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A patent application published today could herald slimmer Apple Watch models as the company describes a method of moving the haptic motor from the watch to the band. Taps to the wrist could then be delivered by the band rather than the Watch. Apple specifically cites space-saving as the benefit of the invention … Although Apple does the usual patent thing of keeping the language as general as possible, referring to ‘portable electronic devices’ rather than smartwatches specifically, frequent reference to ‘band’ as well as the patent drawings make it abundantly clear that the company has the Apple Watch in mind....

(Photos via Austin Business Journal) Apple’s Campus 2 project in Cupertino isn’t the only construction project to keep your eyes on. The company’s massive new Austin campus is now operational, and new photos of the location that have been posted to Twitter and Instagram by employees at the complex show that the campus is a building worthy of the Apple name. Construction on the first phase of the campus wrapped up in early February, and employees began to occupy the facility later that month....

Brandon Stark has arguably had the most astonishing journey throughout Game of Thrones. We’ve seen him grow up before our very eyes into a young man. Not only that, the actor who plays him, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, was just 12 when the show started. Crippled in the first episode after being pushed from a window by Jaime Lannister, Bran started to have vivid dreams. He then realized he had certain abilities: being able to see through the eyes of animals and tap into the past....

A Game of Thrones prequel series is in development that will most likely cover the Dance of the Dragons - but what’s the story behind this Targaryen civil war? One of several prequel series currently in the works at HBO, it’s been reported that a Targaryen prequel is about to be greenlit, and would become the second prequel in this universe. While HBO has yet to confirm that this next series is definitely on the way, Game of Thrones fans already have an idea of what it could be about....

It looks like the on-off acquisition of display-maker Sharp by iPhone assembler Foxconn is back on. The WSJ reported earlier that the two companies have been discussing a significantly lower valuation for the company, and Reuters now reports that share trading in Foxconn has been suspended due to a “major announcement.” The deal is expected to be finalised during board meetings by both companies tomorrow for around $2B less than originally discussed, after a rather stormy journey....

Since the late 1920s, the Disney name has long been responsible for creating leagues of loveable characters and volumes upon volumes of wonderful stories, creating places, kingdoms, and entire universes that we long to visit and explore. We’ve flown on magic carpets with Aladdin and Jasmine, run through the Pridelands with Simba, surfed monster waves with Lilo and Stitch, and saved who knows how many worlds from the forces of evil....

In what appears to be a supplement to his upcoming “Boys Don’t Cry” album, Frank Ocean today has released a new visual album “Endless” exclusively to Apple Music. It was originally reported that “Boys Don’t Cry” would drop two weeks ago on Apple Music, but as has been the case many times throughout the wait for the album, it didn’t actually release. Instead, we have a visual album. According to an Apple Music representative speaking to Pitchfork, the “Endless” visual album is just the start of Frank Ocean content coming to Apple Music....

The Free Guy movie trailer is released during the film’s CCXP panel, revealing Ryan Reynolds as a NPC (non-playable character) in a video game who gains sentience. As Hollywood adapts all manner of book, comic and video game properties for live-action blockbusters, Free Guy is an entirely original idea - albeit one that’s rooted deeply in video gaming culture. Directed by Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) from a script by Matt Lieberman (The Christmas Chronicles, Scoob!...

In this week’s edition of Friday 5, we have a look at a few handy Mac utilities that I use on a regular basis. Apps include SuperDuper, a long-available tool that lets you create reliable disk clones, and Intel Power Gadget, a handy way to monitor CPU performance on macOS. But it doesn’t stop there, have a look at our full list and video for a brief look at all of this week’s app selections....

Friends remains one of TV’s most popular shows, and it’s main characters are all flawed in their own unique and often hilarious ways. Like real-life friends, they fight and get on each other’s nerves which just makes them more relatable because even the best of besties have bad days. But not every character on Friends is someone we want to hang out and drink coffee with all day. Whether they’re annoying family members, romantic flings that don’t go the distance, roommates or the grouchy guy who lives downstairs....

