Tuesday, 6 August 2019

Swamp Thing's Creepy Post-Credits Scene Could Have Been a Big Deal in Another Universe

DC Universe’s Swamp Thing, a show that was too good for this world, has returned to the Green after being canceled before the series ever really got a chance to take root. The series’ finale did what it could to tie up its many loose ends, but because there were originally supposed to be three more episodes included…

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Apple Watch Was Number One Smart Watch in Q2 2019 With an Estimated 5.7M Units Shipped

The Apple Watch accounted for close to half of all smart watches shipped in the second quarter of 2019, according to a new report shared this afternoon by Strategy Analytics.

Apple shipped an estimated 5.7 million smart watches worldwide during the quarter, earning it 46 percent marketshare and its continued position as the number one smart watch company.

Apple shipped 5.7 million smartwatches worldwide in Q2 2019, rising an above-average 50 percent from 3.8 million in Q2 2018. Apple Watch remains a long way ahead of the chasing pack and its global smartwatch marketshare has grown to 46 percent this quarter, up from 44 percent a year ago. Apple Watch has fended off strong competition from hungry rivals like Fitbit. Apple remains the clear smartwatch market leader.
There were 12.3 million smart watches shipped in total in the second quarter of 2019. Apple's closest competitor Samsung shipped 2 million smart watches, while Fitbit, the number three smart watch vendor, shipped 1.2 million smart watches.

Apple Watch shipments were significantly up year over year in the second quarter of 2019, with Apple having shipped 3.8 million smart watches in the second quarter of 2018. Apple's growth mirrors the overall growth in the smart watch market, which was up from 8.6 million units in Q2 2018.


Apple does not break down Apple Watch sales, instead including Apple Watch revenue in a Wearables, Home, and Accessories category, so Strategy Analytics' numbers are estimates.

During Apple's recently earnings call for the third fiscal quarter of 2019 (second calendar quarter), Apple CEO Tim Cook said that wearables had an "absolute blowout" quarter with growth well over 50 percent. The Apple Watch set a new June quarter revenue record and reached millions of new users during the quarter.


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Deals Spotlight: 2019 MacBook Pro Reaches New Low Prices (Up to $299 Off)

Amazon is discounting the latest MacBook Pro models this week, with a series of new low prices that start at $1,599.99 for the 13-inch MacBook Pro (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) and rise from there.

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There are both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale today, and most of the prices listed below represent new all-time-low deals for these notebooks. Check out each MacBook Pro on sale below:

2019 MacBook Pro Sale


Apple updated the MacBook Pro this past May with new 8th and 9th-generation Intel processors and an upgraded butterfly mechanism made from new materials. Then in July, Apple released an updated entry-level MacBook Pro with 8th-generation Intel processors, a Touch Bar, Touch ID, and a T2 Security Chip, just like the more expensive 13 and 15-inch models.

Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the best deals and bargains happening this week.

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Maximus's dual-camera video doorbell keeps one eye on people, the other on packages for $199

For a long time in the phone industry, it's always seemed like two cameras (or more) were better than one. When it comes to doorbell cameras, perhaps it should be the case as well. A few months ago, ODM Kuna announced that it had launched a reference design for a dual-camera doorbell and that it would go commercial in the spring. Well, it's quite late at this point, but Kuna brand Maximus has finally brought its Answer video doorbell to market.

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Google won’t suspend developers who fail to maintain unpublished apps, as previously feared

Play Store rules and policies have always been fluid and quick to change. Lately, Google has emphasized user security over usability. One instance is the crackdown on purported misuse of SMS and call permissions, making some developers rethink or remove basic functionality in their apps. A Reddit thread surfaced that suggested old, unpublished applications would also need to be updated, with emails and help documents seemingly implying that not addressing the issue could result in the suspension of developers' accounts.

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