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It’s only a matter of time before the words ‘gritty reboot’ get attached to just about any existing intellectual property these days. That’s especially true for characters in the public domain, which allow multiple studios to create competing films based on the same protagonist or universe. Over the years, that’s meant everything from Frankenstein to Peter Pan, and right now Robin Hood is going through the same process. Not to be confused with the futuristic, dystopian Robin Hood project that’s in the works, Robin Hood: Origins will be taking a cue from the upcoming King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and providing audiences with a dark and grounded reboot of the character....

The 2021 iPad Pro reviews are in, and we finally can take a look at this M1 powered tablet with a mini-LED display before its official launch this Friday. One of the features exclusive to the M1 iPad Pro is Center Stage, and we now know how it really works. A lot of reviewers talked about Center Stage, but MacStories Federico Vitticci gave us the best explanation of how this feature actually works, and MacStories actually built a custom app using the Center Stage API to test the feature....

There are hundreds of external battery packs out there, and most of them are highly similar to one another: cosmetics aside, their capacities, features, and pricing tend to be predictable. Anker’s 2nd Gen Astro E7 ($80) is a complete outlier. It has the highest capacity of any external battery pack I’ve ever tested, yet it’s priced competitively with products that deliver half as much juice. If you have an iPad or plan to carry your iPhone around without access to wall power, Astro E7 is as close to a must-have battery as I’ve seen....

Fibaro Flood Sensor is the first leak detector that works with Apple HomeKit. This lets you use Flood Sensor ($69) in Apple’s Home app in interesting ways not possible with other leak detectors. The hardware itself looks like an accessory that could be an official Apple product if the company was in the business of making leak sensors. It features a white plastic shell that looks like a miniaturized version of the original AirPort Extreme and can easily can be placed out of sight....

Dedicated accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook with Retina display are still rarities at this point with the new design being different in every dimension than other MacBooks in the notebook lineup. For new MacBook owners looking to keep the $1300 and up machine in pristine condition, Moshi has a whole collection of premium accessories designed for the 12-inch MacBook. Today we’re taking a look at Moshi’s iGlaze 12, iVisor, ClearGuard & Muse 12: a lightweight hardshell case, bubble-free screen protector, ultra-thin keyboard cover, and slim fitting sleeve case for MacBook owners....

Star of The Real Housewives of New York City, Tinsley Mortimer is officially engaged to longtime boyfriend Scott Kluth. The emotional blonde can now throw herself into planning the wedding of her dreams. There is no doubt Tinsley will be a beautiful bride and her mother Dale, can now get off her back about when she will be getting married. Mortimer and Kluth have had an on again off again relationship for the past four years that has also been documented on the Bravo show....

Streaming music services such as Apple Music continue to contribute to the rebirth of the music industry. The Recording Industry Association of America this week has released its mid-year update for 2017, showing continued growth thanks in large part to streaming services… Through the first half of this year, retail music revenue is up 17 percent to $4 billion compared to last year, while wholesale revenue is up 15 percent to $2....

Ricky Gervais is one of the UK’s biggest comedy exports. The Reading-born comedian rocketed to fame after he co-created (with Stephen Merchant) and starred in the Office, a sitcom that would go on to spawn several different versions around the world. In addition to his work on TV, Gervais was also a pioneer in the podcast world. His Ricky Gervais Show podcast with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington would go on to become one of the most popular podcasts of all time and help launch the medium to what it is today....

Actor Robert Conrad, known for The Wild Wild West and Jingle All The Way, is dead at the age of 84. Born March 1, 1935, Conrad grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where he pursued a singing career by appearing in local nightclubs. His first notable acting role was on Hawaiian Eye in 1959, a year after Conrad had moved to Los Angeles. Conrad played a half-Hawaiian private detective, who worked with his partner at a private security firm in Honolulu....

Note: This new feature is in beta and only applies to the Roku 3 Model 4200 and Roku Streaming Stick HDMI Version Model 3500. Also, you need a compatible Android or Windows 8.1 device. You can find a full list of currently supported mobile devices here. Roku Screen Mirroring To get everything rolling, go to Settings > Screen Mirroring (beta) on your Roku and make sure it’s enabled. Of course, also make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network....