There are only a few months to go before fans learn how Game of Thrones will end… and who will be seated on the Iron Throne when it does. The eight and final season premieres in April, and fan theories are flying as to who is most likely to become the final ruler of Westeros. Of course, there are some obvious choices - Daenerys Targaryen, the woman who has been aiming for the throne since the start....

Joffrey Baratheon’s death was a major turning point in Game of Thrones, but it’s possible that his own grandfather had a part in the deadly event. A theory suggests that Tywin Lannister had intel about the assassination of the King, and allowed it to play out. King Joffrey’s demise came during Game of Thrones season 4 in the episode, “The Lion and the Rose.” Following the major wedding uniting House Lannister and House Tyrell, Joffrey planned an ample amount of entertainment for the guests....

Gamevice is one of the more popular options for Apple-certified, Made-for-iPhone (and iPad) game controllers. Today the company is introducing a new version of the controller specifically designed for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus with a built-in headphone jack and a Lightning port for charging. It also has second-generation controllers launching today and later this month for iPads. While the new headphone jack and Lightning port for charging are the standout features of the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus controller, the company notes that it also upgraded the thumb sticks and made the controller lighter by removing the battery and using the iPhone to draw power:...

Hacker group SwaggSec just released a dump of Foxconn internal information, including a mail server login/password dump and logins to various online procurement sites and Intranets. The hack seems to be a retaliation for the working conditions that have swarmed the news lately. The hackers gained access through an unpatched Internet Explorer vulnerability used by a worker inside Foxconn. We were able to verify these logins worked on more than one Foxconn server, and you can find bits like the following from the large dump:...

Molotov TV, a popular Netflix alternative in France which combines live and on-demand viewing, has now launched on Apple TV. It’s being touted as an exclusive, though French site iPhone Addict suggests that it’s likely to make it to competitor boxes later. The service, already available on iPad and coming soon to iPhone, is a freemium one. The free service offers 35 free-to-air channels – including all the major French networks – plus ten hours of on-demand viewing per month....

When not using Apple’s built-in default option, Fantastical has long been my go to Calendar app on macOS. The app was just recently updated to version 2.4, a major feature upgrade encompassing things like attachment support, advanced undo/redo, travel time, and more. But it’s not just the latest upgrades that make this app a worthy default Calendar app replacement. Have a look at five of my favorite Fantastical 2 features in this week’s edition of Friday 5 for more details....

Yesterday Cultured Code released the long-awaited update to Things 2, aptly entitled Things 3. The third edition of Things features a significant design overhaul, and fundamentally changes the way you interact with the app’s many features. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough inside for a look at some of the app’s best new additions. Design overhaul Things 3 has received a major visual overhaul to every facet of the app’s design. The new design is not only brighter and more modern, but it’s faster and features less friction as you move throughout the interface....

Phoebe Buffay was the queen of speaking her mind. Out of the entire Friends gang, Phoebe was the most transparent with her feelings. Even though she could be odd and even a bit naive at times, she always told it like it was and was brutally honest with those around her. Phoebe was so truthful that she couldn’t help but be honest in her dating life as well. While this transparency was often helpful in getting her dates, sometimes she was a little too honest....

Elsa, the Queen of Arendelle portrayed by Idina Menzel, experiences a transformation in Disney’s Frozen 2 that draws many parallels to Gandalf the Grey, the wise wizard from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Apart from their basic affiliation with magic, the comparisons between Elsa’s storyline in Frozen 2 and Gandalf’s journey in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings’ series goes deeper than it first appears. In Frozen 2, Elsa follows an unknown voice to Ahtohallan, the mythical river that holds the secrets to the past....

While the final season of Game of Thrones premiered this year, we’re definitely still not over this brilliant and incredible show. After eight seasons, we’re sure that everyone has their favorite house and character. You probably know which house you would end up in, and which characters you’re most like. For all the House Lannister fans out there, have you wondered which one you most closely resemble? Well, you no longer have to, because we’ve made a list....