The Dark Knight has some of the most menacing and noteworthy villains in all of Comics. Batman has faced off against everyone from the Joker, Bane, Scarecrow, the Penguin, and the Riddler, just to name a few. However, in 2020, Batman will have an all-new adversary to take on: The Designer. There’s not much known about the Designer or his real identity, as the character hasn’t appeared before assumably getting introduced in the upcoming run of Batman....

Apple News, a news reading app introduced in iOS 9 that replaces Newsstand, is only available in the United States for now, and even explicitly blocked in some areas, though the UK may be getting access very soon. However, a new jailbreak tweak enables readers to use the app from anywhere in the world now without waiting or changing regions. The tweak is called NewsOfTheWorld, and it launched for free on the BigBoss repository this morning....

Canada’s largest newspaper, the Globe and Mail, today said Apple has been working with wireless and wireline providers including Rogers and Bell to partner with the AppleTV. More interestingly, some details of this new AppleTV are provided: The Globe and Mail goes on to quote analysts including Jefferies & Co. analyst Peter Misek that we discussed earlier who also said Apple was collaborating with ISPs to deliver TV content to a next generation AppleTV....

Barron’s has a set of predictions today from BMO Capital analcyst Keith Bachman: For starters, he sees the company launching two new iPods in September (SHOCKER – also swallows returning to Capistrano) More interestingly, he thinks that 1.7 inch Apple screen (BTW-original site got a C&D order) will be the new window into a smaller Nano, which will also “do away with the physical scroll wheel” (current one isn’t physical – but whatever) which likely indicates that the screen will be touch enabled....

Technology in smartphones is improving day by day, like increased storage, good battery, and better camera, however Nexus like other ageing smartphones are not able to cope with the smartphones with battery technologies today. Around 60 -70 smartphones are launched every year, according to Canadian Ministry of Environment. A Nexus 5 user from Ukraine and the user of XDA Developers forum, KApetz2 decided to increase the memory of his smartphone to 64GB from 16GB, he carefully separated the logic board of his smartphone and then ejected the existing 32GB chip and replaced it with new 64GB storage chip that he had bought for $35....

Native Union is out with its latest Apple accessory, the Drop XL Wireless Charger (Watch Edition). It has a few unique features like a detachable Apple Watch charging puck, a fresh design, and comes with international plug adapters in the box. Native Union announced the Drop XL Wireless Charger (Watch Edition) in a press release today: While the overall form-factor isn’t new, Native Union’s take offers some neat improvements over similar multi-device wireless chargers on the market....

You hardcore Mac workstation users might want to cut the music when it’s time to start rendering your big projects if the latest Ars tale is to be believed. According to the story, Mac Pros exhibit a strange behavior when using iTunes, Quicktime or keeping USB audio interfaces plugged in: The problem manifests as what has been described as excessive increases in power use and processor core heat when playing songs in iTunes, watching videos via Quicktime, or even when keeping USB or FireWire-based audio interfaces plugged in and active....

Net neutrality protection looks set to return to California after nationwide rules were repealed by the Trump administration in December of last year … California was one of three states to vow to introduce their own laws to restore net neutrality. New York acted first, with an executive order withholding state contracts from any company violating net neutrality principles. Washington state followed suit in March with a more comprehensive law which makes it illegal for companies to block or slow online content – that is, restoring the protections previously applied nationwide....

Netflix has updated its iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch application with redesigned controls for episode selection, audio, and subtitles. The changes make it easier and more intuitive for iPad users to navigate between TV show episodes, while the new audio and subtitle controls are available on both the iPad and smaller iOS devices. Various bug fixes are also included, according to the release notes: The update is free on the App Store....

When first introduced, the profile icons you could choose from weren’t anything spectacular. In fact, they were quite bland as you can see in the image below. In the announcement, Netflix writes: “Today we are announcing an evolution of profiles. The profile icons you’ve used for the last five years are getting a fun makeover. We’re also introducing a bunch of new icons — including some of the most beloved characters from Netflix shows and movies....

