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Autocorrect can be a mixed blessing. We’ve all experienced times where it’s a hindrance rather than a help, insisting on turning our perfectly valid words into something entirely unrelated – so much so that entire websites have been devoted to its alleged failings (even if most of them are made up). But one of its real strengths is the ability to save typing effort. We can create our own abbreviations that then expand out into the full phrase or sentence....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker did its best to tie all loose ends from the Star Wars sequels, and though it didn’t succeed at that for the most part, it had some more subtle details that connect to the previous films – like Rey’s actions in Star Wars: The Force Awakens creating a problem for Poe Dameron in The Rise of Skywalker. After over 40 years of Skywalker history, the Star Wars saga as fans have come to know it finally came to an end, though it’s not the end of the Star Wars universe as there are still new projects coming up....

Riverdale is not only famous for always having a lot of drama and mystery but also for having well-dressed characters. Every main girl on the show is a fashion icon, while guys have clothes that range from decent to great. It’s no wonder so many teenagers have been inspired to change their style. One of the most prominent characters in this sense is Betty. Despite usually wearing something modest such as one-color sweaters, Betty does find interesting outfits once in a while that make the audience fall in love with her all over again....

First acting in the ’80s and continuing to star in movies today, Robert Downey Jr. has had a long and successful career. To celebrate his biggest hits, we’re here to take a look at the 54-year-old actor’s biggest films to date. We’ll be turning to the star rating system at IMDb to do this. Every one of Downey’s films has been assigned a rating on the website, based on the votes of registered users on a scale of 1 to 10....

Apple is widely expected to release three new iPhone models this year, including a refreshed version of the current iPhone X, as well as a new 6-inch LCD model and a 6.4-inch OLED model. While we’re still a few months away from Apple’s announcement, there’s quite a bit we already know about the so-called “iPhone X Plus.” Read on as we roundup the latest rumors about the 6.4-inch device… Design & Size The iPhone X Plus, as you would expect, is likely to feature the same design as the current iPhone X, just in a larger form factor....

The task of reverse engineering a virtual machine protection would be easy of the architecture that it executes is known to us. Thus, it would take a small amount of time to search for the opcodes in the architecture instruction set reference. Sadly, most of code obfuscators today use a custom instruction set. In other words, each instruction is given a custom opcode (often chosen at random) and custom format that obliges the reverse engineer to manually decode each instruction and that’s tiring....

I’ve never been greatly enamoured of the concept of phone cases. You pay all that money for a beautiful design that Jony Ive and his team sweated over for months, then hide it in some butt-ugly plastic case. I’ve always just used a matte screen-protector (as much to remove reflections as protect the screen from damage) and a Zagg stick-on leather cover for the rear, leaving the phone reasonably well-protected from scratches but without making it look like something bought from Toys-R-Us....

Photo-editing apps have dominated the App Store ever since Apple’s iPhone launched in 2007, but they especially grabbed ahold of pop culture after famous photographers and photojournalists—such as Damin Winter’s prize-winning Hipstamatic Afghanistan war series and The New York Times’ Instagram summer series—advocated the iPhone as a premiere device for capturing special moments. Here’s the thing, though: there are plenty of ways to beautifully snap an image or film a video with the iPhone that will contribute to the after-effects of apps....

J.J. Abrams says that lingering questions will be answered in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, such as the mystery surrounding Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis). Thought to be the new big bad of the sequel trilogy, the enigmatic First Order commander debuted in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But before fans even got to learn anything about him, he was surprisingly killed in Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi....

There’s a reason why Archie’s friends call him ‘Pureheart the Powerful’ on Riverdale. He is one of the most selfless characters you will ever see on tv - putting his life on the line to ensure the safety of his family and friends. Although his actions can be considered reckless, fans know that they are paved with good intentions. Would you like to see some examples? Whether it is becoming the protector of the town to the time Archie broke his hand trying to rescue Cheryl from Sweetwater River, here are the 10 most selfless things Archie ever did....

