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Seagate sent us their new $150 FreeAgent Theater+ HD to review yesterday and we haven’t really put the remote down since. The device picks up a bit from where AppleTV leaves off in terms of format compatibility. Is the interface as polished as AppleTV? Of course not. But it plays just about every media type (movies, photos and music) from your network shares, not just Apple’s preferred file types. It will even play 1080P videos with Dolby sound over Gigabit Ethernet without skipping....

Now the security researchers of NorthBit security company which is based in Israel published an article describing the “Metaphor,” a nickname for the new loophole found in Stagefright, multimedia library of Android, which compromises any Android phone reliably. According to the security researchers of NorthBit security company, the attack works best in Google Nexus 5 devices, HTC One, LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy S5. However, the Security researchers of NorthBit security company ensure that the problem should not reach those devices which are running on the Android version 6....

After tons of rumors and speculations, Google finally launched the highly anticipated Nexus 5 on the Google Play Store, and we’ve the full spec sheet for you to cast your eyes over. Nexus 5 comes with a 5-inch 1080p screen, 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 with 2GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear facing camera with Optical Image Stabilization, 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, 4G LTE support and lots more.Here’s the complete specifications: *Testing was conducted by Google using preproduction Nexus 5 devices and software....

We knew Apple had a beautiful new glass store planned for Palo Alto when plans were discovered last year, but Apple made things official today by announcing a Oct. 27 grand opening for the new location at 340 University Ave. Apple sent out the email above (via FoneArena) to inform customers the store will open at 10 a.m. local time, and the first 1,000 people will get commemorative T-shirts. The 15,030-square-foot store is located just a couple blocks from the old location, which was Steve Jobs’ neighborhood Apple Store, and was expected to cost $3....

Here’s what’s coming to Netflix this weekend (December 13). Netflix continues bringing Christmas content with a special episode of a TV series, a comedy special, and Michael Bay’s latest movie (not Christmas related, of course). The streaming wars continue and so does life at Netflix, as the platform continues adding content – both licensed and original – every week for its users to enjoy. Last week was all about Noah Bauchman’s Marriage Story, the sci-fi horror series V-Wars, the final season of Fuller House, and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby was in charge of bringing the holiday spirit....

The Apple Market Forum is a new two-day event happening later this year for professionals who use Apple products including “enterprise brand champions, IT managers, developers, consultants, Apple industry watchers, trainers, resellers, VARs, and, power users.” AMF is being organized by Macworld Expo veteran Paul Kent and The Mac Observer co-ounder Dave Hamilton and hopes to become a gathering of new and experienced members of the Apple community. Here’s what attendees can expect:...

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New photos leaked online today claim to show the body of the upcoming 5.5-inch iPhone, recently dubbed the “iPhone 6L” in another leak. The parts in the images are said to have come directly from Apple’s supply chain, though that claim is obviously quite difficult to verify. The design of the body matches up with previous leaks (more photos below the break). Apple is reportedly working on two similar versions of the iPhone 6 for release this fall, likely following an announcement on September 9th....

After its special education event today, Apple’s online store is back online with its new spring products, including the latest Apple Watch bands. First announced last week, Apple has new Watch bands in a variety or styles for spring, including Sport, Nylon, Classic Buckly, Hermés, and Nike. Apple previously shared that these watch bands will initially be available in 11 countries. We’re seeing the new bands available now in the US online store....

A new featurette video for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hints at what might be the film’s final battle between Rey and Kylo Ren. Scheduled for release in a little less than a month, the upcoming final installment in the Star Wars Skywalker saga is one of the most hotly-anticipated films of the entire decade, as it seeks not only to close out the plot threads which started in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi but also marks the end of the entire original Star Wars story....

It’s the right thing to do. So, now that you’re on the right side of the internet let’s jump right in and talk all things new years eve, new years parties and new years resolutions. It’s that most magical time of the year! New Years Captions for Instagram Funny New Years Caption Ideas If you happen to be the friend with an overactive funny bone, you are in luck! We have put together a list of some really laugh-cry-emoji-worthy new years captions that are sure to delight....

