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Many things in life seem difficult or impossible. However, smartphones are capable to make them easier and have helped deriving methods that can make them possible. In addition to this, these gadgets are widely preferred by people due to a lot of reasons and the leading one is their capability to add comfort in one’s life. Of course, this is true and in the present time when everything is going online, smartphones are a key tool to access the World Wide Web....

There are instances in which a DNS administrator needs to have all hostnames or just non-existent ones for a zone to return the same IP address back to the DNS resolver (DNS client). This can be easily addressed with a wildcard DNS record. This is a record in a DNS zone that will match requests for non-existent domain names. A wildcard DNS record is specified by using an asterisk (*) as the left-most part of a domain name, i....

The European Union has called on Apple to remove from the App Store contact tracing apps that don’t have appropriate privacy safeguards. Google should do the same with the Play Store, it says, stating that fighting the coronavirus must not mean sacrificing the rights of citizens. It has previously called for a common standard across all 27 countries in the union and hinted – though not confirmed – that it will use the Apple/Google API …...

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Deadpool #10 Deadpool is no stranger to pain and violence, but in this week’s Deadpool #10, the Merc With A Mouth faces off against a brand new villain - who breaks every single bone in his body. And yes, it gets even worse for Wade Wilson, but we’ll get to those details shortly. Anyone who knows the foul-mouthed anti-hero knows that he’s impossible to kill - just last year, Deadpool proved his un-kill-able-ness without a doubt when he put out a hit on himself....

A cam that can Webcams have become a hotbed of renewed interest among PC and accessory companies ramping up features such as resolution and AI-based color correction and framing. It’s also ramped up the level of interest in addressing old problems, such as improving the illusion of eye contact when one is facing the screen and not the camera. Indeed, while much of the work in improving under-display cameras, which must navigate the has focused on optimizing smartphone screen aesthetics uninterrupted by notches or punch holes, Microsoft recently shared that it is working overcoming the challenging solution that harnesses both topics and computation – in the hopes of embedding cameras in the center of a laptop’s display for more natural-looking video chats....

Apple and the government have long been engaged in a bitter war of words over encryption and security practices employed in Apple’s iOS devices, but a new Wall Street Journal report indicates that the Department of Justice is really starting to take the rhetoric to the next level. According to the Journal, a DOJ official actually told Apple executives during a meeting last month that in the future the Cupertino company could eventually be directly responsible for the death of a child....

If you’re old or into vintage watches, chances are you’ve owned a watch with a Speidel Twist-O-Flex band. Similar in appearance to Apple’s Link Bracelet, there’s no snap-fasten clasp – instead, the whole band stretches. You simply insert your hand, the band stretching to accommodate it, and it then springs back into place on your wrist … Bloomberg notes that Speidel has now made its band available for the Apple Watch, priced at a rather affordable $50....

What to look for in while choosing a smartphone is always a difficult question. There are a lot of people who fail to finalize their decision despite spending long hours on the World Wide Web searching for the finest smartphone. Well, these days almost every smartphone comes with features that can attract anyone. Several smartphone makers have realized that it’s very necessary for every gadget to be rich in features and this has forced them to focus equally on all their models....

The trend of phones with more than one (dual) camera has just started. The global wave has just expanded and many manufacturers are joining it. Samsung has also launched some amazing devices with the same features. Well, the fact is they are one step ahead and has actually attracted the attraction of many with this gadget. Many people are recognizing this phone as amazing in every aspect and have started buying it....

Controller for HomeKit 5.0 is now available with a host of new features that make it easy to further control your HomeKit environment. The first new feature is an overhauled design. The UI is now easier to navigate, and there is now a long press on elements in the app to access the context menu. It works great across iPhone and iPad as well. The new design also lets you personalize your Home by choosing icons that look similar to your accessories, order rooms, and put a picture of your home in the app....

