Sponsored by HabitMinder: Change your habits, change your life. HabitMinder helps you form healthy habits and stay accountable. Get started for free on iOS, Mac, and Apple Watch. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple launches new 0% Apple Card financing for iPad, Mac, AirPods, and more Apple adds new high-end GPU option for 16-inch MacBook Pro, SSD upgrade kit for Mac Pro Apple confirms WWDC 2020 schedule, including Special Event Keynote on June 22 Enjoy the podcast?...

Sponsored by WaterMinder: WaterMinder is the ultimate water tracking tool that will help you stay hydrated during the day. Stories discussed in this episode: TrendForce: iPhone 13 pricing to remain the same, no 1TB storage option, more iCloud Calendar spam continues to impact users, despite Apple’s multiple fixes TSMC to prioritize Apple and automaker silicon orders as global semiconductor shortage continues Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe:...

The Matrix was a cinematic revolution in both the science fiction and action genres. The films presented a new, more thought-provoking element to action-oriented sci-fi. Additionally, they helped pioneer “bullet time,” which has been more widely implemented in films and even video games following their release. This effect presented chaotic action scenes in an exciting new way, with its emphasis on more dynamic camera trickery which includes slow-motion, freeze-frames, and 360 camera panning....

A forgotten tradition in children’s television seems to be the animated series based on a live-action movie. Sure, we still get superhero adventures and their ilk, but let’s put it this way: If the Harry Potter movies were released 30 years ago it would have been considered bizarre if it didn’t have an accompanying cartoon series, perhaps with a new cute side character no one liked. Maybe the Sorting Hat could have grown arms and legs, be renamed Sorto and speak in a high-pitched voice that only our main characters could understand....

Sci-fi has always been known for its incredible creature effects, but not all of them hit the mark. From the best of the best to the worst of the worst, let’s take a look at what the genre can offer us. Luckily we have some real masters of special effects on this list, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be without its absolute atrocities. Either way, we’re sure it’ll be an entertaining read....

Development hell is an interesting and abstract concept in the film industry. It refers to the place that movies go to die. A script will be written, generate some buzz around Hollywood, and get picked up by a producer or a studio. But what happens after that is anybody’s guess. Anything can fall apart in the development stage. The production company can go under, the producers can let the option expire, the attached actors can drop out....

Though there are a number of Star Trek movie sequels that are adored by fans and non-fans alike, there’s a pervading belief that the even-numbered sequels are the best. (Particularly when discussing the original six movies featuring the original cast of the TV show.) Of those movies, the two that you’ll most likely hear debated as the best of the best will be 1982’s Wrath of Khan and 1986’s The Voyage Home....

There is no arguing the fact that John Hughes was a staple of the 1980s and onwards. He dominated the film industry with his unique directorial skills and brilliant writing. His movies offered sensitivity, humor, and wit, and because of this we couldn’t help but fall in love with almost every flick he put out into the world. Yet while the majority of his works will forever be cherished and praised by movie buffs and casual film viewers alike, there are some elements to his movies that simply would not be acceptable by today’s more inclusive and progressive standards....

Zapier is a cloud automation service that lets you link online services together and automate those connections creatively. It has various connections with tools you use to blog that give you lots of options to automate your site management. In this article, we’ll explore the five most useful Zapier automations you can use to save time and effort when running your website. Automate Social Media Posts In Zapier, you select Make a Zap!...

2020 has some long-awaited games finally releasing, including The Last of Us Part II and Cyberpunk 2077, but among those heavyweights there are a host of smaller games that are unlike anything else. From dating sims where you date your own weapons as you explore a dungeon, to a title where you control a disgraced Yakuza in turn-based combat - there are plenty of unique new games that might slip under the radar in the face of all the big AAA releases....

Bill S Preston and Ted “Theodore” Logan, are returning to our theatre screens next year for a third Bill & Ted movie, almost three decades after the last one. Excitement is building and while we wait, the first two movies are still available for our viewing pleasure. These comedy classics have stood the test of time but did you realize they also contain some hidden extras? If you are rewatching these classics then we’ve pulled together a list of things to look for....

Doctor Who first aired back in 1963, which means we’re closing in on the 60th anniversary of the show soon enough. A lot has changed from when the show started and where it is now, and it’s understandable for the showrunners to overlook storylines and established concepts since there are just so many stories that have been told. Still, Doctor Who fans are the most passionate bunch you’ll find out there, and they’ll catch on to these inconsistencies....

Fans of 90 Day Fiancé have witnessed makeups, breakups, and everything in between - most of it happening on social media. 90 Day Fiancé created a format that guarantees the maximum drama. Everyone knows that if someone who loves spending money falls for a conservative spender: drama. If someone has a nosey family or group of friends: drama. Recently, 90 Day Fiancé season 7 premiered with seven new couples, and a familiar one....

Sponsored by Raptic: Get 20% off the new Raptic Shield cases for iPhone 12 with code 9to5MACiP12. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple TV app launching on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 next month iOS 14 still can’t remember your default email and browser choices despite support iPad Air reviews: This is the new default iPad Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Sponsored by Decluttr: Trade-in your iPhone or other device with a 28 day price lock and get an extra 10%* cash back with code 9TO5MAC(*$30 cap). Stories discussed in this episode: After new law in Korea allows third-party payment systems in apps, Epic wants Apple to release Fortnite for iPhone again Bloomberg: Kevin Lynch tapped to lead Apple Car project in latest shakeup 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) / Twitter Enjoy the podcast?:...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the newly announced October Apple event, expectations for the new iPad Pro and Mac lineup, iPhone XR pre-orders and the Apple clear case, full Photoshop coming to iPad, Apple’s subscription issues on the App Store, and much more. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get a $50 credit toward your first job post! Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month....

One thing that was immediately clear to me when I got my 49-inch monitor was that it was going to be a joy when video editing. But I didn’t appreciate at the time just what a massive difference it was going to make. I should say that I’m no pro video editor. I occasionally create short clips for inclusion in reviews, but most of my videos are basic ones designed to relive memories of fun experiences....

Over its seven-season run, the ground-breaking Sons of Anarchy built a loyal fanbase for Jax Teller and his lawless motorcycle gang. So captivating was this series that a spin-off show, Mayans M.C., was created to continue filling SOA fans’ appetites for more high octane-action. While many were unsure as to whether Mayans M.C. would live up to the hype of its predecessor, audiences were blown away by the first season of this series set in the same fictional world as the men from SAMCRO....

Both Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat took arcades by storm in the 1990s, and the Hollywood machine was quick to take notice (as they’re inclined to do). 1994 and ‘95 saw the release of a Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat movie, in an attempt to capitalize on the impact both had on pop culture. Neither film has aged particularly well, driven largely by camp and action movie hyperbole, but there’s something charming that keeps us coming back for more!...

The romantic comedy is making a slow but steady comeback these days. Yet, back in the 1990s, it felt like a new romantic comedy—or “romcom,” for short—was coming out every week. There was a significant decrease in their numbers during the 2000s and onward, though. The romcom’s heyday was no doubt the 1990s. We as a culture wear rose-tinted glasses about that decade, but, truth be told, those ten years had some enjoyable romantic comedies....