Apple has long been involved in the networking peripheral space with its AirPort products, and today Google announced its own wireless router in partnership with TP-LINK. Google has just published a blog post unveiling OnHub, a wireless router it has developed in partnership with popular router manufacturer TP-LINK, which it says provides a Wi-Fi experience that’s “that’s fast, secure, and easy to use.” The most important aspect of the OnHub router that Google highlights is a “unique antenna design and smart software” that constantly searches the airwaves in your home....

Google today has released a major update to its Wallet app on iOS, completely redesigning and repurposing it. Similar to an update released to the Android version of the app earlier this year, the update gives the app a focus on sending money between users, rather than paying for goods from merchants. The new Wallet app on iOS offers an entirely refreshed interface that Google says makes it easy to send money to anyone in the United Sates....

Grand Theft Auto fans have long been wondering when details of Grand Theft Auto 6 would drop, and a supposed leak of details about the project has been discovered. The leak suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 could have a scale beyond anything the series has seen so far. Developer Rockstar has been keeping extremely busy with Red Dead Redemption 2, but now that both the core game and its online component have seen the light of day Grand Theft Auto fans will be expecting preliminary work to begin on Grand Theft Auto 6....

Alex Karev was Grey’s Anatomy’s underdog when the series first premiered in 2005. Shonda Rhimes originally wrote the series to focus on four main interns (Meredith, Cristina, Izzie, and George) rather than what would eventually become five with the introduction of Alex Karev. This character was created because the show needed a lovable jackass, so that’s exactly what they got with Alex. He wasn’t included in the better part of filming for the pilot episode, and was later edited into some significant scenes....

It’s common practice for apps to launch first in beta-test format for a few weeks or months, to allow early users to provide feedback before the official release. Video conversion utility HandBrake must, though, have set a new record: after 13 years in beta, the app has finally officially launched as version 1.0.0… Originally created for ripping DVDs, HandBrake is the go-to tool for those who want to convert existing video footage into space-efficient formats for watching on iOS devices, with presets for everything from iPhone to Apple TV....

iOS 13 includes long-awaited support for Dark Mode on iPhone. Apple offered a demo of the new design on stage, and now that iOS 13 is available in beta form, we’ve gotten a chance to try it out. Here’s everything you need to know. Dark Mode in iOS 13 is accessible in several different ways. You can head into Settings, then Display and Brightness to find the toggle. You can also swipe down into Control Center, long-press on the brightness slider, and toggle it from the bottom-left icon....

We still can’t believe it’s been 17 years since we got our first glimpse of Diagon Alley, the magical high street where even the most bored of shoppers would find things to excite and thrill them. It is a now iconic location, one synonymous with the Harry Potter franchise, and it appears in the majority of the movies throughout the series. But what are the best things you can buy? From wands to ice cream, we’ve got you covered....

You don’t need to look further than the Harry Potter series to find well-rounded characters who display all the qualities of what makes one human, and the protagonists were injected with the best features you can think of. Among these characters was Hermione Granger, a witch who far exceeded anyone’s expectations. Hermione’s characterization didn’t end with how smart she was, as her character development saw her grow fully into her bravery and selfless spirit....

Considering the fact that Dudley Dursley only appears in five out of the eight Harry Potter films, there is a lot that audiences don’t know about this demented cousin. At least, those who haven’t read the books. Despite this, Dudley has always kind of acted as a background character that is never fully fleshed out or seen from his point of view. We only get minor glimpses into Dudley’s psyche, making much of his persona up for debate....

When it comes to adapting any book into a film, the filmmakers who are creating the adaptation typically have their work cut out for them. It can be insanely difficult to translate an entire book into a completely different medium. And when film adaptations are trying to tackle material as dense, long, and complex as the entire Harry Potter series, the situation is infinitely more difficult. As far as film adaptations go, the Harry Potter series is arguably one of the best....

