When Avengers: Endgame hit screens for the first time back in April, one of the hottest rumors was that the movie would have a time jump take place. The trailers had hinted at this—what with Black Widow sporting three different haircuts and Captain America wearing alternative suits—and the blockbuster failed to disappoint with five years passing on from the events of Infinity War and Thor murdering Thanos. So we now take a look at things that changed during those five years and things that did not....

The Amazing Race season 31, episode 8, “You’re the Apple in My Eye” started out with seven couples in Switzerland where there is a public double U-turned by other racers, which made for one U-turned couple’s dramatic comeback to top 3 and another’s elimination. Season 31 is made up of an all-star cast of contestants from previous seasons of The Amazing Race or other reality shows such as Big Brother and Survivor....

Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Avengers: Infinity War. A new Avengers: Infinity War parody clip reveals how Ant-Man could’ve defeated Thanos. Despite the impressive group effort from the Avengers, as well as their newfound allies, the Mad Titan fulfilled his goal of collecting all six Infinity Stones, which resulted in him recreating the iconic snap from the comics and, thereby, wiping out half of the MCU. Currently in house arrest - a deal he struck with the government to be able to spend time with his family after being labeled as a fugitive on the heels of the events of Captain America: Civil War - Infinity War didn’t feature Scott Lang (nor Clint Barton/Hawkeye)....

Apple today released the fifth beta of iOS 15 to developers. As we get closer to the final release next month, the update brought only a few minor changes to the operating system. However, one interesting detail about the latest iOS 15 beta is that it adds support for the WebM audio codec to Safari. The WebM audio codec is part of the open media file format created by Google in 2010, which also includes the WebM video codec and WebP image extension....

Apple has released two firmware updates for its AirTag item tracker since November. However, the company was yet to detail what has changed with these updates. As noted by some users, Apple has finally shared what’s new with the latest AirTag firmware updates. Here’s what has changed with AirTag firmware updates 2.0.24 and 2.0.36 In a support article on Apple’s website, the company now details what’s new in AirTag firmware updates 2....

The Information posted its latest roundup of technical details about the upcoming Apple VR/AR headset, a product that the publication has covered extensively across its many years of development. The device is finally expected to make its public debut this year. One interesting tidbit in today’s story is that the H2 chip inside the latest-gen AirPods Pro secretly supports a low-latency transmission mode, which is designed to work in collaboration with the H2 chip inside the headset....

Among today’s iOS 16 announcements is Apple Pay Later, a way to let you pay in installments simply by choosing the option in the Wallet app when you make payment. You can pay in four equal installments, and get up to six weeks interest-free … Payments are managed through the Wallet app, so you can manage your budget. The best thing for retailers and developers alike is that Apple Pay Later ‘just works’ – there’s nothing they need do to implement it....

Apple’s key partner Foxconn has iPhone production lines in a few other places in the world outside of China, such as Brazil and India. However, China’s operations remain the most important when it comes to worldwide iPhone shipments. This time, however, it seems that Apple will begin production of the iPhone 14 simultaneously in India and China. The report comes from reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who revealed that at least one of the new iPhone 14 models will be produced in India at the same time as in China....

Aquaman has now passed both Venom and Solo: A Star Wars Story at the domestic box office. James Wan’s entry into the DC Extended Universe proved to be just the comeback vehicle the franchise desperately needed after the letdown that was Justice League. Not only did Aquaman receive generally favorable reviews from audiences and critics, it (arguably more importantly) was a massive box office success. Despite a so-so opening domestically, Aquaman steamrolled everything internationally and has already made more than $750 million globally....

Arrow star Stephen Amell has admitted that he once thought the show should end with season 7 - at least until he heard the idea for season 8. Amell has played Oliver Queen (aka the Green Arrow) since the show premiered in 2012. Arrow has gone through many changes since season 1, with several characters exiting the series. The seventh season introduced viewers to Star City in the year 2040 and with it, Oliver’s grown children, Mia and William....

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon has approved the AT&T-Time Warner merger, giving the $85.4 billion deal the go-ahead over objections from the Justice Department. The Justice Department’s decision to sue to prevent the AT&T-Time Warner deal was unprecedented, and sent shockwaves through the business community. A populist antitrust agenda was a core part of President Donald Trump’s campaign, and this was the first time it reared its head. It’s generally believed many other companies have held off on mergers and acquisitions, watching this lawsuit with concern....

A new pair of concept art images for Avengers: Infinity War reveals that Ebony Maw - a member of Thanos’ Black Order - almost looked quite different. Marvel Studios’ MCU has long received criticism for featuring forgettable villains, but in the last year, things seem to have taken a turn for the better. Thor: Ragnarok’s Hela (Cate Blanchett) earned raves for being powerful, charismatic, and cunning, while Black Panther’s Erik “Killmonger” Stevens was a villain many fans could empathize with, despite his harsh methods....

Apple’s Photos app gets lots of attention with iOS 16 and one of the valuable new features is the ability to batch edit photos thanks to new copy and paste edits buttons. Here’s how it works to batch edit iPhone Photos in iOS 16. Brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform. Businesses can automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices....

Today marks Data Privacy Day in many countries around the world, with the goal of raising awareness and promoting privacy and data protection best practices. In honor of Data Privacy Day, Apple’s head of user privacy, Erik Neuenschwander, has joined Rene Ritchie for an interview diving into Apple’s own beliefs on privacy. In the interview, Neuenschwander explained that one of the key focuses for Apple is making sure that new features and products are designed with privacy in mind from the very beginning....

A report back in July described a search for an Apple LA Culver City campus, and the company has today confirmed its plan for a complex totaling more than half-a-million square feet – but hasn’t confirmed the rumored reason for it. The previous report said that the facility would primarily be used for Apple TV+ production soundstages … Variety reports that Apple is currently being vague about the purpose of the facility, but does say it will tell us more later....

After first teasing the series at WWDC 2020 last year, Apple is finally ready to launch its major new television franchise. Apple today shared the official trailer for the first season of Foundation, which will premiere on Apple TV+ starting September 24. The ten-episode first season will follow Hari Seldon (played by Jared Harris) as his theory of psychohistory — which predicts the downfall of the Empire — garners support. Naturally, the Galactic Empire attempts to suppress the beliefs, led by Brother Dusk (Lee Pace)....

PPDS, the supplier of Philips TVs, is now offering the Apple TV app on a range of Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs. Hotel guests can now watch their favorite Apple TV+ shows and movies right from their hotel room TV. Since its launch, there are now over 180,000 Philips MediaSuite TVs in hotel rooms in Europe. The television has become a go-to for popular hotel chains across the globe. Its latest firmware update is available now where you can download the Apple TV app through the Google Play store....

The Apple Watch Series 8 release date is right around the corner and this year we could see a new rugged “Pro” version with a larger screen join the lineup, and fresh health features. Apple Watch Series 8 will likely be available to pre-order soon. Head below for what to expect on a release date, new features, and more. Apple Watch launches over the years Outside of the original Apple Watch arriving in April 2015, Apple has unveiled every hardware update to its wearable in September....

We’re likely just a month away from the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 7, and rumors continue to suggest that Apple is planning a design overhaul this year. New CAD renders posted by 91Mobiles today offer a closer look at the boxier redesign coming with the Apple Watch Series 7. The CAD renders show a flat-edged design inspired by Apple’s latest iPad Pro, iMac, and iPhone 12. The button placement for the Side Button and Digital Crown has not changed, but the speakers located on the left-hand side have gotten significantly larger....