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Leveraging a connector that has previously been exclusive to Apple products, Chinese developer Beaver Electronics has announced the Quarter Super PowerBank ($59), a battery pack built with a MagSafe 2 port for recharging. Clad in Mac-matching silver aluminum, Quarter is designed to work with both Apple’s MacBook wall chargers and the Quarter Car Adapter ($16), a silver metallic and mirrored charger with a MagSafe connector. This Car Adapter is designed solely for Quarter, not for MacBooks....

With Winter 2019 packed full of fantastic anime, it can be difficult to find the best series to watch. While 2018 delivered many fantastic anime series, 2019 might top it if the quality keeps pace with the shows released during the first few months of the year. Despite the anime streaming world beginning to feel the effects of the momentous split between Funimation and Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll’s streaming slate proved to be hard to beat....

Last week, Apple took the virtual stage to unveil its latest lineup of updated hardware including the new iPhone 12. Pre-orders kick-off today as Apple brings the iPhone 12, and 12 Pro to market with various carriers and retailers offering notable discounts on day one. Below you’ll find all of the best iPhone 12 pre-order deals from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and a number of other providers. iPhone 12 pre-orders start at 8AM ET Pre-orders are now underway!...

Former The Bachelorette Hannah Brown’s Dancing with the Stars training has taken an emotional toll on her and has resulted in tears. The reality TV star opened up about how hard self-doubt can be. Fans watched as this pageant queen appeared on season 23 of The Bachelor, and then soon later was cast as the lead of season 15 of The Bachelorette. The southern belle was a fan-favorite due to how open and relatable she was....

Sometimes, commands are also referred as “programs” since whenever you run a command, it’s the corresponding program code, written for the command, which is being executed. Let’s learn the must know Linux basic commands with examples: Click here if the video is not accessible Listing files (ls) If you want to see the list of files on your UNIX or Linux system, use the ‘ls’ command. It shows the files /directories in your current directory....

As the most controversial comic book movie in history, the debates over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice rage on even years later. The online discussion divided audiences into either loving or hating Zack Snyder’s take on DC’s heroes, instead of discussing it as fans–a problem the Batman v Superman: By The Minute Podcast hopes to change. The questions posed by the movie itself–What does “the American Way” mean today? When does a hero become a villain?...

Best Buy just announced that they’d be carrying the Verizon iPhone at launch. The news was conveyed to us over the past weeks via their inventory system. Here’s the official announcement.: “The iPhone 4 is an important device for Best Buy and we are excited to help Apple and Verizon Wireless bring it to even more consumers,” said Shawn Score, president of Best Buy Mobile. “Our customers have come to expect Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores to carry the best selection of mobile phones anywhere, and offering the iPhone 4 on Verizon’s network is our latest effort to deliver on that promise....

Apple gift cards are some of the most common gifts every year, especially if you’re a techie who is hard to shop for. Nowadays, Apple gift cards are good not only for apps, but also for Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more. Here are some of the best iOS apps and games to buy with the iTunes gift cards you unwrapped this holiday season. If you’ve already gotten an iTunes gift card from someone this year, but have no idea what to spend it on, have no fear....

Robert Downey Jr. shares behind-the-scenes images from filming Iron Man’s biggest moment in Avengers: Endgame. It’s been three weeks since Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated blockbuster hit theaters, but the buzz surrounding the film continues. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo from a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, Avengers 4 is the culmination of everything that has transpired in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since it began in 2008. It picks up after the events of last year’s Avengers: Infinity War and shows the heroes at their lowest following Thanos (Josh Brolin) successfully wiping half of the population in the universe with the Infinity Gauntlet....

HBO renewed Avenue 5, starring Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad, for a second season. The nine-episode first season of the space-set comedy from Veep creator Armando Iannucci, debuted to strong reviews and stable enough ratings to warrant another run of episodes. Veep, a biting satire of the American political system, was a massive hit for HBO, winning multiple awards and running for an impressive seven seasons. Avenue 5 is set forty years in the future when traveling the solar system is no longer the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, but a booming, multibillion-dollar industry....

