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Rob Zombie’s Halloween reboot and sequel turned him into one of the most controversial directors in the horror genre, but his take on Halloween II actually shares a lot in common with a sequel from the original franchise. Ever since John Carpenter’s formative first film, the Halloween series has become one of the most popular and influential horror franchises in the genre. Much like Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street, the Halloween series amassed many sequels over the years and helped influence a new generation of slasher movies....

The start of the year heralded a frenzy of foldables, although an actual product is yet to hit consumer shelves after reviewers found that the Samsung Galaxy Fold phone suffered from display durability issues and the company indefinitely delayed the launch. A report from IHS Markit, via Economic Daily News, says that Apple is developing a foldable of its own; not a phone but a foldable iPad. It’s not clear if the foldable iPad would be a bending single screen experience like the Samsung and Huawei phone prototypes, or if it would be closer to a laptop form factor with dual screens, with a display on each part of the case, presumably instead of a physical keyboard....

Potential Apple partner Energous has once again further delayed the release of their wireless charging technology. In a phone call with the CEO today, Energous stated that plans changed after “key strategic partnership” was made. That doesn’t mean wireless charging is down for the count at this year’s CES though. Ossia is set to launch Cota Tile, a ceiling that can deliver wireless power to compatible devices. Energous is best known for its WattUp wire-free charging technology that allows devices to charge wirelessly when it’s in range of a transmitter....

In part-6 of this series, we have discussed how to use ildasm and ilasm utilities to perform reversing and patching of .NET applications. If you haven’t read it, it is recommended to read part-6 before reading this article. You can read it here. In this article, we will discuss how to patch .NET applications to modify the application’s logic using a popular tool called Reflexil. If you are done reading part-6, we are going to get the same effect after patching the application in this article but using a different set of tools....

Backpacks are as convenient a way to carry things around a city as they are when hiking in the great outdoors, keeping your hands free and spreading the load across two shoulders, but they can be a little worrying when you’re carrying expensive gadgets. The reason? All the zips are behind you. Standing on an escalator, in an elevator or on a platform waiting for a train, you always have the worry of a thief quietly unzipping the compartments to make off with your hard-earned technology....

Rick and Morty prepares to take over in a teaser for the Adult Swim show’s Pringles Super Bowl ad. After an excruciatingly long wait (par for the course for the wildly popular animated show), Rick and Morty finally returned to Adult Swim in November for season 4. Not surprisingly, the show picked up right where it left off by plunging the iconic Rick and Morty into a new series of bizarre and hilarious (and sometimes disturbing) sci-fi adventures....

Roku owners, for years, have had to deal with the lack of an official YouTube channel since it launched in 2008. There’s been several third-party attempts, but most were shut down within a few months. One of the more successful ones we covered is VideoBuzz, and you can still stream YouTube to your Roku from an iOS or Android device using Twonky. Officially YouTube on Roku Adding the channel is easy....

We’d likely already see invites issued if Apple was planning to hold a major event in March, although that doesn’t rule out a spring event sometime next month yet. A new rumor today, however, suggests Apple could release new hardware as early as next week which would presumably happen without an event. MacRumors cites “reputable supply chain analysts” at a “research firm” who believe Apple will release new hardware products sometime next week, although details beyond the date range are slim....

Standing desks are rapidly gaining in popularity as concern grows about the health impacts of spending long periods sitting down. Apple CEO Tim Cook has even described sitting as ‘the new cancer,’ with all Apple Park employees getting height-adjustable sit-stand desks. We’ve reviewed a few different products, from full-on sit-stand desks to a simple conversion option for laptop users. Flexispot has gone one step further with a couple of its products, however, combining a desk with an exercise cycle …...

Twelve years have passed since Griffin released its first iTrip, a breakthrough FM transmitter that enabled iPods to send music wirelessly to car and home stereos. The original model, a glossy white housing that sat atop early iPods like a tube of Chapstick, effectively defined iPod accessories for an entire generation of early adopters. And it was fun, too: using an radio antenna and brilliant software, iTrip could flood an empty FM radio channel with iPod music, acting like a pocket-sized pirate radio station....

