In the world of Harry Potter, that are many pieces of complicated magic, sometimes made even further convoluted by Rowling’s constant tinkering with the canon. Some of these spells seem to only appear once or twice, in service to the story, but are never fully fleshed out, leaving avid fans with many questions about the intricacies of the spellwork. One of the most curious examples of this is the Unforgivable Vow....
When readers and audiences dig into a Harry Potter book or movie, they tend to bury themselves far past the point of escape. J.K. Rowling has manufactured genuine magic in her series, and the titular boy wizard has manifested himself into pop culture. In fact, it’s as much about magic as it is about perfecting a kind of narrative science. Harry’s an icon. In The Sorcerer’s Stone, McGonagall explains that “every child in our world will know his name,” and that’s just as true within the books as it is outside of them....
Nomad, known for its popular line of leather smartphone cases, has just launched a new charging hub to accommodate all of your power-hungry devices. The Nomad Wireless Hub is capable of charging up to five devices at once, thanks to four USB charging ports, and a 7.5W wireless charging top surface. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for more details. Specifications Charges 5 devices simultaneously 1x fast charge USB-C port (15W) 3x USB ports (2x 5W + 1x 10W) Includes power brick 7....
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss iPhone 8 ‘panic’ stories including wireless charging shipping late, new color rumors including a mirror finish, Apple’s new HomeKit displays, and changes and improvements in the latest iOS 11 betas. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/333119851″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app....
Mark Hamill has revealed he did not sign on to reprise Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens until co-star Harrison Ford agreed to play Han Solo one last time. J.J. Abrams’ 2015 film ushered fans back into the Star Wars mythos with a fresh narrative and new generation of characters breathing life into the franchise. However, the legacy characters, spearheaded by Luke, Han and Leia, remain the backbone and beating heart of the famed saga....
One of the first things that new Harry Potter fans learn about the series (maybe the very first, in fact) is that those dastardly Dursleys are some of the most unpleasant, judgemental, and snobbish people you could ever meet in a British suburb. Vernon and Petunia Dursley have a great fear and loathing of magic, which extends to Petunia’s own sister and brother-in-law, Lily and James Potter. On losing his parents, Harry Potter is brought to live with Vernon and Petunia, who extend that fear and hatred to the boy and instill it in their own son, Dudley....
A hash function employs a mathematical algorithm to convert the key into a hash. A collision occurs when a hash function produces the same hash value for more than one key. In this Algorithm tutorial, you will learn: What is Hashing? What is a Hash Table? Hash functions Qualities of a good hash function Collision Hash table operations Hash Table Python Example Hash Table Code Explanation Python Dictionary Example Complexity Analysis Real-world Applications Advantages of hash tables Disadvantages of hash tables...
Less than a decade ago, a desktop drawing tablet was an essential tool for just about every professional digital artist. More recently, the iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and other competing products like the Microsoft Surface line have given creative professionals a range of affordable and portable options to consider. Still, many artists consider dedicated graphics tablets the gold standard for illustration and design. Leading the industry is Wacom, known for its line of Cintiq pen displays....
There are a variety of relationships in the Harry Potter series, and some of them are better than others. While many of the relationships from the series are positive and adorable, others aren’t so great. Many of the boyfriends in the series aren’t ones you’d want to date weather because they are still immature or because they are just horrible people overall. While the series isn’t about romance, there are quite a few romantic relationships talked about in the series including between Harry’s peers as well as the adults in the series....
Apple is celebrating Veterans Day in a variety of ways including a homepage banner, Apple Watch activity challenge, and more. It’s also highlighting an augmented reality app for iPhone called Healium AR that is helping Veterans better deal with anxiety. Apple shared about the app that’s making a difference for veterans in a Newsroom post today. The story details how the app came to be and even though it’s not meant as a replacement for medical therapy or medication is very helpful for veterans dealing with panic attacks and more....
