Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Mercy Black Netflix and Blumhouse Productions surprised audiences with the (US-only) release of horror movie Mercy Black, and we’re here to break down its chilling ending. Written and directed by Owen Egerton, the film stars Daniella Pineda as Marina Hess, a young woman who has been institutionalized ever since a violent episode in her childhood. Upon finally being released from the psychiatric facility as an adult, Marina finds herself once again plagued by the terrifying figure from her childhood: an entity called Mercy Black, who demands human sacrifices so she can become flesh and blood....

In this article, we will introduce the important computer networking aspects that incident responders need to be aware of. Understanding IP addressing A computer network is made up of IP addresses, which are numbers that are assigned to each host connected to a computer network. IP addresses serve the function of identifying which hosts exist within the network and categorizing the hosts into separate networks. IP address representation is given in human-readable format, such as 172....

iFixit has performed its ritual teardown of Apple’s newly refreshed 21.5-inch iMac, and while the machine might be one of Apple’s best yet for specs on the low-end desktop, it gets its worst score ever when it comes to repairability. Earlier this week Apple officially launched the refreshed entry-level 21.5-inch iMac alongside a new Retina 4K 21.5-inch iMac after upgrading its 27-inch model with the new display tech and refreshed internals last year....

We reported last week about one of the first Apple Watch users who was surprised to find that he had atrial fibrillation (A-fib) after using the new ECG app. Now, that same 46-year-old was featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, sharing more details about how Apple Watch potentially saved his life. Interestingly, Ed Dentel had some chest pain earlier this year, but received normal results after an electrocardiogram. If it weren’t for his Apple Watch and the warnings from his readings last week, he likely would have had no idea about his heart condition....

Hochul announced the new statewide Joint Security Operations Center alongside mayors from New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Yonkers on Tuesday afternoon. The cybersecurity hub, located in Brooklyn and called the first of its kind in the nation, will serve as a centralized location for state officials to turn in times of cybercrisis. Officials said the Joint Security Operations Center will be comprised of experts from federal and state law enforcement entities, representatives from local and county governments, and NYC3....

Most of us have played the Need For Speed racing car game. Need For Speed Unbound is a new addition to the famous game series. The players explore the new game, maps and car. However, some players are confused about whether they will be able to use the physical steering wheel in the game. So, the answer is Yes. The players can use their steering wheels, but the game supports only specific steering wheels....

Netflix is rolling out the ability to set a passcode specific to your profile. As TechCrunch explains, this comes amid a broader set of Netflix updates designed to improve parental controls, but being able to set a PIN will also help keep roommates and others from using your profile. All Netflix accounts are, of course, protected by a password, but within each Netflix account are different profiles for each user. For instance, a family might share one Netflix account, and therefore have five profiles....

Tvc-mall.com (via CydiaBlog) has some “iPhone 5” cases for sale (at just $1.58 each!) that seem to align with the many, many, many, many next generation iPhone body part leaks. One thing to remember: Just because a case maker is producing cases, does not mean the next generation iPhone will fit into it. As you can see, the cases are longer to accommodate the larger 4-inch display and have a smaller dock connector hole at the bottom....

If you enjoy listening to Beats Music on your MacBook, but hate having Flash on your machine (or just want better battery-life while listening to it), there’s now a Safari extension for that. BeatsMe allows you use the web player using HTML5 instead of Flash. Developer Chris Aljoudi said he created the extension after being disappointed at finding the web player used Flash. Apple is slowly progressing its plans to relaunch the streaming music service as an Apple-branded product, the company folding Beats Music support into AppleCare earlier this month....

You might have thought net neutrality was dead – at least, outside of a few states defying the FCC to pass their own laws or rules. But one senator believes that there is still a chance to save it, using an arcane congressional procedure … The Verge explains how it could work. Markey already has the 30 signatures required to call for a CRA vote, though the site’s Russell Brandom notes that there are a lot of uncertainties in the process....

