[youtube https://youtu.be/9vy6M3qXbdQ] The latest drone flyover of Apple’s under construction Campus 2 gives us our closest look yet at the site. The footage above was shot in 4K just yesterday and sent in by reader Brandon Elwood, giving us the most up-to-date look at construction progress on the site. The new drone flyover follows the latest official aerial shot straight from Apple earlier this week. The footage shows a few up-close shots in comparison to past drone flyovers and focuses in on the segment of the main circular building that has already started to get off the ground....

In addition to issuing updates to the iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite betas, Apple has released a new beta version of the Apple TV software. While earlier Apple TV betas did not bring more than new Family Sharing and iCloud Photos support, today’s update brings a refined look to the Apple TV Home screen. Taking cues from iOS and OS X, the new update brings completely redesigned icons to the Apple set-top-box and a new thinner font first introduced last year with iOS 7....

The former Avenger may be training his successor in the Hawkeye series from Disney+, but he’s heading out on a mission of his own when Marvel’s Hawkeye: Freefall begins in January 2020. The new series from writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Otto Schmidt was announced by Marvel today, alongside other high profile releases coming to comic readers in the new year. While the early details are scarce, fans won’t need much more information than ‘a new Hawkeye solo book’ to get excited....

Pad and Quill, one of our favorite Apple accessory makers, today introduced a set of Apple Watch bands with their trademark quality leather and stitching combined with two options of metal: Stainless Steel and Polished Black. At $86 (save 5% w/code 5forSUMMER), this turns an Apple Watch Sport into something you can wear with business casual to formal attire. Paired with a standard Apple Watch, it adds more color options to your Stainless Steel arsenal....

If your Apple iPhone constantly in need of a charge, odds are it might need to be replaced. Often, many assume a faulty charger is to blame for a shorter battery lifespan when often an old battery is really to blame. Here is a guide that will help you be able to detect the signs of an iPhone battery that needs to be replaced. Following the iOS 10.2.1 update, older iPhones may slow down as their batteries drain....

For the first weekend of 2020, Netflix is bringing a new drama series, the final season of another drama series, and a new adaptation of a horror classic. The last month of 2019 was full of Christmas content, but it also brought some critically acclaimed movies (such as Marriage Story and The Two Popes), a new fantasy series with The Witcher, and a lot of comedy. Netflix also added movies like Jarhead: Law of Return, Sweetheart, Lawless, and The Secret Life of Pets 2 on the last week of December, so there was something for every taste....

Warning: SPOILERS for Netflix’s Dracula. The central mystery in Netflix’s Dracula is why the immortal vampire fears the cross - and the reason isn’t the obvious one. Adapted from Bram Stoker’s classic novel by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the creators of Sherlock, Dracula stars Claes Bang as Count Dracula, who plots to travel to England and begin a new reign of terror. Opposing the vampire’s scheme is Sister Agatha Van Helsing (Dolly Wells), a nun who battles Dracula and attempts to uncover the truth behind his greatest weakness....

More fuel has been added to the fire for the “Snyder Cut” of Justice League thanks to a new image of Batman courtesy of Zack Snyder himself. The reshoots Justice League was subject to took the film far off course from Snyder’s intended vision, giving way to the ongoing grassroots push for the release of Snyder’s original version of the movie. Although the campaign has gone on since the film’s theatrical release, the Snyder Cut has seen growth in mainstream prominence and demand for its release....

From 9to5toys.com: This latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 LED-backlit display, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. AppleCare provides Apple’s three year warranty. Use code 9-5AIRCARE at checkout to get the deal. Limit 2 per customer, and this will run out soon. Complete overhauls tipped for next year’s iPhone, iMac, and MacBook Air (9to5mac....

A new report from The Information today highlights what it refers to as Apple’s “eroding partnership with Foxconn.” The report details how Foxconn has struggled with low margins despite Apple’s continued growth, and how the manufacturing company has used a “variety of tactics to boost its profits.” One specific example in the story relates to the 2018 iPad Pro. When Foxconn began production trials of the redesigned iPad Pro, the company told Apple that it needed a certain amount of workers to develop the new product....

