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As far as series trajectories go, there are few that have had one as variable as Showtime’s Homeland. After a near perfect first season that introduced the world to Claire Danes’ Carrie Mathison and made a huge star out of Damian Lewis as former prisoner of war Sgt. Nicholas Brody, the series had to adjust to meet not only the huge expectations of the Emmy-winning first season, but also to stretch what was basically a one-and-done season-long narrative about a terrorist sleeper agent and the spy who loved him into a multi-season arc....

We suggested Houseparty as an alternative to Zoom earlier this month, and a report today indicates that it has seen 50 million sign-ups in the past month. It has been the most popular social networking app in the App Store every day since March 20, giving it more daily downloads than Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp… Of course, that’s not a fair comparison given the vast number of existing users of the trio of Facebook apps (Facebook alone has seen around 2....

Over the years, so many amazing and adorable romantic comedy films have been released. The relationships, the characters and the happily ever afters of these stories entertain fans of all ages, but there is one more aspect that people can enjoy on the screen and off – the gorgeous houses. A good rom-com flick will feature a cool city apartment or a gorgeous home with a white picket fence, and lots of these settings are real-life locales....

DC’s Cinematic Universe has gotten off to an explosive start. Whether you’re thrilled or outraged by the darker, edgier versions of some of the most iconic characters in all of comics, you’re probably not bored by them. That has more than a little to do with an undeniable fact: every one of these characters has a deep, rich back story established over several decades in the pages of their respective comics....

We’ve been testing out a prototype version of the Hive Dock for iPhone for the last few days and here’s our review and overview of the product. For those unfamiliar, the Hive Dock is a dock for the iPhone 4 that provides the phone with clearer audio output and uses a magnifying plate to provide a 4X zoom for anything your iPhone displays on its screen. The product is actually pretty slick for movie watchers and the audio actually does sound crisper than iPhone 4 audio without the dock....

I wrote last time that one of the tests of truly useful technology is how quickly it stops feeling like a luxury and starts feeling like something you wouldn’t want to live without. A month on, I can report that HomePod has definitely completed that transition … I’m finding that HomePod is moving rather rapidly into the same category: a gadget I wouldn’t want to be without. Siri That’s partly for smart home control....

According to Bloomberg, and backed up by analysis from iFixit, the HomePod mini includes a secret sensor that is designed to measure the current temperature and humidity of the room the HomePod mini is in. It seems like this sensor could be activated through a software update to provide new functionality to HomePod mini users. Various third-party HomeKit products exist that can measure room temperature, but it would be convenient for HomeKit users if the HomePod mini could do it without the need for an additional accessory....

When mega-retailer Target was the victim of a data breach during the 2013 holiday season, more than 70 million customers earned that their personal information, including email addresses and credit card numbers, had possibly been compromised. However, there was one small bright spot in the torrent of bad news: Target reported that the PIN numbers for compromised debit cards were encrypted, and therefore useless to the criminals who now had access to them....

Kicking off 2020, security and privacy is a hot topic between the latest standoff between Apple and the FBI over the Pensacola incident as well as Apple reportedly abandoning its plan to bring end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups. With an in-depth report on what a robust iPhone cracking operation looks like from the inside, Fast Company shares some fascinating details and photos of NYC’s $10 million cyber lab. Fast Company calls New York City’s High Technology Analysis Unit lab “ground zero in the encryption battle” between US government and tech companies like Apple....

Hisense TVs generally tend to offer great value in terms of their price within an affordable price range which allows buyers to save some bucks. Recently, the HiSense brand has started adding plenty of smart features, some gaming features like variable refresh rate (VRR), better display panels, and more. However, it seems that several users are encountering the quality issues such as HiSense TV Blinking Red Light consistently while turning it on or using a remote....

There are several ESPs that you can obtain an email account from for free. These providers vary in features, and some may have premium functionalities that you can pay a fee for. This article shares a list of the best free email account providers you can choose from, as well as a quick guide on what factors to consider when selecting an ESP. How (& Where) to To Find Free Email Accounts : Types of Email Providers Before we get into the list of the best free email accounts, let’s take a look at the types of email accounts available....

A special look at A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood shows how the crew perfectly recreated the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood set for the movie. While the film ultimately wasn’t as much of an awards contender as some might have hoped, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was still one of the most acclaimed offerings of 2019, winning critics and audiences over with its heartfelt story punctuated by themes of kindness and forgiveness....

Tomorrow marks Apple’s annual September event, and all eyes are on the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7. Over the weekend, however, Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple is also planning to announce the long-rumored AirPods 3 refresh during the event. Based on the rumors we’ve seen so far, there’s a real possibility AirPods 3 could end up stealing the show. AirPods = cultural phenomenon Initially mocked for their design, AirPods have since become a cultural staple over the years....

Hip-hop artist Cardi B has just set a new streaming record, notching up more than 100 million Apple Music streams in the first week of her debut album, Invasion of Privacy. This more than doubles the previous record of first-week streams by a female artist, held by Taylor Swift … Apple revealed the news to The Verge. Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis Almanzar, who first grabbed the spotlight when she discussed becoming a stripper to escape poverty and domestic violence, saying that it provided a means to an education....

HomePod sales estimates appear to validate Apple’s decision to launch the $99 HomePod mini before subsequently discontinuing the original HomePod. A new report today says that HomePod sales grew 180% from the second quarter of 2020 to the same quarter this year. Market intelligence company Omdia does, however, suggest that Apple may need to launch a new version to maintain this momentum … Background Apple launched the original HomePod in 2018....

While another vendor being in Marketplace may seem like a regular day’s business, given there are more than 1,600 software partners currently listed, what is interesting is how companies such as Talkdesk, AWS and other vendors all exist in one playing field. To understand how all these vendors can co-exist in one place, I met with Nicolas Pujol, ISV Partner Management Leader for AWS, to better understand how AWS created a model in which everyone can win....

Hey Arnold! introduced audiences villain Helga Pataki, but the real bullies of the series were Helga’s parents, not her. Created by Craig Bartlett, Hey Arnold! aired on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2004 with a total of five seasons and a movie released in 2002, becoming one of the most beloved Nicktoons from the 1990s and early 2000s. The series followed the titular character who lived with his grandparents in an inner-city boarding house, as well as his best friend Gerald Johanssen, and Helga Pataki, the main antagonist who plays the part of the bully most of the time....

Some jobs are dangerous. They require you to put your life on the line every time you show up for work. But working at the CIA means you’re not just putting your life on the line; you’re putting the country’s. The characters of Homeland are well aware of the stakes of their job. Some want to enact real change in the world; others are in it for the thrill; and then there are those who want power....

There’s been a lot of discussion about Apple’s decision to discontinue the original HomePod and its relation to what the future of Apple’s Home strategy will become. I highly recommend that you read Zac Hall’s piece on this topic. This week, I want to look at the positive aspects of where Apple is at with its Home strategy. After filling my house with HomePod minis, I’ve now discovered how essential having a voice-driven Home assistant in every room is for your home....

Warning! MAJOR SPOILERS for Avengers: Infinity War ahead! - Avengers: Infinity War includes only one post-credit scene, but it’s a big one; not just setting up the next Avengers movie, the final moment of Infinity War also signals Captain Marvel’s arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain Marvel releases next March and will mark the debut of Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, an air-force pilot who becomes a Kree superhero. The film, currently in production, is set in the 1990s and will thus feature younger versions of several prominent MCU characters, including Nick Fury, Agent Coulson and Ronan from Guardians of the Galaxy....