New Harry Potter Star Nearly Quit TV Series As JK Rowling Controversy Instigates “Disconcerting” Reactions & Boycott

The new Harry Potter TV series, developed by showrunner Francesca Gardiner and based on J.K. Rowling’s books, will feature a completely different cast than the popular movies. Despite the anticipation for the show, J.K. Rowling’s ongoing controversial statements about transgender people have sparked criticism and directed backlash towards the actors involved.

PlayStation Portal Gets 1080p High Quality Mode, UX Improvements in Latest Update

You’ll soon be able to enjoy smoother, clearer gameplay with 1080p High Quality mode for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming. Turning this on increases the bitrate, resulting in better visuals and more consistent frame rates. You can find the new 1080p High Quality option in the Max Resolution settings within the Quick Menu. Keep in mind that you’ll need to restart your Remote Play or Cloud Streaming session for the change to take effect.

New PS5 System Update Released for March 17, Here’s Everything That Changed

A major new PS5 update, version 26.02-13.00.00, is available now and represents the largest update of 2026 so far. The highlight of this release is an upgrade specifically for PS5 Pro consoles. Additionally, Sony has added a long-requested feature called “Showcase Mode” to the PS5’s Welcome Hub. This allows users to fully see their background when the console is idle, bringing back a similar experience to the themes available on the PS4.

One of Netflix’s First Masterpieces Gets Completely Forgotten About Today (But It’s Still One of Their Best)

The popular series Orange is the New Black, based on Piper Kerman’s 2010 memoir, starred Taylor Schilling and followed a privileged woman’s 15-month prison sentence at Litchfield Penitentiary. When all episodes of the first season dropped on Netflix on July 11, 2013, the show quickly became a hit. It ran for seven seasons and even earned the first Primetime Emmy nomination for an original web series. Despite its success, it’s surprising how little people discuss it now.