Woops. As seen by the New York Times (via MacRumors), Wei-han Lien, the senior manager of Apple’s chip team revealed his work in developing an ARM-based processor for the iPhone in a post on his LinkedIn profile. This post reveals he is the man currently charged to manage the ARM CPU architecture team for the iPhone. Apple acquired PA Semi, a global leader in processor design, in June, and when it did the company also acquired the services of Wei-han Lien....

History Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) had developed a standard known as PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which comprises 12 core security areas to protect credit card holder data from theft, misuse, etc. These requirements apply to all entities involved in payment card processing, including merchants, processors, and 3rd party service providers that store, process and transmit cardholder data. PCI DSS originally began as five different programs:...

It’s always a big day in Bachelor Nation when the teaser is released for a new season of The Bachelor. Fans got a 30-second promotional video for season 24 starring Peter Weber, which premieres in January. The short video plays on both Weber’s career as a pilot and his reputation for a sexy night with Hannah Brown in a windmill in Greece. There was a lot of debate over who should be the new Bachelor, as fans were torn between Peter Weber, second runner-up on The Bachelorette season 15, Mike Johnson, another contestant, and Tyler Cameron, Brown’s first runner-up....

A new series of Pokémon animated shorts will be running on YouTube in 2020, as The Pokémon Company International has announced Pokémon: Twilight Wings, which is a series that will be set entirely in the Galar region. The latest series of the Pokémon anime is set in every region, which means that the Galar region from Pokémon Sword & Shield will only be partially featured in the show. The Pokémon anime has generally followed Ash Ketchum’s adventures in the region that is featured in the latest mainline games in the series....

As expected, yesterday’s WWDC keynote was all about software. The much-predicted focus on software stability and reliability appeared to be broadly correct – Apple kicking off things by talking about both performance increases, including those on older devices – there were also a number of new features. Below we’ve summarised the main new iOS 12 features announced, and are asking you to pick your top three … Performance Apple said that iOS 12 doubles down on performance....

Prince Harry finally breaks his silence on his decision to step down as a senior royal member, explaining that he felt that there was “no other option” but to leave his royal life behind in the best interest of protecting his family. Many empathize with the prince as his struggles remind them of what his mother, Princess Diana went through regarding the paparazzi. Since Prince Harry and Markle’s announcement on January 8th, the prince has been taking each day in strides....

Update: The problem seems to have been fixed by Facebook. It may take some time for the apps to work properly again. Some users and developers are reporting that several apps are not working at the moment. The issue seems to be related to the Facebook SDK, a tool used by developers to integrate third-party apps with the social network. Since several apps uses the Facebook SDK for things like allowing users to login with a Facebook account, today’s crash on the SDK affected them all — even high-profile apps like Spotify, TikTok, and IMDB....

The focal point of Outlander, aside from the prevalent Scottish history and time-traveling, is the love story that will stand the test of time between Jamie and Claire Fraser. Jamie won over the hearts of women everywhere with his charm, bravery, utter devotion and love for Claire, and, of course, his stunning good looks. While there is certainly more to his character than just his outward appearance, part of what makes Jamie who he is has to do with how he presents himself in the 18th-century....

It seems that one of the worst kept secrets in the gaming industry is out of the bag, as a port of Overwatch for the Nintendo Switch has leaked once more. Blizzard Entertainment was one of the companies that were originally reticent to support the Nintendo Switch during the early days of the console’s lifespan, especially following the reception to the Nintendo Wii U. The Nintendo fans have been asking for a port of Overwatch for the Nintendo Switch since the console first launched, but Blizzard seemed hesitant, especially as the game was still receiving regular updates on different systems....

The paperback edition of Steve Jobs: A Biography will be available on September 10th, featuring a younger Steve on the cover and a new afterword, reports AllThingsD. The photo used on the hardback, taken by Albert Watson in 2006, was based on the pose of the much earlier photo used on the paperback, taken by Norman Seeff in 1984 – the year the Macintosh was launched. Steeff also took the famous photo of Jobs posing with that Mac, which Time used as its cover photo for its commemorative issue shortly after his death …...

