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Lord Voldemort isn’t just the greatest villain in the Harry Potter series, he’s also one of the most formidable antagonists in cinematic and literary history. Unlike some other famous baddies, Voldemort (AKA Tom Riddle) is the living embodiment of the darkest elements of our nature. He represents the suppressed qualities within each of us if they had been brought to the surface and allowed to swallow everything good. This is one of the reasons why the character has resonated with audiences all around the globe....

As a coming of age story, Harry Potter runs into its fair share of adorable and cringe-worthy couples. Many of us felt this all too well during our first screenings of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. But relationships are a normal part of life and the books do a pretty good job of portraying the ups and downs. Some people work really well together, while some work out so poorly that they unintentionally cause a massive rift in the wizarding community....

HBO generates more intrigue around its upcoming Watchmen series with three videos showing Regina King’s costumed character suiting up. The new series has been teasing audiences for months with Instagram videos, trailers, and the occasional promotional image, for what creator and showrunner Damon Lindelof has described as a “remix” of the classic comic book story from Alan Moore and David Gibbons. From the look of what’s been released so far, it would seem as though Lindleof’s “remix” will spin out something very interesting indeed....

The iPhone X marks a significant departure from previous generation iPhone design. Apple has crammed a 5.8-inch display into a body that’s only mildly larger than previous generation non-Plus models. A new video has hit YouTube this weekend, offering a close comparison between the iPhone X and every other iPhone model… The video offers a detailed walkthrough of every previous generation iPhone, noting of the design and form factor changes that each year brought....

Microsoft and Marvel Studios have teamed up to create an amazing looking Black Panther Xbox One X. Only five of the slick black custom consoles were created, and they feature imagery of T’Challa and Killmonger from the recent film. It also comes with two custom Xbox One controllers, one that features the mask of Black Panther, while the other looks like Killmonger’s mask. Released earlier this year, Black Panther follows the story of T’Challa as he deals with the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, and faces off against a rival that doesn’t believe he is worthy of leading the African nation....

Apple’s high-end AirPods Max have been available for over a year now, and some useful accessories have started to hit the market. At CES last month, the popular accessory maker Satechi unveiled its new 2-in-1 Headphone Stand, which features a built-in Qi charger in the base. Satechi’s 2-in-1 Headphone Stand has a premium design that pairs nicely with Apple’s AirPods Max. Head below for our hands-on review and impressions. First off, it’s important to point out that Satechi’s 2-in-1 Headphone Stand will work with any pair of over-ear headphones....

VOLTA has created a following after bringing multiple successful magnetic charging cables to market over the past several years. Now the company is set to launch the VOLTA Spark, it’s most impressive magnetic cable yet with 100W USB-C power delivery, swappable tips to bring MagSafe-style functionality to almost any device, a lifetime warranty, and more. Follow along for a hands-on look at the VOLTA Spark. VOLTA has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products with serious durability after four very successful crowdfunding campaigns, including the most funding ever raised for a cable....

Harry Potter is a magical world full of fantastic spells and amazing charms. While many are intentional, some have ended up slipping through the cracks over time. With some moments dominating the screen, many clever tricks or hidden details have ended up passing even the most hardcore Potterheads. The films smartly added plenty of Easter Eggs and went through many difficult situations to make the movies, most of which fans are totally unaware of....

Hogwarts isn’t like any school in the real world. This is a place where children get petrified by large snakes, where a warlord lays siege to protect a tiara with his soul in it, and all-round stuff that is impossible to happen during our lifetimes. In the Wizarding World, Hogwarts is seen as the best school there is, which means not a lot seems to change in its practices. But you’d be wrong to think things always stayed how they were....

Boggarts had a prominent place within the mythology of the Harry Potter series when it came to the connection between magic and fear. The amortal non-being was first introduced in the books by J.K. Rowling before it made its way to the live-action film adaptations. Here’s a breakdown of a Boggart and what form it took for certain characters. In the Harry Potter world, a Boggart was a shapeshifter that took the form of the victim’s worst fear....

