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Have you seen international data rates lately? That $20 would get eaten up with the first 20 MBs of international data. After that, who pays the international rate difference? Can anyone hazard a guess how AT&T is allowing the Kindle to get data at domestic rates when all of us iPhone users are paying at least $25 for 20MB of data? Also: Will AT&T offer that same data plan, or lack thereof, to Apple’s tablet (though admittedly it will use much more data)?...

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Krypton season 2, episode 9. In the penultimate episode of Krypton season 2, the Superman prequel series said goodbye to another series regular in the most gruesome way possible. Kem, played by Rasmus Hardiker, was brutally murdered by Doomsday while attempting to save Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe). Kem is the second main character to die in season 2, following Daron-Vex (Elliot Cowan), who was killed in the season premiere by Lyta-Zod (Georgina Campbell)....

The K-pop rapper Kim Namjoon, lead singer of band BTS, revealed in a stream Q&A chat this weekend with his fans that he is currently on his 34th pair of AirPods because he keeps losing them. Naturally, this revelation sent Twitter into a frenzy. Aside from the obvious gags about how much money 34 AirPods actually represents — a little over $6000 or in other words the base price of a new Mac Pro — the story resonated with the world as a reminder of how just disposable AirPods are as an object....

When to use Kanban? Here are the reasons for using Kanban development method: Kanban can be used in any domain, and it can be used very effectively in software development. Kanban project management helps in improving the efficiency of the team. It is a pull-based system. Tasks are being pulled as soon as an individual is free. Kanban should be used when you want to release your work at any time....

If this product works as advertised, I see huge potential. The new $99 Kanex mLinq adapter (PDF) does something pretty simple and incredible. It plugs into your Intel-based Mac’s USB port and outputs to HDMI at full 1920×1080 (1080P) HD resolution…with sound. The device is even powered by the USB port so there are no messy extra wires to contend with. You will need to install some software first (provided) but if it works at a respectable frame rate, this product is a winner in our book....

Kenan Thompson has announced that he is not exiting Saturday Night Live. Amid a slew of rumors that, due to scheduling conflicts, Thompson would call it quits on the sketch comedy show, the actor has confirmed he will return for season 45. Created by Lorne Michaels, NBC’s Saturday Night Live has graced TV sets for over four decades. The live variety show has produced legendary comedians, memorable hosting moments, and iconic sketches - which have spawned numerous feature films, including Wayne’s World and The Blues Brothers....

Kit Harington is moving on from Game of Thrones by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe - and there’s a strong case for making him the MCU’s Wolverine. Following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios is now in possession of the X-Men. With Kevin Feige now overseeing the next big-screen iteration of the mutants, one of the most challenging tasks that they’ll face is in casting decisions, especially for characters that feel intrinsically linked to certain actors....

Apple’s chief design officer Jony Ive will be speaking on ‘the future of design’ at the Hirshorn Museum in Washington, DC, later this month – and free places are available on a first-come, first-served basis … The event, a collaboration with Smithsonian Magazine, takes place on the afternoon of November 29, from 3pm to 4pm. Also speaking will be Rick Tetzeli, author of Becoming Steve Jobs. All advance tickets are gone already, and I wouldn’t hold out much hope of getting one through the online waitlist, but if you’re prepared to arrive early enough, you might manage to snag one of the seats reserved for walk-ups....

This may not be widely known, but it’s an interesting piece of history that’s now confirmed: Steve Jobs personally tried to recruit Kevin Lynch to Apple after the big Flash debate in 2010. Lynch, of course, was Adobe’s chief technology officer at the time and had just went head-to-head with Apple CEO Steve Jobs over Flash and iOS. Apple later hired Lynch away from Adobe in 2013, giving him the title VP of Technology and a project that would later become the Apple Watch, a hire that was widely seen as a bizarre move....

Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez is an explosive three-part docuseries that revisits the Aaron Hernandez case, looking back at his childhood, rise to fame in the NFL, and his troubled double life. While the docuseries made a ton of revelations about Hernandez’s life and career and revealed some potential motivations behind the crimes for which he was convicted, some questions still remain. Now, almost three years after his death, to what questions do we still need answers?...

