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Gaming for hours doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck or back anymore — especially if you have a gaming chair.
We rounded up the best gaming chairs for anyone who’s looking for comfort, reliability, flexibility and more for long hours immersed in your favorite games. In fact, some of these gaming chairs can lay completely flat, if you want to take a quick nap between games.
In addition, these gaming chairs can even be used for working from home or doing some schoolwork — even if you have no intention of playing any video games.
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Ahead, you’ll find our recommendations for gaming chairs for just about anyone.
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Bstophkl Gaming Chair
On sale for $49 (regularly $65.99), the Bstophkl Gaming Chair has fantastic ergonomic support that’s very stable and relaxing to sit in. It’s also durable, thanks to its breathable polyurethane leather and alloy steel base design. The chair — which comes in seven different colors, such as white (pictured above), black, blue, camo and more — also has a 360-degree swivel and height-adjustable head mount up to 23 inches high. It’s great for long gaming sessions or long spurts of productivity as an office chair.
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N-Gen Gaming Chair
The N-Gen Gaming Chair is an “Amazon’s Choice” item, thanks to its positive 4.4 out of 5-star rating from more than 400 shoppers from the retail giant. It features thick cushioning for a more comfortable experience, durable design with high-quality multi-layered polyurethane leather that’s scratch- and stain-resistant and overall affordable price at $89.98, or $60 off its list price — that’s an impressive 40% savings. Meanwhile, the gaming chair comes in six colors, including black, pink, red, blue (pictured above) and more.
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Homall S-RacerGaming Chair
Marked down to $99.99, or $23.35 off, at Amazon, the Homall S-Racer Gaming Chair is a very popular pick with gamers. In fact, it’s Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller in “Computer Gaming Chairs” category. The gaming chair has an excellent ergonomic design and phenomenal angles, thanks to its locking multi-tilt mechanism that adjusts from 90-to-180-degrees with ease — which is great for posture and comfort.
It’s also very durable with premium polyurethane leather materials that stands up to everyday wear-and-tear. The chair comes with two support pillows for your head and lower back, while it’s easy to put together and lock into place. It comes in a wide range of color options too, including white (pictured above), blue, cyan, green and more.
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ReSpawn 110 Gaming Chair
The ReSpawn 110 Gaming Chair, which goes for $189.99, or $60 off, at Amazon, features lumbar support with a wide seat, while it’s very sturdy and comfortable with a 135-degree recline. It’s made from polyurethane plastic and faux-leather seats. The gaming chair is even height-adjustable up to 33 inches, as it’s ideal for people who are over six feet tall. It comes in six colors, such as blue, green, fabric gray, red (pictured above) and more.
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GTPlayer Gaming Chair
On sale for $129.99 (regularly $199.99) at Amazon, the GTPlayer Gaming Chair is comfortable, thanks to its retractable padded footrest, linkage armrests and memory foam head and lower back cushions that help prevent neck and back pain. It even comes with built-in dual Bluetooth 5.1 speakers with audio richness and clarity for an immersive surround sound gaming experience. The gaming chair comes in six colors: Green (pictured above), ivory, wine red and more.
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Dowinx Gaming Chair
If you’re looking for comfort, the Dowinx Gaming Chair — which is discounted down to $159.99, or $40 off its list price — is made with high quality breathable polyurethane leather that prevents you from getting overly sweaty. It also has a clever airflow ventilation design. In fact, the chair comes with a massaging USB-powered lumbar pillow for additional relaxation and comfort when gaming. It comes in four colors: Black, black & white (pictured above), brown and gray.
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Zeanus Gaming Chair
The Zeanus Gaming Chair — which is on sale for $159.99, or $50 off with the on-page coupon, at Amazon — has a race car-style design with comfort and customizability in mind. It’s made for all sorts of gamers from big and tall to small, while its high quality polyurethane leather materials are breathable and durable. It even comes with two cozy cushions for your neck and lower back, as well as a retractable footrest for full body recline and support. In fact, even its linkage soft armrests are adjustable, as they can move with you when the chair is completely flat.
