There have been indications for a long time that Google Now was eventually coming to the Chrome browser. Via the Google Operating System Blog, the service has finally surfaced in the most recent release of Chrome Canary (Google’s name for the app’s ‘alpha’ channel builds). As expected, Google Now in Chrome closely mirrors Google Now on Android. The contextually-relevant cards (which show information such as weather, news or upcoming flights) appear in Chrome’s Notification Center on the desktop....

Nichols wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, either. The executive clearly has concerns about how Google will manage the streaming platform’s services, and believes that the tech giant’s relatively recent jump into the industry will put it behind its competitors even with the might of billions of dollars and the best online infrastructure behind it. Here’s what Nichols had to say: “Emerging competitors like Google have a cloud infrastructure, a community with YouTube, but they don’t have the content....

Green Book is the worst Best Picture in years, a dark spot on the 91st Academy Awards, and one that could set the way Oscars back. Every year, film fans have the same arguments about the Oscars: what do they symbolize and are they really all that important? Indeed, it’s always worth remembering that the Academy has never given out their prestigious awards based on merit alone. There are multiple factors at play and they arguably hold more sway over the final results than whether the movies in question are any good or not....

Apple’s 2016 MacBook Pro has been met with a wide array of responses since it was unveiled last fall. Now, a growing number of users are reporting that they hear a strange “popping” noise coming from their MacBook Pro. Reports of the issue have started picking up steam on Apple’s own support website, as well as other forums… Users explain that the sound is a popping similar to that of when you “slowly squeeze a plastic bottle....

Android Operating System is one of the most widespread OSes in the world along with Apple’s iOS. It has thousands of features and that is why all major smartphone manufacturer use Android OS on their phones since it provides the users with whatever they need. Speaking specifically about Vivo, these phones work great when bundled with Android but there is a flip side too. Users have complained about its weak signal or lost network issue which seems to be reported by all Android users irrespective of the make and model....

Following eight reports of iPhone 6 fires in China, Apple has responded saying that tests showed that the fires were caused by ‘external factors’ rather than any issue with the phones themselves. The BBC reports that Apple had carried out an investigation into each fire. Eight users have complained to Shanghai’s consumer watchdog that their iPhone 6 series handsets spontaneously combusted or exploded. The US tech giant said it had conducted tests on the devices and had found “no cause for concern with these products” […]...

The fourth iOS 12 developer beta was released earlier today for iPhones and iPads, and we’ve compared it with the previous beta to help identify new changes and features. Watch our hands-on video comparison for the lowdown. iOS 12 beta 4 changes and features covered: App Store search now displays developers and stories Ellipsis button in wallet app Mobile data sorted by usage New Memoji metallic earring colors New Memoji lip styles Updated share icons in Photos Music information on Now Playing is now higher Voice Memos location toggle Explainer text at bottom of Battery settings New activity stickers in Messages Be sure to read and watch our previous walkthroughs for a full culmination of features and changes in iOS 12....

Western Digital has made dual Lightning and USB flash drives with its SanDisk iXpand lineup for several years and now it’s launching its first one with Lightning + USB-C. The new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe features a metal enclosure, storage up to 256GB, and the convenience of working across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more. Read on for a hands-on look at this new flexible flash drive. The iXpand Flash Drive Luxe is a great way to transfer files between iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Android and Windows too) without needing to use any adapters....

Professor McGonagall stands firm as the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts. A resolute and stern woman who nonetheless places her value in forthrightness and propriety. Very befitting of her role as Head of Gryffindor House. Played in the films with tremendous faith to the books by Dame Maggie Smith, she is instantly relatable. We’ve all at some point had that teacher who was tough to the point of getting into arguments, but ultimately fair....

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If you’re also looking for the Ghost of Tsushima Legends Game Data Not Saving – Is there a fix? Then you’re in the right place. It seems that the newly released ‘Legends’ DLC pack has multiple issues regarding connecting friends online as well as the game save data. It’s needless to say whether you’re playing a single-player game or multiplayer one, if your game progress isn’t saved properly then your effort and time will go in vain....

