The upcomingLord of the Ringsprequel,The Hunt for Gollum, faces a unique challenge: how to convincingly bring back beloved characters who have aged since the original trilogy. While prequels attempted this with a combination of practical effects and CGI, the results were met with mixed reactions, particularly concerning the noticeably different appearance of characters inThe Hobbitlike Legolas. A movie requiring even more special effects for de-ageing makes me question whether or not there will be more of the uncanny valley seen inThe Hobbit,set60 years beforeThe Lord of the Rings....

The Top 9 Websites to Purchase Refurbished Electronics Buying refurbished electronics can save you a lot of money. It’s important to check that that you’re buying from reputable websites, however, as the quality of items can vary. But how do you know where to look? The good news is that pretty much all major retailers, from Amazon to Walmart, offer refurbished tech on their websites. If you’re looking to purchase a refurbished device, these websites are worth checking out....

I read 50+ books a year, and this simple Whiteboard app has replaced my messy highlighters and scattered text notes. Here’s my step-by-step system for keeping notes organized, visual, and even fun to revisit. Why Freeform Isn’t Only for Creatives Freeform is Apple’s collaborative whiteboard app. It’s also one of thebest apps to take visual notes with on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Its infinite canvas and flexible features make it a good fit for both impromptu and structured book notes....

You usually sacrifice ports if you want a sleek laptop. So, those who need connectivity options usually go for thick and heavy computers. But you don’t have to pick between weight and ports with theUgreen Revodok Max 313 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Ugreen Revodok Max 313 The Ugreen Revodok Max 313 is a 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock that will give you all the ports you will need on your laptop. It offers three USB-C and three USB-A ports, an HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 4 for display output, and more....

If you have ever encountered a file with the extension .jfif, you might have wondered what it is and how to open it. JFIF stands for JPEG File Interchange Format. It is a file format created to store JPEG-compressed images. JPEG is a popular method of compressing images that reduces the file size while preserving the quality. What Is a JFIF File? JFIF is a variation of the common .jpg file format....

Quick Links Night Light on Windows 11 is a handy feature if you often use your computer at night, but it’s not the best implementation of this function. I use the freef.luxinstead of Night Light on Windows 11; here’s why. 1f.lux Has More Customization Options The most common argument you’ll hear in favor of f.lux over Night Light is that f.lux has far more customization options than the native Windows implementation....

Why Is Yuga Labs Receiving Backlash for Its New Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs? Yuga Labs has made a big name for itself in the DeFi industry, but things haven’t always been smooth sailing for the company. Most recently, Yuga Labs has come under fire after launching its Bitcoin Ordinal NFT collection. But why, exactly, are people upset about this? What Is Yuga Labs and Its Bitcoin NFT Collection? Yuga Labs is mostly known for its Ethereum-based NFT collections, particularly Bored Ape Yacht Club....

Even if you spend big on a beautiful 4K HDR smart TV, you’re not guaranteed an amazing picture. But before blaming the TV or streaming service provider, check your cables! Outdated or poor-quality connections often bottleneck your viewing experience, and a simple upgrade could transform your smart TV’s picture. One of the most common and overlookedreasons you’re not getting the full HDRexperience is the cable. If you’re still using an old HDMI cord from a previous setup or a cheap, low-quality DisplayPort cable, it could be holding your display back....

The Black Phone 2director Scott Derrickson teases one major difference to the upcoming sequel that makes it “more graphic, scarier” than the first.The Black Phoneended by bringing its middle school coming-of-age tale full circle, with Finney (Mason Thames) killing The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with the phone he was using to commune with his previous victims. The upcoming sequel will see the protagonist return under new circumstances, though the exact details of what will happen in the film remain under wraps....

Summary The highly-anticipated movie adaptation ofThe Legend of Zeldacould be a promising film to break the infamous “video game curse.” Referring to Hollywood’s historic difficulty in adapting video games compared to books or other movies,the video game curse has affected countless numbers of iconic video game franchises, fromtheResident EvilfilmstoThe Prince of Persia.But the upcomingThe Legend of Zeldamovie could have what it takes to shake free from the curse of poorly thought-out video game adaptations....

Summary Summer is associated with relaxing and adventurous trips, but a few horror films have audiences reconsidering their seasonal vacation. Films such asUsandFriday the 13thplace their characters in life-or-death scenarios in settings that are meant to evoke positive memories.Summer horror filmsare terrifying on their own, butit’s because of the added element of vacation that the film’s characters are caught off-guard. What starts as a dream of an idyllic getaway is violently interrupted and a fight for one’s survival suddenly becomes necessary....

Summary 12 years later, theMCUhas completely flipped the firstAvengersmovie on its head. Back in 2012, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assembled for the first time to stop Loki the God of Mischief, the very first crossover event of the early MCU that began with 2008’sIron Man. Now, the MCU is preparing for a major reversal that should prove to be incredibly exciting. Marvel Studios' major announcement at SDCC 2025 is still shocking the world:Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, beginning with 2026’sAvengers: Doomsday....

Warning! This post contains spoilers for Time Cut. Netflix’sTime Cutnot only walks viewers through a compelling sci-fi drama but also drops fascinating pop-culture references from the early 2000s.Directed by Hannah MacPherson,Time Cuttries to create a mishmash of several different genres by using time travel as its primary narrative device. It presents the familiar tale of a teenage girl who accidentally ends up in the past, giving her the opportunity to change the future for good....