Niantic released its highly-anticipated Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game for iOS and Android last month. The AR-based game looks to capitalize on the success of Niantic’s Pokémon GO, but early indications are that it’s not taking off with quite as much momentum. Axios outlines several pieces of evidence that Harry Potter: Wizards Unite hasn’t garnered as much momentum as Pokémon GO. In the iOS App Store, the new Harry Potter game ranks at number 52....

Some interesting observations from Asymco’s Horace Dediu who used data published by Deutsche Bank and the ITU to put into perspective the world’s pre-paid users who buy contract-free $700-$1000 handsets for use with pay-as-you-go plans against post-paid subscribers who get the latest and greatest devices subsidized for up to $200 provided they pledge to a lengthy 12-24 months wireless contract: The regional breakdown tells a similar story (below). Apple will eventually fill 100 percent of key post-paid (blue areas) addressable markets through the virtue of the expansion of carrier agreements....

Netflix is opening up studios in Toronto, Canada. The subscription based streaming platform has undergone massive changes since its early, rather humble beginnings as a film rental by mail service back in 1997. With an ever-growing library of film and television titles at its disposal, along with hundreds of original content titles both currently available and in production, Netflix is doing its best to grow along with the market they helped to create....

Academic researchers from England and Sweden designed malware that can use your phone’s microphone to get at some of your passwords and codes. The results of the researchers’ tests may make you nervous and definitely make you hope hackers don’t learn about it. How your phone’s microphone could be used by hackers Just by listening in, hackers could get passcodes or passwords from your phone and tablet. In a paper recently released by the English and Swedish researchers, they wrote that malware designed to machine learn could figure out the PIN code and password to your phone or tablet by simply hearing your keystrokes....

Everything is headed for the launch of what is expected to be the best and most innovative iPhone that the tech giant Apple has produced since the first release launched in 2007. According to some sources, Apple has already started sending operators the date of Keynote where the iPhone 8 will be presented. This information to the operators is crucial for these to prepare reservations and launch promotional packages that have these iPhones as a highlight....

Digitimes is reporting that Apple will release a brand new ‘entry-level’ 13-inch Retina MacBook in June, with a lower cost than the current 12-inch MacBook. According to the report, the 13-inch MacBook will feature a 2560×1600 panel, with a 226 PPI density – the same as the 13-inch MacBook Pro. This sounds like a compelling product, with better specs at a significantly cheaper price. The report says the 13-inch Retina MacBook will be priced around the current MacBook Air’s $999 price tag....

With the New Mutants finally on their way in the coming months, here’s a rundown of the characters that’ll be appearing and the superpowers they possess. Originally envisioned as part of Fox’s X-Men universe, filming on New Mutants reportedly concluded in September 2017, with director, Josh Boone, touting a scarier take on the mutant world that had more in common with horror than traditional superhero tropes. Unfortunately for all involved (and the many fans looking forward to this unique-sounding venture), New Mutants was repeatedly delayed, first with potential reshoots that never took place and later in order to prioritize Dark Phoenix....

But sometimes, after a binge of the latest show or your favorite movie, you may be left feeling deflated with your Netflix recommendations. There are endless reviews online, but how do you know which ones to watch? If you are looking for something new to watch and your recommendations aren’t making the cut, we’ve done the hard work for you. Here are our suggestions for the latest and greatest to binge next....

As always, we’ll be updating the list below with more apps and updates as they continue to hit the App Store today: Traktor DJ: Native Instruments, the company behind the massively popular Traktor DJ software and other well-known audio production tools, today released an iPad app dubbed Traktor DJ. For those familiar with the Traktor 2 Mac app, the iPad app provides you with a scaled back UI that offers two decks, 8 built-in effects, and the ability to record and share mixes....