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. Everyone knows that Fred and George Weasley are two of the most legendary pranksters to have ever enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Their penchant for causing strife perhaps outmatches that of Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs; the original trouble-making gang of wizard teens. While the 8-part movie series was both magical and terrifying, intense and joyful, the films provide only a window into the world that is Harry Potter....

A Harry Potter fan theory has suggested that Hermione’s cat once belonged to the Potter family. Hermione took ownership of Crookshanks before beginning her third year at Hogwarts. Crookshanks was a highly intelligent cat that proved to be useful in exposing a key enemy. Crookshanks was a ginger feline with a lion-like appearance and bright yellow eyes. He was half-Kneazle, which meant he had the ability to detect untrustworthy individuals. The magical pet was also highly independent which made him the perfect pet to take along to Hogwarts....

This Page: 2017’s Power Rangers Was a Critical And Commercial Failure 2017’s Power Rangers Was a Critical And Commercial Failure There was a lot of excitement surrounding the release of Power Rangers last year. Rebooted with a fresh, young, exciting cast, Power Rangers tried to combine teen drama with its usual campy take on the superhero genre.The film definitely has its fans, but the low box office and poor critical reviews darken its hopes of a sequel....

While watchOS 8 seems like a light update on the surface, it’s actually indicative of much larger changes that are likely coming down the road. One thing that has become increasingly obvious is that Apple is preparing for greater independence from the iPhone. They’re making several changes both in watchOS 8 and with Apple Watch Series 7 that make using an Apple Watch independently better than ever. Text input & larger displays The first and most obvious change is the new keyboard that Apple is introducing on the series 7....

Today we’re taking a quick look at Apple Music. This new service came along with the iOS 8.4 update and effectively merges Beats Music with a new streaming service from Apple. The good news is, Apple Music will also be available for Android and Apple TV as well later this fall. Everyone also gets a 3 month free trial in case you’re on the fence about subscribing to the service right away…...

I received a Pen about a week ago and tested it out briefly on theAcer Chromebook Spin 713. One of the first things I noticed about the Pen is its design. Instead of a circular housing, the Pen has a triangular design – meaning it’s flat on three sides. According to the company, the design is meant to be easy for children of all ages to hold for long periods of time....

Hannah Montana was a show which reflected the Superman trope of living a double life, but, instead of Clark Kent from Krypton, it’s a simple girl named Miley from a small town who transforms into her secret pop princess persona of Hannah Montana with the simple expedient of putting on a blonde wig. The show was massively popular and catapulted the lead actor Miley Cyrus into superstardom. Miley was surrounded by a supporting cast of warm and zany characters who helped keep the simple girl from Tennesse grounded while she dealt with the other globe-trotting, award-winning aspect of her pop star life....

Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban sees the franchise start to take a darker turn. This is often a very underrated film within the series, however, it is one of the strongest movies of the lot and it is jam-packed with hidden details and Easter Eggs that many fans end up missing. The film is full of amazing moments, from Lupin’s first appearance and the teases beginning for Lord Voldemorts official return, there’s a lot going on....

Hogwarts is quite the place to learn your way around. It’s hard to hold students accountable for arriving at classes late when hundreds of staircases along the way like to change. Not all classes even take place in the castle, or in a classroom. Consider all the times Harry, Ron, and Hermione had to go to Care of Magical Creatures down by Hagrid’s hut in the cold and the snow. Potions may not have been the most fun classes, but there’s something to be said for its always being in the same place, and always being out of the weather....

No other place in the UK Wizarding World is more feared or avoided than Azkaban Prison. It’s loosely inspired by the real-world Alcatraz Island Prison but worse since Azkaban’s guards are pretty much like wolves to take a bite out of their prisoners every now and then. Moreover, the design of the place is just gloomy and a Muggle prison might even be preferable. Even so, Azkaban has housed some of the most powerful and dangerous wizards and witches to exist in the Harry Potter universe....