Naturally, during the month of August alone, Instagram unveiled enough new features to fill an entire volume of a 2020 history book. Some, you’re likely Reely familiar with (hint, hint) but others, you may have completely missed amidst all the fanfare. So, without further ado, here are all new Instagram updates that should be on your radar. Instagram launched QR Codes This one is hot off the press! Facebook has just announced another new feature that helps small businesses navigate this tricky time....
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published on June 26, 1997, by Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom. Just a year later, the U.S. publishes its own version under the Scholastic Corporation, but this time under the title of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer‘s Stone. Harry Potter fans are well aware that the title differences had been made for marketing purposes, as publishers felt that “Sorcerer” was more straightforward and would have a greater appeal to US readers....
We still can’t quite believe that the first Harry Potter movie was released 18 years ago. It feels like only yesterday that everybody was flocking to their local cinema to see the Boy Who Lived’s first outing which, as expected, took the box office by storm. But while the movie is perhaps the most faithful to the core material, it still left out many details from the books. Here is Harry Potter: 10 Major Things The Movie Left Out From The Sorcerer’s Stone....
When it comes to the world of Harry Potter, everything seems so magical and superior to muggle life that the fandom would much rather be sorted into a Hogwarts House and play Quidditch than deal with mundane things like traveling via car or airplane. But how many would-be wizards really take the time to consider the wizarding economy, especially the many things about wizarding money that make zero sense? It’s cute to consider paying for a wand with gold coins or riding a roller coaster to access your underground vault beside a grumpy goblin, but in real life, many of the adorable aspects of wizarding money really aren’t practical....
With Hawkeye left out of Infinity War altogether, fans will be happy to hear that in the world of Marvel Comics, Clint Barton is leading his very own team of Avengers. Ironically, taking them to Hollywood, of all places. Yes, Marvel is finally bringing back the West Coast Avengers of yesterday, a collection of younger heroes in need of a new start, a new book, and the leadership of not one, but TWO Hawkeyes....
Kirsty Cotton (played by Ashley Laurence) battled Pinhead in the first two Hellraiser movies, but in the comics, she later became a Cenobite herself. Most recurring horror villains have that one true nemesis that gives them their greatest, most memorable cinematic challenges. A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger has Nancy Thompson, Halloween’s Michael Myers has Laurie Strode, Friday the 13th’s Jason Voorhees has Tommy Jarvis, and Hellraiser’s Pinhead has Kirsty Cotton....
Bring on the 4K HDR movie binge watching. The new Apple TV 4K is out today and we’ve got our hands on Apple’s new streaming box. The reviews call it the best TV box on the market, but note its premium price means it’s not for everyone. Apple still offers the two-year old 1080p version for its same $149 price, and $30 more gets you a faster processor with 4K HDR support....
First Alert, known best for its home safety devices, has been a relatively early adopter of support for new Apple protocols. The company previously introduced the Onelink Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector with support for HomeKit, and this year at CES 2018 is showing off a new product that combines the safety features of a smart smoke detector with the home convenience of an AirPlay 2 speaker. We stopped at First Alert’s booth to see (and hear) the new accessory in person....
Sirius Black’s first appearance in the Harry Potter franchise struck fear into the hearts of countless witches, wizards, and even Muggles. He is known in the Wizarding World as the traitor who turned James and Lily Potter over to the Dark Lord, leaving behind little orphan Harry. He is also allegedly the one who ended the lives of twelve innocent Muggle bystanders, along with a friend from school named Peter Pettigrew....
Harry Potter introduced a number of characters, creatures, spells, and objects from the Wizarding World, and the most dangerous practice was the creation of Horcruxes, of which Lord Voldemort made a total of six – but who did he have to kill to make them? J.K. Rowling’s world of magic began in 1997 with Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone, which introduced the title character, his best friends, and the biggest threat these young wizards were going to encounter: Lord Voldemort, who was only mentioned in the first book, not showing his face until the second....
