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Beats introduced last month the new Beats Flex headphones replacing BeatsX as the cheapest headphones sold under the Beats brand — which belongs to Apple. The company is today launching a new advertising campaign to promote its new headphones while also sharing messages against racial inequality. The campaign brings different videos in which all are presented by influential young black people. These include tennis champion Naomi Osaka, the two-time Grammy nominated songwriter and activist Cordae, and rapper Flo Milli....

It’s time to take full control of Apple’s latest production technologies with Novation’s Live Loops and Logic Pro Launchpad grid controllers. The Live Loops grid-based environment is a wonderful experience with a connected iPad, allowing for a more immersive approach to your cells via the Logic Remote app. But Live Loops also brings with it official support for a wide range of those colorful and affordable grid controllers from Novation. For compatible models, functionality details, and more, hit the jump....

Apple has released a small but notable update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac. The update brings two new sharing options to the video editing app: YouTube and Facebook. Apple has rolled out similar updates to iMovie and Clips on iOS, as well as Motion and Compressor on Mac. Apple says that when you choose one of these new sharing options, a specific file will be created for uploading to the service....

As expected, Apple is releasing updates to many of its iOS apps today including Garageband, Keynote, Numbers, Cards, iPhoto, iMovie, and Find My Friends with support for iOS 6 and other new features. We also expect to see a few more updates headed towards the rest of Apple’s own iOS apps today following the public release of iOS 6 earlier today. Some of the new features now available in the updated apps, in addition to iOS 6 support: Location-based alerts in the Find My Friends app, the ability to create custom ringtons and alerts in GarageBand, iPad support for Cards with a new universal app (and new themes, layouts, and iPhoto integration) , and huge updates to iPhoto and iMovie that bring a long list of new features....

A quiet update to Apple’s website earlier revealed that the Apple Watch Nike+ edition would go on sale this Friday, October 28 – and Apple has now further confirmed the date with some additional details. You’ll naturally be able to buy the special edition Watch at Apple Stores and ‘select’ Nike retail stores, but it will also be available at a number of specialty and department stores. Macy’s is no surprise as the Apple Watch has seen availability there already, but Apple says you’ll also be able to pick up the new Watch at DICK’S Sporting Goods stores …...

While the new Apple Watch Series 5 offers a number of notable features, there’s still plenty to like about Series 3 at this price point. Our Zac Hall detailed all the reasons to consider this previous-generation model in his re-review last month. Make sure to put your savings to work and grab an extra band. First-party options from Apple come in various finishes or you can swing by our roundup of the best third-party straps for even more styles on sale....

Apple Watch Series 3 is having a hard time updating to new versions of watchOS 7, but there’s good news for customers using the hardware first introduced in 2017. watchOS 8 will run on all Apple Watch models that support watchOS 7. That means Apple Watch Series 3 will run watchOS 8. Hopefully Apple considers the storage constraints Apple Watch Series 3 owners are experiencing with recent watchOS 7 updates and addresses this with watchOS 8....

Apple has just released a flood of information about how apps on Apple Watch work, through the WatchKit framework. There are three types of integrations currently possible: WatchKit apps, Glances and actionable notifications. Although they sound similar, the development process for WatchKit apps are actually very different to that of normal iOS apps for iPhone and iPad, as much of the computation is done on the connected iPhone rather than rendered by the watch’s hardware itself....

Apple’s annual MFi summit, an event for accessory manufacturers in its Made-for-iPhone/iPad/iPod licensing program, will focus on getting accessory makers ready for new technologies including HomeKit hardware, iBeacon, Apple’s new Lightning headphones spec, and game controllers, according to Apple’s official event schedule. The summit, which is used by Apple to brief accessory makers on new technologies rolling out soon, is often a precursor to wide adoption of Apple’s latest iPhone and iPad-connected accessory specifications....

Every society has managed to come up with a sport to entertain and provide an outlet for violence. So it makes total sense that in a world where bending exists, multiple sports involving the abilities have been formed. Pro-Bending is perhaps the most popular sport during the era that The Legend of Korra is set in. In fact, several of the main characters were actively involved, and avid fans of the sport to boot....

