China’s COVID-19 outbreaks are getting worse rather than better, with another major manufacturing and export hub under lockdown. Some 4 million people in Guangzhou have been told to stay home, in what government officials have described as the worst outbreak since the start of the pandemic … Background Two weeks ago, Foxconn confirmed reports that there had been a COVID-19 outbreak inside the world’s biggest iPhone plant, in Zhengzhou, China. At the time, the company said that the impact on iPhone 14 production was “controllable....

Chris Hemsworth and Tiffany Haddish are teaming up to star in the new buddy cop action comedy, Down Under Cover. Both actors have extensive comedy experience, but it will be the first time the duo has worked together. Hemsworth is coming off of his latest Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance with Avengers: Endgame. The film is currently making history at the box office and is showing no signs of slowing down. Haddish is also lacking free time as of late....

Chris Pratt addresses Ellen Page’s criticism of his church for supposedly being an anti-LGBTQ organization. Pratt, who’s known for being a part of franchises like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World, and now the LEGO series via The LEGO Movie 2, is under fire from Page for his involvement with Hillsong Church, which has a history of anti-LGBTQ sentiments. Page has been an advocate for LGBTQ rights, even calling out politicians, particularly U....

The CISA bill The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a version of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), the bill requiring that private entities share information with the government about cyber-threats. The bill, which has been debated for a long because it will authorize pervasive government monitoring of citizens, passed with a final vote of 74 to 21. Many politicians, tech giants, privacy advocates, and civil liberties groups are expressing their disappointment and consternation with the decision of the U....

If you haven’t heard of CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act), it’s a bill that is designed to allow private companies to lawfully share data with the U.S. governments much easier. The bill passed congress but was threatened with a veto from the Obama administration and didn’t garnish much support in the Senate. As a result, the senate has created bill s.2105 titled the Cyber Security Act (CSA). What does this mean?...

It’s been speculated since early this year that the Nintendo Switch would see a revival in terms of new versions of the console being released worldwide. There has been talk of a most cost-effective second version of Nintendo’s flagship product being developed, and now it’s been reported that a cheaper Nintendo Switch model could be in consumer’s hands as soon as June this year. While it was initially thought that there would be two new variants of the Switch being contemplated by Nintendo this year — a more high-powered option as well as a cheaper Nintendo Switch model — it looks like only one of the above is going to be a reality....

Chris Hemsworth has revealed that he wanted to do a Ghostbusters sequel, and remains disappointed by the negative online reaction to the 2016 movie. Infamously, news of the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot directed by Paul Feig and starring four female leads was met with immediate backlash by fans who claimed gender swapping the Ghostbusters was somehow ruining their childhoods. The film faced an uphill battle at the box office due in part to the backlash, and ultimately grossed a disappointing $128 million domestically....

Last month, Google released the first Chrome for iOS update since November. However, that version just focused on delivering bug fixes as the company waited for the next major browser milestone to add new features. Chrome 90 for iPhone and iPad is now rolling out with widgets. At the start of April, Google released a minor update on top of version 87 (from late November) to just address bugs and other issues....

Cirrus Logic today announced a new development kit that makes it easy for companies to develop headphones using Apple’s Lightning connector. The announcement comes ahead of Apple’s next-generation iPhone 7 this fall which is expected to remove the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack for the first time. If Apple does indeed remove the 3.5mm headphone jack on the next iPhone, that means those who purchase the device will be forced to use wireless Bluetooth headphones or ones that connect to the device using Apple’s Lightning connector....

Unique animals get a lot of attention on social media, and the latest example is a savvy chimpanzee intentionally browsing Instagram on iPhone. Head below to check out this chimp that’s gone viral. Mike Holston (@therealtarzann on Instagram) shared the video of the chimpanzee scrolling, swiping, and browsing Instagram with precision a few days ago. The original post has seen over 1.4 million views, as users across other social media sites like Reddit and Twitter have been reposting the impressive video....

