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Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Knight Before Christmas. Vanessa Hudgens may have been crowned the Queen of Halloween on Instagram, but the High School Musical star is on her way to ruling over Netflix this Christmas. The Knight Before Christmas is her second foray into the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe (NCCU), which will be followed by the upcoming sequel to last year’s The Princess Switch. The Knight Before Christmas only just landed on Netflix, but its credits scene left the door open for more adventures to come....

Netflix’s new documentary series The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann explores the evidence and suspects of one of the most high-profile true crime mysteries of the 21st century - as well as the worldwide fascination with it. On the evening of May 3, 2007, British 3 year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s vacation apartment at the Ocean Club resort, in the village of Praia da Luz in Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal....

Netflix has shown off a one-touch ‘move time’ button that switches on Netflix, dims the lights and puts your iPhone into Do Not Disturb mode. The button was introduced at the 2015 World Maker Faire, and the company has released the plans to enable you to build your own. It is also inviting idea for further one-touch buttons. It was done as a PR stunt, of course, but the button does have a serious side – showing the kind of intelligence we can look forward to when Apple’s HomeKit starts integrating control of our smart home products....

A large number of iOS users were disappointed to run into a “bug” last night that repeatedly asked users to agree to new terms and conditions. The problem, which is not uncommon when a high volume of users attempt to activate the new T&C’s at once, is now fixed. In related news, some may be surprised to learn that Apple’s newly updated App Store review guidelines include a new clause that could restrict the way apps advertise other apps and promotions within their own....

Last week, Apple filed a trademark request for an updated HomeKit logo under a Delaware Corporation known as iGuide LLC. The registering representative Stephen Brown has known ties to Apple, as first noted by Conosomac.fr. This particular house-themed logo differs substantially from the logo used on Apple’s HomeKit development pages and within the iOS 9 settings panels. Here’s the current logo for comparison: It is unclear what this new HomeKit logo will represent, but there are a few possibilities:...

A new synopsis for the Marvel show WandaVision plays up the series’ mystery plot. Of all the Marvel shows set to hit Disney+, the series centered on the characters of Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) is arguably generating the most curiosity – and puzzlement – among fans. The characters of Maximoff and Vision of course first came to screens in the MCU with 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, and later became an unlikely romantic pair....

Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB3163018 Build 10586.420 According to the Windows 10 Update History page: This update includes quality improvements and security fixes. No new operating system features are being introduced in this update. Key changes include: Improved reliability of Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Cortana, audio playback, audio playback in Groove Music app, Maps app, Miracast, and Windows Explorer.Fixed issue with balloon tip notifications always appearing in the upper left side of the screen....

Unlike previous Nexus-branded smartphones, the Nexus 6 is not only the device with a huge display, but also the handset with the biggest launch ambitions. While the Nexus name hasn’t always equalled the best carrier-focused launches in the past, Google is looking to alleviate that issue with the Nexus 6. Along with the announcement of the handset, Google has confirmed that the Nexus 6 will launch on all five of the major wireless networks in the United States....

At first glance the phone, due on sale in pan in April, doesn’t look very different from other Android hsets. Its 4.3-inch display takes up most of the front of the device, but flip the phone over there is a similar screen taking up most of the rear. In fact, if it wasn’t for the phone’s br name on the front a camera on the rear, it might be difficult to tell the front from the back....

Court documents published on February 1 revealed that Vachon-Desjardins pleaded guilty to five charges related to “theft of computer data, extortion, the payment of cryptocurrency ransoms, and participating in the activities of a criminal organization.” In addition to the seven-year sentence, Vachon-Desjardins agreed to partial restitution, forfeiture of assets seized, and a DNA order. The court documents say Vachon-Desjardins was implicated in 17 ransomware attacks that caused at least $2....

Called ogressive b Apps, they promise to offer the best of both worlds, allowing users to experience the power of a ay Store app without needing to go through a download or update process. “It loads quickly, even on flaky networks, sends relevant push notifications, has an icon on the home screen, loads as a top-level, full screen experience,” says. The concept has been around since 2015, but it only just making it available in the beta version of Chrome for Android....

Apple sent out an email to devs earlier today announcing a new tool available via developer.apple.com that will allow you to “retrieve your daily and weekly reports” from the iTunes Connect Sales and Trends module. The Java-based script runs on all operating systems running Java 1.6 and up. Apple explains: You can review instructions on how to use the new tool in the iTunes Connect Sales and Trends guide. Full contents of Apple’s email below, if you’re interested....

The iPhone SE will look almost alike the 5S suggesting a much boxier aesthetic instead of curved looks with rounded volume buttons and power button on the top. It will flaunt a metal back rounded off with glass on both sides. We’ve seen numerous images before that showcases a more curved design, as a result, nothing can be said for certain as of now. The Edges on SE will be a lot less shiny with matte finishes providing a much cleaner outline and less susceptible to scratches....

Silently announced alongside the new iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display, Apple has begun selling a Space Gray version of the first-generation, non-Retina display iPad mini at its physical retail stores. Sources say that the model is now available via several Apple Stores, but not every store. Interested customers should call their store to ensure availability… The updated model has been available via Apple’s online store since Tuesday. The first-generation iPad mini is available in a 16GB capacity for $299, which is a discount from the product’s formerly $329 price point, and comes in both WiFi-only and WiFi+LTE variants....

Camera NX is essentially a Google Camera mod and is designed to bring its features to older handsets. For the Portrait Mode, you’ll have to sideload a free APK file and that’s about it. The mod doesn’t even require root access, and the initialization process is quite straightforward as well. Surprisingly, the Portrait Mode works for both the front and rear cameras. We tried it on the Pixel (2016) and found the quality to be satisfactory, if not perfect....

And now, perhaps in a sign that things are changing permanently, Nextbit itself is hosting the Robin in its digital storefront for only $299. That’s a $100 price drop, so it’s certainly a significant discount. If you do opt to pick up the Robin from the company, you can choose from the Midnight or Mint color options. Did you buy a Robin? If not, will you now?

First impressions are that the focussing has been simplified enormously. The version of Camera under Android 4.4 took a couple of tries at achieving a focus lock in most situations, taking up to four seconds, depending on light, with a further full focussing track taking up to another couple of seconds after the shutter icon was tapped. Under 4.4.1, Camera now takes just one focussing pass, pre-capture, and it’s quicker – a second at most....

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNLh85pKLw4&feature=player_embedded] NBC just unveiled two Adobe-powered mobile apps for its 2012 London Olympics coverage. The NBC Olympics Live Companion app will act as a second display for stats and other details so users have a full bevy of data to compliment their television-watching experience. Meanwhile, the NBC Olympics Live Extra app will pipe live-streaming video to on-the-go users. It can handle multiple camera angles, social features, and the ability to seamlessly switch between both Olympics apps....

The research shows that, of that 42 percent, more than half–52 percent–said they really would like to spend more time taking pictures. Of the people who do use their cameras, a third said they use their camera’s control and options, and 59 percent use photo-editing software. SPOILER ALERT: Before you continue reading, take a look at the four photos here and see if you can guess their ranking when it comes to the type of photos people take....

On a show with no shortage of guest star duets, Neil Patrick Harris’ “Dream On” duet is still Glee’s best. It’s no secret Neil Patrick Harris has a great set of pipes on him. Over the course of his showbiz career he’s starred in several musical productions including Cabaret, Rent, and Hedwig And The Angry Inch – the last of which earned him a Tony Award. He performed the opening song-and-dance number at the Oscars not once but twice, and his singing skills have worked their way into his television career with projects like musical comedy miniseries Dr....