Monsters are people too. Blood-sucking, flesh-eating, eccentric, neurotic, troubled people with problems. You’re Not a Monster explores the deep psychosis and mental health of these wayward souls through the lens of a short-form animated comedy starring Kelsey Grammer and Eric Stonestreet. You’re Not A Monster is the brainchild of Frank Lesser, horror enthusiast and four-time Emmy Award-winning writer. In some ways, You’re Not a Monster can be seen as a follow-up to his 2011 book, Sad Monsters, which also offered a comedy-driven deep dive into the various neuroses of iconic monsters....

In São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, criminals are stealing people’s iPhones, and after a few hours, they manage to access users’ bank accounts and then steal from their accounts. As reported by the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, this kind of theft has been happening since the beginning of the pandemic and has only gotten worse. In the story, people with an iPhone 11 and iPhone XR had not only their iPhone unlocked, but also their bank account hacked....

Warning: The following feature contains SPOILERS for Crisis on Infinite Earths. Sara Lance delivered one of the most powerful speeches in the Arrowverse event Crisis on Infinite Earths, musing that with the passing of Oliver Queen, she’d lost her final connection to her life before becoming leader of the Legends of Tomorrow and how the Legends had become her family. As amazing as Caity Lotz’s performance was, there was one problem with her speech - Sara’s mother, Dinah Drake Lance, was still alive and well....

The co-host of Dancing with the Stars, Erin Andrews, has called out trolls who criticized her body and style in an epic social media smackdown. The offensive comments were a result of a pair of glittery green pants Andrews wore on Dancing With the Stars. The trousers were olive green and clad in sequins. Andrews paired them with a black blouse, open-toe heels, and statement earrings. Although it was surprising to see her in something other than her signature evening gown or cocktail dress, Andrews’ sartorial choices on the show have been consistent with or complementary to each week’s theme....

Danny Elfman is one of the most prominent composers of the last few decades. Over his stellar career, Elfman has received global recognition for composing and writing over 100 film scores and working with legendary directors such as Tim Burton, Gus van Sant, and Sam Raimi. This recognition can be seen in the fact that Elfman has received 4 Oscar nominations, a Grammy, two Emmys, and even the Disney Legend award....

The three central characters in Netflix’s prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance could be parents of The Dark Crystal’s characters Jen and Kira. In The Dark Crystal, Jen & Kira are the two key figures, so it makes sense that the prequel would make some reveals about who they really are and where they come from. Although Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance doesn’t outright confirm who their parents are, it does drop some intriguing hints that make for strong evidence as to who they might be....

Thread has emerged over the last year as the latest way for smart home devices to communicate. Apple built-in support for the protocol with the HomePod mini and we’re seeing a variety of third-party smart home products from Eve and Nanoleaf introduce support. Now Eve has shared a nice deep dive on Thread, the advantages of the P2P smart home device protocol, and why it could be the future of HomeKit....

Deezer is the latest music streaming service to announce native HomePod integration. When the HomePod first launched, it required an Apple Music subscription to play music, without using AirPlay. But last year, Apple opened up the APIs to support third-party services … The API was introduced with iOS 14.3, last fall. Pandora was the first service to get onboard. Spotify shared its frustration to the European Union in 2017 that it had been locked out of the HomePod....

Oppo is making a very strong presence in the smartphone markets. Reno series is doing a lot for them. In case you are having no idea about the same, Oppo is basically a manufacturer which has secured reputation because of the finest camera quality they offered in all their gadgets. Well, those who love capturing the snaps and give more importance to this feature in the phone, the 10x zoom is a perfect device to consider....

You probably already have AV software installed. If not, or you are considering switching, the first step is to consult with your ICS vendor. Some of those companies have done extensive testing of AV software with their systems and can make reliable recommendations. Some even support a particular program. The most effective solution, albeit the most expensive one, is AV software made specifically for ICS cyber-security. The alternative is off-the-shelf enterprise AV software....