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Google had previously showed how dramatically its search results could be affected, and warned that it may shut down the service in Europe … The EU Copyright Directive is well-intentioned, requiring tech giants to license the right to reproduce copyrighted material on their own websites. However, the legislation as originally proposed would have made it impossible for Google to display brief snippets and photos from news stories in its search results without paying the news sites....

Here’s the origin story behind the Faceless Men in Game of Thrones, including what they were really after in the series. The Faceless Men is a guild of religious assassins based in the Free City of Braavos. They call the House of Black and White their home as they work as servants of the Many-Faced God, a.k.a. the God of Death. The memorable member of the Faceless Men in the HBO series was Jaqen H’ghar (Tom Wlaschiha)....

James Gunn has brought the perfect balance of heart and humor to the Guardians of the Galaxy solo movies, and cast actors with a talent for both comedic and dramatic acting to breathe life into the characters. Zoe Saldana was the perfect actor to bring Gamora’s pathos, sharp wit, badass attitude, and underlying humanity to the screen. Although Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and Thor have taken center stage throughout the Infinity Saga, Gamora played a huge role as both a Guardian of the Galaxy and a daughter of Thanos....

Today’s best deals include the latest Retina 4K iMac, Apple Watch Series 3 LTE from $249, and the latest AirPods return to an all-time low. Head below for more in this episode of 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple Series 3 LTE is discounted further Today we’re seeing various Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular models at new all-time low prices starting at $249 shipped. That’s a $150 discount from the list price and $40 less than other retailers are currently selling it for....

The Samsung Galaxy Fold, the foldable smartphone the Korean company unveiled yesterday, is ‘the main potential challenge’ for Apple, says Goldman Sachs. The bank – which is partnering with Apple in the launch of a new credit card later this year – believes the Fold could prove troublesome for Apple in two ways … First, there’s the fact that Apple has so far led the flagship smartphone market, and Samsung now has a model which sits above the top-spec iPhone in both features and pricing....

Rumors are circulating that Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju might be joining Henry Cavill in season 2 of Netflix’s new fantasy juggernaut The Witcher. The Witcher is based on the series of novels by Polish author, Andrzej Sapkowski, and stars Man of Steel’s Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the titular “witcher” or monster hunter available for hire. Witchers go through rigorous training throughout childhood that cause them to develop mutations and supernatural abilities, such as heightened reflexes, a keen sense of smell, and a handful of magical spells....

A study conducted by EA’s Global Consumer Insights team has found that 56% of 2,252 survey participants consider it important for companies to make their games more inclusive. The survey did not specify games, and was instead a broadly crafted research project meant to get a better feel for the larger landscape of the video game industry and its consumers. Diversity and representation in gaming is an important quality for many consumers....

Somewhere in China there are stacks of millions of completed iPhone 5s. Digitimes is reporting that iPhone 5 production is at full swing with 150,000 of the devices being produced per day. That isn’t quite the “volume” production level that Apple expects as it gets ready to release its phone for the holiday shopping season, however. We’ve also heard recently that these iPhones aren’t being boxed up just yet as Apple is finalizing the iOS 5 build that will eventually go on these iPhones....

The classic sitcom Friends made its debut on September 22, 1994. The show was helmed by the main cast of six characters: Courteney Cox’s Monica Geller, Lisa Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay, Matthew Perry’s Chandler Bing, Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani and last, but not the least Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green. Over the course of ten seasons (1994-2004), Friends became a mega-hit, a worldwide phenomenon, and a cult classic. Since the series had so much impact on people worldwide, it is only obvious that it, in turn, was affected by real-life events, such as the tragedy of 9/11, budgeting of the studios, fans’ demands and so forth....

Warner Bros’ new Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) movie trailer is rated, indicating it will likely release soon. Though the last DC movie to hit theaters was Todd Phillips’ Joker, that film has no connection to Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey, which is set within the (unofficially titled) DC Extended Universe. Margot Robbie reprises her role as Harley Quinn from David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, though Harley’s broken up with her Joker (Jared Leto) and starts out on her own adventure....

