A new batch of images have been revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, showing the new team fully assembled. In just two weeks, the sequel to Marvel’s surprise hit will be in theaters, bringing back familiar faces and introducing a number of new characters to the MCU from the comics. Early audiences reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, but despite the film’s proximity and a onslaught of marketing, there’s still a good bit we don’t know and haven’t seen....

With the arrival of Apple’s iOS 11, you will need to start thinking more about photo formats. It’s time to get familiar with HEIF and what it means for your photo library. Explore iOS 11 and discover the new features you will use all the time. What is HEIF? HEIF stands for “High-Efficiency Image Format” and Apple intends for it to replace the JPEG format, which has been around since 1992, which makes it pretty ancient in tech terms....

At the time, the manufacturer agreed to not use the own brand to produce smartphones or other consumer devices until the last quarter of 2016. But now, that time is coming again, the Finnish company Nokia decided to formalize its return and want to confirm that their upcoming devices will come running Android Operating System. However, it may also possible that the actual launch could be pushed back into early 2017 which is fully depending on the testing and development department of the company....

This controversial pistol is expected to release in the mid 2016. In terms of specifications, the pistol is a double barreled 380 caliber firearm featuring one piece frame construction. This pistol comes with a price tag of $395, as per their website. One of its developer, Kirk Kjellberg said that this pistol has already got mails from 2,500 buyers eager to buy this gun. Also, when the pistol is completely closed, its trigger as well as trigger guard are enclosed by the grip, making it look like the smartphone....

According to some renders posted on Twitter by Steve H, Huawei’s new top-tier might bring too many similarities to the iPhone X. Huawei has in recent years made a strong investment in the evolution of their smartphones to compete with their most direct competitors. Photography has been one of the most prominent elements, but fast loading, SoC and system optimization have been other highlights. After introducing us to Huawei Mate 10 Pro and its new SoC Kirin 970, which bases much of its work on artificial intelligence, now Huawei is already preparing to launch a new top of the range....

One of the headlining features of the new Apple Watch Series 6 is the blood oxygen monitor. Paired with a new Blood Oxygen app in watchOS 7, this allows Apple Watch users to monitor their oxygen saturation with the Apple Watch. A new report from The Verge explains why Apple did not have to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the new feature. When Apple added the electrocardiogram feature to the Apple Watch Series 4, it was required to receive clearance from the FDA, but that wasn’t the case this year for the pulse oximeter....

Damon Lindelof’s upcoming Watchmen TV series delivers another mysterious look at what’s to come in a brand new video detailing what’s to come on HBO in 2019. The ad is essentially the premium cabler showing off all its (hopefully) impressive wares that are yet to come, including Big Little Lies season 2, the Deadwood revival movie, and, of course, the final season of Game of Thrones, which is shaping up to be the most anticipated TV event of the year....

The project manager in charge of commissioning the design of the US Army’s next-generation rifle has likened the task to ‘Steve Jobs and his engineers trying to convert the iPod Touch to the first 3G iPhone‘ … The new rifle – or Next Generation Squad Weapon in Armyspeak – is designed to replace both the M4 and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. The Army says that it wants the weapon to revolutionise small arms in much the same way the iPhone did consumer electronics, reports The National Interest....

“We sell our services through retailers, and we’d be very happy to work with retailers to the extent that they want to bring in prepaid products that services a portion of the community and we’d be very happy to work with them,” he said. “We ourselves, we don’t sell directly to consumers.” NBN is currently involved in a Special Access Undertaking consultation that has seen the wholesaler float three possible future pricing options....

Netflix’s The Stranger season 1 cast includes familiar faces like Richard Armitage, Hannah John-Kamen, and Jennifer Saunders. Based on Harlan Coben’s 2015 eponymous novel, the British thriller series revolves around various characters who are blackmailed by a mysterious woman. The Stranger season 1 primarily focuses on a middle-aged man named Adam Price (Armitage), who discovers that his wife Corrine faked a pregnancy and might be involved with a money laundering scheme....

