After eight heart-pounding seasons, Game of Thrones ends Sunday, and it seems everyone wants to get in on the farewell. On Saturday Night Live this week, Pete Davidson starts rapping as if the HBO fantasy hit was his favorite show. The problem is, he supposedly has never seen the show, thinks it involves Muggles, and doesn't recognize Jacob Anderson, the actor who plays Grey Worm, when he suddenly shows up.Caught up in his big lie, Davidson switches to rapping about a show he supposedly does love and unrolls a tribute to Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie. Stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda make an appearance. SNL musical guest DJ Khaled and host Paul Rudd get involved, and well, you have to see it to appreciate it.The real Game of Thrones wraps up Sunday night on HBO. See all the Game of Thrones season 8 photos so far 154 Photos Game of Thrones stars, from season 1 through today 57 Photos … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones’ Grey Worm pops up in Pete Davidson’s SNL rap
Japan April 2019:
The Toyota Prius is the best-selling car at home for the first time in over a year. New car sales in Japan gain 3.4% year-on-year in April to 378.687, bringing the year-to-date tally to almost perfect immobility: up 53 units to 1.906.902. Like last month, the entire podium outpaces the market, with Toyota up 6.8% to 31.1% share vs. 28.5% so far this year and Suzuki (+4.2%) overtaking Honda (+6.5%) for the 2nd spot overall. Daihatsu (+2.3%) is also up at #4 but trails the market’s growth slightly. But it’s at the tail end of the Top 10 that we see the largest gains, delivered by Mitsubishi (+26.6%), Isuzu (+24.6%) and Subaru (+10.5%) whereas Mazda (-19.1%), Lexus (-9.9%) and Nissan (-5.5%) are in difficulty. There are no foreign brands in the Top 11, with Mercedes (+0.7%) the most popular at #12, distancing BMW (+16.6%), Volkswagen (-21.8%) and Audi (+50.2%) following very different paths. Further down, notice Bentley (+111.1%), McLaren (+68.4%), Dodge (+47.6%), Smart … [Read more...] about Japan April 2019:
Galaxy Fold’s next move will make or break foldable phones
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold, it didn't just announce another phone -- it kicked off a revolution in the way we interact with mobile devices. But the Fold soon suffered screen breakages and other glitches, and the revolution stalled.It's been nearly four weeks since we've heard any details from Samsung about the Fold. An AT&T email to customers suggested that the phone would come next month. Samsung mobile CEO D.J. Koh said it "will not be too late." And a Samsung spokeswoman told CNET only that the company plans to announce the release date "in the coming weeks." Consumers, industry players and reviewers alike are waiting with bated breath.My suggestion: Let them wait. Now playing: Watch this: Samsung hits the brakes on Galaxy Fold release 4:56 If Samsung wants to ensure that the Fold is free of problems, it should spend the appropriate time and resources on fixing everything, regardless of internal deadlines or pressure from carrier partners, consumers or … [Read more...] about Galaxy Fold’s next move will make or break foldable phones
What’s new in iOS 12.3 and new iPhone 11R design leaks
In this week's Apple Core roundup we're breaking down the latest rumors about the iPhone 11R, the rumored sequel to Apple's cheaper iPhone XR, along with production updates regarding the rest of Apple's 2019 iPhone lineup. This week Apple also released the last major software updates to iOS, MacOS, WatchOS and TVOS before WWDC. Find out what new features to expect on your iPhone and other Apple devices once you upgrade. Apple begins production of a key iPhone 11 part We are less than four months away from meeting the next batch of iPhones, which means mass production of these devices is inching closer and closer. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple is about to start mass producing its A13 chips, the next-generation processors that are expected to power their new batch phones. The report also mentions the 2019 iPhones are expected to have reverse wireless charging, like Samsung's Galaxy S10, and a three-camera array on the back. Now playing: Watch this: New leaks … [Read more...] about What’s new in iOS 12.3 and new iPhone 11R design leaks
Game of Thrones betting odds: Who will survive episode 6?
Watching your favorite (or most hated) Game of Thrones characters die tragically on the series could end up being financially advantageous, if you better understand the odds of their survival.If you want to try your luck betting on your favorite character surviving and ruling in the final episode of Game of Thrones, Sports Insider has a few tips. With episode 3 of season 8 labeled by Sports Insider as the biggest single betting event in history for a scripted TV program, the finale on Sunday might be even bigger.According to Sports Insider, the odds are good that Bran Stark (odds at -350) will rule the seven kingdoms at the end of the series, but Sansa Stark (+450), Jon Snow (+750) and Tyrion Lannister (+750) follow close behind. If you want to bet on who kills Daenerys Targaryen, there are odds for that too. Jon Snow is favored (at -300) to do the deed, as well Arya Stark (at +450). But the odds that Daenerys actually survives are at +750. Other betting odds … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones betting odds: Who will survive episode 6?