There has been a lot of interest in futures trading in Australia—a high-risk, high-reward investment that requires careful analysis and a thorough understanding of the market. Read on to discover more about trading futures, what risks are involved and how to get started with futures trading in Australia. What Is Futures Trading? A futures contract, better known as futures, is a legally binding agreement between two parties to buy or sell an underlying asset (commodity or financial instrument) at a predetermined price at an agreed time in the future....

Game of Thrones is one of the most culturally significant TV shows of the past few decades. The show was praised for its ability to subvert the fantasy genre, expertly weave political plots into the show, and shock viewers into silence with scenes such as the infamous Red Wedding. Another element that makes Game of Thrones so entertaining is its complex characters. That being said, no character is as morally complex as Jaime Lannister....

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS for Frozen 2 ahead. Elsa and Anna return in Frozen 2, embarking on a journey to find out exactly where Elsa’s powers came from - but the movie’s ending may leave some confused about the answer to that question. In the new sequel, directed once again by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, the kingdom of Arendelle is attacked by mysterious spirits from a nearby enchanted forest, which has been locked away by a magical mist for decades....

Frozen 2 doesn’t reach the heights of the first film, but with more complex emotional themes and better songs, there’s still plenty of Disney magic. In the early 2010s, Walt Disney Animation Studios was coming off two princess films - The Princess and the Frog and Tangled - that were solid, but not wildly successful. Then came Frozen. A reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, Frozen delivered Disney magic in spades, with a heartfelt story about sisters, a duo of incredibly cute creatures and a massively successful hit in “Let It Go”....

Warning! SPOILERS ahead for Game of Thrones season 8, episode 2. Game of Thrones season 8, episode 2 “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” focuses on all those gathered at Winterfell on the eve of battle. As they wait out the night before battle, Podrick Payne sings a beautifully sad ballad - but what song is it and what might it mean for the rest of season 8? The final season of Game of Thrones is now in full swing, and though there are many theories which try to predict it, no one actually knows how the epic story will end....

Three Foxconn employees are accused of leaking the iPad 2 design to accessory maker and are being charged with it, DigiTimes reports. First iPad 2 cases surfaced last December, a possible indication that some accessory makers may have been given iPad 2 design specs four full months ahead of the official introduction. Our original post was asked to be taken down, yet many more designs appeared. A lot of Apple-related leaks originate these days from Asian suppliers and contract manufacturers, but it has been rare to see those companies press charges against sources....

Friday’s top deals include a new Best Buy 3-day sale, up to $300 off Mac mini, and DJI Osmo Action Camera. Hit the jump for all that and more in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. New Best Buy 3-day sale My Best Buy members can also save $50 on HomePod, which brings the price down to $250. This isn’t as strong of an offer as we’ve seen in recent months, but it’s still the best out there in new condition....

Phoebe Buffay is one of the central characters from Friends, played by Lisa Kudrow in her most well-known role. The iconic sitcom recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, which was celebrated all over the world. Even Google got in on the action with fun Friends-themed Easter eggs that you could find when you searched for the characters. Every one of the friends is memorable in their own way. Phoebe is the quirky oddball character who you just can’t help but love....

The Federal Trade Commission has announced today that it has started sending $1.7 million in refunds to customers who fell victim to a tech support scheme. According to the FTC, the perpetrators of the scam tricked people by claiming to be representatives of large tech companies such as Apple. In a press release this afternoon, the FTC explained that it will provide 57,960 refunds averaging about $30 each to victims of the scheme....

Old Original Article… Need a quick way to translate your Office documents into another language? DocTranslator not only works with most file types but also works without destroying the layout. DocTranslator is a web app that directly uses the Google Translate API to translate Microsoft Office documents and other files. See the official compatibility chart to be sure, but here’s a quick summary of what works with it. File Types Supported: Using DocTranslator To Translate Documents The front page of the DocTranslator site might not look like much but hey, it’s free, and it works....