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Chinese media outlet Economic Daily News is reporting that Inventec is already producing a new version of AirPods with a different exterior material for the earbuds and charging case, as well as a black color option. The report indicates that they will go on sale in the spring alongside the AirPower wireless charging mat. EDN says the new AirPods are expected to boost Inventec’s first quarter earnings, as the publication has a supply chain focus....

Escape From Tarkov has a huge selection of weaponry, over 60 different guns as of this publication. The realism and customization options for Escape For Tarkov can be very daunting for new and veteran players. Utilizing real-world weapons makes for a much more realistic take on the FPS genre and turns Escape From Tarkov into more than just a basic shooter game. Picking and choosing your armory becomes a game in itself....

Evangeline Lilly has been tapped to star in and executive produce an eight-part sci-fi drama series, Albedo, set to launch on Vudu. Albedo will mark Lilly’s return to television after her recent appearance in Avengers: Endgame, as well as Vudu’s first original series. Set 150 years into the future, Albedo follows Detective Vivien Coleman (Lilly), who is launched into the solar system with the mission to investigate the death of a scientist who was aboard an isolated space station....

In a story shared by the CEO of Stripe, Patrick Collison, Tony Fadell describes the timeline of the original iPod. Fadell says he joined Apple in late January to run the iPod project but that when he joined, the iPod wasn’t an iPod — Apple wanted to make a hard-drive-based MP3 player but that was essentially it. “No team, prototype, designs, nothing”. Incredibly, the product was completed before the end of the year....

Former Xbox executive Mike Ybarra has confirmed that he’s joining Blizzard as the Executive Vice President of the company. Many were unsure of where Ybarra would end up after he confirmed the news of his departure from Xbox after investing almost 20 years at the company. While the news was surprising, it was always clear that there was a new destination Ybarra would land in. Of course, given the warm sendoff the former Xbox executive received from Microsoft colleagues, it seemed evident that Ybarra wouldn’t be landing in the arms of a competitor....

A new TV spot for Avengers: Endgame confirms the remaining heroes will split up into several teams. When the Avengers originally came face-to-face with Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, they did so on a divided front. The usual Avengers team was still fractured thanks to Captain America: Civil War, and without their united forces, they fell short of stopping the Mad Titan from wiping out half of all life across the universe....

The Walt Disney Company today announced that it has invested $1 billion for a 33 percent stake in BAMTech, a company “leading” in technology services and video streaming. BAMTech was originally formed by Major League Baseball, but has now been separated from the broader MLB Advanced Media business as part of this transaction. As part of the partnership, BAMTech will become “a key partner for Disney in the delivery and support of streaming video and other digital products from Disney, ABC Television Group, and ESPN....

[tweet https://twitter.com/planetbeing/status/303966541618233344] Apple released iOS 6.1.2 earlier today with a fix for the Microsoft Exchange calendar bug that we have covered several times. If you were wondering whether the update would play nice with the latest evasi0n jailbreak, team member Planetbeing just provided an update via Twitter. While noting that not all devices other than iPad mini Wi-Fi-only and iPhone 5 have not been tested, he later tweeted that version 1....

ZTE Blade A3 2020 is one of the latest smartphones launched by ZTE brand. It runs on stock Android 9.0 Pie which is optimized for low-specs smartphones. If you’re using this device and want to enable root access via Magisk, then this guide is for you. Here we have shared the required downloads, pre-requirements, and an Easy Method To Root ZTE Blade A3 2020 Using Magisk without TWRP Recovery. As an Android user, most of us want to heavily customize our Android devices....

. We’re hearing that there were some last minute delays but Apple Stores will soon be rolling out a lot more signs like the one above. Customers will soon be able to pay for accessories at the Apple Store with their iOS device via camera and Apple Store App. Thanks Dylan! Retail news: Seamless Fifth Avenue glass cube debuting this Friday, Apple Store app self-checkout, multiple shipping addresses for online orders (9to5mac....

While iOS 8.4 users have been able to try out the new Apple Music service since this morning, developers running the latest iOS 9 beta seed have been left out. This will change “early next week,” however, according to Apple Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue. In a reply to a user on Twitter, Cue said that a new beta of iOS 9 will be available next week with Apple Music integration:...

Enable Two-Step Verification for your Apple ID To add the extra layer of security to your Apple account, go to the My Apple ID page, and click Manage Your Apple ID. Then sign in with your Apple ID. On the next page select Password and Security. On the right side of the screen, click the Get Started link. Now you’ll need to go through a few pages where Apple explains what Two-Step Verification means for your account....

It’s easy to miss out on sports entertainment when you cut the cord and just rely on Apple TV, but ESPN president John Skipper tells The Wall Street Journal that may change in 2016. When asked about the potential streaming network Apple reportedly hopes to offer on its set-top box, the ESPN exec says that Apple has been “frustrated” with the process of building a service but that ESPN has been in past talks and continues to work with the company:...

Etsy has long been an online marketplace for unique, often handmade items available directly from their creators, but a new feature of the app will connect shoppers with nearby sellers in the real world. The new Etsy Local feature, available from within the Etsy iOS app, will alert users when they are close to a seller’s real world location, including pop-up shops, flea markets, craft fairs, and local stores. Sellers will just have to add their local store and event information in order for it to appear for app users....

Fans of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s shows will notice that certain actors have appeared in both Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Sherman-Palladino is best known for creating the two aforementioned shows as well as Bunheads. Her shows typically include fast, rapid-fire dialogue with pop-culture references, long scenes with a master shot filming style, and recasting actors in multiple roles in different series. Although they’re set in different time frames, both Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs....

Now Carol Danvers has made her MCU debut, you may be wondering what Marvel movies are coming out after Captain Marvel. Marvel Studios is currently keeping their specific MCU Phase 4 plans under wraps, with Kevin Feige suggesting nothing will be revealed until after Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame. However, we do know of many projects in development. A lot of change is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2019....

How have APMs become immensely popular for both consumers and merchants worldwide? Why are they important, especially in ecommerce? Who benefits the most from these new ways of paying for products and services? Let’s explore alternative payment methods and find out how they’re shaping industries like finance and ecommerce. Everything You Need to Know About Alternative Payment Methods in 2023: What are Alternative Payment Methods (APM)? Alternative payment methods (APMs) are new means of paying for purchased goods or services....

If you’re an advanced user who does customizations, flashing files, etc on an Android device and using the ZTE blade A7 Vita smartphone or planning to buy it, this guide is for you. Here in this article, we will share with you Easy Method To Root ZTE blade A7 Vita Using Magisk [No TWRP needed]. We will use the Magisk by patching the stock boot image file and flashing to the device boot partition....

HomeKit adds many benefits to a home, but oftentimes, it can handle mounting products on the wall, above the door, or even swapping out a doorbell. There are plenty of HomeKit projects that work well in apartments or homes you are renting, though. Read on to find out the best HomeKit products for apartments and rentals. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework....

CNN Money has today shared the second part of its interview with Apple SVP Eddy Cue. In the first part of the interview, shared last week, Cue noted of how the Apple TV has graduated from the “hobby” stage and sold more than 20 million units. While sales of the new fourth-gen box are unclear at this point, Cue did hint at some future features come to the device in part two of the interview, as well as Apple’s ultimate goal with the tvOS platform....