New Design, Same Reports The Reports Home page provides a quick and complete look at all available reports. If you’re new to social data or looking for additional ways to measure its impact, the benefits of each report are outlined with detailed titles and descriptions that make it easy to understand how each option can influence your social strategy. Here, you can customize your home page by selecting a default report to appear each time you visit Reports....

Netflix faces a lawsuit by the Panama Papers law firm over The Laundromat. Releasing on the streaming giant today, Steven Soderbergh’s film The Laundromat totes a cast of Hollywood’s finest, including Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, and Sharon Stone. Based on Jake Bernstein’s book Secrecy World: Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks and the Global Elite, The Laundromat chronicles the unbelievable true events of the Panama Papers scandal....

A new rumor suggests the next Assassin’s Creed video game will take place in Rome and release in 2020. The most recent installment of the franchise, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, previously explored the ruins of ancient Greece, complete with mythological beasts that connected with the First Civilization. Assassins Creed: Odyssey took place in 431 BC, during the time of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Players took on the role of one of two characters, Alexios or Kassandra, in an attempt to take down the Cult of Kosmos, a secretive organization that threatens the whole of Greek society....

A new web standard being recommended for adoption would open the way for both Face ID and Touch ID to be used to login to websites. The API, known as WebAuthn, allows existing security devices – like fingerprint readers, cameras and USB keys – to be used for website authentication … Firefox supports WebAuthn from today, with Chrome and Edge slated for support within the next few months, reports Engadget....

Today’s the day: Apple is holding its “Spring Forward” event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California. This article contains the latest updates from the event in live blog style; all of our detailed individual stories from the event are now summarized at this link. The event officially began at 10 AM Pacific/ 1PM Eastern time, and our live coverage is below. – Anyone interested in MacBooks besides me or it is 100% Apple Watch day?...

A Newsweek magazine signed by Steve Jobs fetched far more than initial expectations at an auction this week. According to a report from CNET, the 1988 magazine was originally expected to go for between $10,000 and $15,000, but ultimately brought in $50,587. Meanwhile, Jobs’ BMW Z8 is predicted to fetch between $300,00 and $400,000 at auction in December… What’s arguably more interesting than the auction price itself is the story behind the magazine....

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvbRqpik2A0] Need for Speed Most Wanted: EA is out with the iOS version of its latest Need for Speed title today. It previously released Most Wanted for consoles and teased the iOS version, but now the app is officially on the App Store for $6.99. The game features over 35 customizable cars, touch and tilt steering, and EA Origin support to check leaderboards across platforms. Nike+ Kinect Training: Nike already has a few different iOS apps tied to its Nike+ gear....

A design competition from Netflix, Next in Fashion, challenged 18 fashion designers to consistently create quality clothing in a race to win $250,000. The prize was impressive, and so were the high levels of competitive spirit emanating from the contestants. Everyone on the show came to present what they could do, what they have already done, and qualities that they possess as a designer that would help them win. Although everyone wanted the grand prize, some that were more obvious in their approach....

As consumers, we rarely take note of where our products are coming from. However, sometimes we are made aware of issues in the production of our products. For instance, the use of sweatshops by clothing brands and technology manufacturers has led to a demand for a fairer work environment for those workers and greater pay. Additionally, recent climate activism has led some companies, such as Apple, to consider the recyclability of their products, causing them to include more recycled materials in their products....

Netflix’s Royal family-focused drama The Crown has cast Emma Corrin to play Princess Diana in season 4. The news comes not long after the announcement that Gillian Anderson of The X-Files fame will be playing none other than former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher aka. the ‘Iron Lady’ in season 4 of The Crown. Though season 3 of the historical drama has still yet to air, the two seasons are apparently shooting back-to-back, so the casting confirmations aren’t as premature as they might seem....