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According to one Paramount executive, the Ghost in the Shell box office returns were negatively affected by the “conversation regarding casting.” When any movie performs badly at the box office, there’s going to be a lot of discussion over why and how it happened, with studios keen to pinpoint exactly what caused the failure. In the case of Ghost in the Shell there are many reasons why it’s performing so badly - starting with the fact that many critics just don’t think it’s all that good, with its rating on Rotten Tomatoes currently standing at 45%....

Actor Gabriel Luna doesn’t believe he’s returning as Ghost Rider anytime soon. The Marvel Cinematic Universe actor has been waiting years to play the character again, and at this point doesn’t think it’s going to happen. Luna originally played the Robbie Reyes version of Marvel Comics character Ghost Rider on ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show created an entire arc centered around Ghost Rider, dedicating a third of its fourth season to the character....

We have a long running series on 9to5Google called “Talking Schmidt” and the Chairman of Google keeps loading it up with amusing quotes on the technology industry. Today’s comes from the Gartner Symposium where our pro/antagonist was asked by Gartner analyst David Willis about the security of Android (which has taken some hits lately to put it mildly). To which Schmidt, without batting an eye, said: The comment drew laughter from the crowd, comprised largely of CIOs and high level IT personnel....

A day ago, Google redesigned its Google Photos application icon and UI for iOS. The Google Photos icon is now a flatter and rounder version of the previous logo. And this change has left enthusiasts in splits. Some love the minimalistic design while others simply want Google to bring back the previous logo design. This design change has now made its way over to Android which is a tad ironic....

It goes without saying that Batman and Superman are arguably the two most famous superheroes in the world. In fact, they’re arguably two of the most famous fictional characters in modern history, with fans all over the world. However, a superhero isn’t truly complete without a home turf to protect and defend. For The Caped Crusader, that’s of course the dark and brooding Gotham City, while for The Last Son of Krypton, it’s the sprawling and majestic Metropolis....

Green Arrow and the Canaries is adding another familiar Arrow face to its backdoor pilot in J.J. Diggle (Charlie Barnett). The final season of the Arrowverse drama is in the middle of its run as Stephen Amell’s Oliver Queen gets ready to bid farewell after eight years. While the DC series, which launched Greg Berlanti’s massive comic book universe, is coming to an end, Arrow’s presence isn’t going away completely. The CW previously revealed that a female team-up spinoff series is in the works....

Guardian Protection’s Claim Enjoy peace of mind. We’ll work with you to make it quick, easy and affordable. Is it true? If your peace of mind is improved, not distressed, by committing to a three- to five-year contract, then Guardian Protection can make good on all its promises. The company works with customers on an individual level to customize every device kit. But unlike most a la carte home security systems, Guardian Protection requires professional installation and monitoring....

If you’re the CEO of a watch company, you likely watched the announcement of the Apple Watch with a mixture of optimism and fear. Optimism because Apple just made watches cool again in a market where many people haven’t worn one for years. Fear because most of those who now have a renewed interest in watches aren’t going to buy yours. Guess Watches CEO Cindy Livingston put a brave face on it with a letter welcoming Tim Cook to the watch industry (full version below) as she announced the company plans to make a smartwatch of its own … Livingston talks about the changes the watch industry has already gone through over the decades – “the introduction of quartz movements, the rise and fall of calculator watches, digitals, analogue-digitals and many many brands, both big and small” – and said that the company was looking forward to “the launch of our own connected timepiece for GUESS… Powered by MARTIAN....

Now that smartphones are getting full-screen with fewer hardware buttons, power button remains a powerful key that enables the user to turn on the screen as well as turn it off, switch off the phone or switch it on and you could do much more with it. What’s annoying is when the power button breaks down or it is not working due to ‘xyz’ reasons which means, you no longer have the control of the power key to do the various functions that it accomplished based on the requirements....

A survey of foreign workers employed by Apple and other tech giants has highlighted controversy around the H-1B visa that allows them to work in the US. President Trump has made it harder to qualify for the visa … The H-1B visa is intended to allow American companies to hire people from other countries when they cannot fill the positions locally. A government analysis back in 2015 showed that the visas were mostly allocated for five roles:...

