Stephen King’s epic novel IT is one of his best, most famous, and most beloved works. It should be a testament to how good the book actually is that more than one director has adapted the story for the screen despite the fact that the book clocks in at over a thousand pages. IT is a story that at it’s heart is about overcoming childhood fear and trauma, which is probably why it feels so timeless and why audience members of all ages relate to it so well....

Like Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood, and Batman, Dracula is an iconic fictional character that seems to have a new adaptation every other year. He’s had over 200 films created about his conquests and been portrayed by some of the finest actors in the industry. Netflix collaborated with the BBC on its own series, co-written by Steven Moffat, who is mostly known for Doctor Who. Over the course of three episodes, the series explores the story laid out in Bram Stoker’s horror masterpiece Dracula written in 1897, from Jonathan Harker’s arrival at Castle Dracula to the famous vampire’s eventual pilgrimage to London....

A review of 1,211 apps carried out by a coalition of privacy officials across 19 countries found that 60 percent of them failed at least one basic privacy test, reports the WSJ. The officials found that 60% of apps raised privacy concerns, based on three criteria: They did not disclose how they used personal information; they required that the user give up an excessive amount of personal data as a condition of downloading the app; and their privacy policies were rendered in type too small to be read on a phone’s screen …...

Even as word of mouth is a strategy that seems to still be working, traditional advertising is no longer as profitable as it once was, because consumers have changed their habits. Moreover, another option could be digital advertising on different websites, but there are many people that use ad blocking systems so they are able to surf the web without having ads that bother them. This is why influencer marketing is a strategy that has become a must-do for many companies, because people are interested in it and it doesn’t feel as intrusive as other methods....

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’s Sumit revealed a twist - he’s already married. No one is sure what this could mean for his budding relationship with Jenny, but viewers are almost positive the outcome will not be good. Jenny and Sumit originally met via Facebook, but Sumit catfished the 60-year-old first. Jenny received a friend request saying he was Michael Jones, a twenty-something-year-old model, but to the Palm Spring native’s surprise, Michael Jones was actually a 30-year-old man from India who worked in a call center....

Sponsored by Appfigures: To get the latest scoop on the newest apps and games, sign up for the Appfigures ‘This Week in Apps’ newsletter right here. Stories discussed in this episode: Bloomberg: iOS 15 to feature redesigned iPad home screen, new notifications options Apple expanding its App Store ads business, rolling out ‘suggested’ app ads 2021 MacBook Pro ransom leak shows no Touch Bar, details on I/O layout [Update: Image] Apple ransomware leak corroborates 2021 MacBook Pro ports: HDMI, MagSafe, SD card slot Ransomware gang claims to have breached Apple contractor Quanta, threatening to release Mac product details Enjoy the podcast?...

When Ben Affleck stepped down as Batman earlier this year, fans had mixed feelings about it. Some fans considered him to be the best Batman in movie history, while others considered certain parts of his take to be a disservice to the character. Affleck wasn’t to blame for everything that was wrong with so-called “Batfleck,” since a lot of it came from Warner Bros. interference and Zack Snyder’s alterations to the source material....

The debate over which Newport couple is truly superior has long divided fans of The O.C. While some believe that Ryan and Marissa shared a love that was more authentic than anything else, others were behind Seth and Summer all the way, arguing that the show should have focused more on their story. Both couples had their moments that made us fall in love with them and their relationships. Keep reading to find out which moments made us ship Ryan and Marissa, and which moments made Seth and Summer our favorite OC couple....

What’s the best way to clean up your PC? Doing it by hand is one option, but you risk deleting something foundational and wasting a lot of time. Automation is one option that solves both problems. All you need is the right software. There’s no telling what your new PC will put on your plate the first time you boot it up. Luckily, the best PC uninstallers can help you clean house without messing with anything important....

Back in 2000, X-Men helped launch a craze of superhero movies. It was taken seriously by fans and critics alike, paving the way for Spider-Man and showing that a superhero film could again be great. Since then, there have been twelve films released in the series. The original trilogy, the four prequel films, Wolverine’s trilogy, and the two Deadpool installments. Most were very good, but a few missed the mark....

The flavors of 5G The carrier frequencies that power 5G and earlier mobile networks can generally be divided into three categories: Low-band: Anything under 1GHz.Mid-band: Everything between 1GHz and 6GHz. This range is where C-Band lives (3.7GHz to 3.98GHz in the US). High-Band: Everything above 6GHz, including mmWave signals, which operate between 30GHz and 300GHz. 5G services currently offered by T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless operate across all three of these categories, although only T-Mobile uses any low-band 5G frequencies (600MHz, specifically)....

We all know how hard it is to go through a break up. Imagine that pain and trauma that you go through, and then multiply it and magnify it. That’s what breaking up must feel like for a celebrity. Not only are they going through this horrible thing, but they are going through it under the watchful eyes of millions of fans and ‘ship’-ers, and even worse, haters. The constant scrutiny is why so many celebrity relationships fail, and why there are so many sad stories of massive fall outs between celebrities who were once so great together....

Stories discussed in this episode: macOS 12.3 hints at ultra wideband technology coming to Macs Face ID unlock with mask in iOS 15.4 works with Apple Pay Tim Cook says Apple ‘sees a lot of potential’ in the metaverse, ‘investing accordingly’ PSA: iOS 15.4’s new ‘Use Face ID with a Mask’ option limited to iPhone 12 and newer Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Sponsored by DEVONthink: Manage your documents the smart way on Mac and iOS. Get 10% off with code 9to5mac-2020. Stories discussed in this episode: YouTube site picture-in-picture video returns w/ iOS 14.0.1 – 9to5Google Apple launches the new detailed Apple Maps experience in the United Kingdom, Look Around in select cities James Bond bundles highlight new Apple weekend movie sale, more from $5 AirPods drop to $151 for a limited time from the usual $199 price tag 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) / Twitter Enjoy the podcast?...

While Marvel continues to rule the box office, they have so much content it’s spilling into the world of television. It was previously announced that several Marvel shows would be featured as part of Disney’s new streaming service. And seeing as Disney partially owned Hulu, there is a slew of other Marvel characters joining The Runaways on their service. It was announced that several Marvel animated projects are being created to air on Hulu....

So, it’s finally over. Someone finally won the Game of Thrones after eight grueling seasons jam-packed with moments that induce a rainbow of emotions. Bran Stark, whoever or whatever in Seven Hells he is, is now the king of the six kingdoms of Westeros. Astounding poetry there since he was the first victim of the Game of Thrones, but the last laugh is still his. Whether we like that development or not, matters little, sadly....

Edit PDF files One of the newest update to Word 2013 is the addition of support for PDF files. Now, not only you can view PDF files with Word, but you can also edit them. And, once you are done with the editing, you can also save your file as PDF, as well. Swiftly move a paragraph If you have got a very long document to edit and while reviewing you want to quickly move a section from one place to the other, Microsoft Word has a very elusive way to do it....

Ashley Martson and Jay Smith, of 90 Day Fiancé, officially signed divorce papers. The two can finally move on from one another and leave fans to concentrate on the new and upcoming couples. Smith and Martson are now a household name thanks to initially being featured on season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé after the two met while Martson was vacationing in Jamaica. Yet, Martson and Smith’s wedded bliss did not last long as he returned to old habits, cheating on her once he had moved to the United States....

On the recent episode of 90 Day Fiancé, Tania leaves for a trip to Costa Rica for 30 of the 90 days that she and her South African fiancé, Syngin’s time together in America before getting wed. Syngin took her to the airport and Tania calls him the clingiest man she’s ever dated to the cameras and producers. 29-year-old Tania and 29-year-old Syngin, met after Tania went to South Africa to meet another man from a dating app....

Sponsored by Chargeasap: Get a special preorder deal on the new 25,000 mAh Flash Pro Plus portable charger. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple says any expansion of CSAM detection outside of the US will occur on a per-country basis Bloomberg: Tim Cook’s compensation doubled in 2020, but he fell to No. 8 on CEO pay rankings AirPods with Wireless Charging Case see rare discount to all-time low at $130 (Save 35%) Latest 24-inch M1 iMac brings Apple Silicon to your desk from $1,209 Anker Soundcore ANC earbuds, headphones, speakers now up to 25% off starting at $22 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) / Twitter Enjoy the podcast?...