Roku OS is a very simple operating system. Easy navigation, four quick launch buttons on the remote, and direct access to the most common functions are among its strengths. The process of adding another Roku player to your collection is incredibly simple if you already have an account setup. You should be able to set up the new player within five minutes, and the old one should look identical. The new Roku Express 4K+ is proof that, over time, technology has become more and more affordable....

The iMac Pro is an interesting product. It’s not as modular as a Mac Pro could be, but is much more powerful than a standard 5K iMac. With that being said, the iMac Pro is getting outstanding reviews, and recently, Apple has begun shipping the 18-core iMac Pro, the most powerful Mac you can purchase today. And reception seems to be pretty good. Craig A. Hunter from hrtapps put the machine through its paces and the results are positive....

Over the last year, I’ve been fully embracing the HomeKit ecosystem. I’ve adopted countless Philips Hue lights, as well as accent lighting from companies like Nanoleaf and Lifx. One thing that I hadn’t tackled until now was a SmartThermostat. Ecobee just released its new SmartThermostat with Voice Control, and I’ve been testing it for the last several weeks with HomeKit. Read on for my full review. Installation One of my biggest reasons for delaying my adoption of a smart thermostat was installation....

For the past few weeks, I’ve been testing out Mophie’s new ‘Space Pack’ battery case with included storage that it showed off earlier this year at CES. While I’ve never used a case on my iPhone for longer than a few days, I do run out of battery more often than I’d like, and Mophie’s promise of extra storage built into the hardware sparked my interest. (Oh, and I do think the name is cool and clever…) I really wanted to try out the Space Pack just to prove what I expected: You can’t possibly add more storage to an iPhone in a way that isn’t gimmicky and a poor experience....

The OtterBox name is synonymous with ruggedized iPhone cases, but not with battery cases — something the company worked to change with the iPhone 4/4S Defender iON Series, and the iPhone 5/5s Resurgence Power Case. iON aimed to thoroughly protect an iPhone while automating the recharge process, while Resurgence reduced the automation and protection to make daily use easier. At CES this month, OtterBox launched a new version called the Resurgence Power Case for iPhone 6 ($100), and it’s been redesigned with a collection of small but welcome tweaks....

Across the How-To guides I’ve written for adding solid state drives (SSDs) to iMacs, Mac Pros, Mac minis and MacBooks, there was one option I left out: thumb drives. While external SSDs such as Elgato’s Thunderbolt Drives and Samsung’s T1 can do two things — dramatically speed up Macs and add storage space — thumb drives tend to be much slower, lower in capacity, and made from inexpensive materials to achieve smaller sizes and price points....

Is this true, you are searching for the best Roblox Battle Gods Simulator Codes for January 2020? If yes, then you are in the right place. Fight Gods Simulator is one of the best client games to feature on Roblox games. In this game, players can develop epic by pulverizing beasts and taking on supervisors. Develop as incredible as possible in this Roblox test system. We all need to be a divine being and feel that sort of intensity....

From 9to5Toys.com: Rogue Amoeba, developers of several popular Mac apps (who also ran into a bit of trouble with Apple over its iOS apps), is today throwing a big sale in celebration of the company’s ten year anniversary. To celebrate, the company is offering big discounts on many of its best Mac apps with with savings up to 67% off on the apps listed below. The sale only last until the end of the month, so you’ll want to head over to the tenth anniversary sale page to take advantage of the discounts before then:...

I took Twelve South’s BookBook for Air for an extensive spin through a bunch of everyday usage scenarios and in various urban and Mediterranean settings. I have an admission to make: I’ve never been a big fan of protective cases for Apple products. There, I said it. I especially have an issue with notebook cases, many of which unfortunately can be brushed off as cheap-looking, overpriced gimmicks that don’t hold a candle to Apple’s industrial design....

Hunter is a company known for commercializing ceiling fans over 130 years ago, and today the company is the only firm making smart home ceiling fans that work with Apple HomeKit. Hunter’s SimpleConnect line includes three ceiling fan models available in multiple finishes that are priced from $299. Each Hunter ceiling fan includes a built-in LED light that makes SimpleConnect a 2-in-1 essential for HomeKit homes. This enables Siri control from Apple devices, Control Center access on iPhone and iPad, automation with other smart accessories through Apple’s Home app, and much more....