Analyst IDC reports that tablets sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 dipped 11.9% compared to Q4 2020, leaving full-year tablet shipments of 169 million units, 3.2% ahead of 2020. Shipments of Chromebooks, a popular acquisition for many during the earlier stages of the pandemic, declined a massive 63.6% in Q4 2021 year on year, albeit still leaving its full-year growth at 13.5%. The decline in Chromebook shipments is much worse than was predicted by IDC back in June when it expected Chromebook full-year 2021 shipments would reach 43 million units, 33....

Claimed 3D CAD images of the iPad mini 4 supports earlier reports that the upcoming device will adopt a very similar form factor to the iPad Air 2, getting the thickness down from 7.5mm to 6.1mm. A video (below) of the CAD images was posted by @onleaks, a source with a good track-record … The generally-reliable Ming-Chi Kuo had earlier said that the iPad mini 4 would essentially be a smaller version of the iPad Air 2, stating that it would also get updated specs....

Update: 13 billion euros later, we have an Apple response. CNBC reports that the European Commission investigating Apple’s tax arrangement with Ireland is ruling against the Cupertino company and recommending that Apple pay over $1.1 billion in back taxes. We wrote back in March that Apple was likely to lose its case as the tax arrangement with Ireland was likely to be declared illegal: But while the wheels of EU tax investigations may grind exceedingly slowly, I’d be willing to wager quite large sums of money on the final outcome....

YouTube Premium is set to bring back its critically acclaimed hit Cobra Kai this April, and if the new teaser trailer is anything to go buy, Daniel and Johnny are well on their way to becoming the best of enemies all over again. The series is an unlikely hit, successfully continuing the story of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) from the 1984 summer blockbuster The Karate Kid, while also updating the story to fit the needs of YouTube’s premium streaming service in 2018/19....

If you get fed up watching the progress bar crawl along when updating your Mac to a new version of macOS, a Reddit thread has a useful hint to speed things up: using a Terminal command instead … The original post suggested using a couple of command lines to perform the update: To give a rough time estimate, it took around 10 mins to install the latest version of macOS 12....

Time has both positive and negative impacts on the things around us. Yes, it’s true. A few things become really amazing with time while others start losing their value. This is one of the major reasons why one should respect time. Well, when it comes to doing so, one must be punctual in life. The same is possible in the present scenario only if one has access to the right technology....

Mi 9T has finally been unveiled by Xiaomi after a lot of rumors on the World Wide Web. Well, most of the rumors have proven to be true. The device got a lot of popularity when it was rumored and because they have proven right, many users are now eagerly waiting to own this stunning device. One of the facts which you need to keep in your mind is not Android smartphone ever made is free from all the troubles....

For other forensic courses, please take a look at our boot-camp section, found here. Forensic database specialists have quite a difficult task when it comes to working through corrupted databases, as opposed to standard digital forensics, which deal with fragmented “normal” data as it is found on a conventional hard drive. This is because standard file systems allocate a header and a footer bit to a file, allowing for the reconstruction of the file, in some cases, by using information from the metadata in the file system....

Now, it’s worth noting that Windows 10 automatically creates a restore point for you before a significant event like installing a new driver or before a feature Windows update. And you can certainly create your own restore point any time you want. But if you want to make sure you’re staying on top of things, this will create a new one without having to think about it. This will help make sure you have the freshest restore point that you can go back to in case disaster strikes and you need to recover your system....

“Ensuring Cortana is available for our customers everywhere and across any device is a key priority for us. Bringing Cortana’s knowledge, Office 365 integration, commitments and reminders to Alexa is a great step toward that goal.” Source So how will this work exactly? It’s really simple, just launch either assistant then say ‘Hey Cortana, open Alexa’. This will then open a world of new opportunities to your preferred assistant. For one, you no longer have to choose between a Cortana speaker or an Alexa device....

