Summary DirectorAlfred Hitchcockwas responsible for some of the greatest mystery movies ever made, as his skill for creating tension, portraying intricate plots, and developing complex characters made him the undisputed Master of Suspense. From slow-moving stories of lies and deceit to over-the-top action adventures categorized by mistaken identity and espionage, Hitchcock laid the groundwork for much of the modern movie landscape concerning mysteries and thrillers. With a filmmaking career that spanned over 50 years, Hitchcock kept audiences on the edge of their seats as he delivered one iconic mystery after another....

Summary The biggest action franchises have helped shape the genre into what it is today, and many of them are still delivering thrilling new installments. When talking about the biggest action franchises of all time, it’s important to consider longevity, box office success and impact. The best of the best can combine all three of these factors, producing successful movies for decades which influence the future of the genre. The action genre overlaps a lot with sci-fi and fantasy, but true action franchises should treat these as secondary concerns....

Quick Links While scrolling through your Instagram feed, you might stumble upon content you’d rather avoid. Whether it’s negativity, certain topics, or just an overload of something, here are the five best Instagram features for filtering out content you don’t want to see. 1Use Comments and Message Filtering to Hide Offensive Words or Phrases Although Instagram’s algorithm does a good job of removing inappropriate content that violates its community guidelines, it doesn’t catch everything....

Google is a leader in so many aspects of our digital lives. If you think about it, it’s nearly impossible, or at least very difficult, to get through a day on the grid without encountering multiple facets of the Googleecosystem, from your mobile device to search and office productivity. But when it comes to audio, the Google empire feels conspicuously incomplete to us. That’s why we created our Google audio wishlist for 2024....

iPhones are great at many things, but saving mobile data isn’t one of them. If you often run out of data, here are a few key settings you should change to reduce how much data your phone uses. 6Turn Off Background Refresh for Apps The iPhone’s App Store offers plenty of useful apps, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably installed hundreds. By default, all these apps can use your cellular data in the background, even when you’re not using them....

Android 13 is now available for Google Pixel phones Android 13has been in preview for just a little longer than six months after the first developer preview hit in early February, much sooner than other years before it. This also means that we’re looking at a bit of an earlier stable release than usually. And as such,Google has announced thatAndroid 13 is finally coming to all Pixel phones today, about a month earlier than usual and anticipated....

If you have an Android phone and aWear OSsmartwatch, chances are you’ve used your watch to control your phone’s audio, like hitting pause on a video. But when it comes to switching where your phone is pumping out sound, you need to do that on the phone directly. Well, it seems like that might change withAndroid 15. Mishaal Rahman over atAndroid Authorityhas found some clues suggesting that the Pixel Watch might gain a handy feature in the next version of Android....

Android Autogot amajor design refresh not too long agothat allowed more efficient utilization of your car’s screen. Depending on the display size and aspect ratio, Android Auto could display multiple apps side by side, like YouTube Music running on one side with Google Maps taking up the other half. It now looks likeGoogle Mapson Android Auto is getting a more immersive view that its phone app has supported for long — 3D buildings....

Read update A new generation of Chromebooks is upon us! TheChromebook Plus seriesaims to pull Chromebook specs into the present and help users find the best Chrome OS experience without having to obsess over numbers and standards. (After all, that’smyjob.) This is a promising idea, taking the guesswork out of buying agreat Chromebookfor consumers while also providing a clear standard for Chrome OS devices moving forward. Among the first of these is the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, one of the most handsome and handsomely-priced laptops in the lineup....

While we all share some common priorities in a smartwatch, women have a few unique features to look for. Sure, having a somewhat smaller lens face and a slimmer wristband is nice, but the real differences that set the best smartwatches for women apart are ones you may’t always see, like dedicated cycle tracking and other health and safety features. It can sometimes feel overwhelming to choose among the various options when shopping for a smartwatch, particularly when there are several important factors to consider before you drop any amount of money on a wearable....

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Inquisitors #1!Darth Vader’s ultimate redemption inStar Warscanon was not only a major twist for his character, but it also turned the tide in the ongoing conflict between the Empire and Rebel Alliance in the Rebellion’s favor. Vader single-handedly delivered the Rebellion their victory, and he did so by pulling himself out of the darkness and into the light, guided by Luke’s faith in him....

David Harbour is no stranger to taking on fatherly or “big brother” roles, but his character inA Working Mandiverts in a unique way. Harbour plays Gunny Lefferty, a longtime friend of Jason Statham’s Levon Cade. The two previously served in the military together and, as evident in the trailer,Levon still puts his combat skills to use. But Gunny, left blind by an overseas incident, lives a quiet life away from the action....

While FromSoftware remains mum on newElden Ring Nightreigninformation, leaked footage has provided the first glimpse of a playable character that wasn’t featured in the Closed Network Test and hasn’t been seen in trailers or other official promo material.Nightreign’s Closed Network Test provided a very limited peek at the game, including only a single variation of the map, some of thenew and returning bosses, and only allowing players to use four of eight Nightfarers: Wylder, Duchess, Guardian, and Recluse....