Apple is usually praised for the release of new products. The iPhone 13 Pro and M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro are definitely some of the best launches of the company in 2021. But as we near 2022, there are some products Apple should definitely stop selling, as they don’t make sense in its lineup anymore. Apple Watch Series 3 (2017) It’s not the first time that we’ve said Apple should stop selling the Apple Watch Series 3....
It looks like the Apple Watch is launching in a certain big box retailer soon. Also, big changes may be coming to third-party Apple Watch accessories. Along with that, Zac and Benjamin discuss some issues with iTunes and Apple Music. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216851741?secret_token=s-nN2Kd” params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every Wednesday....
Fans were taken aback when Luna Lovegood was introduced in the fifth Harry Potter novel out of nowhere, only for her to become one of the leading protagonists in the series. Her status as a girl with her head constantly in the clouds has made her this fandom’s Manic Pixie Dream Girl, although some consider her to be more cuckoo than smart. That would be misinterpreting Luna’s character, though, as she’s actually one of the smarter ones from Harry’s friend group....
When it comes to the houses in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, everyone has their own preferences. People who like Hufflepuff are generally decent and fair. Those who favor Gryffindor are bold and brave. The ones who choose Slytherin are cunning and ambitious. And, those who prefer Ravenclaw prize intelligence and learning over everything else. Regardless of which poison you pick, there are always some great laughs to be had at every single Hogwarts house....
The Boy Who Lived may have been the central character in J.K. Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter novels, but his best friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley were just as integral to the beloved series as Harry himself. Each year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Hermione and Ron were right there by the Chosen One’s side as he fought to save the world from Voldemort, and the Dark Lord would never have been vanquished without their guidance, assistance and unwavering loyalty....
Squibs were recognized members in the wizarding community in the Harry Potter series, but their history was never deeply divulged. The non-magical beings were present in the books by J.K. Rowling as well as the film adaptations, and they were commonly confused with traditional Muggles. Here’s an explanation into Squibs and how they differ from Muggles. A Squib, also referred to as a “wizard-born,” was a human that was born to at least one wizard parent, but didn’t inherit magical abilities....
The Harry Potter series may be about magic on the surface but the real crux of the thing is about doing what is right for reasons of good. That’s why it’s important that not only magical folk but their non-magic, Muggle, counterparts also have noticeable leanings in those directions. There aren’t a whole host of muggles we get to meet extensively, but the ones we do veer into all manner of classifications regarding their relationship with the law and whether they have a propensity for selfish gains or selfless altruism....
It looks like Hayley Atwell isn’t quite ready to give up the spy business, as she’s now set to join the next two entries of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Atwell is no stranger to espionage, having played fan-favorite character Agent Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which included her own solo TV show on ABC. While nothing can make up for the cancelation of Agent Carter after only two seasons, watching Atwell kick butt alongside Tom Cruise and the rest of the IMF team will surely soothe the sting a bit....
As Apple launched its new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro powered by its M1 custom Apple Silicon, we learned about the big performance gains to expect. Beyond processor and graphics performance, Apple says battery performance is seeing massive improvements giving them the “longest battery life ever in a Mac.” Here’s what Apple is rating battery runtime for the new MacBook Air and Pro. Until now, Apple has given battery life ratings of about 10-12 hours for most of its MacBooks....
Harry Styles says he passed on Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid remake to focus on his music career instead. It was reported the actor-singer-songwriter had entered talks to play Prince Eric in July, but he formally declined the role a month later. Released in 1989, Disney’s animated The Little Mermaid was a big hit and paved the way for the Disney Animation Renaissance of the 1990s. It’s the latest Disney animated classic to start making its way down the live-action remake assembly line, following the studio’s success with its re-imaginings of titles like The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King....
