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Today the tools and platforms that you use to power your client’s social strategies and communicate success are more important than ever. And no one knows this better than the agency professionals themselves. We recently polled our Agency Network and Twitter community to learn how Sprout has helped our partners win new clients. 1. Threefold Data-Driven Marketing “Social has helped our clients in several ways. We use Sprout for three main tasks: customer service (engagement)....

It’s taken a lot longer than anyone could have predicted, but MCU’s Black Widow is finally set for release. The movie was filmed over two years ago, but a combination of external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Disney’s own hope for cinemas to reopen has meant that its actual release has been delayed this long. Now that the film’s release is confirmed to be July 9, 2021, fans have made use of memes as a way to demonstrate their levels of hype....

Here, we have selected the best online paid and free Adobe Illustrator classes/courses for beginners who want to learn Adobe Illustrator with real-world examples. We have also identified courses geared for intermediate and expert professionals who want upskill and advance their careers. These Adobe Illustrator courses are offered by top online learning websites like Udemy, Linkedin, Coursera, eDx, Udacity, and more. We have selected the best Adobe Illustrator online classes based on course content quality, the responsiveness of the support, number of students enrolled, course rating/review, duration, number of lectures, certification, etc....

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases second beta of macOS 10.15.5 with new Battery Health Management feature Apple Music chief taking over for outgoing Beats president, Cue says ‘committed to the Beats brand’ 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard weighs more than a 13-inch MacBook Air Magic Keyboard for iPad reviews: not perfect but great Rumors: Apple-designed game controller, iPad with under-screen Touch ID, smaller iPhone 12 notch pictured Enjoy the podcast?...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest MacBook update rumors, The Information’s report on Siri’s history and why Apple has struggled to scale it, a surprise Apple education event announcement mid-episode, Apple’s Texture acquisition and Eddy Cue’s appearance at SXSW, and Apple unveiling dates for WWDC 2018. Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall 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!...

This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Wellbots, a US-based online retailer that specializes in smart products like drones, robots, wearables, home automation devices, connected toys and more. The BB-8 by Sphero stands about 5-inches tall, has a max speed of 4.5 mph, and is controlled with your iPhone (or other smartphone) using a companion app from Sphero, or by using voice commands. As always, we’ll announce winners from the previous week’s giveaway here each week....

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: Dell 28-inch Ultra 4K Widescreen Monitor for $300 shipped TP-LINK’s Archer 802.11ac Wireless Router is an ideal upgrade at $76.50 Artkive for iOS goes free: easily keep track of all your kids’ artwork Transformers Forged to Fight out now on iOS/Android (free-to-play) Epson details new Home Cinema 1450 projector with incredible lumen count Cuisinart Multiclad Pro 12-pc Cookware Set $182 shipped (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. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Bring wireless charging to your iPhone 6/s with this mophie battery case setup for $85 shipped (Reg. $100) iPhone 6/s/Plus & Apple Watch cases starting from $3.50 Prime shipped (Reg....

Hyundai today officially announced that its 2017 Elantra will be available this month and the next vehicle to receive support for Apple’s CarPlay platform: Apple earlier this week published a master list for the first time of car makers and the vehicles confirmed to support CarPlay, its in-dash entertainment platform that provides an iPhone-like experience in vehicles. Some of the vehicles on the list, however, have yet to actually update with full support, Hyundai’s Sonata included....

Following is a handpicked list of Top Free Video sites, with their popular features and website links. The list contains both open source(free) and commercial(paid) software. Best Stock Video Sites for Download Copyright Free Videos 1) Adobe Stock Adobe stock provides royalty-free videos in HD and 4K resolution. It provides motion graphics templates and video loops. You can use videos as many times as you like times after downloading them....

1. WizNote WizNote is a free note-taking application for personal use that allows Linux users to sync notes directly from their desktop via an official WizNote Linux client application. WizNote has many useful features, including unlimited note sync, the ability to create teams and groups, a commenting system that allows members of your team to comment on your notes, private deployment, and much more. Wiznote has a tagging feature in addition to basic text editing....

Five years after he took the world by storm with his acclaimed gangster epic Goodfellas, Martin Scorsese graced movie audiences with his slightly less acclaimed gangster epic Casino. Due to its similar themes, narrative, style, and casting to Goodfellas, Casino felt less like a breath of fresh air and more like a retread. It was initially dismissed as a Goodfellas rip-off, and while this is true in many ways, it could also be argued that the critics responded too harshly to Casino....

Many cybersecurity education or training programs don’t teach soft skills, focusing instead on technical competence and proficiency. That means that if you want to succeed in this career, you may need to find ways to develop soft skills on your own and seek out opportunities that give you a more rounded experience. The cybersecurity labor market Currently estimated at nearly three million globally, the cybersecurity talent shortage is the highest in North America (at nearly 500,000 workers) according to the (ISC)2 annual Cybersecurity Workforce Study....

Of course, there’s the typical advice, like adding a profile photo, writing a description and avoiding typos. You may even want an editor to look over your words to make sure it’s written professionally. Don’t have the money to hire someone to look over your page? Just tap or click here for five sites that check your grammar. But when you’re dealing with such enormous competition, you need more than barebones advice; you need the pro tricks to make yourself stand out....

Gamers and professionals equally value the need for stress testing their hardware. It helps identify potential problems with your machine and it also helps reach a stable point beyond which your PC becomes unreliable. One of the most important things to stress test on a PC is the GPU. Following is a curated list of Top Apps to Stress Test a GPU with its best features and website links....

Launched almost two years ago, the reporting service enables members of the public to alert the authorities about potential cyberattacks and scams. Scams relating to the NHS, fake notifications from delivery companies, phony cryptocurrency investments and more have all been taken down after being reported by the public to the NCSC, the cybersecurity arm of intelligence agency GCHQ. SEE: Cybersecurity: Let’s get tactical (ZDNet special report) The reporting service – where users can forward suspected malicious emails to report@phishing....

Our pets are part of the family, so it just makes sense to include them with this year’s holiday cards. Not sure how to make the family pet look good in this year’s photo? We’re here to help. We love our pets, so we have a few tried-and-true methods to get your pets to participate this holiday season. Check out these eight ways to include your pet in this year’s family holiday cards....

Corey Rathgeber who first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé was arrested for driving under the influence while in his home state of Washington. Corey has been in the news in the past for spending time with Larissa Dos Santos Lima as well as have been accused of cheating on his fiancé. Rathgeber and Evelin Villegas both appeared on the very first season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way where Corey made the decision to give up everything in the United States to go try and make a life with Villegas in her home country of Ecuador where she lived in a small town....

Sponsored by Disco Elysium: An award-winning and groundbreaking role-playing game, now available on Mac. Get 25% off until May 1 on Steam. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with first version of its COVID-19 exposure notification API [U] iOS 13.5 beta makes it easier to skip Face ID if you’re wearing a mask Busy Group FaceTime call? iOS 13.5 lets you turn off automatic face zooming Enjoy the podcast?...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss reporting that followed Jony Ive’s Apple exit, changes in beta 3 versions of iOS/iPadOS/macOS/tvOS/watchOS, Apple’s Texas Hold’Em 2.0 game, Apple’s refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the death of the 12-inch MacBook, 10.2-inch iPad rumors, and much more. Sponsored by Hyper: Get HyperCube to automatically backup photos & more to microSD or USB storage while you charge your iPhone. Special $29 preorder price (40% off)....