In February, ViacomCBS announced that its new streaming service Paramount+ would have a cheaper ad-supported tier coming in June. Now, we know it’s coming next week. According to The Verge, the new plan will be introduced on June 7. There are a few differences between the two services: In the cheaper tier, users can only watch national news with CBSN and not local news with CBS Live, there are fewer sports options, and users can’t download content to watch later....

Following up on its fun iPhone 12 and 12 Pro X-ray and internal wallpapers that it shared last month, iFixit has released versions of the same for the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max. iFixit’s teams up with Creative Electron to get these sharp X-rays and as we previously noted, this is they’re more interesting with the MagSafe components. iFixit also has shared neat new internal images that you can use on your iPhone 12 mini or Pro Max home screen and lock screen....

If you’ve been looking forward to the Philips Hue Siri Shortcuts support promised back in August, you’ll be pleased to hear that it has now landed. This means that you’ll now be able to use your own choice of phrase to activate Hue lighting scenes. The app will also proactively suggest shortcuts you might like to use. The company gave examples of how the feature might be used. One of the key benefits over existing scenes is integration with other apps....

Pixelmator Pro today released its latest update to the Mac image editor, with a back-to-school sale price of $29.99 (normally $59.99). The new version includes a myriad of new effects (including some ports from the original Pixelmator that didn’t make the cut first time round), a new machine learning powered Auto Selective Color option, and the ability to copy effects and adjustments from one layer and paste into another. The new effects include Light Leak and Bokeh....

Plex.app hits .71 release this week and continues its ascent to the top of the Apple media center world. Sure, Frontrow is blessed by Apple. Boxee has lifted the same XBMC code and gone a different direction. But, as far as fully funtioning Media Centers go, Plex.app is easily the best, and getting better fast. This latest update adds support for Aperture library browsing (iPhoto and iTunes has been supported for months)....

Pocket has been a long-time favorite app to save articles, websites, videos, and more to check out later. The service now competes with built-in features like Apple’s Reading List, and today Pocket is getting a major update with a focus on one-tap listening and a fresh coat of paint. Pocket rolled out a text-to-speech listening feature for its iOS app back in 2015, but today’s update brings a more refined experience and strong focus on listening....

Grimer (Alola Form) is one of the most sought after Pokémon in Pokémon Go. He was born in Sludge, down the ocean floor. However, in a sterile environment, which gives his body resistance to germs. Grimer (Alola Form) has Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb as its best movesets when it attacks the Pokémons in the Gyms. Grimer (Alola Form)’s moves combinations have the highest of the total DPS, and his best moveset has the most PVP battles....

A new Pokémon Sword and Shield trailer revealed the games’ enemy team, two new rivals, Galarian forms of old Pokémon and a few entirely new Pokémon. The short trailer was teased this Monday as one of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s “Galar Research Updates.” Pokémon Sword and Shield have been surrounded by controversy for some time now, as it was revealed at E3 2019 that the games would not include the National Dex, which means not all Pokémon will be playable in the game....

The new Pokémon Sword & Shield expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game will allow players to utilize powerful Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in their battles for the first time ever. Added in the latest Pokémon outings on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Sword & Shield, Dynamax and Gigantamax have introduced new ways to experience battles and even some new forms for new and familiar Pokémon alike. A phenomenon exclusive to Sword & Shield’s Galar region, Dynamax and Gigantamax forms can be encountered in-game through special Max Raid Battles and bring boosted stats and gargantuan transformations to the field....

As happy customers are good for business, promo codes can also offer advantages to eCommerce businesses. In this article, we share a few practical ideas of how you can offer discounts and deals to your customers. From free gift ideas to turning it into a competition, promo codes can come in many different shapes and sizes. Pros of Promos: How Promo Codes Can Help eCommerce Businesses: What Is a Promotional Code?...