Now that’s how you end a TV show. In the finale episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, streaming now on Disney PlusShe-Hulk rips apart Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe and shreds the rule book for how Marvel stories should wrap up.

This is definitely not an ending you’ll see coming.

If you need a refresher, here’s our recap of last week’s episode 8 (or start with She Hulk episode 1). Now let’s delve into the latest installment, titled Whose Show is This?, complete with a ton of cameos and Easter eggs — and lots of spoilers!

Savage She-Hulk

The season finale is all about endings, but let’s not forget the beginning: a retro-styled prologue that imagines what this show would be like if made in the 1970s, in the style of legendary series The Incredible Hulk (which ran from 1978 to 1982 , plus a few TV movies). This is more than a cute homage to the classic show: She-Hulk was actually created because of the show, as Marvel comics staffers hurriedly created a woman version of the angry green giant so they’d grab the character rights before the TV show creators could think of it.

The series starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner (the TV guys changed his name because they didn’t like Stan Lee’s charm for alliterative names). Muscular Lou Ferrigno donned green body paint when Banner transformed into the Hulk. The ’70’s ​​Savage She-Hulk in episode 9 delightfully mimics that old school approach.

This year was huge for the crypto developer space even though the digital asset market continues to wallow in a downturn, according to a new report by web3 developer platform Alchemy.

Although the crypto market capitalization is down about 58% year to date, web3 developers are pouring into the space.

The report found that developer activity increased based on the number of crypto software developer kit (SDK) libraries being downloaded, smart contracts being stored on blockchains, and the growth in the number of decentralized applications (dApps) in the market.

“It’s a really exciting time in web3 overall and especially in the web3 development space,” Jason Shah, head of growth at Alchemy, said to TechCrunch. “We were shocked at the results [because they run] counter to the narratives out there with token prices being down, pullbacks in investments, and even layoffs. But in the data with libraries, smart contracts, and dApp growth, all those numbers are up year over year.”

Despite the bear market, crypto has become a “market builder,” with many clearly undeterred, Shah said.

“Crypto bear markets are often when the best projects get built,” Francesco Melpignano, CEO of layer-1 blockchain Kadena, told TechCrunch.

Smart home devices have been taking over dwellings across the world. From security cameras to devices that can shut lights off, the options of smart home systems are vast and never-ending. However, no smart home devices can compare to the smart thermostat.

As more and more people transition to smart home gadgets, those on a tight budget might think that smart thermostats are out of reach. This is starting to change, though. Smart thermostats are dropping in price, and there are a number that are actually quite affordable. For example, the Amazon Smart Thermostat is only $60. There are a couple of other options, too, including a handful under $100.

Finding the best budget smart thermostat can be challenging. Below you’ll find the four best smart thermostats we recommend for $130 or less, including the Amazon and Wyze models I mentioned above, as well as more affordable products from Nest and Ecobee (certified refurbished).

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Amazon took a look at Nest and Ecobee’s premium flagship smart thermostats and went an entirely different route. Instead of starting with a $249 model like the competition, it introduced its first thermostat for just 60 bucks.

The Amazon Smart Thermostat is a solid choice. It has a simple, modern design, an easy installation and a straightforward configuration in the Alexa app. Because this thermostat works with the Alexa app, it integrates seamlessly with Alexa-enabled smart speakers and displays.

The thermostat doesn’t work with Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit, and you’ll need to buy

Google unveiled its Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro on Thursday, smartphones that advance digital photography and bring handy new AI features. What Google needs along with a better product, though, is a better way to sell it.

The Pixel phones’ zoom abilities take a step toward traditional camera’s versatility. Guided Frame gives voice prompts so blind people can take selfies. You can use your voice to pick emojis. But all those features, which Google showcased at its Made by Google event in Brooklyn, are academic if the Pixel phones continue to barely even rate as a niche product.

Pixel phones have only a little over 2% of smartphone market share in the US, according to analytics firm StatCounter. Samsung, the top phone maker using Google’s Android mobile software, has almost 30% share in the US. Apple now holds a majority share in the US, the first time that’s happened since 2010.

Samsung and other device makers want what Apple has: total control of both hardware and software rails, as evidenced by the existence of the Galaxy Store and Bixby voice assistant. It’s an iOS and Android market, making it difficult for newcomers. When Samsung flirted with Tizen, its Linux-based OS, Google veered Samsung back for Android. To keep original equipment managers, or OEMs, in its bubble, Google needs to showcase why its suite of AI-backed features are necessary. Higher Pixel demand could incentivize Samsung to make Galaxy more Google-forward, making the Android experience more ubiquitous and competitive with Apple.