This week Benjamin and Zac talk WWDC press invites, misinterpreted Siri clues, a surprise Apple car update, a Beats-branded HomePod rumor, and HomePod features we want to see at WWDC 2018. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/05/9to5mac-happy-hour-05-24-2018.mp3 Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Apple invites press to WWDC 2018 keynote, iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 unveil expected Apple confirms it will live stream WWDC keynote on June 4 PSA: Asking Siri about WWDC does not reveal a new HomePod or anything else...

A survey shows that 49% of Android users are considering switching to Apple’s iPhone due to “perceived superiority” in security and privacy. In addition, consumers reported feeling more secure using the iPhone 13 Pro Max instead of Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra. The survey by Beyond Identity, which interviewed 1,003 Americans regarding mobile phone security habits and sentiments, shows that 76% of Apple users feel more secure with iOS. In contrast, 74% of Android users have the same perception....

Comedy and drama are two different styles of acting and it is incredibly difficult for many performers to do both. Many have tried, but few have succeeded in crossing the boundary. The following list will celebrate thespians who gloriously conquered this challenge. Five of them were mainly comedic actors with at least one compelling dramatic role under their belt, while the other five were dramatic performers who made people tear up from laughter in a movie once or more....

The DCEU hasn’t exactly garnered an amazing reputation. Despite recent successes including Wonder Woman, Shazam!, and Aquaman, the universe is still struggling to recover after the disasters of its earlier releases. That being said, the history of DC films were also an incredibly mixed bag. For every Dark Knight, there was a Steel. Consequently, while we may miss some elements of these movies, whether it be due to nostalgia or genuinely good filmmaking, there are several things from the pre-DCEU era that still give us nightmares to this day....

Here is an inside scoop that can’t be found anywhere else except here at Screenrant. Rumor has it that Kill Bill was originally going to be a romantic comedy. It was going to be called Kiss Bill. Alright, that’s not true. Here is what can really be said about Kill Bill. Ever since Once Upon A Time In Hollywood hit theaters, Quentin Tarantino has made multiple talk show appearances saying he will potentially make Kill Bill Vol....

AAPL stock has hit a new 52-week high as the market opened this morning. The previous high for the past 12 months was $319.99, and the stock immediately hit $320.25. At the time of writing, it’s around $322… While a 52-week high doesn’t mean much in isolation, supply-chain reports, government data, and consumer surveys all point to Apple reporting strong financials in Tuesday’s earnings report. There have been a series of indications that last year’s models are selling better than expected....

Chris Hemsworth wasn’t a big star at all until Kenneth Branagh took a chance on him with the role of Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Branagh’s Shakespearean take on the material didn’t thrill an awful lot of fans, but Hemsworth maintained the character’s popularity for long enough that fans didn’t truly care about his solo movies until the third one in 2017. The only reason the fans stuck around that long, really, was that they liked Hemsworth....

Because the purpose of public relations is to generate as much positive press for your company as possible. And social media is where most people are seeing that coverage unfold. It’s no secret that PR has evolved beyond press releases and traditional outlets. Consider that social media dominates news consumption among millennials and the younger crowd. Meanwhile, recent social media statistics highlight that over 50% of consumers follow brands directly to stay updated on brands....

Unlike reality TV shows, which have bad rap due to shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians featuring a heavily scripted format that has convinced people this genre isn’t actually “reality,” 90 Day Fiancé identifies itself as a documentary which has a format reminiscent of a reality show gimmick. The show features a 90-day progression between two couples who have met abroad and details how these two cope with one another in the US....

The cast of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 3 has been revealed. This season includes two previous couples and four all-new ones, and fans can finally see which couples will be returning. TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days is a prequel to the original 90 Day Fiancé -a series about the journey of American people falling in love with foreigners who have 90 days to get married on a specific fiancé visa....

Larissa Dos Santos Lima is still hung up on her ex-husband Colt Johnson. The 90 Day Fiancé star went to Instagram to talk about how she still has feelings for him. Brazillian born Larissa met Las Vegas native Colt and soon moved to America to be with him as documented on season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé. The went on to star in the spinoff 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Watch Connected offers real rewards for gym workouts Apple reportedly asks TSMC to increase A13 chip production to keep up with iPhone 11 demand Bloomberg: New low-cost iPhone entering production next month, could be released in March Apple’s newest Safari Technology Preview release officially drops support for Adobe Flash Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases first AirPods Pro firmware beta for developers – here’s how to install it Next-gen AirPods enter production in August; Sep launch likely watchOS 8: Siri on Apple Watch can announce your progress during a workout Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

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: Rumor: New Peloton bike with Apple Watch integration coming as early as next week Bloomberg: Peloton could announce more expensive bike, cheaper Tread as soon as next week – Connect The Watts Epic asks court to prevent Apple’s ‘retaliation’ and allow Fortnite back on the App Store Apple likely to announce iPhone 12 event date this week Enjoy the podcast?...

Norman Bates first appeared in the 1959 novel called Psycho by Robert Bloch. Just a year later, Alfred Hitchcock would adapt the book as a horror film starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates. Perkins would return for three Psycho sequels from 1983 to 1990, before passing away in 1992. After a forgettable TV movie called Bates Motel released in 1987, followed by an even more forgettable remake of Psycho in 1998, Norman would return once again for the TV prequel, Bates Motel....

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Rumors are flying around that Robert Pattinson has been cast as Batman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and it’s caused quite a stir on the Internet. People just can’t seem to get past the fact that R-Pats played Edward in the Twilight films, and that’s all they see when you say the name, Robert Pattinson. However, ever since those movies, the British actor has gone on to star in a series of independent films that really showcase his talent as an actor....

Once Upon a Time was a deliciously fun show that mashed up classic fairy tales with modern twists and settings, creating new scenarios that often ended with jaw-dropping conclusions. Unfortunately, there were lots of story arcs that were just dropped without resolution, leaving fans with too many questions and so much material to speculate about that fan theories now run amok across the Internet. These theories are almost as enjoyable as the show itself, and we hope that some of them could be true....

Shane Black’s 2018 film The Predator was an attempt to breathe new life into the sci-fi monster movie franchise, but it was met with lackluster critic and audience reception alike. Just a few years prior, director Nimród Antal and producer Robert Rodriguez released their own sequel, to much praise. It wasn’t a perfect hit, but it certainly brought the Predator creature back into the limelight! Today we’re taking a look at five reasons why Predators was the perfect sequel, and five reasons why it isn’t....

In 1995, Jumanji came out, starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt and Bradley Pierce. In 2017, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released, starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. And these four will soon return in Jumanji: The Next Level, which also stars Awkwafina, Danny Glover and Danny DeVito. Is the original version of this movie the best, or are the updated ones better? Are there things that were done well the first time, or is everything improved with these new flicks?...