An extended director’s cut of Netflix’s critically acclaimed and wildly successful horror series The Haunting of Hill House is coming to Blu-Ray. Adapted from Shirley Jackson’s classic gothic horror novel of the same name, the series skyrocketed to success last year on the streaming platform. Thanks to an intriguing and layered narrative, top-notch acting, and impressive filmmaking, the show was praised by critics and viewers alike, and quickly became one of Netflix’s most talked-about series of 2018....
Popular Apple Watch and iPhone application Heart Analyzer has received a major update over the last week that brings a new interface, performance improvements, and much more. Heart Analyzer, for those unfamiliar, allows you to easily visualize your heart rate, as tracked by Apple Watch. Heart Analyzer was recently updated to version 6.0, which saw the app be completely rewritten in Swift 4. Through this rewrite, the user interface is smoother and more intuitive, while the Apple Watch application is also brand new....
OI File Manager OI File Manager is a neat app you’re probably familiar with if you’ve used any CyanogenMod 2.3.7 ROM. It came preinstalled with most ROMs and even became known as the “stock file manager” among the modding and rooting community. What’s great about this file manager is the simplicity. No, unlike other file managers you won’t find sophisticated features, one-click sharing and other goodies, but sometimes copy-paste is all you need....
Microsoft October Device Event 2015 Some of what we should see include two new flagship Windows Phones, Surface Pro 4, a new Microsoft Band, and more. It’s also safe to assume we’ll see new Preview builds of Windows 10 TH2 as well as an update for Windows 10 Mobile. Some of the devices that are going to be introduced are already floating around the web like the flagship phones: Lumia 950 and 950 XL that Microsoft accidentally revealed on its UK site last week....
The LaMetric Time is a highly-customizable Wi-Fi-enabled clock that can be configured via its free iOS companion app. The app allows you to customize the clock face, and load apps for displaying personalized information — things like Twitter followers and realtime YouTube subscriber numbers, for example. Although the LaMetric Time includes a clock, it’s more of a smart dashboard that can be fed information from a seemingly endless amount of Internet-connected sources....
In this episode, Zac and Benjamin discuss the new Apple Watch bands, the conclusion to Apple’s FBI standoff, iOS quality control, and much more. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/256322061″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every Wednesday. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app....
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/328381243″ 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. Note: Subscribing to the podcast feed will guarantee the latest episode is downloaded as soon as possible. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Here’s what we discussed in this episode: iOS 11 lets you scan a router’s QR code to quickly join a network Top 10 QR codes supported by iOS 11 Easily share your WiFi with friends on iOS 11, automatically sends passwords to nearby devices Express Settings discovered in iOS 11 setup process iOS 11’s new ‘Smart Invert Colors’ is the closest thing to Dark Mode yet Developer uncovers drag and drop support for iPhone in iOS 11 The early 10....
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro were announced to much fanfare yesterday, with one of the hero features being the new Liquid Retina XDR display. In addition to larger physical size and smaller bezels, mini-LED high contrast ratio and 120Hz ProMotion refresh rates, the screens also feature increased native resolutions with higher pixel density. This brings with it a new selection of scaled screen resolution options in System Preferences. Most notably, the high-end MacBook Pro once again features a native 2x resolution as standard…...
Former The Bachelorette star Hannah Brown and her partner Alan Bersten have been crowned as the season 28 winners of Dancing With The Stars. The Alabama native has traded in her pageant crown for that shiny Mirror Ball trophy. From her time on The Bachelor to being the lead of The Bachelorette and now her time on Dancing with the Stars, Hannah is no stranger to the spotlight in the last year and a half, and it’s no surprise she was named the 2019 Competition Contestant at the People’s Choice Awards, but it hasn’t always been a smooth ride for her....
Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) has exploded back onto the big screen with Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn). And it looks like the character is going to keep picking up steam after Bird of Prey with multiple projects in the works - from a confirmed appearance in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad to other possibilities in various stages of development. Originally a psychologist at Arkham Asylum, Harley Quinn fell into an abusive relationship with the Joker....