Netflix is testing an instant replay feature that would allow you to rewind to the start of a scene, either because you missed something or simply enjoyed it and want to watch it again … Engadget reports after Netflix confirmed the test to the LA Times. However, those who have been included in Netflix’s instant replay trial don’t seem overly impressed, complaining that the pop-ups are distracting. Netflix said only that it was ‘looking to learn’ and may or may not implement the instant replay feature once testing is complete....

The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS), are designed to fix this. They sit between a high-level protocol (like HTTP) and a low-level protocol (like TCP) in the network stack and provide the necessary encryption and authentication functionality. Over the years, the use of TLS has grown dramatically, with over half of websites using HTTPS by default. However, situations exist where it is useful to be able to decrypt this traffic....

Two interesting iOS tidbits this morning related to iOS. A rumor has it that Apple is in talks with YouKu, Chinese version of YouTube, over replacing the native YouTube app on iPhones in China because YouTube is still blocked in the country, writes TechNode. A trusted source told the publication that YouKu founder Victor Koo discussed the possibility with Apple’s chief Steve Jobs. The report is questionable knowing Apple has never replaced a standard iOS app with a third-party alternative....

When you try to watch/play Bandersnatch on the Apple TV, you will be greeted with several Black Mirror characters saying, “I’m sorry.” That is followed by a message from Netflix letting you know what to look for on your device in order to enjoy the full interactive viewing experience. The screenshot below is what you need to look for — a red badge with a star-burst logo in the upper-right corner....

Netflix’s Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution is a brand-new adaptation of Pokémon: The First Movie, and it features some changes to the original version - including being a CGI remake. Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution debuted on Netflix for National Pokémon Day. The reboot movie tells the story of Mewtwo’s creation. After Dr. Fuji clones the legendary Pokémon Mew, his experiment - Mewtwo - rebels against him and his employer, Giovanni. It’s then up to Ash Ketchum and his team to stop Mewtwo’s plans to conquer the world with his army of clones....

A new Batman game from Warner Brothers Montreal is rumored to be announced during 2019’s upcoming industry celebration event The Game Awards in December. Fans of Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham series have been eagerly anticipating news of a new title featuring The Dark Knight ever since Arkham Origins developer WB Montreal began posting cryptic images on their social media sites, many of which led people to assume the new game would be focused on The Court of Owls arc from the Batman comics....

Last year, Apple introduced a special offer for new Apple device purchases: a one year trial of Apple TV+. As of today, that offer continues but Apple has now added another hardware free trial combo. Starting October 22nd, new purchases of an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV or iPod touch now come with 3 months free of Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service which includes more than 100 games. Before today, Apple offered a single month free of Apple Arcade for new sign ups....

Walgreens has supported Apple’s payment efforts for many years, dating back to being one of the first adopters of Apple Pay. Now Apple and Walgreens are offering a $50 signup bonus for new Apple Card users through the end of June. Walgreens has been one of the few company’s to offer Apple Card users 3% cashback on Apple Pay purchases and back in April this year, it expanded that to purchases with the physical titanium Apple Card as well (through July)....

It’s widely known that Apple Park Visitor Center offers highly-coveted custom merchandise for guests. The curated selection of T-shirts, caps, souvenirs, and more isn’t available to purchase at any other Apple store or online. Even the old Infinite Loop campus has a separate line of gear. Today, Apple updated its T-shirt selection at the Visitor Center for fall with some designs that long-time fans might remember. Eight designs are now available to purchase in either white or black for a grand total of sixteen shirts....

Director James Wan shares behind-the-scenes images from 2018’s Aquaman for the film’s 1 year anniversary. Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry first appeared in archive footage in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, before being fully introduced in the critically panned Justice League in 2017. Aquaman used to be a superhero that people would make fun of, but nobody was laughing when Aquaman hit theaters. Aquaman made a lot of money at the box office and has even become the second-highest-grossing film in the DCEU, second only to Wonder Woman....