Both Ad Astra and Interstellar deal with juggling space travel and interpersonal relationships in a not-too-distant future, making them the sort of modern sci-fi stories that are more focused on the cerebral platitudes they present than on the authenticity of their science. Both focus on men who must go on daring missions into space to save their species, while wrestling with their own inner emotional turmoil on their journeys to the stars....

Back in 2012 we noted that Apple was hiring engineers to help localize Siri into a number of languages the feature does not yet support. Those included Arabic, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, and Danish, and recently Apple has added job listings for three more languages: Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and Thai. Apple also posted more recent job listings for the languages it first started hiring for back in 2012. While Apple didn’t announce any new languages for Siri coming in iOS 8 when it previewed the new operating system earlier this month, it’s always a possibility languages could be added in time for its release this fall....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed,Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: Klipsch S4A II in-ear headphones $50 shipped (Reg. $100) Sports Authority coupon: Save 25% online/in-stores on a single item. Some exclusions apply. Apple Deals: — 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 18, 2014 Get out there and enjoy America’s National Parks while they’re free this weekend!...

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

A Complete Guide to Instagram Stories Analytics: The Number of IG Users In January 2022, Instagram was surveyed to be the fourth most popular social media app with over 1.4 billion users, with Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp ranking first, second and third, respectively. IG has come a long way from just being a place where you can post photos of your food, your friends, and stories of your day-to-day life. With more features available for storytelling, Instagram has seen a surge in popularity for users looking to share stories in more interactive and engaging ways....

The taskbar is an essential feature of the Windows computer. We all know that taskbar is not only there to watch the time and battery percentage. We can also pin the most used apps, files, necessary folders, and web pages in the taskbar. You can set up your taskbar according to your needs. But sometimes, when you reinstall your operating system, it can disrupt the arrangement of the Taskbar apps. Also, if you are planning to move to a different operating system, you will need your previously arranged taskbar....

AAPL stock buybacks – in which the company buys back its own shares – will help protect the US equities market as a whole, according to an equity research firm. Apple announced a major increase in its stock buybacks during last week’s earnings call … Apple detailed its plans as the company reported record-breaking earnings. Google also announced an increase of $50B on its own buyback program. Business Insider reports that this could have broader implications for the US stock market....

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $900 shipped (Orig. $1,299, Tax in NJ only) FREE ebook: ‘Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices’ ($27 value) The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day iMac 17-inch Core 2 Duo Computer (Refurb) $110 shipped (Reg....

From 9to5Toys.com: Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+. Today’s can’t miss deals: Up to 70% off PNY SD Cards, USB sticks and batteries: 32GB starting at $16, 64GB: $29, 128GB: $54 Sony noise-canceling headphones w/ foldable design Black: $16, Silver: $20 (Reg. $50) Other great deals from today: New! Ion iPhone / iPod iCade Mobile Game Controller $10 shipped (Reg....

Now that the iPhone 5s and iOS 7 have been jailbroken for a while, tweak developers have had some time to evaluate the current state of iOS and find some great ways to improve on the existing features. Below you’ll find a bunch of great iOS 7-ready tweaks for your newly-jailbroken iOS 7 devices. Most of them are free, but the ones that cost are worth the price (or maybe even more)....

Anyway, a lot going on this week. Sony cut ties with its PlayStation All-Stars developer, the Wii U had some disappointing sales numbers, and there are some new Xbox rumors for you to speculate over. Read on, folks! Sony cuts ties with PlayStation All-Stars developer Sony has ended its relationship with PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale developer SuperBot Entertainment. The studio worked exclusively with Sony through the development of this title....

The NRA’s iPhone Game Ticks People Off The NRA (National Rifle Association) released an iPhone game that’s designed to educate users on proper use of a handgun. We all know that tilting or touching an iPhone screen is like using a real gun. Right? Anyway, the game was originally given a rating for ages 4+. Now it’s 12+. It’s too violent for kids, according to the App Store. If anything, the game part of it is just a distraction....

UPDATE:Oscar producer Donna Gigliotti says the winners’ acceptance speeches will not be edited as long as they stick within the 90-second time limit. The original article follows. The Academy has clarified controversial changes to the 2019 Oscars broadcast after several high-profile film industry professionals signed an open letter criticizing the decision to present four awards during commercial breaks. In an effort to rebound from years of declining ratings, the Academy and ABC looked for ways they could “improve” the telecast and make it more appealing to mainstream audiences....

Macrumors is knee-deep in filings for secret Delaware companies made by Apple’s Senior Trademark Specialist Regina Porter. This morning, they’ve found another name that could at some point be used in a future Apple product/service. ‘iGuide’. According to Macrumors, the trademark classification includes the following passage: Computer hardware and computer software for accessing, browsing, searching, recording, organizing, storing, transmitting, receiving, manipulating, streaming, reproducing, playing, and reviewing audio, video, games, music, television, movies, photographs, and other multimedia content....

MGM is moving forward with a sequel to its animated The Addams Family movie reboot and has already scheduled it for an October 2021 release date. Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan (Sausage Party), The Addams Family only just premiered in theaters a few days ago. It’s already done well by itself though, opening to a larger than expected $30.3 million in the U.S. and landing in second place at the weekend box office behind Joker, but ahead of Will Smith’s expensive sci-fi thriller Gemini Man....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value) Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened Roboterra’s K’NEX-like coding system aims to empower young engineers Smartphone Accessories: Garmin Forerunner 920XT GPS Watch $330 (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: Incase up to 40% off sale + extra 15% + free shipping: Icon Compact Pack $51, more WD My Passport Pro 2TB portable storage w/ Thunderbolt cable $200 (Reg....

9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/10/9to5Toys-Daily-10-04-2018.mp3 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST....