Whether you loved them or hated them, the Twilight movies were a full blown cultural phenomenon from the late 2000s into the early 2010s. The movies were based on the bestselling novels by Stephanie Meyer and chronicled the turbulent romance between the human girl Bella Swan and the vampire heartthrob boy Edward Cullen. They are pretty much solely responsible for the modern teen supernatural romance genre that exists today. The Twilight Saga, along with the Harry Potter movies, firmly established the trend of young adult fantasy big screen adaptations....

It’s probably a bit of a cliche to say that celebrities are just like us, but it’s true. They have to eat, sleep, and do the rest of the stuff that every other person has to do. Unfortunately, that also means that they get sick, and sometimes they get so sick that they can’t work anymore. Although it may seem like acting is an easy job, it actually requires a lot of standing, and often means working long hours....

On 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, Corey Rathgeber’s hot air balloon proposal to Evelin Villegas crashed and burned. Well, figuratively, at least. Fans were nearly as desperate as Corey that Evelin would say “yes.” On the last episode of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, viewers were left a bit on edge. Villegas and Rathgeber first made their TV debut on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way when American citizen, Rathgeber, decided to leave his life in the United States behind to be with his true love in a third world country....

Since a recent post on a decision to wait for the iPhone 6 generated a comment or two, we thought it might be interesting to take a look at what Apple kit we own and why we chose it. So, what have I got on my desk? Short answer: a MacBook Pro 17 with 27-inch Thunderbold Display, bluetooth keyboard and Magic Trackpad; a MacBook Air 11 (hiding behind the MBP in a BookBook case); an iPad 2 (since replaced with an iPad Air); and an iPhone 4S (since replaced with an iPhone 6)....

Stories discussed in this episode: Former HBO boss officially inks five-year exclusive production deal with Apple TV+ LG announces new 8K TV lineup with support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Brydge iPad keyboard with trackpad revealed; own trackpad too Best Apple CarPlay receivers for your car Take up to $70 off Apple Watch Series 5 as near-holiday pricing returns Apple HomePod packs AirPlay 2 and HomeKit control from $190 (Reg. $299), more The 9to5Toys app for iOS Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by Hyper: If you’re at CES 2020, stop by the Hyper booth to check out their latest USB-C hubs and out more about the HyperJuice, the world’s first 100W GaN USB-C Charger, here. Stories discussed in this episode: Asking Apple to unlock two iPhones – FBI repeats history iPhone 9 video renders show iPhone 8 design with two changes Belkin unveils new 3-in-1 wireless charger, ultra-small Wemo HomeKit smart plug, more Intel’s new Tiger Lake CPU marks the debut of Thunderbolt 4 LG bringing Apple TV app to 2018 and newer TVs this year Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple developing new ‘SportsKit’ framework for Apple TV Apple rolling out new firmware update for AirPods and AirPods Pro, here’s how to check for it Qualcomm takes on Apple Silicon with next-gen PC chips designed by former Apple engineers Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by Western Digital: Get a special deal on the latest My Passport SSDs from WD in select configurations for a limited time. Enter the iMac giveaway. Stories discussed in this episode: Gurman: M1X MacBook Pro still on track for this year, likely ‘in the next month’ Kuo: Apple drops plans for OLED iPad Air, new 11-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED still coming in 2022 Apple releases iOS 15.0.1 with ‘Apple Watch Unlock’ fix on iPhone 13 and more Enjoy the podcast?...

It is just everywhere. It is worth mentioning here about the actual brain behind the Linux – Linus Torvalds. There is no doubt that Linus is one of the most influential people who transformed the technology twice with Linux and Git.​ Linus celebrated his 48th birthday on 28th December. A very happy belated birthday to Linus and the LinuxAndUbuntu.com wishes him for many more years of continuous technological innovations. On this occasion, let us put focus on the things that inspired Linus to create Linux along with interesting titbits....

From the end of the world to a raging plague, fictional dystopian futures give an insight into a possible real prospect for our society. Some dystopian worlds emphasize class division, while others show that everyone, no matter your gender, race, or status, is all doomed to follow the new political rule. The regimes can often be cruel, forcing children into situations they are not ready for. Less commonly, adults lead the charge of a revolution....

Charles Dickens’ classic morality tale A Christmas Carol was adapted for the screen for the first time in 1901, just thirty years after the famous writer’s death. In the ensuing decades, thousands of hours of television and film have been dedicated to the re-telling of the story - from gritty TV movies to slick Hollywood productions. In some of the more notable examples, Victorian England is substituted with present-day New York, Scrooge is played to perfection by a grumpy cartoon duck, and the most iconic literary characters of all time are embodied by Muppets....

When a foreign indie film or television series becomes a worldwide darling, more often than not it gets the Americanized treatment. When the property makes the switch it often loses the quintessential aspects that audiences loved in the first place. Luckily, FX’s What We Do in the Shadows reboot continues in its predecessor’s footsteps, delivering much of the same oddball weirdness audiences came to expect. The FX series succeeds due in part to its behind the scenes team, recruiting both Jermaine Clement and Taika Waititi....

Beyond giving smartphones a speed boost for faster video streaming, tech analysts argue that over the next few years 5G will help to unlock the potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, edge computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Michael Cole, chief technology officer of the European Tour and Ryder Cup, wants to create a technology-enabled golf course, where a combination of data, sensors and mobility keeps players, spectators and broadcasters connected and informed, with 5G networks an important element of that vision....

If Apple’s history is anything to go by, access to high-speed 5G services is likely to come to Android phones ahead of iPhones – but there could be a handy workaround. It’s looking like the first 5G devices to go on sale won’t be phones at all, but rather mobile hotspots … AT&T indicated last month that it wants to offer the puck-shaped hotspot devices to allow customers to take advantage of 5G speeds before the widespread availability of compatible phones....

There are many examples of outstanding employee advocacy. If employees are happy and succeeding in their work, there is no reason why they won’t want to sing the praises of their employer. This is the case for both small and large organizations. Satisfied employees are happy to regale people about the positive aspects of their work. They will “go into bat” on behalf of their firm. This is just as true for organizations as large as MasterCard and Boeing as it is for small-town businesses with a couple of happy employees....

In the last 24 hours alone, 3,836 NFTs were sold with a trading volume of $3.03 million. Top NFT collections include CryptoPunks, with a trading volume of $1.04 million, Sorare, with its $351.09k trading volume, and Rarible, which has a trading volume of $285.18k. These figures are outstanding on their own without mentioning the often cited Beeple NFT “Everydays – The First 5000 Days”, which sold for $69 million at Christie’s....

Hour-long dramas about first responders are some of the most popular shows on TV today. They are exciting, heart-pounding, and challenging shows, and emotions always run high for the characters where their lives are on the line. 9-1-1, currently airing on FOX, is no exception to this excitement. The show follows the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers as they save those who are most vulnerable. It stars Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, and Aisha Hinds....

During the explosive part 1 of the 90 Day Fiancé tell-all episode, Mike has seemed to change his mind about having babies with Natalie, but fans are wondering if he has really changed his mind or if it is just a way to get Natalie back in his good graces. It seems that there is still a lot to unpackage with this couple. Mike and Natalie are one of the newer couples to the 90 Day Fiancé franchise and have already given viewers some embarrassing moments thanks to their differences in religion, culture, family values and, of course, the language barrier....

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple updates Siri with new CDC questionnaire for queries about coronavirus Apple donating millions of N95 industrial masks to health professionals in United States and Europe ‘Find My’ features found in iOS 14 code include new notification triggers and AR mode Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac....

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