Sponsored by Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy to use email marketing app for the Mac. Get started for free and save 10% when you sign up for any pricing plan. Stories discussed in this episode: PSA: watchOS 7.1 beta doesn’t include new watch faces and Blood Oxygen app yet Apple Watch Series 6 teardown reveals bigger battery and Taptic Engine, slimmer design How to customize your iOS 14 widgets with Siri and more Enjoy the podcast?...

This week we’re partnering with Jaybird to give away its new Run truly wireless headphones. Retailing at $180 and featuring a water-resistant design, these in-ears could be your next pair of headphones. Head below to find out how you could win. Jaybird’s new Run headphones aren’t slated to ship until October 17th, but we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to grab a pair ahead of time. I went hands-on with these in-ears over the last few weeks and found them to be a worthwhile partner for workouts and other physical activities....

Ahead of preorders, Survivor has released four new case designs to coincide with the launch of Apple’s iPhone 12 models. Each case from the new collection offers users reliable and solid device protection, thanks to a bunch of new features. By incorporating a parametric pattern within the shell’s structure, Survivor’s cases offer advanced drop protection. And with the Extreme, Endurance and Strong models, Survivor increases drop protection heights up to 40%, by utilizing its new FortiCore™ technology....

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: Review: Blue Satellite Wireless Headphones are a win for sound, comfort, and build quality Review: Anker’s GlassGuard Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch [Deal] Pharrell x adidas bring the heat with new Tennis HU colorway Garmin Forerunner 230 GPS Running Watch + HRM for $155 shipped G-Drive Pro Thunderbolt 2TB External Drive for just $210 shipped Withings Thermo Smart Thermometer available for $70 shipped Vansky Motion Activated LED Light Strip for $14 (Reg....

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....

What’s equally surprising is that Acton and Koum were rejected by Facebook when applying for roles in the social media giant’s dev team. Fast forward to 2014, and Facebook acquired WhatsApp for a cool US$1.5 billion. And like all valuable apps, WhatsApp’s evolution has been influenced by a range of factors. While WhatsApp was initially designed for private use, the need to expand its reach to support businesses quickly became apparent....

The growth of e-commerce can be attributed to factors such as improved internet connectivity and the advent of online shopping events, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. E-shopping convenience and accessibility also encourages consumers to purchase products online. Buyers can make purchases without leaving the comfort of their home. They also get to choose from several delivery options and enjoy a more tailored shopping experience. They can check product information, as well as customer reviews, from anywhere, anytime....

Get ready for what’s coming over the next two months with our 2019 Fall and Winter Holiday Movie Preview. After an uneven summer that started out big (thanks to Avengers: Endgame) but was down in overall attendance, the box office recovered in September and October thanks to hits like IT Chapter Two, Hustlers, and especiallly the much-discussed Joker, even as movies like The Goldfinch and Gemini Man floundered. With November and December upon us, it’s time for the customary late-year rush of Oscar hopefuls and tentpoles aiming to dominate the holiday box office frames on the horizon....

Resident Evil 2 took gamers out of the Spencer Mansion and into the streets of Raccoon City. While the first game allowed players to control two former military soldiers, RE2 put us in the shoes of young adults. Leon Kennedy is a rookie police officer starting his first day of work. Claire Redfield, the youngest sister of the first game’s Chris, is a college student. Both share the same objective: survive....

Well, Captain Marvel is finally upon us. Be warned that full spoilers follow for the movie as we discuss everything it left ambiguous or downright inconsistent about the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Any Marvel movie is going to have a couple of inconsistencies or plot holes, since this is a huge, interconnected universe in a medium unfamiliar with such a concept. Marvel would have to employ someone full-time to vet every single script to see if each scene, conversation, and throwaway line is consistent with every other scene, conversation, and throwaway line in every other MCU movie....

Following the launch of the current Mac mini in October of last fall, we noted that Apple had removed an option to purchase the entry-level Mac with 2TB of storage. It appears Apple has listened to feedback, and now users can, once again, buy a Mac mini with 2TB of storage. According to our digging into web archives, the 2TB option returned for the priciest Mac mini model in mid-December, right around the Christmas holidays....

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is one of the most acclaimed films of 2019 and some believe it could become a surprise Best Picture winner at this year’s Oscars ceremony. The film has broken down many barriers by becoming a rare foreign-language film that has managed to find an American audience. Given all the success of the film, it shouldn’t be too surprising to learn that a limited series of Parasite is in the works at HBO....

HBO’s Watchmen had fans on the edge of their seats from the get-go. The crisscrossing plots led to some truly shocking moments of the “what are we watching” variety, like Lady Trieu presenting a couple with their own non-consensually lab-grown baby, and threatening to kill it if they don’t sell their property. Tying everything up in a show with this many twists was a tall order, but in many respects they were successful....

While anyone can get into Instagram influencer marketing, there’s a lot involved to ensure the success of the campaign. Your choice of influencers, for instance, could have a significant impact on the outcome. So if you’re planning to collaborate with Instagram influencers, here are a few things you should consider beforehand: 5 Things You Need to Ensure Before Collaborating with Instagram Influencers: #1: Are They the Real Deal? The first and most important factor to consider is the authenticity of the influencer....

Following is a handpicked list of Top Windows PC Repair Tools with popular features and website links. The list contains both open-source (free) and commercial (paid) software. Top PC Repair Tools & Software: Speed up Windows Performance #1) Restoro PC Repair Tool Restoro is a software that helps you to clean your registry with no hassle. This application quickly secures your PC and stops the computer from freezing and crashing....

Sending out emails to prospective clients is an often neglected marketing strategy that can yield an excellent success rate if implemented correctly. However, businesses must develop a proactive method to engage customers via their email marketing campaign to improve their conversion rate. For the best ways to increase email engagement in 2022, keep reading on! What’s Email Engagement? Email marketing engagement is a metric that measures the impact of businesses’ email advertising via several indicators, such as:...

Stories discussed in this episode: Judge allows shareholders to sue Apple over Tim Cook’s comments on iPhone demand in China New Apple Card users see $50 bonus with Walgreens purchase Fast 5G and mini-LED in iPad Pro models Q1 or Q2 2021 Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller 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!...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple confirms it does not hold your Apple ID hostage due to missed Apple Card payment Leaked image allegedly shows new Apple Pencil with glossy design Kuo: Apple could launch 8-inch foldable iPhone and notch-less iPhone in 2023 Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller 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!...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple planning for ‘staggered’ reopening of retail stores based on local conditions Apple releases iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 with trackpad support watchOS 6.2 now available for Apple Watch, bringing ECG app to three new countries Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 with iCloud Drive folder sharing, Apple Music time-synced lyrics, more Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

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: [Update: Now available] Arlo Ultra HomeKit support planned for Q4 release Apple TV+ chief says they are hunting quality rather than demographics, Ron Moore pitched seven seasons of ‘For All Mankind’ Apple Pay overtakes Starbucks as the most popular mobile payment platform in the US Enjoy the podcast?...