Considering we’re currently in the golden age of television, expectations have never been higher for shows. It’s a tall task for a series to keep up with the quality of everything else around, as well as what they’ve established in the past. 2019 saw a few shows that fell way below those expectations. These series delivered seasons that weren’t up to par with what we expect from them. On the flip side, some shows took us by surprise with how great they turned out to be....

Paramount Network’s Ink Master is a fantastically gripping show. Whether tuning in solely for the artistry of the tattoos themselves (or to mock the more questionable ones), the increasingly odd flash challenges, the dramatic rivalries between contestants, or some combination of these things, it’s a heck of a ride. As fans watch, they tend to pick their favorite artists to root for, as well as the ones they definitely don’t want to see in that finale....

Through sound, psychologists have found that it’s possible to influence the moods of audiences. And that’s a big deal. If brands can strike the right emotional chord with their audience in a video, they could realize as much as a 31% success rate for their marketing campaigns There’s more to the impact and importance of video. Which is why we’ve developed this list of video marketing statistics. It’s filled with amazing figures that show how powerful including video in your digital marketing strategy can be for your brand....

Best Open-Source PDF Editor Tools 1) Adobe Acrobat – Best for side-by-side PDF comparison Adobe invented the PDF, and their Acrobat product is the market’s most popular PDF editor tool. Businesses primarily use it as a cloud-based tool to view, annotate, and sign PDF documents. It allows you to edit and view documents from your browsers, desktops, and mobile devices. You can also store all the documents in Adobe Document Cloud for future reference....

Watching Hollywood movies as a woman can sometimes be demoralizing. Too frequently, female characters are one-dimensional, lacking in agency and completely unrepresentative of what we ladies are actually like. Much has been said about the many times our positive qualities have been overlooked by screenwriters, but less attention goes to the negative traits that often go underrepresented in female characters. Put simply, where are all our female villains? If women are to be seen as equal to men, we must be portrayed as equals on the screen — both as heroes and as villains....

I said in the final part of my iPhone SE diary that perceptions of iDevices are very personal, in part because of the role the product plays within our own personal Apple ecosystem – and that’s equally true here. For someone who likes to draw, or handwrite, Apple Pencil support makes the upgrade from an earlier iPad a no-brainer. You’re getting a huge amount of additional functionality for your money. You could say that you’re getting an iPad Air 2 plus a sophisticated electronic sketching device, all in one box....

Sponsored by RavPower: Get the new RAVPower 65W 4-Port Desktop USB-C Charging Station for $39 (Reg $59) with code 9TO5MACRP. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple confirms iPhone 12 event, here’s what we know Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ iPhone 12 invite sparks speculation: Midnight Blue, 5G, AirTags, more App Store gives Apple ‘monopoly power’ over iOS apps, US House antitrust report says [U: Apple responds] HomePod mini yes, HomePod 2 no, says reliable leaker Enjoy the podcast?...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the new MacBook Pro GPU updates, the upcoming Blackmagic eGPU Pro, Apple’s Mac SSD pricing, new Apple Watch bands, AirPower predictions, Spotify for Apple Watch, the first week with the new iPad Pro, and the state of Apple’s apps — not just the OS — on the iPad. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month....

WWE talent is expected to perform through most days out of the year, and spend very little time at home. With so much time on the road in-between live events, television, and pay-per-views, wrestlers are some of the most hard-working athletes in all of professional sports. There is no off-season in WWE, their wrestlers are expected to perform throughout all points of the year. Thankfully, those that perform at the highest level and most frequently are compensated accordingly for their work....

The will-they/won’t-they trope is popular in the world of television, and has been frustrating fans for a long time. But with that frustration inevitably comes viewers desperately wanting to see the relationships they’ve grown to love blossom into something more. It’s those held gazes, shy smiles, and almost-kisses that keep fans engaged. The execution of this trope can be excellent, but it is a difficult method to pull off. Especially in cases where two characters have been dancing around each other for an extensive amount of time....

It is easy to get TikTok views for almost everyone using the platform. Getting a few viral videos with a million views is not that difficult either. Still, a particular population of TikTokers do not get even a single view for their videos. They try their best to upload the right content at the right time and still get 0 views on TikTok. If you are one of those TikTokers who wonder, ‘why am I getting 0 views on TikTok,’ here is an article that will explain the problem....

We’ve created a list of the 6 best ADP alternatives for your business. Our research process involved finding the most relevant features, such as Automated Payroll, Fast Deposit Times, and more. You can utilize our research to choose the perfect ADP alternative for your needs. Best ADP Competitors and Alternatives 1) Rippling – Best for Easily scalable payrolls Rippling is an ideal payroll processing service for all businesses, providing users with an excellent setup and migration experience....

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np2_pysQzpU] The blurb from CBS seems to eerily echo a Quora post by a Harvard Cancer Doctor Ramzi Anri that basically said that his cancer was mild and treatable but spread while he was trying to treat it holistically. While Mr. Jobs was trying all sorts of alternative [medicine] his tumor grew, and grew, and grew… … and then it somehow grew beyond control. Jobs waited so long before seeking normal treatment that he had to undergo a Whipple procedure, losing his pancreas and whole duodenum in 2004....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After’s Ashley Martson has high hopes for Jay Smith after his release from Immigration Customs and Enforcement custody. The infamous couple is known for their failed relationship on the TLC franchise, 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Martson and Smith were originally introduced in season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé after meeting while Martson was vacationing in Jamaica. Since they married, the two have had to address numerous cheating scandals, deportation for Smith, and a divorce....

Sponsored by Crypto Pro: Cryptocurrency portfolio tracker app. Get one month of Premium with code 9TO5MAC. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Watch Fall Detection could send your health data to emergency services Facebook iOS gaming app launches with no games … Kuo: WeChat ban could significantly hurt iPhone sales iPhone 12 camera lenses – quality problem found in testing Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe:...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Support app for iPhone and iPad adds new ‘price estimates’ feature, more Zoom update prevents microphone from staying active on Mac Apple Card giving customers a second chance at disputing transactions following complaints Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple and Biogen announce new research study to investigate how Apple Watch can detect declines in cognitive health Rumor: iPhone 13 to be slightly thicker, feature smaller notch and same camera bump Qualcomm unveils larger and faster in-screen fingerprint reader, coming to smartphones this year Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac....

Film adaptations of video games get a bad rep because most of them are terrible. It’s often because the directors and writers don’t play the games that their movie is based on. This has resulted in a number of noteworthy bombs, with a few heralded as some of the worst movies ever made. But for every disappointment that gets pushed into theaters, there are a few gems out there. Movies like Ready Player One and Detective Pikachu have proved that good gaming movies are possible....

The Terminator franchise currently spans six feature films. Dark Fate retcons the middle three entries in which James Cameron had no involvement, but they cannot be wiped from existence so easily. Besides, they still have their moments. Most are enthralled with the franchise because of its time traveling concept and thrilling action, but the compelling characters are also a big draw for some fans. To acknowledge the large cast accumulated over the years and the best and worst that the Terminator franchise has had to offer, this list will detail five characters we love from the series, and five we would rather not see onscreen again....

Nickelodeon has had some insanely interesting love stories throughout the history of the channel. Nick Shows are known for having a quirky set of characters, so this is bound to lead to some interesting relationship dynamics. We’re all familiar with the classic Disney Channel pairings such as Kim and Ron along with Gordo and Lizzy, but what about Nick shows? Which couples were best suited for each other on Nickelodeon? Which couples didn’t seem like a good fit?...