOL IN 2022)

I'm not saying there's a hidden camera waiting for you in your Airbnb, but I'm also not not saying it. Despite the company's policy on the use of cameras and recording devices, there are some people who break the rules. If you're concerned about your next trip out of town and want a little peace of mind, grab the Scout Hidden Camera Detector while it's on sale for up to 39% off. Mashable

/interior

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/money

THE CRYPTO CRASH JUST GOT A LOT WORSE, AND INVESTORS ARE PANICKING

The disruption has been a psychological hit to investors. On the platform's subreddit, one of the most popular posts is one promoting the Suicide Hotline as well as other mental health resources. It also features comments imploring people to reach out before harming themselves, and debates about who is at fault if money is lost. Vice

/vibes

THESE HEMP FLOWER CIGARETTES LET YOU QUIT TOBACCO BEFORE YOU QUIT SMOKING

Giving up tobacco cigarettes is incredibly hard. Everyone knows that nicotine is extremely addictive. But even beyond the chemical addiction, it's hard for your body and mind to give up the routines you've developed from years of smoking; the little things like smoking with your morning cup of coffee or stepping out for a smoke with friends while at the bar. Well, thanks to Oklahoma Smokes, you can give up tobacco cigarettes without giving up smoking altogether. That's because their cigarettes are made with organic hemp flower, so there's no tobacco, no nicotine, and no harmful additives. They smoke and taste just like traditional cigarettes, and they're rich in CBD. So if you aren't ready to give up cigarettes cold turkey, try weaning yourself off tobacco with the help of Oklahoma Smokes. Oklahoma Smokes

/science

'DRAGON OF DEATH' WITH 9-METER WINGSPAN WAS ONE OF EARTH'S LARGEST FLYING PREDATORS

A giant predatory flying reptile has been discovered after fossil remains were unearthed in Argentina, becoming the largest pterosaur ever seen in South America and one of the biggest flying vertebrates in Earth's history. The new species sits within the family of pterosaurs called azhdarchids, thought to have lived during the Late Cretaceous between 100 and 66 million years ago. IFLScience

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