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A detailed behind-the-scenes look by Bloomberg at the showdown between Apple and the FBI details how it had been on the cards for years before the San Bernardino shootings. Among the details revealed are that Apple provided the FBI with early access to iOS 8 so that the agency could understand the impacts ahead of its introduction. The government’s concern about Apple’s increasing use of strong encryption dates back to 2010, said one source....

Netflix released the final season of BoJack Horseman on January 31 2020, with a series finale that tied-up the main characters’ storylines; however, not every BoJack Horseman character had a satisfying ending — in fact, the main character’s circumstances by the end of the final episode seem down-right disheartening. Still, BoJack’s ending in the Netflix animated series is fitting for his character: given all of the horrible things he had done over show’s run, BoJack Horseman didn’t deserve a traditional happy ending....

The Borderlands 3 boss fights could be the best fans have ever seen in a series that has managed to create some memorable final encounters in past iterations. While the premise of the game remains very much about looting, shooting, and wreaking havoc across several different planets, the newest game in the franchise remains true to form in delivering some pulse-pounding climatic moments across different questlines. Naturally, this estimation is based entirely on the hands-on gameplay time we’ve experienced across three different events....

As CES continues out in Las Vegas, Braven has taken the wraps off of its latest lineup of wireless in-ear headphones. While Earin announced the new completely wireless M2 earbuds earlier this week, Braven’s options are fitness focused and tailored to a few different preferences. First off are the FLYE Sport earbuds, which are your traditional workout-deisnged earbuds. They’re wireless and feature a connecting cable between each bud, with a button for payback controls....

The popular iPad accessory maker Brydge is out with its latest iPad Pro accessory today. The new Brydge 12.9 MAX+ features an all-new design exclusively for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This includes a new magnetic case and a larger trackpad. One of the most notable changes with this new Brydge 12.9 MAX+ is how it attaches to the iPad. Other models of the Brydge keyboards have used a hinge system that, while functional, makes the iPad hard to remove....

Scotty Allen, a world traveller with an appetite for the unknown, had decided that he would take on the challenge of making his own iPhone. Traveling to Shenzen over a period of months, Allen discovered he could buy all the components needed to make his very own iPhone, and all for less than half the price of a new one… When Apple launched the iPhone 6s originally, iFixit wasted no time in taking the entire device apart, but it’s not often that someone wants to build the phone from parts....

The poster for the 2020 reboot of Candyman is revealed, with the first trailer set to be released on Thursday. Written and directed by Bernard Rose, the original Candyman film was released in 1992. Based on a short story, “The Forbidden” by Clive Barker, the film began by following the character of Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen). A graduate student in sociology, Helen conducts work on urban legends, which leads her down the trail of Candyman - the son of a slave who was murdered in the 19th century....

Played by the talented Jon Seda, Antonio Dawson is one of the main characters of Chicago PD. He is the older brother of Chicago Fire’s Gabby Dawson and is a natural leader, showing his bravado in his chosen profession time and time again. He takes pride in his job and is also involved in many high-profile cases, including drug busts and criminal arrests. Here are 10 things ardent fans might not know about Chicago PD’s Antonio Dawson:...

It’s almost a year since TSMC announced that it was planning to spend $12B on a chip plant in Arizona, but a new report today suggests that this is just the start. The first plant is due to begin production in 2024, and sources now claim that additional chip-fabrication plants in the state will follow … Reuters cites unnamed sources. It’s being speculated that the news may be in response to Biden administration incentives offered to both domestic and foreign firms that manufacture chips in the US....

Pokemon was one of the most popular cartoons when it came back in my younger days. We were all hyped up about the different characters called Pokemon that had different powers. Probably, we all have dreamt about capturing Pokemons of our liking and having a battle with our friends. Well, Pokemon Go is the game that you need to have on your mobile. Pokemon Go is an augmented reality game that has been developed and published by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company for iOS and Android devices....