Recently, Rian Johnson’s latest film, Knives Out (2019) has been met with a lot of critical and financial success. Thanks to its all-star cast and unique spin on the classic murder mystery, Johnson has managed to reinvent the genre so to speak. However, the film still incorporates many classic elements of a murder mystery film, making it great for any fan of the genre. Despite the film’s success though, many other films have made their mark within the genre, be it for good or for bad....

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new note today that includes a prediction for exactly how much coronavirus will impact iPhone shipments for the current quarter, as well as how the entire smartphone market might be affected for the first half of the year. As the situation around coronavirus has developed over the past weeks, we’ve heard forecasts from various analysts about complications that Apple could see with the iPhone SE 2/9 that’s expected this spring as well as iPhone 11 production....

Reuters reported that a judge rejected Apple and Google’s bid last night to have an antitrust lawsuit dismissed. The lawsuit claimed the companies illegally entered “no-poach” agreements in an effort to stop competitors from stealing talent: Other defendants in the case included Intel, Adobe Systems, Intuit Walt Disney Co’s Pixar, and Lucasfilm. This Aside is cross-posted at 9to5Google. (Image via Zoknowsgaming) (Image via Zoknowsgaming) Apple, Google, and six other companies must face lawsuit over no-poaching agreements (9to5mac....

Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that production is underway on the as-yet untitled Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle sequel (aka. Jumanji 3). The original Jumanji movie hit theaters back in 1995 and was itself loosely based on the illustrated children’s book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. While the film earned mixed reviews upon its release, it was a box office success in theaters and went on to become a nostalgic classic for many a child of the ’90s....

⚡️ Inventory storage fees ⚡️ Long-term storage fees ⚡️ Fulfillment fees Fulfillment fees are charged per unit. These cover various services, such as picking, packing, shipping, and handling your orders, among others. To get an estimate on your fees, you can use the FBA revenue calculator. ⚡️ Unplanned services fees ⚡️ Removal order fees ⚡️ Returns processing fees Moreover, there are subscription fees you need to be aware of. Depending on the selling plan you choose, you can expect to shell out $0....

Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kim Kardashian recently called her love of fame embarrassing, and explained that’s why she’s been shifting her focus to prison reform. The reality TV personality is currently studying to become a lawyer. Kim has been in the public eye ever since she was Paris Hilton’s personal stylist more than a decade ago, appearing on Hilton and Nicole Richie’s reality TV show The Simple Life, and in countless paparazzi photos....

It is a language that combines Object Oriented Programming (OOPs) and functional programming in an unrestricted, self-sufficient and distinctive platform. What is Java? Java is a multi-platform, object-oriented, and network-centric, programming language. It is among the most used programming language. It also used as a computing platform, and it was first released by Sun Microsystem in 1995. It was later acquired by Oracle Corporation. Difference between Kotlin and Java Here, are differences between Kotlin vs Java...

Announced today, the 2008 Mobile Data Association Awards aim to recognise companies and individuals who have contributed to the UK mobile data industry. The MDA Personal Achievement Award went to Jonathan Ive of Apple (News – Alert), in recognition of his contribution to the design of the Apple iPhone and its groundbreaking user interface. The judges remarked: “This year the MDA personal achievement award winner is Jonathan Ive for his design of the Apple IPhone and its user interface....

Early reactions to Jumanji: The Next Level praise the Welcome to the Jungle sequel’s body-swapping comedy, in addition to its cast’s performances. The upcoming film follows Martha (Morgan Turner), Bethany (Madison Iseman), and Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain) as they re-enter the world of Jumanji in order to rescue Spencer (Alex Wolff), who re-built the video game after he and his friends smashed it. However, upon their return, the four discover the game has changed dramatically, and find themselves stuck playing different avatars....

James Cameron and Keanu Reeves are starring in 2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars, a documentary about stunt performers. Cameron has been at the helm of several major action franchises, directing films such as The Terminator, Aliens, and Avatar. Reeves has long been known for his performances in action movies, most notably The Matrix franchise and John Wick films. Having so much experience with stunt-heavy projects makes both of them particularly qualified to delve into the artistry of these performers....