The gaming chair comes in eight colors, such as black, blue, green (pictured above), gray and more.
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Apple is gearing up for the holidays with a fleet of Macbook Pro laptops to put on your wish list, including an all-new space black model. The tech giant unveiled the Macbook Pro M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max on Monday (Oct. 30).
The trio of laptops are designed to withstand heavy workflows and everyday tasks. The cheapest among the bunch, the MacBook Pro M3 retails for $1,599.
The MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip starts at $1,999 and MacBook Pro M3 Max is $2,499. Both M3 Pro and M3 Max are available in the all-new space black finish while MacBook Pro with M3 is available in the usual silver and space gray.
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“There is nothing quite like MacBook Pro. With the remarkable power-efficient performance of Apple silicon, up to 22 hours of battery life, a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, and advanced connectivity, MacBook Pro empowers users to do their life’s best work,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “With the next generation of M3 chips, we’re raising the bar yet again for what a pro laptop can do. We’re excited to bring MacBook Pro and its best-in-class capabilities to the broadest set of users yet, and for those upgrading from an Intel-based MacBook Pro, it’s a game-changing experience in every way.”
Besides the Liquid Retina XDR display, Macbook Pro features a built-in 1080p camera and six-speaker sound system.
According to Apple, the M3 MacBook Pro is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, video editors, creatives, students. The new MacBooks feature upgrades like faster CPU and GPU, enhanced camera and audio, and up to 128GB of memory — but no touch bar.
By comparison, the 14-inch Macbook Pro with the M3 chip works up to 60 percent faster than the 13-inch M1 chip and Core i7. Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Excel perform up to 40 percent faster with the M3 chip than the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1 and Core i7).
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro are up to 40 percent faster on the M3 model and M3 Max is up to 11 times faster than Apple’s fastest Intel-based Macbook Pro.
The M3 Pro model is great for coders, creatives, researchers and other jobs that require “more demanding workflows,” according to Apple. The M3 Max is designed for jobs with “extreme workflows” such as 3D artists, programmers and video editors.
Macbook M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max are available for pre-order now at Amazon, Best Buy and Apple. The MacBooks will be released on Nov. 7.
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Want to hear Taylor Swift’s music under the gentle glow of candlelight? Nothing beats the Eras tour, but if you’re looking for a non-conventional way to experience the Grammy winner’s song catalog, then you might want to attend this candlelit musical tribute to the pop star launching in New York and Los Angeles next month.
Fever’s Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift will take place at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn on Friday, Nov. 17. The event will feature the Highline String Quartet, with shows offered at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
“Shake It Off,” “Cardigan,” “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” “Enchanted,” “Wear Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Invisible String,” “All Too Well,” “Wildest Dreams,” “Lover” “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “You Belong with Me” are included on the tentative performance list.
Tickets for Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift are selling out, so act fast to secure your spot. If you miss the chance to get tickets for Nov. 17, there’s another show planned for Jan. 12, 2024.
Prices range from $35-$65, although most of the cheaper tickets are sold out. Tickets are also available for concerts in Philadelphia, Connecticut and Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (there’s also a Broadway Sings Taylor Swift event in New York on Nov. 13 and Nov. 21. Get tickets here.)
West Coast Swifties can also buy tickets to the candlelight concert tribute taking place in Los Angeles next month. Candlelight Koreatown: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Los Angeles will be held at the historical Immanuel Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets are priced from $40-$70.
Fever’s Candelight Concerts series “brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations” that are usually not used for concerts.
Past and present candlelit concerts have featured tributes to Adele, Amy Winehouse,ABBA, BTS, Beyoncé, The Beatles, Coldplay and more.
