Do you consider yourself to be a die-hard mobile gamer? You are certainly in very good company. At the turn of the New Year, the mobile gaming industry was worth $68.5bn according to TechCrunch. The sector has also experienced rapid growth of more than 10% year-on-year in the last 12 months, with almost $10bn worth of investment and acquisitions made as organizations desperately seek to get a piece of the pie....

The Star Wars Holiday Special is known as a giant misstep in both the history of Star Wars and of cinema in general. Because it’s bad. It’s really, really bad. Terribly made, terribly written and just a terrible, terrible idea all-round. However, that doesn’t mean we aren’t completely opposed to a second attempt. Well, we sort of are. It’s pretty hard to explain. We’ll do our best to dive into five of the reasons we should let Disney have a go at a second holiday special, and five reasons they absolutely should not....

The world’s largest manufacturer of ceramic capacitors, used in the iPhone 12 and other 5G smartphones, expects the 5G phone market to reach half a billion devices this year. Some analysts believe that this is, if anything, an under-estimate … Bloomberg has the report. The demand the company is currently seeing would put shipments even higher than that, but its president Norio Nakajima expects things to ease off somewhat. Murata Manufacturing Co....

However, there is one area where you need to be careful with your Instagram hashtag usage. Instagram now penalize people who reuse the same set of hashtags for every post they make. It’s crucial to personalize your hashtags to match the content of each post. Find the best tools to track your hashtags or simply use one of the leading hashtag generator tools below to generate hashtags that convert into higher post engagement rates....

Sponsored by Channels: Channels makes it easy to watch live TV from all of your devices. Get your first month of Channels Plus for free here. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple unveils new AirPods Pro with noise cancellation and more iOS 13.2 now available with Deep Fusion, new emoji, Siri privacy settings, more Apple releasing HomePod software update with promised voice profiles, Handoff features, much more AirPods Pro vs. AirPods comparison on features, size, price First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max Exclusive: Apple planning ‘AirTag’ name for Tile-like tracker accessory Enjoy the podcast?...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s Developer Transition Kit ARM Mac mini, rumors that iPhone 12 won’t include a charger in the box, Apple Watch losing Force Touch in watchOS 7, Apple Arcade’s shifting game strategy, and new Apple Card features. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 🟣 Apple Podcasts 🟠 Overcast 🟢 Spotify Follow Zac: SpaceExplored.com Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: bzamayo.com Twitter @bzamayo Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac...

The 2020 iPhone SE is an exciting device in a variety of ways and one of the most impressive aspects is the features to price balance. And it’s not just the $399 starting price of the device. Apple has also dropped its AppleCare two-year coverage plan to just $79. That’s down from $129 for the same plan for the iPhone 8. Apple has shared details on its two-year and monthly AppleCare protection plans for the iPhone SE and it includes some great price drops on keeping the new smartphone protected....

1985 was an eventful year for Hollywood, seeing the releases of such timeless classics as The Goonies, Back to the Future, The Breakfast Club, Brazil, Witness, Out of Africa, and Ran. It also saw the release of Ladyhawke, a medieval fantasy/romance/action/adventure telling the unforgettable tale of the love story between Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Navarre (Rutger Hauer). The two lovers are placed under a terrible curse whereby she transforms into a hawk during the day, and he into a wolf by night....

Following is a handpicked list of Top Malware Removal Software, with their popular features and website links. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best FREE Malware Removal Tools & Scanner for Windows #1) TotalAV TotalAV Antivirus is a free malware removal that offers complete security for all your household devices in one simple to use Desktop and Smartphone application. It offers real-time Anti-Malware, Anti-Ransomware, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Adware protection....

There are a wide range of software applications that helps you to create and print 3D structures. These tools support varieties of file formats like .obj, .stl, .x3d, and. vrml, and more. Following is a handpicked list of Top Best 3D Printer Software, with their popular features and website links. The list contains both open source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Best 3D Printer Software Apps for Windows PC 1) Autodesk Fusion 360 Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D design software....

2019 has undoubtedly been the year of Keanu Reeves. He’s been turned into a cartoon and transported in one of the most iconic animated franchises in history. He’s had the chance to star in another trilogy of films where he is essentially an unkillable demi-god. He’s even become a household name and the quintessential ‘Good guy’ of Hollywood. But the one bandwagon that seemingly everyone in Hollywood has jumped on, Marvel, has yet to come up with the perfect role for the man who is the baddest of asses with the sweetest of hearts....

Beyond the saturation of beauty bloggers, retailers, foodies and entertainers, there’s plenty of space for marketers to achieve impactful marketing goals for their software businesses. Not convinced? Here’s five stats to get you fired up about social media marketing for your software company. 1. 86% of consumers buying IT products use social media to help them decide on a purchase Social media has become a stepping stone on the path to purchase for industries across the board....

Best FREE VPN for Linux 1) ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs for Linux to browse the Internet secured from scammers. It provides unlimited access to music, social media websites, videos, and more. This VPN does not log IP addresses, browsing history, DNS queries, and traffic destinations. This VPN offers online protection using leak proofing and encryption facilities. It helps you stay secure by hiding your IP address and encrypting your network data....