Benchmarking of Graphics card is the best way to know your graphics card performance and potential. Graphics card benchmarking allows you to know more about the graphics card and how much power it has. Also, you get a clear understanding of how much power your graphics card is now and was before overclocking. Graphics card benchmarking can also be used to get a clear understanding after you stand in the crowd....

What is JavaScript? JavaScript is a programming language which is defined as high level, dynamic and interpreted language used with HTML web applications. JavaScript is also used for other than web documents such as PDFs and desktop widgets and became popular for server-side web application. JavaScript is object-based script and follows the prototype. In this JavaScript Unit Testing tutorial, you will learn: What is JavaScript? JavaScript Unit Testing Challenges in JavaScript Unit Testing Best JavaScript Unit Testing Frameworks...

Notice something weird about your Apple Watch since updating to watchOS 5.2? There’s a software bug affecting the Explorer watch face on the latest Apple Watch update. The Explorer face, recognized for its bold red watch hands, is only available on the cellular models of Apple Watch Series 3 and later; GPS-only models and older watches don’t feature the special analog watch face. If you do have the Explorer face, you may notice that the minute and hour numbers are missing since updating to this week’s watchOS 5....

Apple made a big deal of the ECG functionality of the Apple Watch Series 4, and emphasized that the feature had received FDA clearance. It’s now being reported that the company was almost unable to do so – having received that clearance just one day before the launch event … Fast Company reports the close call. But at least one academic wonders whether that clearance should have been granted in the first place....

Is your Apple Watch Ultra not pairing with your iPhone? Or is it disconnecting frequently, and you cannot use it properly? If you are facing such an issue, you aren’t the only one. This issue isn’t uncommon with Apple Watch Ultra users. Yes, we understand that Apple Watch Ultra is a companion device, and especially if you are using a Wi-Fi-only Apple Watch, you must be able to pair it with a nearby iPhone device to use it properly....

Archos recently showed off its latest product—a fancy, ultra thin Bluetooth keyboard cover for the iPad—and, boy, is it slim. Coming in at only 5 mm thick, it is almost as thin as Apple’s Smart Cover and Microsoft’s Touch Cover. The keyboard fits the second-generation iPad and newer, and the sleek design features an adjustable kickstand, aluminum backing, white keys, full QWERTY arrangement with iOS-native keyboard shortcuts, and Bluetooth connectivity....

John Diggle stood at the foreground of Arrow season 7, episode 19, “Spartan.” The episode revealed a never-before explored aspect of Diggle’s background and family life and how he came to choose the codename Spartan when he officially became a superhero who operated in the field on a regular basis, and not just when Oliver Queen needed the assistance of “the black driver.” The action of “Spartan” centered on Team Arrow’s continuing efforts to expose the Ninth Circle and Oliver’s quest to free his half-sister Emiko from the sinister society’s control....

Spotify has been doubling down on its podcast efforts recently, a move that it hopes will increase retention of existing users and draw more users from competitors. The Wall Street Journal now reports that Spotify is in “early talks” to acquire the sports and pop-culture outlet the “Ringer.” The Ringer is an growing company with a roster of podcasts. It was founded in 2016 by former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons. Its podcasting network is said to draw more than 100 million downloads per month, generating over $15 million in revenue in 2018....

August is upgrading its connected home lineup with two new smart locks including a new design and an updated doorbell cam with more features. August is also introducing a clever new technology called DoorSense that delivers several benefits to smart lock features. The latest August Smart Lock is a new entry-level solution that sports an all-new design and a $149 price tag. The taller, oval-shaped smart lock features a traditional thumb turn rather than a rotating knob design of the last two generations....

The trailers for Avengers: Endgame was edited to avoid revealing Hawkeye was fighting Outriders in a mysterious tunnel scene. The plot of Avengers: Endgame is a closely guarded secret, with Kevin Feige even teasing that the trailers may only show footage from the first 15-20 minutes of the film. Compounding that is the fact that Marvel is notorious for making digital alterations in order to hide plot points, meaning scenes from the trailers may play out very differently in the film....