Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to be offering up his services to charity auction site Charitybuzz in hopes of raising an estimated $50,000 to support the The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. By services we mean the winning bidder will get the opportunity to have coffee with Apple’s top exec at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. The auction listing notes that it was “Donated by: Tim Cook” and after opening earlier this morning currently has two bids of just over $5,000....

According to a new report by IHS, Apple’s component costs for the iPhone 7 have risen compared to the previous iPhone. This means you are technically getting more bang for your buck when you buy an iPhone. But don’t fear, Apple is still making a tidy margin higher than the industry average. Folks will almost always say “that leaves out costs for software/hardware development, research marketing, etc etc.” But the reason these companies make these estimates is for the n+1 cost of the iPhone....

When it comes to romance in big franchises like the MCU, fans don’t always agree on everything. People always have their individual favorite couple and ships. Plus, many of the most popular fan-favorite ships aren’t even canon relationships in the franchise. While there are always going to be people who both hate and love the same relationship, there are some general fan trends and perception when it comes to romance in the MCU films....

Avengers: Infinity War is here. It’s been ten years and seventeen movies in the making, but it’s finally here. Thanos has arrived for a movie event that Marvel Studios has promised will change the universe forever. There’s simply no telling what’s in store for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Guardians of the Galaxy, or who will be left standing after the mad Titan unleashes the power of the Infinity Gauntlet....

This may come as a surprise, but superhero movies tend to take liberties with the laws of physics. I know, shocker. What’s next? Is the sky also blue? Do pigs love mud? Is shawarma an excellent post-battle snack? (Uh, obviously.) When it comes to Iron Man, many aspects of the suit are feasible, but just as many bend the rules of science or break them entirely. In all honesty, we’d still enjoy the Marvel films even if Tony Stark’s suit started casting magical spells, but just like Iron Man can’t stop tinkering, we can’t ignore the holes in the suit’s science....

90 Day Fiancé star Larissa Dos Santos Lima’s ex called her friend a “mastermind manipulator” after accusations she made against him. The two have been broken up for only two weeks, yet they can not seem to distance themselves from one another. 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? featured an interesting couple on season 4 who became a memorable couple on the show for their crazy arguments: Colt Johnson and Larissa Dos Santos Lima....

Here are our top tips for establishing a brand on social media. Grab you coffee and instagramable note pad and heeeeeeeeeere weeeeeeeeee go! Be Distinctly You Subtlety is nice when you’re having afternoon tea with your grandmother, but when it comes to socials, you need to be blunt. Make sure your imagery is fearlessly authentic and true to what you believe and stand for. If you aren’t sure what that is, take the time to think about it and define it as part of your marketing process....

Titans had a slow start, but with the second season now airing it appears as though the DC show has found its footing. The show was originally criticized by fans still harboring nostalgia for the popular Teen Titans animated series and hesitant about the dramatic creative differences in the live-action adaptation, though admittedly the 2018 team-up has excelled in areas animation could not. Comic book adaptations face intensified scrutiny from hardcore fans passionate about the source material, but Titans have found its appeal....

The newest entry in the DCEU, Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulously Long Title with Harley Quinn), has released to incredibly positive reception from critics and fans alike. While actually fitting inside the continuity (hey there, Joker), it is still a significantly different film from the rest of the DCEU. Today we’re going to be taking a look at five ways that Birds of Prey is completely different from the rest of the DCEU, and five ways that it is similar....

It doesn’t get much more heartwarming than the ’90s sitcom Boy Meets World. For seven seasons, from 1993 to 2003, fans watched Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) grow up and experience everything from dating to friendship problems to anything else that young adults encounter as they learn who they want to be. It’s always a fascinating exercise when you go back and watch a show that defined your childhood or high school years....

We researched over 20 crypto scanners. It took us about a week to shortlist the best ones that provide value to their clients. The research process was smooth. It still takes effort to gather details on all cryptocurrency scanners. Identifying tools requires reviewing and filtering. Best crypto scanners list 1) TrendSpider – Best for day trading, swing trading and investing TrendSpider is a comprehensive crypto scanner that all types of investors can use....

Current star of 90 Day Fiancé season 7, Natalie Mordovtseva posts to her Instagram about how the reality of her relationship with Mike Youngquist is a lot different than percieved. She claims that he insults her looks behind the scenes and says she’s not his type. 34-year-old Mike first heard about 35-year-old Natalie after his friend met and married a woman from Ukraine, and played matchmaker by connecting him with Natalie....

Stories discussed in this episode: EU advances proposal that would require Apple to add a USB-C port to the iPhone Apple giving retail employees a $1,000 bonus ahead of the iPhone 13 launch and holiday season Facebook says privacy changes in iOS continue to impact its ad business Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac....

This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the five iPhone colors leak, new iPad and Mac rumors, new Geekbench results for unreleased chips, using Apple Watch Raise To Speak Siri on watchOS 5, Apple’s plan to rebuild its mapping data in Apple Maps, and Shortcuts making a sneak peek for iOS 12 beta. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/07/9to5mac-happy-hour-07-06-2018.mp3 Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Kuo: New 2018 iPhone models to come in gold, grey, white, blue, red and orange colors...

Sometimes we watch sitcoms solely to tune into the romantic relationships on these shows. We often ask ourselves, “will they or won’t they?”. (Usually, they will). Whether it’s Ross and Rachel on Friends or Jim and Pam on The Office, sometimes watching these couples evolve and fall in love is the best part of the whole show. Yet sometimes there are shows that create couples that just don’t work. What are some of the best sitcom couples?...

5 Ways Brands Can Improve Their Content Strategy: 1. Develop Your Social Voice Your social voice is one of the most critical components of your brand identity. Why? Communication is the backbone of any relationship, which makes your voice the golden opportunity to establish trust between your brand and your audience. The goal is to establish such consistency that all of your messaging (whether a blog post, a tweet or a Facebook post) sounds like it’s coming from the same voice— one that sounds like a trusted friend....

Perhaps the term makes you think of search engine optimization (SEO) and rigid, restrictive keyword requirements. Or maybe you associate optimization with stripping any sense of creativity from your marketing. The reality, though? Social media optimization (SMO) is an entirely different ballgame. Because while businesses at large are on board with social media, many fail to make simple changes that could significantly boost their performance. The good news is that optimizing your social presence doesn’t mean sacrificing your brand’s voice and creativity....

In this guide, we’ll take a deeper dive into why building customer relationships is so important as well as share nine strategies to help you get started. Why is it important to build customer relationships? Social media has changed the way businesses and customers interact with each other, and it’s important that social media is seen as an avenue for real-time communication and feedback. And just because you’ve converted a new customer through lead generation or a sale doesn’t mean your work is done....

90 Day Fiance’s Jenny Slatten is showing off her happy life after leaving Sumit in India. The Palm Springs native is doing her best to leave Sumit behind and make a fresh start for herself. The two originally met when Sumit catfished her while he was working in India, saying he was a young model, when in reality he worked in a call center. Even though he lied to her then, Jenny still made the journey to visit India to meet him, but his parents and family refused to accept their relationship, which made her uncomfortable....

A love triangle keeps a teen drama going strong, and in the case of Beverly Hills, 90210, the dramatic storyline featuring Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth), Dylan McKay (Luke Perry), and Brenda Walsh (Shannen Doherty) was top-notch entertainment. This is a love triangle that comes up a few times throughout the TV show, which aired for 10 seasons from 1990 to 2000. We’re going to answer the important question: who was better for Dylan, Kelly or Brenda?...