The CW’s Riverdale season 4 casts Ryan Robbins as Frank Andrews, Fred’s older brother. For Riverdale fans who knew Luke Perry as the beloved Fred Andrews, the immediate question of how the show would continue without him surfaced when Perry died earlier this year. Creator and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa wants to keep the spirit of Fred Andrews alive in season 4. The premiere paid tribute to Perry with a tearful goodbye to the beloved character of Fred Andrews....

The citizens of O-Town are preparing for the return of Rocko’s Modern Life in the shape of a TV special, but what were the main characters up to when the show came to an end? In the era of remakes and reboots, Nickelodeon didn’t want to be left behind and decided to bring back three of their classic cartoons: Hey Arnold!, Invader Zim, and Rocko’s Modern Life. Arnold and company had their TV film Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie in 2017, and next on the list is Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling, to be released on Netflix on August 9....

Rockstar Games is currently working on several unannounced projects, according to a former employee. The Grand Theft Auto developer recently unveiled the Rockstar Games Launcher in an effort to corral all of their PC titles into one location, and although the company has said they aren’t adding single-player DLC to Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar has finally announced their popular cowboy series will be coming to PC next month. Rockstar is no stranger to long production cycles and secret projects, having spent over an entire year developing a sequel to Bully 2 only to end up scrapping the title and moving the developers onto other games....

Update: The team has published a more detailed piece on broadcasting from the Mac without Nicecast. Rogue Amoeba, the makers of useful sound utilities for the Mac, will no longer be making one of their apps as Nicecast has officially been discontinued. Nicecast allows Mac users to broadcast audio from their machine over the Internet — originally intended for Internet radio — and is still used by podcasters today to create live streams....

Romancing SaGa 3 is a remastered version of a 16-bit RPG that will offer a nostalgia rush for SNES fans and frustration at its antiquated design. Romancing SaGa 3 is a remaster of a turn-based RPG that was originally released for the Super Famicom in 1995. Romancing SaGa 3 was never localized in the ’90s but it was playable to fans of SNES emulation thanks to a fan translation patch. Square Enix wants to create a digital storefront for its older titles, so games like Romancing SaGa 3 are finally being remade and released overseas....

We showed you images of what we expect the fifth generation of the iPad to look like back in January, and today Digitimes reports that the updated hardware could be 25-33% lighter than the current full-sized iPad. We expect the next 9.7″ iPad to resemble the design of the 7.9″ iPad mini, but dropping a third of its weight is certainly a tall order as it would bring it just under a pound....

The 2018 revision of the MacBook Pro is here, and as usual it arrives in two sizes, a 13- and 15-inch version. On the surface, Apple’s new laptops look exactly the same as previous generations, but there are significant upgrades to be found under the hood. Most importantly, a new 3rd-generation butterfly switch keyboard has been introduced, and Apple notes in its press materials that it results in a quieter typing experience....

Wireless earbuds and headphones have been the talk of the town since Apple’s iPhone 7 launched. For many audiophiles who need the best possible sound, you may still prefer to use your wired headphones. That normally means using the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter, however there’s a better option to keep your wired functionality while improving your listening experience on the iPhone. Enter Nexum’s AQUA; the portable, battery-less, headphone amplifier looking to take your audio experience further....

Since the introduction of the App Store, developers have been writing applications that attempt to extend the usability of your iPhone beyond what the device itself can do. From credit card readers to lightbulbs to fitness accessories, it seems like almost anything can be controlled with an iPhone now. The iSpy Helicopter is no different. If you’re familiar with the concept of the Parrot AR Drone, the iSpy Helicopter will immediately make sense....

Character breakdowns have emerged for Disney and Ridley Scott’s Merlin Saga adaptation, which may start filming this fall. As famous as Scott is for his sweeping historical epics like Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, it’s been a hot minute since he worked on a full-blown fantasy adventure. In fact, the last time it happened was in 1985 with Legend. That film disappointed at the box office but has since become a cult title, thanks to its gorgeous visuals and Tim Curry’s performance as the Lord of Darkness....