Nothing in the wizarding world has been left untouched by J.K. Rowling. Even the most minuscule of details have been explored; so much so that Harry’s magical realm is oftentimes spoken of as if it is a tangible place as opposed to a coveted fantasy. This dedication is part of the reason these tales have become classic. Rowling gives meaning to every square inch of Harry Potter’s world, down to the very last wand hair....
One of Netflix’s latest hits – The Haunting of Hill House – has spurred a flurry of fan theories - including one about the final episode and the red room - unfortunately the show’s creator doesn’t indulge in conspiracies. Adapting a nearly 70-year-old novel by Shirley Jackson, Mike Flanagan created a suspenseful horror TV show that has left fans clamoring for a second season. Flanagan managed to maintain the somber yet eerie pacing of his show up until the very last episode - which is where fans came up with their own theories....
I actually seem to run into it even more since the Windows 8.1 Update 1. So, I figured I would put together some tips that might solve the issue you’re having. But do note these are helpful troubleshooting steps no matter which version of Windows you’re running. Windows Update Errors We’ve all seen this: “Windows could not search for new updates” or similar error about not being able to download or install them....
It’s almost time for the iPhone 8 (and/or iPhone Edition) which means it’s been nearly one year since the jet black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus shipped. When Apple introduced the glossy black finish, it warned customers that jet black is prone to ‘fine micro-abrasions’ and recommended using a case. I prefer using my iPhone caseless (and jet black is satisfyingly grippy) so I put Apple’s challenge to the test at the risk of losing any resale value....
Despite its weird looks, I’ve long been a fan of Apple’s Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 6s. It’s a case that not only protects my device, but it gives me confidence that my iPhone will stay alive for the entire duration of a real world working day. That said, the Smart Battery Case adds significant bulk to the iPhone, and its odd looks will certainly be a turnoff to no less than a few....
Enhanced Files app with USB drive and SMB Server support In iPadOS 13 users now have the ability to connect an external USB-C storage device directly to the iPad Pro, and browse its contents directly from an updated Files app. The enhanced Files app lets users move content to and from external storage like USB thumb drives, external hard drives, and SD Card readers. External drive connectivity also works via USB-C hubs like this one from HyperDrive....
As part of ResearchKit, Apple’s new foray into medical research, five brand new apps have been launched in conjunction with leading medical institutions that utilize the new capabilities of ResearchKit. These first apps cover the areas of asthma, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, breast cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Below is a first look at some of the new application’s capabilities. Set-Up Each application comes with a relatively standard setup process, with only minor differences between the apps....
Warning: SPOILERS for Hanna. A total reboot of the film, the Hanna TV series abandons Wright’s surreal, fairy tale-like style for a more gritty and grounded approach. And yet, the first two episodes of Hanna season 1 still largely follow the film’s main beats: After rescuing baby Hanna from UTrax, a secret CIA facility in Romania, ex-soldier Erik Heller raises the girl in the forest and trains her to fight, hunt, and kill, while keeping the secret that she’s a genetically engineered super-soldier from her....
This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the recent iTunes refocus and what could happen next, the latest changes in iOS 11.1 beta 2 including new emoji and 3D Touch gestures, watchOS 4.1 with Radio streaming over LTE and the new Wi-Fi option, potential new dynamic wallpapers on the iPhone X and Face ID coming to new iPads and much more. 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....
Diagon Alley made its way to the big screen from the books in a spectacular way. The set and design of this area in the Harry Potter movies were very detailed and fantastic. Even more impressive is the Diagon Alley section of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which brings Diagon Alley to life in a way that allows fans to experience it for real. While the movies included many of the shops and details from the books, there are some things that weren’t included....
Sirius Black from Harry Potter is definitely a fan favorite character even though he was only a character for three books. While he’s a character with many flaws, many fans were interested in his rather traumatic past as well as his time as one of the Marauders while at Hogwarts. There’s no denying that Sirius has made a lot of mistakes and that he can be hot-headed. At the same time, he also has many heroic moments throughout the series both before and after Harry met him....
Although the main character of the Harry Potter series of books and movies is Harry Potter himself, most fans know that Harry would not have been able to conquer Voldemort without the help of his friends. One friend who proved invaluable was Hermione Granger, who was easily one of the smartest Hogwarts students of her time. Hermione not only helped Harry stay motivated and on task, but she was also the brains of the trio that included her, Harry and Ron, meaning that it was often Hermione who figured out puzzles, discovered the enemy’s secrets, and learned spells that would help her friends out....
The Harry Potter series is rife with mysterious lore that has yet to be fully explored. One bit of magic that still holds an aura of mystique are Horcruxes. Some of the darkest magic in all of the Wizarding World, Horcuxes require an individual to split their soul apart to transfer it to another object or living thing. To work, the magic requires the user to kill another person, a soul for a soul....
A Harry Potter fan theory suggests that Draco Malfoy was turned into a werewolf in the latter half of the series. The interesting theory has been around for years, but it cyclically gains attention from time to time from the evidence stemming from J.K. Rowling’s book series and the movie adaptations. Is the fan theory true, and did Rowling discreetly hint in her fantasy novels that Harry’s nemesis becomes a werewolf?...
HBO renews the television series Barry for season 3. Created by Alec Berg and Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader, the dark comedy’s season 2 premiere recently aired on HBO, and the subsequent episodes will complement the final season of Game of Thrones through April and May. On Barry, Hader portrays the title character, a hitman trying to jumpstart his acting career in Los Angeles. Barry season 1 premiered in March 2018, and Hader ultimately won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series....
When news broke that The Office star Mindy Kaling was creating her own sitcom, fans were excited to see what the clever and hilarious writer and actress would create. The Mindy Project premiered in the fall of 2012 and the beginning of the series was influenced by Mindy’s love of romantic comedies. For six seasons, doctor Mindy Lahiri tried her best to find love while making her professional dreams come true....
Frozen 2 is getting ready to deliver another hit ballad in a new TV spot, which offers a preview of Elsa’s song “Into the Unknown.” The sequel, directed once again by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, will see Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leaving Arendelle to go on a journey to find out the origin of Elsa’s ice powers. It’s been widely speculated that Frozen 2 will reveal that Elsa and Anna’s mother, Queen Iduna (voiced by Evan Rachel Wood), didn’t actually die in a shipwreck, but is still alive out there somewhere....
A recently released report has suggested that the upcoming reboot of Hellboy was something of a nightmare behind the scenes, with rushed rewrites, conflicts between high-ranking staff members, and walkouts perpetrated by a principal cast member. This comes on the heels of a surprisingly negative reception from critics (including Screen Rant’s own review) as the film currently sits at 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. When the Hellboy reboot was announced in 2017, some fans were noticeably upset that the original films, which were directed by Guillermo del Toro and starred Ron Perlman, would not see a third and final entry to wrap things up....
From 9to5Toys.com: As the leaked Black Friday ads continue to surface, today we got a look at what Target will be offering come the end of the month. The retailer says it will have hundreds of door busters and thousands of deals on everything from Apple products and gaming consoles with gift cards attached along with deep discounts on home goods and more. Items on pages 2 and 3 of the ad are available today to order online with free in-store pickup....
Nintendo has released its latest sales figures for the top ten best-selling, first-party Nintendo Switch games, with familiar faces taking up every slot on the list. The Nintendo Switch was released in 2017 and it has already hit an incredible milestone of 42 million units sold to date, with the company projecting 50 million Switch units sold by March 2020. Switch had a strong start, thanks to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being one of its launch titles....
