Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets released some time ago now but is one of the most popular books and films of the Harry Potter series. During the tale, J.K. Rowling crafted a location like no other, the secret chamber that housed the dangerous Basilisk. Created by the Slytherin architect of the school, the Chamber of Secrets was designed to be Salazar’s ultimate revenge. The Chamber would allow the Basilisk to kill off anyone not worthy of being in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry....

The Harry Potter franchise has been created in such a thorough and detailed way that we often don’t have questions about its larger world. However, the Department of Mysteries, which appears in both the books and the films, leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The Department of Mysteries is of course mysterious for a reason, but there are plenty of things that we’d love to know about this odd segment of the Ministry of Magic....

The Harry Potter universe is jam-packed with so many characters it can be hard to keep track of exactly who is who within the wizarding community. While the books remain the top way to consume the story of the Boy Who Lived, the movies did a similarly brilliant job at capturing the imaginations of a generation with the story about a boy who discovered he was a wizard, attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and defeated Lord Voldemort....

In the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book, the Quidditch World Cup takes up a fair chunk of the story. Unlike in previous installments, where things usually begin with the Boy Who Lived being subjected to cruel treatment from the Dursleys, this time around he’s with the Weasleys pretty much from the start. And, once at the Burrow, he then embarks on one of the most-memorable experiences of his life....

Will Smith plays an aging hitman who faces off with his younger clone in the trailer for Ang Lee’s sci-fi film, Gemini Man. The project has been in some stage of development since 1997 and, at one point, was slated to be directed by the late Tony Scott. Several other writers and filmmakers have worked on Gemini Man since then, but the script’s never really been the problem. Rather, the real issue was always the technology needed to create a realistic young CGI clone of the main actor....

Have you been losing sleep over whether you should put your mattress on the floor? Well, now you can kick back and relax because we’ve done all the research to help you put the matter to rest. Read on for info and tips on hitting the hay without a bed frame, whether there are any health risks you should know about, and how to make yourself as comfortable as possible....

Lorelai Gilmore is considered by many to be the greatest mom on TV. While she’s more famous for her coffee obsession than for her fashion sense, she definitely wears some interesting outfits over the seven seasons of Gilmore Girls (plus the four episodes of the Netflix revival). Whether she’s walking to Luke’s Diner to get a burger or strolling around Stars Hollow with Rory, Lorelai usually looks great… except for the times that she doesn’t....

Guardians of the Galaxy arrived as a breath of fresh air in 2014 and it was universally adored, but the sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, was more divisive. Since James Gunn was fired from the threequel and then rehired after he’d taken on another job, we’ll have to wait a few years to see another Guardians movie. Unfortunately, this means that despite all the unresolved plot threads involving the Guardians from Avengers: Endgame, for a while, their first two solo movies will be all we’ve got....

It looks like the Apple Watch is launching in a certain big box retailer soon. Also, big changes may be coming to third-party Apple Watch accessories. Along with that, Zac and Benjamin discuss some issues with iTunes and Apple Music. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216851741?secret_token=s-nN2Kd” params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every Wednesday....

Fans were taken aback when Luna Lovegood was introduced in the fifth Harry Potter novel out of nowhere, only for her to become one of the leading protagonists in the series. Her status as a girl with her head constantly in the clouds has made her this fandom’s Manic Pixie Dream Girl, although some consider her to be more cuckoo than smart. That would be misinterpreting Luna’s character, though, as she’s actually one of the smarter ones from Harry’s friend group....

When it comes to the houses in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, everyone has their own preferences. People who like Hufflepuff are generally decent and fair. Those who favor Gryffindor are bold and brave. The ones who choose Slytherin are cunning and ambitious. And, those who prefer Ravenclaw prize intelligence and learning over everything else. Regardless of which poison you pick, there are always some great laughs to be had at every single Hogwarts house....

Squibs were recognized members in the wizarding community in the Harry Potter series, but their history was never deeply divulged. The non-magical beings were present in the books by J.K. Rowling as well as the film adaptations, and they were commonly confused with traditional Muggles. Here’s an explanation into Squibs and how they differ from Muggles. A Squib, also referred to as a “wizard-born,” was a human that was born to at least one wizard parent, but didn’t inherit magical abilities....

The biggest stars from film and TV will once again converge in Beverly Hills to celebrate one of the biggest nights in Hollywood with the 77th Golden Globe Awards, and they’ll be streaming online. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is set to hand out the prestigious awards for titles stemming from the 2019 calendar year. Here’s everything you need to know regarding the Golden Globes 2020 start time, as well as how to watch the big event....

Google Analytics, which is used on millions of sites worldwide to show web publishers who is visiting their sites, today published its first report on Web traffic. Among other interesting tidbits was the above chart showing Windows losing a staggering 5.1% of its market year over year. At the same time, the Mac OS actually gained almost a percentage point of the market. But the groundswell was in the “Other” category which includes iPads, iPhones, Android and other non-Mac/Windows/Linux machines....

The Google app on iOS has today been updated to version 18.0, expanding support for 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. While the app first gained support for 3D Touch back in December, today’s update brings the feature to more aspects of the app. Google says that deep pressing on search result titles and map results will now offer a preview of what is on the linked page....

It can be difficult to use Google Maps navigation without looking like a clueless tourist. Thankfully, Google has introduced a feature called Google Maps Voice that actually speaks the directions to you while you’re walking. Combine it with AR Navigation in Google Maps and you’ll be walking all over unfamiliar neighborhoods like a pro. What Is Google Maps Walking Live View? There are two features in Google maps related to walking navigation....

The December update began rolling out on December 6, but Google says some customers reported their calls were being dropped or disconnected. The December update was initially slated to include a range of fixes and improvements, including a fix for an issue causing the Google Assistant to unintentionally start a phone call in certain conditions. Customers that already received the December software update and are still dealing with dropped calls will have to use the Android Flash Tool and perform a factory reset to revert to the previous software version....

There are countless Easter eggs hidden throughout Google products, whether they’re online or in various apps. Recently, a new one was discovered within the Google app on iOS that lets you play a pinball/brick breaker game. Hidden within the Google app on iOS is this whimsical pinball game that works both online and off. It’s not an immediately obvious Easter egg, though, and actually takes a bit of patience to trigger....

Yesterday Google updated the way their navigation bar works across some of their services. They’ve streamlined the link tabs on the left side of the bar, and on the right-side there is a new gear button that provides a new drop-menu feature. Have you seen it yet? The old Gmail and Google navigation bar featured a set of underlined links in a bold font. It was the same on both the left and right side....

YouTube has taken another jab at Apple and finally debuted the music streaming app it announced last month. The app helps users find new music to enjoy by allowing them to select from pre-made stations or create their own based on their musical tastes. The app will launch straight into a customized home page based on your previous YouTube viewing habits, allowing you to mostly skip the process of telling Google what music you like in order to get things started....