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Star-Studded Raunchy Comedy On Prime Goes Completely Off The Leash
By TeeJay Small
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Fans of raunchy adult comedy may recall seeing trailers for the film Strays last year, featuring a host of big-name talent lending their voices to a pack of foul-mouthed dogs. The film, which looks like something you might throw on for your kids at first glance, offers an off-the-walls joyride complete with copious cursing, chaotic K-9’s, and a staggering list of voice talent.
Though Strays failed to make a major splash during its theatrical run, as is par for the course with R-rated comedies, the film has found a new streaming audience on Amazon Prime Video.
The Dogs Of Strays
For those who missed out on this one upon release, Strays centers on a Border Terrier dog named Reggie, who is abandoned by his absolutely horrible owner, Doug. Despite suffering years of abuse at the hands of Doug, Reggie holds an upbeat and oblivious attitude in life, and fails to realize at first that he isn’t playing some kind of long-form search and return game. Things turn around for the dog when he encounters a group of life-long strays by the names of Bug, Maggie, and Hunter.
After a few nights on the street, Reggie starts to become accustomed to the harsh realities of the real world, as well as the abuse he suffered from his disgusting owner. These realizations make him bitter, but never detract from his whimsy, as Reggie hatches a bizarre plot to get revenge by tracking down Doug, and biting his genitals clean off. The strays are highly perturbed by this plan at first, though they ultimately agree in spirit, and accompany Reggie on his harrowing trip back to the suburbs to locate his evil owner.
A Bonkers Ride
I’m not going to sugarcoat it, Strays is one of the most bizarre movies I’ve ever seen in my life. It sort of offers a narrative commentary on abusive relationships, much in the same way that 2016’s Sausage Party offers a commentary on organized religion. It’s also needlessly violent, loaded with vulgar language and references to sex, and pretty funny, if you can get past the overall vibe that this feature film may have worked better as an SNL short.
Strays originally came together after comedy icons Phil Lord and Christopher Miller agreed to finance the project through their first-look deal with Universal Pictures. American Vandal series creator Dan Perrault penned the screenplay for the project, while filmmaker Josh Greenbaum joined to direct. Though Strays touts an array of comedic talent behind the camera, the biggest selling point before release was its massive cast of voice talent, including Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Rob Riggle, Sofía Vergara, Josh Gad, and Will Forte as Doug.
Streaming On Amazon Prime
Though I can definitively say that Strays is not for everybody, you can definitely gauge whether or not you’ll enjoy it by watching the trailer. Critics seem to have mixed opinions on it, earning a middling Rotten Tomatoes score of 53 percent.
Personally, I can’t say I would have spent the money to catch this one in the theater, though it’s a perfectly serviceable comedy to kill a quick 90 minutes. Those interested in checking out Strays today can be sure to stream the film on Amazon Prime Video.
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LA public schools pass screen time limits for students in a first
Los Angeles public school students may be returning to the age of college-ruled notebooks and Scantrons, following a Tuesday school board vote that will limit the use of computers, laptops, and tablets in classrooms.
Titled “Using Technology with Intention,” the new resolution mandates the creation of grade-level and subject-specific screen time limits across Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools, including a complete ban on device usage for kindergarten and first grade. The use of one-to-one devices, like individual Chromebooks, will be discouraged for second through fifth grades, as well.
Revised guidelines will also address video-aided lesson plans, access to video streaming platforms like YouTube, and expanded restrictions on gaming and social media platforms.
District staff must present the revised tech use policy by June, which will go into effect for all LAUSD students beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Guidelines will be reevaluated every year, and schools are tasked with tracking and sharing student screen time numbers with parents.
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The resolution cites increasing concern about the effect of screen time on young minds and alleged screen addiction, including recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studies that show a correlation between high screen time and adverse health effects. The board was unanimously in favor of the tech restrictions, with one recusal.
“We know that tech is not going away and can be a powerful tool in the classroom. This is not about going backwards. This is about rethinking school time and screen time in schools to ensure we are doing what actually helps students learn best,” board member Nick Melvoin said during Tuesday’s meeting.
“This is not about going backwards. This is about rethinking school time…”
Advocates, parents, and even students have spent the last year lobbying for greater tech restrictions following the passing of a 2025 bell-to-bell cellphone ban restricting the use of personal devices during school hours. Schools Beyond Screens, a national classroom tech safety coalition founded by LAUSD parents and teachers, helped craft the resolution in collaboration with board members and co-sponsors Melvoin, Karla Griego, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Jerry Yang, Kelly Gonez, and Rocío Rivas.
“Now is the time for a safe and science-backed approach to classroom technology, one that is not guided by Big Tech talking points like screen value over screen time,” the organization wrote in a press release following the decision.
“There is much work to be done, and this is only the beginning, but today, we are proud, grateful, and – for the first time in a long time – hopeful. Our kids may yet have the kind of public education that they deserve — one that is proven effective and free of undue digital distraction, harmful content, and corporate exploitation.”
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The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is at the lowest price weve seen all year
SAVE $75: The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $224 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $299. That’s a 25% discount.
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Packing up for an adventure means figuring out how to bring along a soundtrack. A trip to the cabin or a lakeside campground all deserve to be experienced with a great playlist. If you could use an upgrade before summer to get a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, check out this deal at Amazon.
As of April 22, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $224 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $299. That’s a 25% discount that takes $75 off the price. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen at Amazon so far this year.
A compact speaker with a scratch-resistant aluminum shell is exactly what we should be packing on adventures. With an attached carabiner, the B&O Explore speaker is designed to clip onto your backpack when you hit the trail. Or you can utilize the rubber base to set it on a rock or even in the sand. It’s both waterproof and dustproof, adding to the durability.
Bang & Olufsen notes this model gets up to 27 hours of playtime before it needs to recharge. It weighs under 1.5 pounds, so it won’t add much bulk to your gear. It takes about two hours to recharge the Beosound Explore.
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Before summer kicks into high gear, add the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore speaker to your pack. It’s ready for any adventure you have planned.
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Get some new wrist candy with the CMF Watch Pro 2 at its lowest price ever
SAVE $39.01: As of April 22, get the CMF By Nothing Watch 2 Pro for $39.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $79. That’s a discount of 49% and the lowest price we’ve seen.
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There are tons of smartwatches on the market if you’re in need of one. But if you’re willing to look beyond the Apple Watches or Samsung devices out there, you’ll find an awesome alternative from the Nothing brand that’ll save you some serious cash. Not only is it more affordable than the competition, but it’s got everything you could want and then some. In fact, one of the models is on sale right now.
As of April 22, get the CMF By Nothing Watch 2 Pro for $39.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $79. That’s $39.01 off and a discount of 49%. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen.
This affordable smartwatch not only comes in an attractive form factor, but it has just about everything you could ask for. It has your average comms tools like Bluetooth calling and gesture control, a built-in mic and speaker, contacts, message reminders, and music control. But from there, it offers a wide range of sensors and data to help you take control of your health.
It offers a portable blood oxygen saturation monitor, a heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and so much more. All of this data, including workout information, steps, and much more, can be synced across all your favorite fitness apps, including Apple Health and Google Health Connect. There are 120 sports modes to choose from, GPS positioning, and even a 3D warm-up exercise guide to help get you on your feet each day.
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With interchangeable watch straps and an attractive face, this extremely reasonable smartwatch is definitely one to rival Apple and Samsung. You’ll want to grab yours while it’s still down to the lowest price we’ve seen.
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