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XDA user Vashypooh created a script that fills all of the basic Kindle Fire hacking needs and doesn’t require much tech know-how to use. It’s called the Kindle Fire Utility. If you are ready to root your Kindle and turn it into a real Android tablet, this the easiest way to do it. Note: This entire tutorial is done on your computer, not on the Kindle Fire. Visit the XDA-Developers thread for the Kindle Fire Utility, this is the best source to download the latest version from since it is the creator who is posting the updates....

Last month we shared a roundup of everything we expect from Apple’s rumored spring event for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple World Today now speculates one possibility for when and where Apple might hold its rumored spring event. Apple has held a spring event in March for the past few years although the specific date has slipped back each year. It was around this time last year that we officially learned Apple would hold its March 21st event for the iPhone SE and smaller iPad Pro, but Apple’s spring event isn’t a sure thing yet this year....

Last week, a rumor suggested that a future MacBook Air could be available in an array of colors similar to the new M1 iMac. Now, more details about the next MacBook Air’s design have potentially emerged, and they hint at a handful of notable changes. In a new video posted to his YouTube channel today, leaker Jon Prosser says that he obtained images of a redesigned MacBook in new colors. He explains that it’s not explicitly clear whether this is the MacBook Air or perhaps an adjective-less “MacBook,” but the lack of ports indicates it’s likely not a MacBook Pro....

We recently reviewed one of our favorite keyboard solutions for the iPad, Logitech’s Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Cover. However, we have seen a few new competitors since then. Most notably: ZAGG’s new KeysPRO line, which we were able to get our hands on at IFA last month. The ZAGGKeys PRO caught our eye with its backlit keys, rugged build quality and battery life of up to three weeks at eight hours a day....

Former star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Joe Giudice is speaking out about his marriage with Teresa Giudice. Since the two have decided to go their seperate ways, he’s opened up has revealed when he realized his marriage to Teresa was over. Joe got in trouble with the United States government by avoiding taxes and spent some time behind bars. However, when he was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement back on October 11th, he was then immediately flown back to his home country, Italy....

Many shows that lean on depth and intricate narratives often have their version of a “comic relief” character. In the case of the trippy sci-fi comedy that is Rick and Morty, most of the characters featured are humorous in one way or another. Yet, when it comes to Jerry Smith, Morty’s goofy father - who’s sort of the dimwitted “yin” to Rick’s genius “yang,” he can be considered more of what you might call “simpleton relief,” amidst a universe of chaos and complexity....

[SPOILERS for those not caught up on Riverdale ahead.] - The trailer for next week’s episode of Riverdale, ‘Chapter 10: The Lost Weekend’, promises several dramatic developments from The CW’s Archie Comics adaptation. Though we are no nearer to finding out who killed Jason Blossom, Polly Cooper is convinced that the Blossom family has something to do with it. That plotline seems to have taken a backseat, somewhat, in recent weeks....

Robert Pattinson has been cast as Batman (or, depending on which report you read, is the front-runner), and he’s a perfect choice. Warner Brothers’ films based on DC Comics superheroes have had their fair share of ups and downs. The behind-the-scenes shakeups that plagued Justice League have become legendary, and fans continue to demand the release of the nigh-mythical “Snyder Cut” of that film. Fortunately, the remarkable box office performance of Aquaman and critical success of Shazam!...

Someone has made a ‘Hot Coffee’ mod for Red Dead Redemption 2, and Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar would like it removed. At a glance, this situation mirrors the one which took place in 2004 during Rockstar’s original ‘Hot Coffee’ controversy, in which the company was accused of trying to slip X-rated content into their then-new game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The ‘Hot Coffee’ fiasco was surely an annoyance to Rockstar, who had previously decided not to include the content in the game on the grounds that it would probably offend the very people it ended up irritating the most....

The MacBook Pro lacks many traditional external connection options, such as an SD Card reader or an HDMI port. In the place of all of those legacy ports resides two or more USB-C ports. USB-C is an uber-versatile form factor that will ultimately offer tons of flexibility in the future when it comes to external connections, but at this early stage in the game, the pickings are somewhat slim. One of the major outcries that we’ve heard with regard to the new MacBook Pro centers around the lack of a built-in SD Card reader....

