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Hitman 2 has finally released, continuing the franchise’s near 18-year murder extravaganza surrounding main protagonist Agent 47. Like previous entries, Hitman 2 provides many different avenues for players to carry out their mission, though for those who want to try a stealthy approach, there are specific methods involved to do this successfully. While it carries the title of Hitman 2, the game is the seventh entry in the franchise. A direct sequel to the 2016 Hitman, Hitman 2 follows Agent 47 on a globe-trotting mission to take down the mysterious “Shadow Client” and his entire organization....

Do you remember when AT&T tried to buy T-Mobile in 2011? Well, T-Mobile certainly didn’t forget. AT&T ran a full-page attack ad (below) against T-Mobile last week in some of the nation’s largest newspapers, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, where it warned consumers of T-Mobile’s “misleading claims.” T-Mobile clearly wasn’t too happy with AT&T over the ads and has now responded with its own campaign on Wednesday, according to TMO News....

One of the most consistent tattoo artists on Ink Master: Battle of the Sexes is 24-year-old Holli Marie; she is flying under the radar to make it to the end of the competition. This young, talented tattoo artist from Deep River, Connecticut has been making a name for herself all over the country. After being invited to Ink Masters a few years back, she finally decided to take on the televised tattooing competition....

Apple Fitness+ has been available for selected users for more than a year. It got its first major expansion a couple of months ago, giving me my first chance to try it. After a few months, I can say that Apple’s fitness subscription service has already integrated really well with my workout routine. About a year ago, I decided I’d put my Apple Watch to use. I’d wake up every day as soon as I could, grab my AirPods Pro, and go for a walk or a run....

Hostiles is grim and slow-burn to a fault in its deconstruction of the American West’s violent legacy, but strong performances keep the film on track. A revisionist western based on an unused manuscript written by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Donald E. Stewart (Missing, The Hunt for Red October) prior to his death in 1999, Hostiles reunites Oscar-winner Christian Bale with his Out of the Furnace director Scott Cooper. The latter made his name as a filmmaker with the 2009 country musician drama Crazy Heart (which landed Jeff Bridges his Academy Award), and further established himself as a storyteller interested in making mood/performance-driven fare with the dramatic thriller Out of the Furnace and Whitey Bulger biopic Black Mass....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Beauty and the Beast and Power Rangers - Media representation is a hot-button issue right now - with good reason. As discussions about identity become more popular and accessible, fans and critics alike are better equipped to discuss the messages within today’s films and TV shows. While film and TV have predominantly depicted the political “norm” – white, heterosexual characters – for decades, there seems to be a change in the wind....

Marvel’s version of the Justice League could be introduced on Disney+ in the Loki show. Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding to the small screen as part of Disney’s journey into the world of streaming. There are multiple shows in development, starting with The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and each will add new elements and characters to the MCU - even if they focus on known characters like Tom Hiddleston’s Loki....

A few days ago, I argued that iTunes was now so clunky it should be nuked from orbit, and suggested standalone apps as a possible way forward. A little over 70% of you agreed with me, including UX designer Andrew Ambrosino, who created some concept images showing how a standalone OS X Music app might look. I like what I see. Check out the images below, and let us know your thoughts … As Ambrosino says, having the app have only one job immediately allows for a much cleaner look: music tabs at the top, player at the bottom, and content between the two....

Apple’s iOS devices, which collectively sold about 200 million units to date, are affecting consumer electronics at large and not just smartphones and tablets. Add digital still cameras to the list of losers as plugged-in sources warn that camera vendors may ship lower than expected units in the second quarter. The reason? Apple’s iPhone and iPad: Virtually not a day goes by that we don’t learn about high demand for iOS gadgets affecting shipments of a particular rival product....

