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The CW’s Riverdale will recast Reggie Mantle, played by Ross Butler in season 1, ahead of season 2 due to the actor’s scheduling conflicts. With the rookie season of the show drawing to a close, preparation for the series’ second season is already well underway. Based on Archie Comics, the Twin Peaks-meets-teen drama has centered its inaugural season around the murder of Jason Blossom. While fans are one step closer to solving the mystery with the penultimate episode promising to reveal the killer, casting news for season 2 is raising new questions about where the story could be headed....

Back in January at CES 2015, we stopped by the House of Marley booth to check out some upcoming products, one of which, were the Legend ANC headphones. Since then, we’ve acquired a pair to thoroughly examine and it’s been a great experience so far… If you’re into over-the-ear headphones, you’ll definitely want to give these a look. They are crafted with some very premium materials, have great sound, and as mentioned, active noise canceling....

Video Review Hello, Smarty! The Redmi 1S and the Moto E had shown us last year that it was possible for a phone to not cost the earth and still look presentable. Like those worthies, the Lenovo A6000 comes with an appearance that belies its price. We had discussed it in some detail in our initial impressions of the device, but to reprise – it is a smart looker, although not exactly a traffic stopper....

Biden also commended Apple and Microsoft for voluntarily changing their policies ahead of new federal pro-competition rules, including the right to repair. “Apple and Microsoft are changing their policies so folks will be able to repair their phones and laptops themselves — although I’m not sure I know how to do that,” he said. Biden signed an executive order in July that targeted smartphone makers and electronics makers that block out independent repair shops....

. A report from BGR today contradicts an earlier report that stated the next-gen iPhone is already in production. We did not cover the report initially due to the many suspect claims. The BGR report claims that early EVT/DVT prototypes of the new iPhone are in production, but full, final runs are still relatively far off. The development stages of the iPhone were also dicussed by developer @chronic yesterday: [tweet http://twitter....

Reuters adds its voice to the continuous next-generation iPhone rumor-mill, saying that the next-generation Apple smartphone will feature a smaller dock connector. The report goes on to say that the new connector will feature 19 pins, an 11-pin drop from the current 30-pin design. We note this report as Reuters is the first mainstream publication to call for a smaller connector: We heard from sources earlier this year that the next-generation iPhone would sport a smaller dock connector....

I’ve been a major fan of Apple’s Health app since its original launch and have continuously looked for reasons to use it. I believe that the first step to a healthy life is being proactive versus reactive, which is why my interest was piqued when Qardio reached out asking if I wanted to review their QardioArm and QardioBase products. A smart portable blood pressure monitor, and a smart scale was something that definitely fit into my “DIY preventative care” ideology....

The Rhythm Section was a record-breaking box office bomb during its opening weekend. Typically, January is when studios dump their less-appealing projects with limited commercial prospects, but there have been some exceptions to that rule in recently. Last year, Glass posted $40.3 million domestically in its opening weekend (fifth-most all-time for January), giving Universal a profitable hit. And it was only a few weeks ago delayed action sequel Bad Boys for Life exceeded expectations and posted a strong $73 million over Martin Luther King Weekend....

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker editor Maryann Brandon claims the filmmakers tried to include Rose Tico in the movie as much as possible. In the weeks following The Rise of Skywalker’s premiere in December, viewers have expressed their dissatisfaction with some aspects of the film. One of the more notable Rise of Skywalker controversies to gain traction in the fan community is the sidelining of Rose, who was a main character in The Last Jedi and played a large role in Finn’s arc....

So many of today’s standalone keyboards or the ones built into laptops are so very quiet, but I prefer the satisfying feedback you get from a mechanical keyboard. That’s why I use a full-fledged gaming keyboard for my home office setup, even though I’m not a PC gamer. I have a decent amount of real estate on my desk, but I realize for many who transitioned to working from home over the past year-plus, that’s just not the case....