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (2021 Version)
Get all your streaming and web surfing needs met through the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet currently being discounted for half-off. The multipurpose design makes it easy to use for work purposes as it can download Microsoft Office and Zoom, or keep it for personal use and scroll through social media and listen to your favorite songs and playlists using Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify and more.Over 93,000 verified Amazon reviewers have given the device a five-star rating. One shopper even noted that its battery life “is crazy” saying they “left this thing playing a video when I fell asleep, and eight hours later it was still playing and only at 52% lol. Speakers are a little loud at the lowest volume, so night time listeners with partners will wanna pop the headphones in. Picture looks pretty good for the price! Really enjoy this little tablet!”
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Hip-hop history month begins in November and to commemorate the genre’s 50th anniversary, designer sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness created an NBA capsule collection with graffiti artists Tats Cru just in time for NBA season.
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Unlike traditional NBA merch, the apparel comes designed with graffiti designed by the artists with a basketball twist.
Pieces in the limited-edition line include sweatshirts, jerseys and T-shirts that infuse the style of Hip-Hop with basketball athletic wear. You can expect eight of the major metropolitan cities that helped play a role in the development of Hip-Hop music and culture to be on display such as New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
Every team has their own T-shirt, sweatshirt and jersey, which we highlight below.
Keep reading to shop the different styles or view the entire collection here.
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M&N x Tats Cru City Tee Los Angeles Lakers
Whether it’s game-day or you’re headed to the grocery store, this T-shirt can act as a casual yet comfortable piece of apparel. It’ll show off your love for the team with a streetwear twist and comes in sizes S-3XL.
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M&N x NBA x Tats Cru Jersey New York Knicks
Go for a bold look in a redesigned jersey that comes with the team’s logo and graffiti art representative of the state they represent. Each jersey is exclusive to the brand and features a lightweight yet breathable material to keep you comfy.
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M&N x Tats Cru Brick Hoodie Chicago Bulls
Stay cozy while still repping your favorite team in this hoodie that comes with an exclusive design and soft cotton material.
For the sportswear brand this was a especially a monumental moment.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Tats Cru on this historic project,” said Eli Kumekpor the CEO of Mitchell & Ness in a press statement. “The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop is a momentous occasion, and we wanted to celebrate it in a way that honors its influence on sports, art, and society. TATS Cru’s distinct artistic vision perfectly complements our dedication to craftsmanship and authenticity.”
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It’s been almost three years since JoJo Siwa came out as a member of the LGBTQ community — and now, she’s ready to speak candidly about the blowback she received as a result.
In the debut episode of the reality star’s new iHeartMedia-produced podcast JoJo Siwa Now, Siwa talks at length about her coming out story, reflecting on how she decided to tell her fans that she identified as queer. “I was on the phone with my girlfriend at the time, and I said ‘I think I wanna come out to the world,’” she recalled. “I posted this picture and threw it on my Instagram Story, and that’s how I confirmed it … I didn’t think twice about it.”
The reaction, she said, were largely positive — but there were still plenty of people who were not happy that Siwa was sharing her truth publicly. “There was also a lot of negativity, and I did lose a lot,” she said. “I didn’t care, and I still don’t care about the things I lost and the people that I lost and if I lost a chunk of fans, because it’s who I am.”
Further explaining her point, Siwa, 20, explained that she had built her career off of “being genuine,” and if members of her audience couldn’t deal with her sexuality, then they were welcome to leave. “If you didn’t like me because [one day] I was straight, and [the next day] I was gay, then you’re not meant to like me anyways,” she said. “I just try to really be genuine, really be who I am.”
This is not the first time Siwa has talked about backlash to her coming out — during an interview on The Viall Files back in July, the Dance Moms star said that a number of corporations decided to “blackball” her from working with them because of her sexuality. “I had a lot of people of corporations [who] told me that I made the wrong choice and that I shouldn’t have come out,” she said at the time. “[They said] that I shouldn’t tell my young demographic that I’m gay.”
Siwa is currently starring as a contestant on the second season of Fox reality series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, in which a group of celebrities are subjected to military bootcamp-style challenges, until they decide to leave the competition.
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If you’re game to tackle Evanescence, you’d better bring the power.