You may have received a document or two after a doctor’s appointment, and not quite known what to do with it. Do you keep it for years to come? Digitize it? The doctor is already inputting it electronically, why couldn’t they send or give you an electronic copy? This is where the Continuity of Care document comes into play. Each since it was released, Apple has made noticeable strides to improve the built-in Health app....

Ever since his breakout role in Star Wars, Harrison Ford has been a blockbuster entertainer who is still in form as he nears his eighth decade. For the recent generation, it has been Harrison’s mannerisms that have been one of his main draws. Known for remaining the straight man with very few things to say in interviews, this style has led to there being many memes that lightly poke fun at Harrison....

This versatile tool is excellent for novice artists and experts alike. For example, it can help you develop ideas for paintings — and you can then tweak the images you generate, so they look perfect. Instead of picking up a stylus or paintbrush, all you have to do is type a few words. Before we dive in, you should know that DALL-E is just one of many free online tools for artists....

Ubisoft has unveiled a new live action trailer starring rapper Lil Wayne ahead of their upcoming game Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. A previous live action trailer featured actor Jon Bernthal from The Walking Dead as the game’s villain, Cole D. Walker, and Ubisoft Paris has hinted strongly that they are hoping to revolutionize the tactical shooter genre with Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s gameplay. Taking place directly after the events of the Ghost Recon Wildlands DLC missions and releasing this October 4th, Breakpoint’s story sees players assuming the role of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony “Nomad” Perryman as they investigate a series of problems related to Skell Technology, a military hardware blue chip company first appearing in Wildlands....

Gilmore Girls may be popular because of the mother/daughter relationship at its core, but there are many romantic relationships that are worth taking a look at. Both Rory and her cool mom Lorelai have very dramatic and interesting love lives. Since the show lasted for seven seasons, that gave the show the opportunity to tell many different love stories. Besides coffee and donuts and candy and pizza (we could go on), love is also in the air in Stars Hollow....

Warner Bros. has screened the first footage from Godzilla vs. Kong in a sizzle reel at their CCXP panel, and it shows the two Titans are now nearly the same size. The next film in the MonsterVerse, Godzilla vs Kong was delayed earlier this year, but in giving fans their first look at the upcoming battle, Warner Bros. clearly remains confidant in the property. The MonsterVerse kicked off with Godzilla in 2014, but it really began to grow with the introduction of King Kong in Kong: Skull Island....

Photo courtesy: Creative Commons In Google+, it’s easy to set who sees your posts — it’s all via your contact circles. You can also make sure your profile is displaying the way you want when someone else is viewing it. Here’s how. Log in to your Google+ account and click the Profile button at top. Once the profile tab is loaded, click the white box on the far right of the page — the same line as your information tabs....

Sparrow has just announced that it has been acquired by Google. The company’s team will be integrated within the Google Gmail team. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lYitaF4lDo]Promo video for Sparrow for iPhone We care a lot about how people communicate, and we did our best to provide you with the most intuitive and pleasurable mailing experience. Now we’re joining the Gmail team to accomplish a bigger vision — one that we think we can better achieve with Google....

As promised in September, Google has launched the 64-bit of the Chrome browser for Mac to the public after a few months in beta. According to Google’s original announcement, the update drops support for 32-bit extensions, requiring all developers to update with 64-bit support. The update also fixes over 40 security flaws and adds many new APIs for extension developers. Chrome uses a silent update mechanism that will automatically download and install the latest update, but if you find that you’re still on version 38 in the “About Chrome” window, you can manually download and install the update from Google....

This is all alleged, of course. But instead of going to trial, Google settled a lawsuit for $85 million. This leads many people to wonder if they can get a piece of the pie. Before we give you the payout details, here’s some quick background. First, this only affects Americans in one state. Secondly, tap or click here to turn off Google’s location data settings. Although the legal system hasn’t determined whether or not Google was indeed in the wrong, it’s better to be safe than sorry....