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Downton Abbey Episode Five Recap: Everybody Wants to Taste Ethel’s Harlot Tartlets

Recall that it is 1920—and though we’ve seen plenty of fashion evidence of the decade, the politics have remained the same. But the ladies of Downton, long content with acts of quiet revolt, like clipping their curls or driving to town, are fed up. Even Mrs. Hughes, marm-y den mother to the …

How one Googler installed Google Now on his bathroom mirror

I mentioned earlier today that I still miss some things about Android. One of those things is definitely Google Now, the insanely useful …

"Downton Abbey": Tracking the Anachronisms : Word Routes

Are you hooked on "Downton Abbey"? The second season of the British period drama has been airing in the U.S. on PBS, and it's been an addictive treat …

Why Fans Won't Be Prepared For What Happens In Captain America: Civil War

I don’t have to tell you how monumental <i>Captain America: Civil War</i> is going to be. This isn't just because we will finally see Tony Stark and Steve …

How Spider-Man Will Be More Authentic In Civil War

Sure,<i>Captain America: Civil War</i> will see Tony Stark and Steve Rogers coming to blows over Bucky Barnes’ past, the Sokovia Accords, and all that great …

When Captain America: Civil War Will Take Place

In a general sense, we know that the first outing of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 3, <i>Captain America: Civil War</i>, will take place <i>after</i> the …

Samuel L. Jackson Just Raised A Very Interesting Question About Finn

<b>SPOILERS</b> for <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i>. Do what you must.<p>During the build up to <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> there was a lot of speculation about …

Is Han Solo's Star Wars Future Less Certain Than We Thought?

<b>Major Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Massive. If you haven’t seen it, read our spoiler-free review</b> <b>and run away.</b><p>Ok now that that’s …

Samuel L. Jackson's Big Issue With Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Although it’s breaking box office records left and right, inspiring fans to see it multiple times, and has earned almost entirely positive reviews,</i> …

What's Going On With Bucky's Arm In Captain America: Civil War

<b>SPOILER WARNING:</b> The following article contains spoilers for Peyton Reed’s <i>Ant-Man</i>. If you haven’t seen the film yet, we recommend clicking away to …

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ script reveals answers to our burning questions

One of the things many of us did this Christmas was see <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> in theaters. The first movie in the new <i>Star Wars</i> saga is a …

'Spectre': Watch a "Cocky Little Bastard" Shut Down the Secret Agent Program in First Clip

The first clip for <b>Spectre</b> has hit the web, and it sets up what promises to be a major source of conflict in director <b>Sam Mendes</b>‘ latest installment in …

Rami Malek Says ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 2 is Only Going to Get Harder for Him

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‘Star Wars’ writers explain everything about Kylo Ren’s turn to the Dark Side

<i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> has arrived. After waiting a decade, <i>Star Wars</i> fans finally get to see the next chapter in the saga, and despite the …

Ways Facebook and Google can fight ISIS without breaking encryption

The FBI and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies would like Silicon Valley firms to give them a “backdoor” to encryption to help better …

How to try virtual reality today without breaking the bank

2016 might be the year that virtual reality finally takes hold in the tech world. Sony, Microsoft and Oculus VR are all planning to launch their own …

Meet Pine A64, a 64-bit quad-core supercomputer that costs just $15

As recently as a few short years ago, the notion of a fully functional “supercomputer” the size of a smartphone would have been thought ridiculous. …

Fan edits all three Star Wars prequels into a single two-hour movie that’s better than the originals

We’ve always said that the <i>Star Wars</i> prequels could have worked if they’d been condensed into a single film about the downfall of young Anakin …

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Daniel Craig's cameo revealed

<b>This piece contains spoilers about Star Wars: The Force Awakens</b><p>Daniel Craig lied to me.<p>Interviewing the <i>Spectre</i> star in London this summer, I had run …

Don’t miss James Bond’s secret appearance in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Daniel Craig might not be a huge James Bond fan anymore considering some of his comments during the <i>Spectre</i> interviews tour, but he might be a very …

‘Star Wars’ fan theory attempts to explain who Rey is and who her parents are

Before we talk about Rey, the bold new hero of the <i>Star Wars</i> saga, you should know <b>there will be plenty of spoilers in this article</b>. There’s really no …

‘Star Wars Episode VIII’: Who’s coming back in the next movie?

Now that we’ve seen <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i>, we can’t but wonder what’s next. What will happen to the old <i>Star Wars</i> characters and all of the …

‘Star Wars’ actor reveals the ridiculous ways Disney has kept ‘The Force Awakens’ spoilers under wraps

<i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> is the most highly anticipated movie coming out this year but we still know surprisingly little about its main plot. …

Official Star Wars comic offers huge twist to Han and Leia’s story that no one saw coming

I’ve been a <i>Star Wars</i> fan for as long as I can remember, and I’m shocked to find out this particular detail about Han Solo and Princess Leia – …

‘The Leftovers’ is following in the footsteps of ‘Lost,’ and I couldn’t be happier

After walking away from the first season of <i>The Leftovers</i> disappointed and dumbfounded, I wasn’t sure I’d return for season 2. It was so mired in …

Chipping & Handling

<i>This September, embrace the upgrade with us: Make your eating and drinking better, faster and stronger.</i><p>When we say chilaquiles (see the recipe), you …

How To Make Pumpkin Liqueur

Halloween is here, Thanksgiving is on the horizon and the pumpkin onslaught is in full swing. Starbucks has released this year’s ration of pumpkin …

Brand new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ ad: The beginning of a beautiful friendship

Well, <i>Star Wars</i> fans, you probably know the drill by now. Disney is done releasing official trailers for <i>The Force Awakens</i>, but the company keeps …

Game of Thrones: Kit Harington strongly hints that Jon Snow isn’t dead

The debate surrounding Jon Snow’s chances of appearing in future seasons of <i>Game of Thrones</i> has been raging ever since the end of season five. No …