HomePod is now in the hands of customers and Apple is publishing more details, tips, and guides for its first smart speaker. We previously discovered that AppleCare+ for HomePod would cost $39, and now Apple has shared that out-of-warranty repair and replacement will cost almost as much as a new HomePod. First spotted by MacRumors, Apple has shared on its HomePod support page that out-of-warranty repair and replacement will cost $279, or $70 less than a new unit....

New generation web browsers have a built-in password management feature that prompts you to save passwords for different websites you visit. By default, this feature is enabled to give password saving assistance to users, but in case you want to turn off the built-in password manager in your browser, you can do so via the settings tab. Password manager feature helps you ease your work, and using this, and you don’t have to fill in your credentials every time....

HomeKit Weekly is a new series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. Getting into HomeKit can be a very costly endeavor when you start replacing locks, lights, and other accessories with connected versions. Fortunately, turning your old garage door opener into a Siri-connected entrance doesn’t require replacing your existing garage door opener. Instead you can upgrade your existing garage door opener from $70-$170 depending on your needs....

Friday morning, my HomePod arrived; Friday evening, we had a small party. And the belle of the ball was the HomePod. We had a group of friends round for drinks and pizza. That seemed a good opportunity to put HomePod to the test – both to see what others thought of it as a speaker, and to allow friends to try Siri control … The tl;dr version is that HomePod may just be the best party gadget ever!...

Office 2013 Repair or Uninstall Problems Office 2013 and previous versions of Office really dig themselves deep into the Windows OS – as well as your browsers, apps, and other programs installed. Uninstalling Office 2013 through the Control Panel > Programs and Features have had varying results in my experience, mostly not good. A lot of times, it’s hobbled with errors or doesn’t work at all. I usually uninstall programs using Revo Uninstaller – but it ends up finding an unbelievable amount of leftovers…well, let’s just say I will never try that again....

We have posted before about Apple’s new pride face for the Apple Watch, with strings found on a beta version of iOS 11.3. After that release, Apple removed all assets related to the new face from iOS and watchOS. That, however, has changed today with the release of iOS 11.4 and watchOS 4.3.1. New strings found on iOS explain that the new face is “inspired by the rainbow flag” and that “the threads of color move if you tap the display....

The first trailer for Hobbs & Shaw dropped today, and this movie looks like it is going to try to top the Fast & Furious films from which it spun off in every way. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as their respective characters, Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw, who must begrudgingly work together to bring down Idris Elba’s character, Brixton. There is plenty to unpack in this trailer, which crams so much action and personality into just under three minutes that it requires more than a single watch....

The IDMS was established to prevent the use of false and stolen identities, provide law enforcement with tools to help identify persons of interest, and enable other government agencies to deliver services. This was established after the political heads of Australia’s states and territories unanimously agreed to it in 2017. It comprises three components, with one being the documentation verification service (DVS), a national online service used to check in real time whether a particular evidence-of-identity document that has been presented is authentic, accurate, and up to date....

In 11.4, Apple enabled the ability to create a HomePod Stereo Pair, letting users pair two HomePods together to create a more immersive sound. After updating to 11.4 (a guide is available here), you’ll have the ability to pair two HomePods together. Follow along as we walk you through how to create a HomePod Stereo Pair. HomePod: How to create a Stereo Pair Make sure your HomePods are updated to 11....

Apple has published its HomePod environmental report where it breaks down energy consumption and details how its low power mode will work. Apple also explains the environmental impact of HomePod based on greenhouse gas emissions and materials used. In summary, Apple says HomePod consumes less energy than an A19 LED light bulb (via MacRumors) when playing audio. That’s based on volume output set at 50% which Apple says consumes between 8....

A new Venom rumor reveals how Cletus Kasady aka Carnage will fit into Sony Pictures’ superhero film – and suggests Woody Harrelson will portray the role in setup for a sequel. Last year, Sony surprised many by announcing a Venom movie starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock from director Ruben Fleischer was in the works. The studio had previously hired screenwriters Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg to pen the script for the R-rated project, and Venom started filming late in 2017....