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Live TV There are quite a few things to talk about in this review, but first, let’s look at what kind of channel features the service offers. The number was actually quite surprising. First, of course, there’s the main U.S. lineup, as well as a Canadian, Spanish, Sports, UK, Local, and a lot more. I think I hit around channel 3500 before it stopped and looped back to channel one. Now granted, not all of these channels were great or should really go towards that high of a count....

In an interview to promote Apple’s Hour of Code workshops for kids aged 6 and up, SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi has told the BBC that introducing young children to programming is so important because programming is “the next level of literacy.” Federighi, who first began to experiment with code when he was ten years old, said that Apple also wanted to dispel one of the myths of life as a software engineer … “These devices are so much a part of our lives, we have a computer in some form wherever we go, that the ability to create in that medium is as fundamental as the ability to write,” he said […]...

Lucasfilm is finally bringing back Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series in a thrilling move that finally undoes Disney’s first Star Wars mistake. After waiting for years, fans will finally find out the true story about what happened after the cliffhanger ending to the show’s 5th season and learn how those events eventually lead int Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. In an era where there were no new Star Wars movies on the horizon, several years before Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, The Clone Wars was a great solace to any Star Wars fan desperate for fresh content outside of the Expanded Universe....

Following an earlier report today from the Korean newspaper DongA, CNBC now corroborates the partnership between Apple and Hyundai/Kia Motors. According to the new report, both companies are close to finalizing a big deal that will lead to the manufacture of the long-rumored “Apple Car.” Last month, Hyundai Motor confirmed that the company was in talks with Apple, although it did not reveal the reasons behind it. At that time, rumors suggested that Kia Motors — which is owned by Hyundai — would help Apple manufacture the first Apple Car....

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, an international coalition of 35 children’s and consumer groups, is calling on Instagram to stop its plans to create a version of the app for users under age 13. According to the New York Times, in a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, “the nonprofit groups warned that a children’s version of Instagram would not mitigate such problems” and “it could hook even younger users on endless routines of photo-scrolling and body-image shame....

Continuing the wild rumors and speculation surrounding Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the latest intel hints that the game’s multiplayer could be like Blizzard’s Overwatch. Released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One back in 2016, Overwatch was a colorful shooter that assigned gamers into two teams of six to pick from an eclectic roster of 20 characters. With a variety of different defend or attack missions and an emphasis on working together, Overwatch was a great multiplayer experience; however, are fans about to see this style of gaming replicated for Black Ops 4?...

Apple device collector Giulio Zompetti has acquired a functioning AirPower mat prototype. As you likely know, AirPower was a multi-device wireless charging mat that Apple announced in 2017 and later canceled after failing to “meet its own standards of quality.” For any doubters that may think this is one of those many knock-offs, Giulio has assured followers that this is a genuine AirPower prototype that somehow made its way outside of Apple....

The US Senate yesterday voted to retain net neutrality, over-turning the FCC’s repeal back in December. The move had been seen as a long-shot, partly because it required at least some Republican support, but that hurdle has been passed. Three Republican senators voted with Democrats: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) … But the other reason for pessimism is the next step: a vote in the House....

Wall Street was happy with Apple’s earnings report yesterday, despite it revealing a steep fall in revenue from iPhone sales. Pre-market trading shows AAPL at $211 at the time of writing, more than 5% up on yesterday’s close. That sees the stock heading back toward a trillion dollar market cap again. iPhone sales were down 17% year-on-year in revenue terms. But there are five reasons why the market was happy by what it saw and heard yesterday …...

Although Sony Xperia devices are not popular ones as of now since the company fails to hold the smartphone market competition by any means, the expensive price tag is undoubtedly one of the major drawbacks. Well, leaving all that aside, if you’re a Sony fanboy or an existing user and want to Relock Bootloader on your Sony Xperia Device then you should follow this fully comprehensive guide. Well, unlocking the device bootloader on the Android platform is one of the advantages if you’re crazy about flashing a third-party custom firmware or modding or tweaking the device elements....

Sam and Robby share one of the most turbulent relationships in the Cobra Kai saga. As the rather privileged daughter of Daniel LaRusso, Sam was brought up to appreciate her father’s teachings, passed down by the venerable Mr. Miyagi. By contrast, Robby essentially grew up without his father Johnny Lawrence in the picture. As such, the two are polar opposites from a life experience perspective. Yet, they came together when Robby abandoned his bad-boy ways and sought guidance and mentorship from Daniel....

Having something extra with the smartphone is exactly what that a lot of people want these days. Although the present technology is superior, owning something that always provides us something additional is a daunting task. This is mainly because of all the pain associated with selecting a smartphone. In the international smartphone market, there are many gadgets available. The fact is, manufacturers always focus on providing something new to the users but due to extreme competition, everything that comes new is soon targeted by the competitors....

The users can often be seen in a panic situation when their brand new smartphones are having any kind of problems in them. Of course, they have a valid reason for being in such a situation and this can happen with even with you. Obviously, this is something daunting. However, not all the problems present in a smartphone are the major ones and can be treated by the users simply by putting some basic efforts....

Owning a smartphone that is best in all aspects is a major challenge for everyone. This is because the needs of everyone are not the same and fluctuate largely. Thus, finding a smartphone that is good in all those tasks that a user focuses on is not an easy job. However, this can be made possible and simple by focusing on the manufacturer rather than focusing on the smartphone. Xiaomi is one of the best smartphone brands known for loading their gadgets with features that are simply the best and can let the user keep up the pace with their tasks without compromising with the quality or anything....

Smartphones are becoming as important as water to us. This statement is true because a diverse array of tasks is performed through them in the present time. In fact, they have added so much comfort in the life of us all. Whether its travel, work, education, business, guidance, shopping, entertainment or anything else, we are largely dependent on smartphones. It is because of no other reason the manufacturers are struggling a lot to provide us the gadgets which are best enough to be trusted....

Riding high off of a stellar sophomore run, Community looked to continue its upward trend with season three. They continued to do what they excelled at. They brought in quality guest stars like Michael K. Williams, Martin Starr, Giancarlo Esposito, and John Goodman to name a few. Their other strong suit was high-concept episodes. This season featured a Law & Order parody, a musical Glee spoof, a war documentary, and a video game-based half hour....

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is returning for season 7, which will be the show’s final installment. The Clone Wars has been one of the most successful properties to come out of the Star Wars franchise. The series was the introduction to fan-favorite characters like Captain Rex and Ahsoka Tano. It also fleshed out the prequel era of Star Wars, providing character development and details about iconic Jedi like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Mace Windu, and Anakin Skywalker....

All modern production software comes with some sort of collaboration tool or feature. Apple’s iWork suite available over iCloud is no exception. It doesn’t yet offer much in terms of managing document permissions, but at least its there. Apples current sharing implementation relies on unique URLs that grant both read and write access. The cloud suite is technically still in beta so things could change in the near future. Let’s take a look at it....

IoT solutions are commonly deployed for business purposes, including ones both designed specifically for the business and standard consumer devices. This means that internet-connected coffee makers and voice assistants may be connected to company networks and corporate security cameras may have their security feeds accessible directly via the internet. This growth in the use of IoT devices also introduces security risks to an organization. IoT devices have notoriously poor security and are commonly used as an entry point into an organization’s network or as a tool for performing automated attacks....

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is a stunning smartphone that was launched in the month of May this year. It is one of the highly successful models that have widely been appreciated. There are a lot of users that seem to be satisfied with this device. However, it is also true that many of them have reported about some minor issues about this device on various online platforms. Actually, these issues are no so large but can easily be eliminated....