If you use one of the best TikTok scheduling tools, the answer is yes. Yes, you have the time and energy to begin your marketing journey on TikTok. Plus, it’s worth it—particularly if your target audience falls in the Gen Z category. In this article, you’ll learn: What exactly TikTok is TikTok stats that are helpful for marketers and influencers 9 of the best TikTok scheduling tools How to schedule TikTok posts using Loomly...

Sponsored by Chargeasap: Preorder the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank for $139 (Reg $299) & enter our iPhone 11 giveaway. Stories discussed in this episode: Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Follow Trevor: Twitter: @trevorjd14 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss iOS 14.2, new HomePod features, what to expect from Apple’s November 10 event, and much more. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today. Sponsored by Survivor: Refined Rugged protection for all iPhone 12 models. Sponsored by Appfigures: The tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads....

Thanks to our sponsor Caseology, 9to5Rewards will be announcing the winner of our November giveaway for the iPhone X in just a few days (Dec, 4). That means this is your last opportunity to enter for a chance to win a silver 64GB iPhone X. Caseology is also throwing in a variety of cases and complimentary screen protectors to keep one lucky entrants new phone in one piece. Head below for details....

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什么是网红？ 网红是指由于其权威、知识、地位或与受众的关系而能够影响他人购买决定的人。 在某一特定领域有追随者的人，他们会积极参与其中。追随者的多少取决于细分领域的大小。 值得注意的是，这些人不仅仅是营销工具，更是社会关系资产，品牌商可以同其合作来实现营销目标。 点击此处查看《2019 Influencer Marketing Hub 基准报告》 什么是社交媒体网红？ 在过去的十年中，我们可以看到社交媒体的重要性迅速增长。根据We Are Social和Hootsuite在2017年8月发布的全球数字统计(Global Digital Statshot)，全球有30.28亿的社交媒体活跃用户，占全球人口的40%。这些人不可避免地会在社交媒体上仰视有影响力的人（网红），以指导他们的决策。 社媒网红是那些在某一特定话题上因其知识和专长而享有声誉的人。他们会定期在自己喜欢的社交媒体渠道上发布关于该话题的帖子，并吸引大量积极关注其观点的热心粉丝。 品牌商很喜欢社媒网红，因为他们可以创造潮流，并鼓励粉丝购买他们推广的产品。 网红的类型 大多数网红都属于以下几类，最后一类人则迅速成为最重要的一类： 名人 行业专家和思想领袖 博主和内容创作者 小微网红 如今，大部分社交网红营销都发生在社交媒体中，主要是小微网红和博客。行业专家和思想领袖（例如记者）也可以被视为网红，并在品牌中占有重要地位。然后是名人。这些人是最初的网红，尽管他们作为网红的重要性正在减弱，但他们仍然可以发挥作用。 社交媒体上的博主和网红（主要是微博博主）与他们的粉丝有着最真实、最活跃的关系。各大品牌商现在都认识到了这一点，并鼓励这样做。 网红的类型 名人 网红营销源于名人代言。多年来，企业发现，当名人宣传或支持他们的产品时，其销售额通常会增长。目前仍然有很多企业使用名人作为其影响者，特别是高端品牌。 对于大多数品牌商来说，问题在于愿意参与这种影响者活动的传统名人只有那么多，而且他们不太可能便宜。如果公司生产的产品已经受到名人的喜爱和使用，则例外。在这种情况下，名人很可能准备利他的影响力来说明他认为产品有多好。我敢肯定，许多乐器生产商会因音乐家自愿弹奏其乐器而受益。 利用名人作为影响者的一个问题是，他们可能在产品的目标受众中缺乏可信度。贾斯汀·比伯如果推荐一款祛痘霜，可能会很有影响力，但对那些就要退休的人来说，影响其购买模式的可能性很小。 A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Jan 6, 2018 at 4:40pm PST 名人可能有很多粉丝和庞大的社交媒体粉丝。不过，他们对追随他们的人究竟有多大的实际影响力，这是有争议的。 [ebook title=“How To Measure Influencer Marketing ROI” text=“The Complete Brand Marketer’s Guide” button=“Get The Free eBook” img=“https://influencermarketinghub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/48d50edd-d4d6-4355-bd79-2cc3e822fd57.jpg”] 行业专家和思想领袖 行业领袖和思想领袖因其资历、地位或经历而获得尊重。通常，这种尊重更多地是由于其工作场所的声誉而获得的。例如，一家主流报刊的记者在撰写新闻报道时，可能对所报道的主题不甚了解，但作为一名优秀的撰稿人，能在如此享有声望的出版社工作，因此备受尊敬。 此类专家包括： 记者 专业学者 行业专家 专业顾问 如果你能在一家全国性报纸上获得一名记者的注意，而这名记者反过来又在一篇文章中对你的公司进行了正面的评价，那么你就把他当作一名影响者，就像你把他当作一名博主或社媒网红一样。在这种情况下还有一个额外的好处，那就是记者很可能会免费写报道。 博主和内容创作者经常与行业领袖和思想领袖合作，在博文甚至在社交媒体活动中引用他们的话并不罕见。传统媒体和社交媒体之间的界限正在变得模糊。...