Beverly Hills, 90210 is one of those teen series that is well-known for its campy, corny vibe and also its real talk about serious things. The main characters experience a lot over the ten seasons of the show, from typical heartbreak and dating woes to much more disturbing stuff such as Donna’s abusive relationship with Ray. The group of friends are all good people, but even the best characters do really bad things sometimes, whether they have good intentions or they’re making a huge mistake....

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueW3anV8Cl0] Despite rapper Jay-Z having been temporarily in bed with Samsung earlier this year, Beyoncé proved herself the better half of the relationship when she voluntarily serenaded a fan over FaceTime at a concert in South Australia recently. Beyoncé smoothly walked across the stage reaching out to her adoring fans when someone offered their iPhone in mid-FaceTime call. “This is a first,” she said while taking the iPhone and still performing her song....

For centuries, pirates have been a fascinating subject in history and media. Though they technically have existed since ancient times, the modern image of a pirate comes from the Victorian era which was popularized by works such as Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and several movies including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. In this same vein, Black Sailswas a pirate-themed television show that ran on STARZ for four seasons with Michael Bay credited as one of its executive producers....

The 12.9-inch “iPad Pro” that was expected to make its first public appearance around April before being pushed back to Q2 has been postponed yet again, a new Bloomberg report says. The new release date is reportedly some time in September, right around the next-gen iPhone launch. This delay is said to be the result of display panel supply problems… The larger tablet is expected to include an A8X processor built by Apple, and is far enough along in the development process that we’re already starting to see leaked molds, supposed manufacturing renders, and even manufacturing schematics that claim the device will run on an A9 chip and cite the name as the “iPad Air Plus....

David Lynch’s Blue Velvet was one of the most contentious films of the year when it was released in 1986. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, and Laura Dern, the movie tells the story of a college student who becomes involved in a vast local criminal network while visiting his ill father. Combining noir, horror, and artistic atmospherics, it divided audiences and critics. Despite its peculiar Lynchian style and moments of extreme psychological terror, Blue Velvet earned an Oscar nomination, which propelled it into larger cinematic conversations....

Apple allegedly plans to one-day abandon Intel to implement a version of chips into Macs that currently power its mobile devices. Bloomberg first reported the story, citing “people familiar with the company’s research,” and said Apple believes mobile device chips will eventually run its computer lineup. Apple previously mentioned semiconductor development during its management shift announcement on Oct. 29. Bob Mansfield, senior vice president of Apple’s new “Technologies” group, is apparently leading the chip research, and Apple specifically said its semiconductor teams have “ambitious plans for the future....

In the wake of Matt Groening’s groundbreaking work with The Simpsons, it’s been hard for animated family sitcoms to think up original character types. Ever since Bart Simpson became the cultural icon of the ‘90s, it’s been customary to make every TV family’s son lazy, dim, and badly behaved. Seth MacFarlane created a stupid son for his first show, a nerdy son for his second show, and stupid, nerdy son for his third show....

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton got high before attending a disastrous Fight Club screening early on in their careers, making the experience a whole lot funnier. With a plethora of films and awards under their belts, the two prolific actors are considered to be some of the best in Hollywood. However, their success wasn’t always a certainty — Fight Club, for example, now one of the pair’s most notable films, was initially a “failure....

Igor Fedenkoff, Brybe’s CEO and co-founder, describes the name as being more emblematic of the company culture than the services his platform offers. The team there likes to have fun—daily office pranks abound—but there’s nothing unserious or cynical about the platform itself. Brybe was born out of necessity, to solve the problems Fedenkoff faced as Marketing Director of a tech company. He found influencer marketing to be a cumbersome, overly expensive process....

In real life, it’s inappropriate to vocalize every thought that pops into your head. However, in movies and TV, unfiltered characters are often fan favorites. Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Anya is a treasured gem. Whether she’s bored with a conversation, doesn’t like somebody, or is just straight-up horny, she’ll express these thoughts to anyone within earshot. Not only can the viewer depend on Anya for comic relief, but they get to live vicariously through the effortless way in which she expresses herself....