[vodpod id=Video.16274864&w=650&h=420&fv=] We are hearing additional little tidbits about the new iPad’s battery and its ability to charge beyond 100 percent. CNBC’s John Fortt reports Apple has stated that charging beyond 100 percent could somehow “harm the longevity of the battery.” This would be extremely odd, so we are skeptical and looking for clarification on the issue. We already observed the new iPad continues charging for an hour beyond its 100 percent and noted you get longer battery-use if you let the iPad stay on those extra 60 minutes....

The Arrowverse has cast Osric Chau as Ryan Choi a.k.a. The Atom for their upcoming adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths. Based on Marv Wolfman’s seminal 1985 comic book storyline, the five-hour event will see the heroes of Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl once again join forces - this time to combat the multiverse-destroying threat of The Anti-Monitor. After sitting out the Elseworlds storyline last year, the cast of Legends of Tomorrow will be an integral part this time around....

Before I’d even finished an impromptu workout, my room was ready. And not only ready, it was stocked with healthy snacks to make my stay sweeter. The cherry on top was a personalized email they sent me after check-out, making sure I’d enjoyed my time with them and asking me to share any feedback. This level of personalization isn’t reserved for the hospitality industry. It is the new world of customer experience we live and play in....

The Office is undoubtedly one of the funniest sitcoms in the history of American television, and we have no doubt that its legacy as an absolute classic will endure for years to come. The situations that the characters on the show face each week are definitely hilarious in their own right, but what makes The Office the kind of show that is impossible not to love is the characters themselves. This kooky collection of sideshow loons seems barely fit to exist within normal human society, let alone hold down actual 9-to-5 jobs....

James Van Der Beek explained why he finally took a Dancing With The Stars gig after being offered a spot for years. Viewers will be excited to watch what Van Der Beek can bring to the stage. James Van Der Beek is a well-known American actor who played Dawson Leery in the WB series, Dawson’s Creek. He also starred in CSI: Cyber, Pose, Varsity Blues, and The Rules of Attraction, and fans will now able to watch Van Der Beek take to the dance floor and dance the tango on the premiere episode, with the goal to win the famed Mirror Ball Trophy....

Daniel Radcliffe’s newest film, the Kick Ass-inspired Guns Akimbo, has found a buyer. Originally known for his extensive work in the Harry Potter series, Daniel Radcliffe has since gone on to star in a number of hit films and cult classics, including Imperium, Trainwreck, and Swiss Army Man. He has also made his way to television, with guest spots on The Gamechangers as well as his own starring role in Miracle Workers, an adaptation of the 2012 novel What in God’s Name....

The forces of horror continue to take over DC Comics – well, at least the pages of their latest horror imprint, Hill House Comics. With skin-crawling series like The Dollhouse Family and Basketful of Heads off and running, the time has come for Carmen Maria Machado and Dani’s The Low, Low Woods #1 to offer their own brand of unsettling, sinister satisfaction. Having read the first issue, and after discussing the series with its creators, it’s an understatement to call this tale ‘one to keep you up at night....

Award-winning actor Christopher Walken is joining the Apple TV+ thriller Severance as a lead alongside the previously-announced ensemble of Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower and John Turturro. Severance will be a rare TV role for Walken, whose work has seen him win an Oscar, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award … Variety reports. Hollywood Reporter has a few more details. The series is described as a workplace thriller that introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level....

We learned yesterday that the HomePod project has something of an interesting history. In particular, it appears to have been originally envisaged less as a gadget and more as HiFi. Reading this, I found myself wishing for what HomePod might have been rather than what it actually appears to be … The engineers wanted a product that would past muster with audiophiles. Several members of the impromptu team hailed from big-name speaker makers...

Among the images that Apple proudly featured in officially launching its Today at Apple initiative was one from an event I attended myself: an acoustic concert at London’s Regent Street store. The official photo of the event, below, shows singer Dua Lipa performing one of the tracks from her upcoming new album, while smiling customers enjoy the show. That was an accurate reflection of the event. The singer gave an excellent performance to an appreciative audience....