Romantic Comedy films have seen many characters come and go. Some of these characters are extremely hopeful and giddy when it comes to the idea of true love. Other characters are driven to believe that the concept of “true love” is as mystical and fictional as the loch ness monster. Let’s take a look at the ranking of rom coms’ biggest hopeless romantics to the biggest cynics from some of the biggest old school classics of all time to more recent modern hits....

Ron Howard has been a prominent mainstream director throughout the years. Having a strong start as a child actor and becoming a household name with Happy Days, Howard made his transition to the director’s chair with Grand Theft Auto in 1977. Ever since he has turned his focus towards directing films and producing projects with Brian Grazer for his production arm Imagine Entertainment. And through that, Howard has released box-office winners and award-winning films (and a share of bombs)....

Apple’s Spring Forward event on March 9 was packed with news, including everything from expected Apple Watch announcements to the debut of the Retina 12″ MacBook, a price drop for Apple TV, the announcement of ResearchKit, and the release of iOS 8.2. Here’s everything you need to know. First, the Apple TV dropped in price from $99 to $69, and got a three-month exclusive window to launch HBO Now, a standalone $15/month to HBO TV content and on-demand library....

Apple is widely expected to transition the iPad Pro lineup to mini LED displays starting in the first quarter of 2021. A new report today from the Korean supply chain outlet The Elec, however, says that Apple is also planning to adopt OLED screens in the iPad Pro lineup. As a refresher, mini LED is a new form of backlighting that is used for LCD screens. It offers many of the same benefits as OLED, but oftentimes can offer increased brightness, improved power efficiency, and a lower risk of burn-in....

Apple today confirmed its next special event for November 10 that will likely be focused on Mac announcements. And now, a new rumor from The Verifier suggests that the company is planning to officially bring the TestFlight platform to the Mac next week. If you’re unfamiliar with TestFlight, it is a platform for testing beta apps where developers can offer early access to their apps for iOS users before they reach the App Store....

What should you do if you work from home, your wife is a nurse and busy at the hospital, and your kids are learning remotely while school is out due to a health pandemic? Taking on the role of “arts and crafts dad” is one option, especially if you can technically do it for work. Okay, maybe that’s a rare set of circumstances. Either way, the new iPhone-controlled Cricut Joy is an awesome entry into the world of smart cutting machines....

The new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has been out for a few weeks so you’ve probably seen the early reviews and know all the initial takes. The USB ports changed, the Touch Bar may be gimmicky, and some pros are feeling left out. My own machine (base 15-inch with upgraded 1TB SSD) arrived three weeks ago as my new work computer, giving me plenty of real-world use with it. My main observation from time spent using the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is that early impressions don’t necessarily last....

One of the most popular games in the world has been Psyonix’s Rocket League, and under the umbrella of Epic Games, the game is expanding to new platforms. Later this year, “Rocket League Sideswipe” will arrive on Android and iOS devices. Announced in a blog post today, Psyonix confirmed that “Rocket League Sideswipe” is currently in development for mobile devices with a “reimagined” version of its iconic competitive gameplay. In “Sideswipe,” players are in 1v1 and 2v2 matches that are fast-paced and only last around two minutes, less than half that of a normal Rocket League match....

I first discovered Joli and their handmade leather sleeves a little over a year ago. Back then, I reviewed the company’s sleeves for the iPhone, iPad Pro, and 12-inch MacBook. Now, I’ve moved on from the 12-inch MacBook to the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Wanting to protect my pricey investment, I immediately set out to get a Joli leather sleeve for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and have been using it for about a week now…...

Rick And Morty Season 3 Episode 9 “The ABCs Of Beth” asks if Beth chooses to clone herself - and leaves the answer deliberately ambiguous. Rick And Morty has attracted a fervent fanbase since it started back in 2013. The show has a Back To The Future-style premise, where a genius scientist called Rick Sanchez takes his grandson Morty off on cosmic adventures. The issue is that Rick is also a drunken, amoral nihilist, so their adventures often take a dark turn....