Over the past decade, human resource management has evolved from a simple backend administrative role to a more complex, strategic one. On the outside, it seems like the easiest job in the corporate world but in reality, not many departments juggle as many duties and information as human resources. As a company trying to maximize productivity and efficiency, trying to perform these HR duties manually can be a counter-productive strategy. Fortunately, there are several technological tools you can utilize for a happier, more productive workforce....

Doom Patrol has proven itself to be a success on DC Universe. The spinoff series to core show Titans, the series has stepped up its game. With characters we’ve grown to love, the show is everything Titans is not. Or is it? From Crazy Jane’s personality changes to Robotman’s f-bombs, the show has everything you could want in a program about a group of misfit heroes. While Doom Patrol is fun to watch, there are things it does better than its sister show, but there are things Titans does better than Doom Patrol....

In mid–2018, Twitter made some changes to their API like removing an automatic timeline refresh and limiting some push notifications. This change affected all third-party apps and consequently, how some users interacted with the platform. To understand how APIs affect your work, review our guide here. All of the tools below are built on top of Twitter’s API, which means that a change to it could affect how useful the tool is....

Stranger Things made waves when it first landed on Netflix in 2016. Set in early-1980s Indiana, it’s layered in new wave vibes and streaked in nostalgic hues. Kids ride their bicycles through the seemingly sleepy suburban town of Hawkins, Indiana, teens fall in and out of love, and music of the decade swells in the background — soundtracked by bands like The Psychedelic Furs, Joy Division, New Order and The Clash....

Sponsored by Raptic: Get 20% off the new Raptic Shield cases for iPhone 12 with code 9to5MACiP12. Stories discussed in this episode: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro reviews: New design and camera upgrades overshadow 5G Apple Music TV launches as MTV-style 24H music video stream iPhone 12 preorders twice that of last year’s iPhone 11 Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): Links: Apple veteran Phil Schiller transitions to new ‘Fellow’ role, Greg Joswiak promoted to SVP of marketing Apple updates 27-inch iMac with new 10th-gen Intel CPUs, T2 chip and a 1080p webcam Alleged OLED display for upcoming iPhone 12 surfaces in leaked image iPhone 12 chassis rumored to feature a ring of magnets, perhaps for mounting to a new charging accessory Follow Zac:...

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/07/9to5Toys-Daily-7-19-2018.mp3 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: App Store Free App of the Week: IMPOSSIBLE ROAD minimal arcade racer free for the first time (Reg. $3) Epic Best Buy sale knocks 25% off rarely discounted tech accessories from Apple, Logitech, Belkin & others when you buy 3 (or more) items The iPhone 7 has an incredible camera, but ExoLens wants to make it even better Sony’s new camera can shoot a mind-numbing 24 RAW images per second Rimac’s electric bike offers 150 miles of range at an affordable price per charge Garmin VivoActive GPS Smartwatch (Refurb) for $80 shipped (Reg....

Apple gave a prominent shoutout to the 1Password secure wallet app earlier this month when Craig Federighi, who leads the OS X and iOS teams, mentioned the password management app’s support for Touch ID in an iOS 8 review on stage. AgileBits, the developers behind 1Password, mentioned the shoutout in their latest release notes for an updated version of the iPhone and iPad app which brings a list of new improvements....

Apple is set to begin mass production of the next-generation iPhone next week, the Economic Daily reported today. According to the report, the smaller 4.7-inch model will enter production in the third week of July, while the larger 5.5-inch variant will enter production in the second week of August. The bigger of the two models is said to be facing production setbacks that could lead to a much later launch date than its smaller cousin....

With the most recent news of John Wick 4 revealing it’ll be released on the same day as The Matrix 4, fans of both mega-franchises are understandably excited. With the elation comes the whirlwind of fan theories correlating the two, already percolating from the fact that John Wick: Chapter 2 introduced Keanu’s old Matrix alum Laurence Fishburne as the Bowery King. The third outing in the John Wick Universe, Parabellum, left Wick an enemy of the High Table and all of its resources, despite the fact that he painstakingly re-entered the assassin fold and had all of his sanguinary privileges restored....

Martin Scorsese’s last drama was Silence, released in 2016. Since then, fans have been patiently awaiting The Irishman, a crime drama starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. As if this team-up wasn’t exciting enough, the film will also feature extensive use of de-aging technology. A trailer dropped just a couple of weeks ago, piquing interest and heightening the already high anticipation for the project. No movie is a sure thing until it is out, however, and uncertainty still floats in the air around this project....

The Conjuring series of films and its many spin-offs have been some of the most successful horror movies of the past decade. James Wan’s horror franchise has managed to breathe new life in the haunted house style horror movies and introduced a wider audience to the terrifying investigations of the Warrens. Ed and Lorraine Warren were some of the world’s most renowned demonologists and investigated countless cases of ghosts, demons, and even werewolves....

Marvel’s Disney+ shows all look to be exciting ways to further explore the MCU. One of the most intriguing of the bunch is definitely WandaVision. Wanda and Vision made for one of the most fascinating couples in the MCU and given the events of Avengers: Infinity War, it will be exciting to see how their relationship continues. Obviously, we have a lot of questions about the upcoming series, including what threat these two heroes will face....

Emily Larina, star of 90 Day Fiancé, suffered serious birth complications when she delivered her son David. However, there’s a new storm brewing between her and fiancé, Sasha. Emily was forced to undergo an emergency C-section while in Russia. Her fiancé was in the emergency room with her, which isn’t a common practice in his country. However, she required his presence, not only to experience the birth with her, but to translate instruction from the hospital staff since she only speaks English....

Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private cloud. Stories discussed in this episode: Bloomberg: Apple considers allowing iPhone users to set third-party web browsers and email apps as defaults, native Spotify on HomePod Apple releasing second developer beta of iOS 13.4 and more today [U] Apple Music for Mac adds time-synced lyrics feature in latest macOS 10....

This week Benjamin and Zac talk Apple Watch workout tracking, Apple’s new privacy portal in the EU, Apple Watch’s hidden Pride watch face, HomePod gaining calendar, stereo, and AirPlay 2 support, and macOS 10.14 wish list items. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/05/9to5mac-happy-hour-05-30-2018.mp3 Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Apple launches new privacy portal, users can download a copy of everything Apple knows about them Here’s the new Apple Watch Pride face that will become available Monday...

With HomeKit support, any bulbs connected to the Smart Socket can be controlled using Siri voice commands from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, or from the Home app for iOS. You’ll be able to monitor power consumption, set schedules and timers for turning bulbs on and off, and also control the Smart Socket remotely via HomeKit if you have an Apple TV or iPad. Koogeek’s Smart Socket is compatible with a wide variety of E26 bulbs including incandescent, halogen, CFL, and LED....

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