I’ve used Backblaze for many years as my go-to backup service on macOS. Just last week, it saved me from re-creating a presentation I worked on for three hours. I had been having issues with one of my laptops (due to macOS Catalina), so I decided to reformat the drive and set up from scratch. I didn’t realize that iCloud Drive hadn’t uploaded the document, though. I am not blaming Apple here because I was running a beta OS, and I knew I had some wonky things going on....

Batman actor Burt Ward is finally getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ward has portrayed Dick Grayson/Robin in Batman adaptations of the ’60s and ’70s as well as voiced him in a handful of animated iterations. The titular caped crusader of that era was embodied by Adam West, who received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012. Earlier this year, the fictional character of Batman was himself announced as a Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee for 2020....

As the most controversial comic book movie in history, the debates over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice rage on even years later. The online discussion divided audiences into either loving or hating Zack Snyder’s take on DC’s heroes, instead of discussing it as fans–a problem the Batman v Superman: By The Minute Podcast hopes to change. The questions posed by the movie itself–What does “the American Way” mean today? When does a hero become a villain?...

Batwoman has confirmed a major Batman ally is dead in the Arrowverse. One of the most tantalizing mysteries in Batwoman is the question of just what’s happened to Batman. The Dark Knight disappeared from Gotham City three years ago, and Gotham fell into chaos in his absence. But Batman isn’t the only one who’s missing; all of his greatest allies are likewise absent. Both Robin and Oracle have been confirmed as part of the Arrowverse, but there’s been no trace of them....

Beats Electronics just announced the availability of its Jawbone speaker alternative, the Beats Pill. The four-speaker system is compatible with iOS and Android via Bluetooth 4.0, and it amplifies app audio and supports all call functions including conference calls due to a built-in microphone. It also boasts an NFC chip so users can pair an NFC-enabled smartphone with just a tap. Additional specs: Rechargeable lithium ion battery provides 7 hours of continuous play AC Power adapter with USB receptacle for charging Auto shut-off after 30 minutes of no signal detection in order to conserve battery life 3....

NAMM 2018 is in full swing this week highlighting the best of what the audio/music production industry will have to offer over the coming year. All of the biggest music gadget companies flock to Anaheim, California to show off their newest products and this year is no exception. We have been bringing you some of the major announcements from the show over the past week (or more) and now it’s time to round-up the best of NAMM 2018…...

Marvel Studios are masters of creating trailers that make it appear their films will go a certain direction, only to feature something else entirely in the actual film. Avengers: Endgame joins these films in the swerving department as it had huge surprises in store for fans. Characters who we thought would be the primetime players weren’t as important, while some other characters ended up being extremely vital to the plot. With the film out now, it’s time to discuss everything we witnessed, and with that comes the analysis of the characters’ impact on the story....

When it comes to online security, the first thing every internet user should do is admit that they are not immune to hacker attacks. Regardless of their activity, everyone could become a target. There’s a widespread, yet wrong belief that an ordinary person cannot interest cybercriminals. Even if you are neither famous nor exceptionally wealthy, there’s much at stake. Hackers could steal your work files, family photos, or online banking details....

A large variety of Baby Yoda merchandise has finally been revealed, months after The Mandalorian’s release on Disney+. The Mandalorian was easily the streaming service’s biggest draw upon its initial launch, thanks in large part to the adorable force-wielder, the Child AKA Baby Yoda. As a result of series creator Jon Favreau - and his desire to keep the character’s reveal a secret - Disney hasn’t been able to meet immediate demands for Baby Yoda merchandise....

Elk is a partner and the global leader of Operating Model practice at Bain & Company, as well as a core member of the Retail practice. With more than 20 years of consulting experience, Elk is passionate about transforming large companies, especially those experiencing technology or business model disruption. Elk has deep transformation experience at the intersection of organization, Agile, performance improvement, leadership, and change management. Throughout her career, Elk has advised business leaders across a wide range of industries, including retail, technology, healthcare, consumer products, automotive and aerospace and defense....