Walt Disney Studios Animation unveiled five scenes from the first half of Frozen 2 during a recent press event, and here’s a complete description of each one, three of which include new songs to the franchise. Coming six years after the first Frozen hit theaters and became a worldwide phenomenon - not just with children but adults as well - Frozen 2 sees Anna and Elsa embark on another journey, one that answers questions about their past as they seek to save their future....

Koogeek has officially released its new HomeKit-enabled Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb, the latest in its ever-expanding line of Apple-friendly accessories. Its $37 price tag represents one of the lowest entry-points that we’ve seen when it comes to HomeKit lighting. Unlike Philips Hue, Koogeek does not require a standalone hub to deliver smartphone control thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi radio. More details below. There are any number of ways to bring HomeKit-compatible lighting to your home....

Yep, all of you angry commenters were right. That mockup we showed you awhile back? It isn’t the new hi-end iPod. It is the new iPod Nano! It will be about two inches square and play video (so technically we were right about being the new video iPods). It is coming in 4GB and 8GB sizes and will likely keep the same pricing. These little square machines are also coming in a new set of colors for all of us sick of the five already out....

Apple officially unveiled its all-new iPad Pro during the “Spring Loaded” event. For the first time, the company highlights RAM differences between iPad models. The 2021 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro feature the 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU M1 chip, and a new Thunderbolt connector (over the same USB-C port). The larger 12.9-inch model also sports a new mini-LED screen, which Apple calls “Liquid Retina XDR.” The company also introduced a new storage option with up to 2TB....

Apple’s latest line of MacBook Pros appear to have been received well by the market, although the most interesting models with Touch Bar are yet to ship to customers. Digitimes reports that Apple is upping component orders for the new MacBook Pros, expected to continue at least until the end of 2016. Apple is apparently “optimistic” about fourth quarter sales. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro and 15-inch MacBook Pro feature high-speed Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, faster SSDs, Skylake processors, better GPU options, larger trackpad and an OLED display ‘Touch Bar’ touchscreen panel to replace the physical row of function keys....

A new image of Finn in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is further proof of how spoiler-averse the film’s marketing campaign is. That promotion for one of Disney’s new Star Wars movies leans heavily on the secrecy isn’t anything new; the studio’s played things very close to the chest since the sequel trilogy kicked off in 2015. However, even by their standards, things have been ratcheted up a notch for The Rise of Skywalker....

Using Apple’s set of APIs, the New York Times has opened up in-app subscriptions in their iPhone and iPad app reports Macstories. After setting a paywall not too long ago the New York Times has been looking for ways to get their users to sign up for the subscription. It appears the Times has found their way, through the app store, offering subscriptions for website, iPhone, and iPad access. The Times is charging users $15 for access to the website plus iPhone, $20 for website plus iPad, and a combo of all three for $35....

Developers who make apps for Apple’s platforms are used to opening App Store Connect in a browser to manage their apps in the App Store. This portal provides access to edit an app’s description, screenshots, keywords, and also follow sales reports, analytics, and customer reviews. There’s also an official iOS app from Apple available in the App Store that gives access to some limited functionality. During this year’s WWDC, Apple announced the launch of an official API for App Store Connect, to let developers create their own tools using an officially supported API rather than the hacks that were previously required....

Over the last several years, call-out culture has become a pervasive part of social media. Honestly, it’s hard to think the last time there wasn’t a trending hashtag to boycott a brand or public figure. In 2020, we’ve seen boycotts in response to brands voicing public support for social justice organizations like Black Lives Matter. Conversely, we’ve seen brands get called out for not being vocal enough in the fight for social justice....

Large swings in economic factors directly impact small businesses’ daily operations, making it more challenging for them to absorb the impact, plan for the future, and continue to show growth. Small business owners are worried. This sentiment, confirmed in the new State of Small Business report by Veem, found that 49% of small business owners anticipate the US will face a recession by the end of this year. “There is high anxiety at the moment about the amount of uncertainty coming in the second half of the year,” Veem CEO, Marwan Forzley, told ZDNet....