That’s exactly what Joslynn Rose and Rudi did, when they went toe-to-toe Monday night (Oct. 30) on NBC’s The Voice.
The Team Gwen singers came out swinging in the Battles round with a rendition of “My Immortal.” Now 20 years old, “My Immortal” appeared on Fallen, the breakthrough 2003 album from Amy Lee and Co. which dominated sales charts across Europe, the U.K. (hitting No. 1) and the U.S. (No. 3), and gave us the epic number “Bring Me to Life.”
“What a lovely job,” remarked John Legend following the performance. The soul man praised Joslynn for her opener, in which she appeared “in control,” poised and “felt ready to seize the moment.” He’s a fan of her tone, “you really have a beautiful voice and your tone is so lovely.” Rudi, he continued, had power, clarity, and was “really impressive.” If he had to choose, he’d lean towards Rudi.
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Joslynn impressed with her low register, and the control of it, was Reba McEntire’s take. Rudi’s vocals were “wonderful, great stage presence,” she continued, “you both have very powerful voices.” If she had to choose, the country star would go with Rudi.
Rudi, added Niall Horan, “that was phenomenal. Pretty much flawless. It felt like you were climbing a mountain the whole way through the song. And it kept going, and going. And going.” Her rival, the way she started the performance, “brilliant, to have that poise, to take front and center and sing the way you did was really beautiful, especially for your age.”
Gwen Stefani had the tough choice to make. After thanking her singers, reminding the audience of their potential and talents, and pointing out just how hard a target it was to hit, the No Doubt star went into decision-making-mode.
There could be only one winner of this battle. And that was Rudi, who progresses to the knockouts. “She’s ready for what’s to come in the competition,” Stefani enthused in the washup.
But letting go a fine contestant, yeah, “that sucks.”
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Doja Cat is gearing up to “Paint the Town Red” with the launch of her Scarlet Red Tour on Tuesday (Oct. 31), and to help fans prepare, the 28-year-old partnered with Amazon Music to create an exclusive merch store you can shop now.
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Before you grab last-minute tickets on Ticketmaster or through resale sites like VividSeats, Seat Geek and StubHub, make sure to stock up on these limited-time pieces of apparel, including T-shirts, hoodies, socks, hats and more. All pieces are inspired by the recent album and feature reimagined Doja Cat memorabilia styles, according to a press release.
This marks the second artist that Amazon Music has partnered with to create an exclusive merch collection with following the success of the Beyonce Renaissance merch shop.
Some of the items will also be available in-person at Doja’s sold-out concerts, but if you want to skip the line and ensure you get your size, this shop helps to make it easier to stock up on the artist’s merch without having to miss a single song from the setlist.
Keep reading to shop some of the Scarlet Red Tour merch or view the entire shop here.
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Show off the album cover in this classic T-shirt style that’s available in black or white and sizes S-XXL. It’s made from a soft cotton material for extra comfort and breathability — plus, it’s machine washable!
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The official hoodie is one of the only pieces of apparel you can also pick up at the concert and comes designed with graphics inspired by the singer’s memes and themes of the album.
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Get cozy in a pair of relaxed sweatpants that come in a neutral black shade with a white graphic of spiders. The legs feature a cuffed bottom that’s elastic to fit to your unique shape and an elastic waits for added comfort.
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Fans of Doja Cat’s memes will appreciate this pink T-shirt that’s designed with an array of graphics from her social media and music videos.
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For a basic that you can wear with a white tank top or hoodie, these Bejeweled Shorts come with the artist’s name as well as star graphics and a breathable polyester birdseye material that should be hand washed only.
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Looking for an under $30 option? These crew socks come in three shades, feature the iconic spider graphics and will keep your feet comfy while showing off your love for the rapper.
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Doja Cat Official The Scarlet Tour Merch Illuminaughty Hat, Black $35.00 Buy Now On Amazon
Top off your outfits with an official Doja Cat hat designed with the album cover’s spiders as well as text that says “Illuminaughty.”
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