Netgear has unveiled its newest offering in its Orbi mesh Wi-Fi router system. The lineup now includes a bundle that features the main router with a built-in cable modem and one satellite. Spotted by TechCrunch, the new CBK40 bundle touts the same benefits of the other Orbi router packages like tri-band Wi-Fi, easy setup, voice control, up to 4,000 sq. ft. of coverage, and more. However, the Docsis 3.0 cable modem built-in is what sets this new offering apart....

While Apple’s guidance and industry forecasts alike point to the company reporting another quarter of year-on-year decline in iPhone sales, analysts seem increasingly optimistic about the prospects for next year’s iPhone. Garter argued earlier this month that the radical new iPhone design expected next year will result in 3.5% growth in 2017, and now Cowen’s Timothy Arcuri is expecting ‘explosive’ growth next year, reports Business Insider … Arcuri’s optimism is based in the fact that, by the time the iPhone 8 (or 10 or whatever Apple calls it) is launched, some 43% of iPhone owners will be using a device older than two years old – the key trigger to an upgrade....

In a new report released today by Flurry Analytics, Apple has again once topped the charts this holiday season. Using a mix of phone and app activations, Flurry discovered that Apple saw more than double the number of smartphone activations as Samsung, and a noticeable increase in phablet device activations. Flurry Analytics, the late-Steve Jobs’ favorite analytics company, annually takes a look at the most gifted smartphones during the holiday seasons....

Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s chief financial officer, last night told those at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference that the company will talk about the iPhone in the enterprise. Oppenheimer also noted that the frequency of iPhone unlocking reflects demand for the device, and echoed chief operating officer Tim Cook’s comments last week in which Apple revealed it isn’t “wedded” to its existing revenue-sharing deal with mobile operators. “We’re off to a great start, but we’re learning and we’re not wedded to any one particular way to go to market....

The NBA Game Time apps for both iPhone and iPad have been updated today with a redesign for iOS 7 alongside full support for the 2013-2014 regular season and new content for both free and paid subscribers. On top of the redesign pictured in the screenshots above, the apps add home and away broadcasts for every game and archives for each nationally broadcast game for those that have an NBA League Pass....

Here’s why Jonas Cobb - AKA the port-to-port killer - is one of the most underrated villains the NCIS team has faced off against. Fans of TV show JAG will remember NCIS’ humble beginnings as a backdoor pilot on that show, where Agent Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and DiNozzo made guest appearances investigating a case. While it was a little slow to build an audience, within a few seasons NCIS had become one of the most popular shows on television and has run for seventeen series thus far....

Microsoft Word is the backbone of the Microsoft Office suite. After years of progress, Microsoft has decided that “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” and is making tiny adjustments to Word 2010. Following the new ribbon menu that we saw from Word 2007, there wasn’t a lot left to be desired. However, Microsoft still managed to find and rectify some minor annoyances. While there are many small changes, this article will cover those with the most significant impact on Microsoft Word usability....

Apple just announced preorders for the new iPad would begin today with the device becoming available March 16. As for pricing, as expected, Apple will keep the entry-level Wi-Fi only model at $499. Prices for the LTE models are the same as the previous iPad 2’s Wi-Fi+3G model and start at $629. A huge international rollout will take place on March 23. Check the slide below for the full list....

From the Toys Section: MacMall via eBay Daily deal is offering the current silver iPod Nano 8GB for $109 with free shipping. That’s $40 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. This nano is 47% lighter and 46% smaller than the previous generation and features a 1.7″ Multi-Touch LCD (no more click wheel), 24-hour battery life, clip, volume buttons, VoiceOver, etc. New Pink iPod Nano 8GB: $120 (9to5mac.com) Next iPod nano to add camera, retain current form factor?...

Apple’s only retail store in Maine reopened today in a significantly larger and more modern space at The Maine Mall. South Portland customers lined up this morning to explore the location’s first redesign since opening more than 11 years ago. Nestled between Olympia Sports and Aldo near the middle of the shopping center, the new Apple Maine Mall adopts Apple’s latest design as expected, with pivot doors and a Forum with a video wall....