The Godzilla franchise remains as strong as ever. It may have only risen to prominence in American theaters in the past two decades, but Godzilla has always been an iconic character in Japan. Toho Productions has been the studio responsible for dozens of classic live-action Japanese Godzilla movies, many of which became camp classics in the United States and spurred the character’s revival in modern updates. Until now, Toho had never produced an animated feature-length Godzilla movie....

Sekhmet is one of many Titans confirmed to exist in Godzilla: King of the Monsters but never shown onscreen. As is the case with the movie’s other missing Titans, Sekhmet’s true identity is a mystery that can only be explored by looking at what the creature’s name represents in its native country’s mythology. Godzilla: King of the Monsters greatly expands on the number of Titans that populate the Earth. The movie quickly establishes that Godzilla, Rodan, King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Kong aren’t alone in the MonsterVerse....

The underwater city introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters is said to be the MonsterVerse’s oldest civilization in history. After Godzilla was nearly killed by the Oxygen Destroyer, Monarch explored the depths of the ocean to enter the Hollow Earth tunnels. There, they found evidence of an ancient civilization. Murals on the walls revealed that the people who lived there worshiped Godzilla and the Titans as gods. It was suggested that during this time Godzilla and humans were able to co-exist....

It was suggested back in August that Google was paying Apple $3B this year to remain the default search engine on iOS devices. That’s up from the $1B it’s known to have paid in 2014, and – as it’s almost all profit – is estimated to account for a whopping 5% of Apple’s total operating profit for the year … Google hinted at confirmation of this yesterday, when it warned investors that ‘changes in partner agreements’ would result in it paying more for what it terms ‘traffic acquisition costs,’ or TAC....

Google has been working on a remote desktop management app for Android devices called “Chromoting” since last year, but today an entry in the Chromium issue tracker has revealed that an iOS version is also under developement. The issue, which was opened on Wednesday, indicates that the iOS version is still very much in the design stage, while its counterpart on Android is much further along in its development. According to the post, the iOS version is is expected to be released much later than the Android client....

In a note published to the Greenpeace USA website, the campaigning group terms the walk-out as highlighting the environment-driven “split in Corporate America.” The campaigners now see different targets, saying, “At issue is the US Chamber of Commerce’s use of funds to oppose climate change legislation. Apple has done the right thing, and IBM and Microsoft should think different too.” They continue: “Many companies with high-profile climate positions must be shifting a little uneasily in the boardroom right now....

Warning: SPOILERS for Gwenpool Strikes Back #5 Gwenpool recently discovered she has a flashback ability that basically gives her Scarlet Witch-level powers of reality manipulation. This was all because of her origin being from our universe, or so we – and Gwenpool thought. Gwen Poole may actually be a mutant, and her subconscious has changed her perception of the world to protect her. Gwenpool is out of the ordinary. She comes from our universe and was transported to Earth-616 where she has been causing havoc as a hero and even more havoc attempting to be a villain....

HTB is an excellent platform that hosts machines belonging to multiple OSes. It also has some other challenges as well. Individuals have to solve the puzzle (simple enumeration plus pentest) in order to log into the platform and download the VPN pack to connect to the machines hosted on the HTB platform. Note: Only write-ups of retired HTB machines are allowed. The machine in this article, named Traverxec, is retired....

The release date for Half-Life: Alyx has been revealed and it’s coming soon, as it will be released this March. Valve announced Half-Life: Alyx back in November, where it was revealed that it would be a VR game starring Alyx Vance from Half-Life 2. Valve is promoting Half-Life: Alyx as a landmark VR experience, which is something that has been desperately needed to help promote the medium. It has been confirmed that Half-Life: Alyx will be as long as Half-Life 2 and that it will be set between the events of the first two games, as Alyx has to save her father from the clutches of the Combine....