SanDisk’s new iXpand Lightning to USB drive introduces a new design, faster USB 3.0, and a brand new app, making it one of the most attractive offerings as far as thumb drives for your iPhone or iPad go. I’ve been testing it out to see if it’s worth a recommendation over the many competitors. Design/Features | When I reviewed SanDisk’s previous generation Lightning to USB drive last year, I noted the clunky design as a downside versus its competitors....

Today we’re taking a look at what might be the best Apple Watch dock in the business. If you’re tired of just plopping your iPhone or Apple Watch on a table at night, this is a much better alternative. Meet Enblue Technology’s Premium One W2 dual dock and charging stand. Quite possibly one of the longest accessory names I’ve heard, but I’ll easily forgive that for the functionality it brings along…...

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will finally be available to the public this Friday, September 19th, but early reviews of the two new devices have gone live this evening from several publications. The iPhone 6 is the biggest iPhone yet, coming in with a 4.7-inch display, while the iPhone 6 Plus packs an even larger 5.5-inch panel. Both of the models feature “Retina HD” displays. The internals of the devices have also been upgraded to include a new second generation 64-bit A8 chip that Apple claims is 25% faster CPU-wise than ever before and 50% faster graphically....

Will RocknRolla 2 - AKA The Real RocknRolla - ever actually happen? Guy Ritchie’s directing career has been anything but dull, and he burst onto the scene with 1998’s Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, which also introduced the world to Jason Statham. Ritchie followed up with cult crime comedy Snatch, which was another guns and geezers romp that featured Brad Pitt and Benicio del Toro. Ritchie’s career would hit some turbulence with his two follow-ups Swept Away and Revolver, though, which both suffered horrid reviews and bombed....

There have been a lot of rumors about a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro, and many expected it to appear in the spring when the 13-inch was due for an update. But the 2020 MacBook Pro is now on sale, and it featured no larger screen nor any design changes to speak of. One Twitter leaker says to expect the 14-inch to appear next year. The @L0vetodream account has been on a bit of a tear with leaks and rumors in the last few months....

The original report from Chinese website ITHome claims that the leaked image was obtained by the jailbreak community. The “Enable Voice Call Recording” option is presented with a huge disclaimer about related applicable laws in jurisdiction, so the user should use it responsibly. We’ve heard from Apple engineers that the feature has been present in iOS internal builds and it’s only intended for debugging purposes. In other words, that’s a dedicated option for Apple employees, and it won’t be made available to users....

iPad mini sleeves and bags are nearly a commodity today, with a huge selection of styles and options available for purchase online and offline. Even though the iPad mini is light weight and durable, a carrying case is still essential for any kind of travel for many people. I’ve been using Inateck’s felt sleeve for the iPad mini for the past few weeks and it is a functional light way to protect the 7....

ReadQuick, the speed-reading app for iPad, has been updated to version 1.5 today. The new version brings the app to the iPhone and iPod touch. For those who aren’t familiar, ReadQuick is an app that presents a new way to read web articles. Rather than present you the entire article as one page, ReadQuick shows you the entire article one word at a time. That may sound inconvenient, but it turns out it’s actually much nicer than it sounds....

I like to keep a clean desk. That’s helped enormously by being paperless, but another key is what I refer to as my OCDesk: a custom-built desk with a rear undershelf to hold all the power-strips, power bricks, external drives and so on. That keeps all the mess out of sight. (I’ve since had a new one created, but I’ll get to that in a future Smart Home Diary.) But if your desire for tidiness doesn’t quite extend to having a custom desk created for you, a rear shelf for an iMac or Apple Thunderbolt Display can be a good way to keep things tidy …...

A week ago we checked out Sylvania’s $60 HomeKit light strip that works without a bridge and costs less than Philips Hue. Sylvania is a known name in lighting, but there’s an even cheaper option available if you’re willing to stray from major brands. Hong Kong-based VOCOlinc offers a $40 smart LED light strip that works with Apple HomeKit, so how does it compare? Like Sylvania, VOCOlinc doesn’t rely on an Ethernet bridge to connect to your Wi-Fi network and talk to HomeKit....