In the span of time following actress Chloe Dykstra’s detailed account of Chris Hardwick’s alleged sexual abuse during their relationship, many have taken to social media to express their own criticisms and observations. Some of those individuals, as it turns out, actually know the people at the center of this developing story, offering insights, denials, support, and sometimes…silence. On Thursday, Dykstra posted a tell-all article describing the alleged sexual abuse and industry blacklisting she experienced....

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season 3 is on Netflix and it features a stellar set of new and returning cast members. The supernatural horror is based on the Archie Comics series of the same name by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale), who is also at the helm of the TV series. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina season 3 cast is led by actress Kiernan Shipka in the titular role of Sabrina Spellman....

China Mobile doesn’t officially offer the iPhone yet. But it is carrying 10 Million iPhones on its network according to Reuters. There had been rumors that Apple would offer a TL-LTE version of the iPhone 4S earlier this year with China Mobile going as far as saying: It appears that positive answer wasn’t for this round of devices, though the CDMA Verizon iPhone arrived off schedule in January. TD-LTE will require some separate chips which could be hard to fit inside the iPhone 4S’s enclosure....

Netflix’s Outlaw King made a splash at the movie’s Toronto International Film Festival 2018 premiere when it was revealed star Chris Pine has a full-frontal nude scene - here’s when exactly the scene is in the film. Directed by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water), the movie stars Pine as Robert the Bruce, a Scottish lord who becomes king and launches a rebellion against the English occupation of Scotland. To do so, he unites the clans of Scotland and uses guerrilla tactics in order to keep the larger, more formidable English army at bay....

Bad news 007 fans, Christopher Nolan confirms that he definitely won’t be directing the 25th James Bond movie. Daniel Craig will be back for his fifth (and rumored final) spin in an Aston Martin as the suave spy made famous by Ian Fleming’s Bond books. However, while Craig is returning, talent like Christoph Waltz won’t be back and neither will director Sam Mendes. Martin Campbell gave Bond a gritty reboot in 2006’s Casino Royale, while Mendes has helmed the series since Skyfall as one of only two directors to tackle two 007 movies in a row....

Security company Corellium is offering to pay security researchers to check Apple CSAM claims, after concerns were raised about both privacy, and the potential of the system for misuse by repressive governments. The company says that there are any number of areas in which weaknesses could exist, and they would like independent researchers to look for these… Corellium is offering $5,000 grants, plus free use of its iOS virtualization platform for a year....

Mad Men star Christina Hendricks reveals that she was the hand model on the iconic poster for Oscar-winning film American Beauty. Released in 1999, American Beauty stars Kevin Spacey as a suburban father who, in the throes of a mid-life crisis, develops a dangerous infatuation with his daughter’s teenage friend, played by Mena Suvari. Directed by Sam Mendes, the provocative film became a hit at the box office with $356 million in worldwide grosses and went on to win five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Spacey....

Data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners shows that iPhone owners are holding onto their phones longer before they upgrade them. Three years ago, almost two-thirds of iPhones in use were just 1-2 years old, but CIRP says that number has now fallen to just 51%. CIRP attributes the change to a combination of the slowing pace of development and carriers switching from phone-inclusive plans to separate financing for the phone itself …...

2016 promises to be, if nothing else, a very interesting year for superhero movies. Whether by accident or design, Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. will be releasing two films in quick succession that are both based around the theme of superheroes being held accountable for their vigilante actions, symbolized by hero-on-hero violence. Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will introduce the DC Extended Universe’s version of Batman for the first time as a wrathful force seeking to bring Superman to justice for the events of Man of Steel....

Samsung recently, officially introduced the Galaxy Watch Active 2. And as far as marketing goes, Samsung has again grabbed eyeballs for the promo videos for the Galaxy Watch Active 2. This time around they have featured Mexican Born, Los Angeles based Chef and Entrepreneur, Roy Choi for the promo videos of the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Moreover, the promo videos are more or less has the same template as the Galaxy Tab S6 promos but, this time around they have chosen the title “A Day with the Galaxy Watch Active 2....