Apple Store updates: design changes, new & renamed positions + ambitious retail credo

During an all-hands meeting held with retail employees this weekend, Apple’s retail boss Angela Ahrendts discussed changes coming to its brick-and-mortar locations while revealing an updated corporate credo that all retail employees are expected to follow. She also announced three new retail positions—Pro, Creative Pro and Technical Expert—renamed a few existing ones and shared tidbits on Jony Ive-approved store design and layout, as firstdiscoveredby MacRumors. New corporate credo For starters, here’s a new poetic credo Apple wants its retail army to follow:...

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Dr. Theresa Barker

Apple tweaking Reserve and Pickup options for Watch’s April 24 launch

Apple’s retail stores will be rolling out tweaked Reserve and Pickup options ahead of the Watch’s April 24 launch, according to unnamed sources whospokewith 9to5Mac. The experience will reportedly differ from the existing system for other products in that Personal Pickup for the wearable device will permit prospective buyers to reserve a desired case and band combination online before trying the specific Watch in-store and completing the purchase. The company will start displaying Watches within its brick-and-mortar stores on April 10, allowing customers to “preview” the device, as executives put it during yesterday’s press event....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Aaron Winters

Avengers: Endgame Star Mark Ruffalo Schools UK Prime Minister on Hulk After Brexit Comparison

The Incredible Hulk himself,Mark Ruffalo, is having none of it when it comes to the UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson comparing the Brexit struggle to Marvel’s big green unfriendly giant. Well, this is one metaphor that has not sat well with Ruffalo, who was quick to respond via Twitter, with the actor more than happy to educate Johnson on the inner workings of the beloved MCU character. “Boris Johnson forgets that the Hulk only fights for the good of the whole....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Cheryl Cruz

Best Gem Combos for Each Build in Diablo 4

Throughout your journey in Diablo 4, you’ll come across many gems that will either be socketed into your gear or stored in your stash for later use. Like all Diablo games,gems are very important, so here’s a look at where they’ll be best used. What do Gems do in Diablo 4? Before we dive into what gems work best with certain classes or builds, let’s take a look at what the gems do....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Cody Abbott

Best VPNs for streaming abroad 2024

As a big fan of docu-series and mystery movies, I’m not fond of anything coming between me and my favorite shows. I don’t like how traveling abroad sometimes locks me out of streaming libraries, or greatly limits what I can watch. A very simple solution for bypassing geo-restrictions when moving overseas is a VPN. You can stream from the best platforms, including Netflix US, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, Max, or ESPN+....

July 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2164 words · Alicia Hardy

Diablo 4 Release Date and Time (Global Launch Details)

Quick Links Diablo 4’s long-awaited early access launch has finally arrived today June 1st, 2023. Let’s hope there are noserver stability issues! Here are the details: Initial Launch - Early Access Early Access Launch Details The first is an exclusive early access period reserved for players who own the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game, granting them the privilege to embark on their journey starting from June 2....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Ernest Williams

Dragon's Dogma 2: Tensions on the Highroad Guide

Quick Links “Tensions on the Highroad” is a side quest inDragon’s Dogma 2. While inVernworth, a guard namedSimonwill approach you and ask that you help protectSer Augustin’sOxcart while it’s on the way back toVermund. Escort the Oxcart After you get your task from Simon, you have to make your way back to theCheckpoint Rest Townvia Oxcart to meet with Ser Augustin for further escort. Once you are at the Oxcart, you’ll be met with a brief scene with some dialogue from Simon....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Dr. James Harris

Editor’s Desk: Apple Face Shield, remote work tips, shot-on-FaceTime shows and more

Apple has increased its efforts to help fight the coronavirus pandemic by sourcing N95 masks from its supply chain, they’re calling these things Face Shields. Meanwhile, late night shows have found a way to broadcast from hosts’ homes — FaceTime. Looking beyond the current pandemic, we have a bunch of productivity tutorials for those of you working from home, as well as tons of new great apps, games and jailbreak tweaks you should check out....

July 8, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Rebecca Walker

Genshin Impact 4.4 Release Date, Banners, Events and More

Even with the Fontaine story arc concluded, Genshin Impact still has a lot of stories to tell in its 4.4 update as we’ve seen with the latest Livestream. Time to make our yearly trip back to Liyue for another festival to meet some new (and old) faces. Genshin Impact 4.4 Release Date and Banners The 4.4 version “Vibrant Harriers Aloft the Spring Breeze” will be released on June 11, 2025, as soon as the current banners are over....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Crystal Lamb

How many Twilight movies are there?

How many Twilight movies are there? Stephanie Meyer’s vampire series was adapted in 2008, but how many Twilight movies are there? Here’s your guide to the entire film saga. It may be hard to believe, but it’s been almost 20 years since the world was first introduced to Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the gloomy world ofTwilight. We’re heading back for aTwilight TV series, but we still have lots of nostalgia for the iffy movies....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Kenneth Garcia Jr.

How to access and use the Akame Network in Like a Dragon Gaiden

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name sends Kazuma Kiryu to Sotenbori, where a woman named Akame provides plenty of substory activity to keep him busy. Here is our guide telling you how to access and use the Akame Network inLike a Dragon Gaiden. Like a Dragon Gaiden – how to access and use the Akame Network Akameis your ticket to much of the substory content you can complete in Like a Dragon Gaiden....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Linda Phillips

How to delete your Facebook account but keep your photos and more

Maybe it’s time to delete Facebook. If you’re anything like us, you’ve been a user of the service for more than a decade. But you’ve probably developed a love-hate relationship with it, especially after theCambridge Analyticascandal, where your Facebook data may have been obtained without consent and used to influence your opinions and maybe even vote. If that’s the case, then you’re likely ready to say goodbye to Facebook. It’s a toxic relationship at this point....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Kimberly Calderon

How To Encrypt A Storage Device On MacOS, And Why You Might Need To

How To Encrypt A Storage Device On MacOS, And Why You Might Need To Protecting your computer’s data is essential to maintaining your physical and digital privacy. With the increasing amount of sensitive information stored on computer systems, you should take the necessary steps to keep your data secure. Encrypting a storage disk is one step that provides another layer of security to protect your data from prying eyes. The latest macOS devices provide a built-in encryption tool calledFileVault, which makes it easy to encrypt your storage disks without using a third-party application....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 880 words · Christopher Carter