Keep The Change, You Filthy Animal: The Wild Story Behind Home Alone's Fake Movie

Summary “Keep the change, you filthy animal”, is an iconic movie quote, and hilariously, it’s one that doesn’t even come from a real film. When Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) gets left behind for Christmas vacation inHome Alone, the tiny young man does what every kid would when given free rein: whatever they want. He eats junk food, jumps on the bed, goes through his siblings' things, and, of course, watches the movies his parents would never let him see....

July 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1753 words · Lori Benton

LA Times Crossword August 11, 2025 Answers (6/18/25)

Our LA Times Crossword August 06, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Nicholas Martin

Mike Myers' Shrek 5 Return Means 2 Other Long-Awaited Sequels Now Need To Happen

Summary Mike Myers is already returning forShrek 5, but the actor needs to come back for two other sequels as well. After a 14-year wait,Dreamworks finally announced that the belovedShrekfranchise will continue, withShrek 5’s release dateset for 2026. The announcement confirmed thatShrek 5would feature three of its original lead stars: Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and Mike Myers as the titular Shrek. With the long-awaitedShreksequel on the horizon, Myers is back in the pop culture conversation....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Michelle Ramos

Mrs. Weasley's Tragic Backstory (& How It Relates To Harry) MUST Be A Heavier Feature In The Harry Potter Remake

Summary TheHarry Pottermovies left out Molly Weasley’s meaningful backstory, but HBO’s TV remake must make it a heavier feature within the plot. The details of Mrs. Weasley’s past were only subtly revealed throughout theHarry Potterbooks, which made it easy for the movies to ignore. However, connecting the dots while reading makes it clear thatthe tragedies the woman experienced are intimately connected to her affection toward Harry. Understanding this strengthens the emotional impact of the kindness she showed the Boy Who Lived, which is precisely why HBO can’t skip this over....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1335 words · Patrick Jordan

Netflix Just Released The Perfect Show To Watch If You Miss Castlevania

For audiences who still missCastlevania,Netflixseems to have the perfect replacement show. Based on Konami’s video game series of the same name,Castlevaniawas initially going to be adapted as a movie. However, when the movie project struggled to come out of the depths of development hell, Netflix picked it up to adapt it as a TV show. While mostvideo game TV adaptationsstruggle to impress viewers,Castlevaniadefied the norm and proved both commercially and critically successful after season 1....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Ashley Long

New OnePlus Open renders show significant design changes

OnePlus reportedly plans to foray into the foldable market with the Open this year. Leaks and rumors have already revealed key details about the device, with thecompany itself teasing the ‘Open’during theGalaxy Z Fold 5launch.Renders of the phone first popped upon the internet in June 2023, indicating that it won’t be similar to Oppo’s foldable. Now, updated OnePlus Open renders have been shared online, which show significant differences from the first set of images that leaked earlier....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Lori Roy

New Stardew Valley 1.6 Quest Is Harder Than It Sounds But Has A Wholesome Message

Summary The 1.6 update forStardew Valleyhas added prize tickets as an additional incentive for players to complete some of the various requests from NPCs, along with additional quests personalized for different villagers. Though this has definitely made the Help Wanted postings feel fresher,some of them are a bit trickier than they initially seem. Emily has a new Help Wanted questadded in the 1.6 updatethat asks the farmer to greet everyone within two days....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Patrick Chavez

North Korean hackers targeted fintech and media with Chrome zero-day exploit

North Korean hackers targeted fintech and media with Chrome zero-day exploit One of the more alarming terms in computer security is the “zero-day exploit.” That label has some weight behind it for good reason, referring to a pretty scary situation where an attacker knows about a hidden major flaw or bug in some software — in this case a browser — for which there’s not yet any fix available. Hackers love them, and now a new report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) outlines how a state-sponsored hacking gang based in North Korea has been exploiting just such a zero-day in Chrome....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Miss Cheyenne Clark

Prepare to Be Spellbound by Yaber's New Outdoor Entertainment Revolution

Hello, you big-screen entertainment lover! Welcome to an eye-opening, next-level cinematic experience with Yaber. A marvel of advanced technology, this all-new Yaber portable projector is coming soon to revolutionize your outdoor entertainment experience. So, gear up to immerse your senses in its visual brilliance and audio fidelity. Join theYaber live streamon June 23, 2025, to be among the first few to view and discover the latest Yaber projector. A movie buff, sports fan, audiophile, or a gaming God like you will know that almost nothing compares to the wide-screen viewing experience of a solid, high-quality projector....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Janet Harris

Prime Day 2023 vacuum deals: Eureka offers big savings on its best products

Prime Dayis here, and it’s time to snag the best deals of the year on the big-ticket items you’ve been eyeing up. If you’ve done your vacuum research, you’ll know that Eureka is a trusted household brand with more than 100 years of innovation behind its products. For Prime Day 2023, Eureka is offering a $35 discount on its latestRapidClean Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, plus more savings on its lineup of upright, wet/dry, canister, and corded and cordless stick vacuums....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Alex Bell

PSA: This Tiny Check Will Make Sure Your Older Smart Home Devices Aren't a Security Risk

Quick Links Outdated software doesn’t just stop you from accessing the latest features—it means your tech is susceptible to security threats. While updating a phone is routine, it’s easy to forget about smart home devices. What Is a Zombie Device? Letting your smart tech outlive its software could lead to a house full of zombie devices. AConsumer Reports surveyrevealed that 43% of people with “smart” or connected home devices didn’t realize that those devices would eventually lose software support....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Ashley Martinez

Samsung Bixby is coming for your children

Samsung’sBixby voice assistantshowed tremendous promise when it first broke onto the scene in 2017, replacing the company’s S Voice assistant. But six years later, Bixby doesn’t appear to be a priority for Samsung, and there aresome hintsthat provide credence to this notion. Nevertheless, the virtual assistant is still in use by millions of users and has left even Google Assistant back insome areas. Samsung is now issuing an update to the Bixby app through its Galaxy Store app hub, with the ability to create profiles for the kids in your family....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Sarah Wallace

Samsung slip-up spills the beans on new Galaxy Fit 3 wearable

It’s been a long time since Samsung released a new version of its Galaxy Fit fitness tracker — since 2020, to be exact. If you’re still rolling with the Galaxy Fit 2, the most recent model from Samsung, you might be yearning for an upgrade. Although the Galaxy Fit 3 has yet to receive an official launch date, it does seem that the company hasn’t forgotten aboutits fitness wearableentirely. Newly leaked information suggests that it could be ready to hit the market, and it may turn heads when it does....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Lisa Eaton