Morgan Truder

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The world of portable speakers is a thriving one right now. Pretty much every audio brand has a small, battery charged device to take with you to play tunes. But the company that has been the most consistent in both the quality of their products and their sound is JBL. The latest editions of their audio staple are the JBL Flip 7 and JBL Charge 6 — Shortlist has tested both in the great outdoors (and indoors) and the results are utterly impressive.

6 days ago | shortlist.com | Morgan Truder

All Premier League matches this weekend will highlight mental health as part of the Inside Matters campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage fans to check in on the well-being of others they're close with. Ahead of UK Mental Health Awareness Week (May 12-18), the Premier League and its clubs will dedicate fixtures on May 10-11 to promoting positive conversations around mental health.

6 days ago | shortlist.com | Morgan Truder

Silent Hill is no stranger to cinematic recreation. The popular game has already been adapted in the past, and now, with the current flurry of video game adaptations constantly being released, we’re about to get another one. The spooky series, which arguably defined the horror genre in gaming since its debut in 1999, has a new film coming with Christophe Gans set to take the helm as director 20 years after his first crack at the franchise.

6 days ago | shortlist.com | Morgan Truder

Over 200 original models, props, and production items from the classic Thomas & Friends series (1984-2008) will be auctioned online for charity. This special event, hosted by memorabilia experts Propstore with support from Mattel, celebrates Thomas & Friends' 80th anniversary – an impressive career for any train.

6 days ago | shortlist.com | Morgan Truder

Just when you think LEGO can’t release anything else that will turn your head and open your wallet, the Danish company does it again, and creates Luxo Jr., the Disney Pixar Lamp. The build is only 613 pieces, so it’s on the more modest side compared to previous LEGO releases and includes the lamp, the stand, and the yellow ball which Luxo Jr. squashes in the 1986 short film they were the star of. You can use the ball as a stand too to give off the illusion it's being squashed.