Author: Arushi Chaudhary
Arushi Chaudhary
A journalist by profession, a freelance writer by choice. When not writing, she likes to spend her time in the company of books and food or hitting the road to explore new places, besides juggling roles as an army wife and mommy.
Movie buffs pay attention! A whole new string of engaging, gripping Hollywood trailers has been unveiled and currently doing the rounds on the internet. Going by the looks of these trailers seems like there is a gold mine of cinematic indulgences awaiting you later this year. For now, it is time for yet another session of mini-movie screening marathon. Here are the ones you must check out to freshen up yourselves this week: Hollywood trailers: American Assassin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNQy9sGf62k This is an action thriller based on Vince Flynn’s book by the same title. The movie, directed by Michael Cuesta, revolves around…
These awesome Netflix shows will help you kill any boring weekend. When Netflix arrived on the scene, its streaming service was viewed as game-changer in the way popular TV shows and movies could be accessed by the tech-friendly generation. It upped the ante with its first original series, House of Cards in 2013, and the rest, as they say, is history. In fact, Netflix has been a trendsetter of sorts in the realm of online video content, forcing leading tech giants likes Google, Amazon, and Facebook, to come up with streaming platforms of their own. Today, it boasts of over…
So, the US is gearing up for a rare phenomenon – the August 21 total solar eclipse, when the path of totality will cross 14 states in the US, from the West coast to East coast, for the first time in 99 years. Naturally, the excitement is palpable and people are doing everything they can do to be able to witness the total eclipse, and do it right. Of course, merchandise for safe eclipse viewing is flooding the markets. One such offering is from Swedish car-maker Volvo, which has come up with ‘Moonroof Eclipse Viewer’ for its 2018 XC60 SUVs.…
Struggling with mid-week blues but don’t have time to catch up on a full Netflix streaming session? You might just be in need of a power dose of entertainment squeezed in a 2-minute capsule. Yes, we are talking movie trailers. Here are top five you must check out NOW to beat the weekday monotony with some anticipation and excitement. Top Hollywood movie trailers you should not miss this week: Pup Star: Better 2Gether A pack of cute talking dogs getting used to the heady mix of stardom and working together to defeat the bad guys – reminds a little bit…
Data companies using deceptive billing practices to fleece customers isn’t new. A new trend that is fast catching up with data service providers is using data caps to rake in additional charges, thereby, increasing prices on the sly without the users really noticing the change. For instance, Cox Communications has over the past few months implemented a one-terabyte usage cap in a majority of US states it caters to. After converting its unlimited service plan to a metered one, the company has now introduced an add-on unlimited broadband plan, available at an additional cost of $50. So, basically, Cox has…
Apple to launch its own video content: Days after Facebook announced its decision to roll out exclusively produced video content through its Watch tab currently available to select users in the US, it has emerged that the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple too is aiming to compete with streaming services and cable companies with original video content. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the iPhone maker has set aside a $1-billion budget for producing and acquiring original TV content over the next one year. With an investment of this scale, the company could easily aim for 10 new shows while matching…
The latest episode of the ongoing season 7 of Game of Thrones, titled Eastwatch, was brimming with developments aimed at taking the plot forward. The most significant of these was the subtle confirmation of conspiracy theory revolving around Tyrion Lannister’s heritage. Interestingly, the scene that subtly established that Tyrion may, after all, be a Targaryen doesn’t even feature him. Instead, it shows Jon Snow gently stroking Daenerys’ fire-breathing Dragon, even as she looks on shock-struck. But that’s not what will have the fans surprised as Jon’s revelation as the Rhaegar Targaryen’s secret son has been long anticipated now. However, it…