Geekbench is out with a nice update that brings improvements to CPU and compute benchmarks and also new compilers to its cross-platform benchmarking software. Geekbench is one of the most popular cross-platform benchmarking tools out there and today’s 5.1 update for macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux offers CPU improvements for AES-XTS and machine learning workloads. For compute benchmarks, version 5.1 improves GPU buffer selection for Metal workloads on iOS, macOS....

Ahead of the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini preorders, Incipio is offering readers an exclusive promo on its latest case collections for all of Apple’s new iPhone models. Head below for a closer look at the new Incipio Duo line and get 20% off your purchase with promo code ‘9TO5’. Incipio Duo cases for iPhone 12 / Pro /Max /mini Apple users can count on reliable protection from Incipio’s new Duo case for iPhone 12....

User Interface Updates Chrome 6 has a new look, and it might not be huge and noticeable but there are quite a few little things and they are worth counting. The little “Go” arrow in the address bar has been toasted, and now there is a star there to quickly bookmark your favorite pages. Print Selection has been fixed in Chrome 6 for Windows, we’re still awaiting User Interface support for this in the Mac and Linux version....

With Fast Pair, Google made connecting Bluetooth accessories as simple as tapping a single button on your phone. At I/O 2021, Google provided an update on Fast Pair usage and announced support for new devices, including cars. Google says Fast Pair has been used over 36 million times to connect Android phones with Bluetooth accessories from Sony, Microsoft, JBL, Google, and other brands. It was first introduced in 2017 and just received a visual overhaul, while growing to support wearables, like Fitbit smartwatches....

From 9to5Google: According to the Wall Street Journal, Google-Motorola is working on a new smartphone that is internally known as ‘X Phone’. It is aimed at Apple and Samsung’s latest flagship devices. Details seem to be slim, but here are some of the key points: X-Phone, and an eventual X-Tablet, are separate from Motorola’s long-existing Droid line. Some early plans for the device were scrapped over supply chain and manufacturing concerns....

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9D3PxwGvC8&feature=youtu.be] Google has dropped a new app for iPhone this morning called Photo Sphere Camera. The app offers a special camera that allows you to capture 360º images – everything above, below, and around you – for viewing and sharing. The new app even allows you to publish 360º images you capture to Google Maps for others to see as well. Google notes that the app requires iPhone 4S or higher for capturing images....

Slowly but surely, Google has been rolling out updates to its collection of iOS apps to add support for the iPhone X. Earlier this month, it finally released an update for Inbox to add iPhone X optimization, and now the Street View app is getting the same treatment… In an update today, Google bumped the Street View app for iOS to version 2.13.3 to add iPhone X support. With this update, the app is no longer surrounded by black bars along the top and bottom, instead taking full advantage of the iPhone X’s 5....

As Google says, an archive of all public communities will become available but starting from today, it will be impossible to create an Orkut account. Also, by removing Orkut permanently from your Google account, your posts or name won’t be included in the community archive. Also, former Orkut users will be unable to log in or export their photo albums to Google+ once the service gets closed. This is an unexpected move, as it would’ve made more sense for Google to allow this, and it would’ve helped to increase the number of active Google Plus users, as well....

Old article… Grammarly is now available for Microsoft Edge on the Windows Store. Microsoft added support for Edge Extensions in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update in 2016. Since then, the collection of available extensions have slowly been added to the new browser. Unfortunately, it’s still not enough to match Firefox or Chrome, but enough to make you give Microsoft’s next-generation web browser a second look. In this article, we look at how to find, download and set up Grammarly in Microsoft Edge....

Be advised, major plot spoilers for Gretel & Hansel are included below. Orion Pictures’ dark fairy tale Gretel & Hansel is now in theaters, backed by mostly good reviews, but it’s unclear if a sequel will happen. Nowadays, it’s getting rarer and rarer that original horror films like Gretel & Hansel even get a wide release. While it’s based on a classic fairy tale, it’s far from a straight adaptation, and definitely feels like a unique breath of fresh air in an age with sequels, remakes, and reboots dominating the studio horror landscape....