Product: For the past week I’ve been using the Justin Case (Ultra-Slim) Rechargeable Power Case for the iPad. Essentially, the case is a folio-style cover for the iPad 2, 3, or 4 that includes a massive 11,600 mAh battery built into the cover which you can use to charge your iPad, iPhone, iPod, or pretty much any other portable device. The case also functions as a stand for your iPad....

Key Details: Ruggedized housing can survive drops, seals out liquids and dust Two 2TB hard drives are inside, joined via RAID Offers near-SSD speeds but with conventional hard drives Thunderbolt and USB 3 are both supported Thunderbolt cable is integrated directly into the enclosure The first thing you’ll notice is that the Rugged feels very similar to the rest of the venerable LaCie Rugged lineup, though it is slightly thicker and denser than previous single drive models – as you’d expect....

Design The Koncert Boomstation is a very simple device. The majority of the speaker is a matte, soft plastic, which doesn’t show fingerprints or scratches. It feels extremely high quality and sturdy, without any bending or creaking. Over the front, you’ll find a pressed metal grille for the speakers. The top of the speaker has 3 clicky control buttons for adjusting the volume/track or for playing and pausing/phone operations. I’ll talk more about this later....

Writer-director Rian Johnson warns viewers should NOT watch the new Knives Out movie trailer if they want to go into the film completely fresh. Early in his career as a filmmaker, Johnson cut his teeth on the kind of twisty mystery crime thriller that Knives Out promises to be. With movies like Brick, Looper and The Brothers Bloom under his belt, Johnson graduated to the likes of big blockbuster franchise moviemaking with Disney and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi....

A new game called Broomstick League is coming to Steam next month and it has taken some obvious inspirations from both Rocket League and Harry Potter. Both franchises have very little in common, but Broomstick League seems to have combined the two together in a game that seems equal parts ridiculous and intriguing. One of the most interesting side stories of the Harry Potter series is Harry’s experience as a Quidditch player....

According to The Information, the launch is planned for the next six to nine months with a tentative list of partners that includes ES, CBS, ABC, with others to come. The price was rumored to be $35 per month, which would be competitive with ayStation Vue (depending on the package you choose) Sling TV. may leverage its massive vault of YouTube content by organizing videos by topic, such as home improvement or documentaries, as a way to account for areas where the service wouldn’t have a more traditional channel....

The team of expert authors shows how to establish the goals and scope of a reverse deception campaign, set up digital traps, misdirect and divert attackers, configure honeypots, mitigate encrypted crimeware, and identify malicious software groups. They also provide full coverage of legal and ethical issues, operational vetting, and security team management. Sean M. Bodmer, CISSP, CEH, is a senior threat intelligence analyst at Damballa, Inc., a crimeware detection, security provider, and research firm consulting to Fortune 500 and 1,000 companies....

While no one has managed to match the magic of AirPods in the almost two-year period since they hit the market, there is one Apple-endorsed pair of wireless earbuds that arguably fits the slot where theoretical AirPods Pro could exist. Bose SoundSport Free Wireless are truly wireless, offer 5-hour battery, and include a protective charging case like Apple AirPods. SoundSport Free Wireless also adds water resistance with an IPX4 rating, in-ear sport tips for delivering louder sound and natural noise cancellation, and a higher retail price....

We’ve previously taken a look at iOttie’s iON wireless charging lineup, and now we’ve gotten a chance to test out the latest offering in the iON series. The iON Wireless Stand Charger comes with the same sharp design as its siblings and features support for wirelessly charging in both portrait and landscape mode. It’s also compatible with everything from iPhone 8 up to iPhone XS Max. In our review of the iON Wireless Plus and Mini chargers, we found them to be compelling options in a crowded market....

Conference calls still work well but not as good as the Logitech Mini Boom for instance. The 1500mAh battery life is excellent but I think Lumsing’s 15-hour claim is a bit of a stretch. Expect to get about 10 hours of normal play which is still extremely good in this case. I cranked it for 5-6 hours before it died. It also has one touch NFC pairing for those of you out there with an Android phone or tablet....