The plot twist regarding the death of Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr.) parents was plotted as early as Iron Man. As the inaugural hero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the genius, billionaire’s origin movie was mostly standalone, but with Kevin Feige visualizing what the franchise could be, it planted several plot threads in the movie that eventually paid off. Howard and Maria Stark’s death wasn’t much of a focus in Iron Man, but it was mentioned during the montage about Tony....

Marvel Studios has released a teaser trailer for Avengers: Damage Control, a new VR experience developed by ILMxLAB, launching exclusively at The VOID locations this month. Despite the name, Damage Control appears to have nothing to do with the fictional construction crew tasked with cleaning up superhero messes in Marvel Comics, who were introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Instead, players are tasked with testing out some new high-tech armor by Black Panther’s sister, Shuri, the head of technology in Wakanda....

The deadly cosmic assassin named Nebula may be famous as a daughter of Thanos, and a sister of Gamora… but when Nebula #1 arrives this Febnruary, Marvel fans will learn who she really is – and how much she’s truly capable of. Yes, Nebula is getting her time in the spotlight starting this February, proving she was bound to become one of the most powerful and fearsome women in Marvel Comics, whether or not she was raised by a monster....

One of Marvel’s four new TV shows, The Tigra & Dazzler Show, will focus on a prominent X-Men character, which raises questions about how the series will address the hero’s mutant origin. Marvel and Hulu are partnering to produce four animated series: Howard The Duck, M.O.D.O.K., Hit Monkey, The Tigra & Dazzler Show, and a crossover special, titled The Offenders. Much like Netflix’s The Defenders, The Offenders will unite the protagonists from the four previous shows....

Marvel Studios’ Eternals Coming to Streaming and Blu-ray This release comes just two months after the film’s theatrical release on November 3rd, 2021. The film contains bonus material, including four deleted scenes and a gag reel. The release on Disney Plus comes on the heels of the MCU show Hawkeye wrapping up its season later in December. Marvel’s Eternals Film Synopsis: The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie....

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is a return of the critically acclaimed action RPG franchise. The game features a wide array of popular Marvel characters, all hosting a series of powerful special moves and synergy made through themed based team building. Throughout the game, players will encounter a multitude of powerful boss characters which will challenge both their teamwork alongside their individual skills. One of the most enticing aspects of Ultimate Alliance 3 is the inclusion of “secret characters” available to diligent players....

The 1998 romantic comedy You’ve Got Mail is a snapshot of New York City that features dial-up Internet, cozy indie bookstores, and characters who wear turtlenecks and say that they love school supplies and the fall season. For many people, this movie, written and directed by Nora Ephron, will always be a classic. It can be watched at any time of year but is particularly nostalgic in the months from September to December....

The next major version of the Mac operating system is now available: macOS Mojave. Version 10.14 introduces system wide Dark Mode, new apps like Apple News and Home, new ways to organize (and decorate) your desktop, and much more. Availability macOS Mojave is available as a free software update on the Mac App Store for these Macs according to Apple: MacBook models introduced in early 2015 or later MacBook Air models introduced in mid 2012 or later MacBook Pro models introduced in mid 2012 or later Mac mini models introduced in late 2012 or later iMac models introduced in late 2012 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models introduced in late 2013, plus mid 2010 or mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics processor, including MSI Gaming Radeon RX 560 and Sapphire Radeon PULSE RX 580 Developer and public beta testers can update from the pre-release version through the Mac App Store link above....

Our recent poll asking readers why they’re holding out on Apple’s AirPods after they’ve received overall good reviews has revealed the majority feels they’re ‘too expensive.’ The second most common reason is long shipping times (currently still 6 weeks on Apple’s website). Here are some reasons why people aren’t willing to spend $159 on Apple’s newest accessory and some affordable alternatives… Even though AirPods are priced well relative to the other fully wireless options and have a good set of features, the $159 still sets you back 17-29% of the cost of your iPhone (depending on your model)....

Making The Grade is a weekly series from Bradley Chambers covering Apple in education. Bradley has been managing Apple devices in an education environment since 2009. Through his experience deploying and managing 100s of Macs and 100s of iPads, Bradley will highlight ways in which Apple’s products work at scale, stories from the trenches of IT management, and ways Apple could improve its products for students. Apple Watch Series 4 was announced at Apple’s annual iPhone event, and it looks like a promising upgrade for Series 3 owners (and especially Series 0,1, and 2 owners)....

By the time Thanos made his proper debut as a villain in Avengers: Infinity War, he had some daunting expectations to meet. The entire MCU had been steadily building to the moment when our heroes would have to face off with the Mad Titan in what promised to be their most challenging battle yet. Luckily, Thanos did not disappoint. Though the MCU had struggled with their villain characters in the past, Thanos proved to be a threatening, complex, and interesting bad guy who rivals the best cinematic villains of all time....

Three massive storylines have collided together in Marvel’s Universe, creating a storm of Hulkverines, top secret symbiote super-soldiers, and the ongoing Absolute Carnage event tearing across the heroic community. Which means Absolute Carnage: Weapon Plus is going to feature action some comic fans have only dreamed of. Readers won’t need to know the origin stories behind this different groups to appreciate the beauty of a Hulk-Wolverine hybrid taking on a squad of symbiote super-soldiers, but it will sure help (especially since it’s going to play a part in the larger Carnage-themed event)....

Being a superhero isn’t cheap, requiring gadgets, training, suits, caves (or mansions), customized vehicles, and what we can only assume is outrageously priced insurance. For wealthy heroes like Iron Man and Batman, born with platinum spoons in their mouths, their powered suits and heroic excursions are simple. But even the richest of Marvel’s inventor heroes–Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Hank Pym–are positively “middle class” compared to what must be the wealthiest comic character ever created: Black Panther....

Marvel Television has come a long way in the last couple of years with their shows on ABC, Netflix, and Hulu. One of the ongoing dramas is Hulu’s Runaways, bringing the iconic teenage group to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For two seasons now, we have been following the story of Alex Wilder (Rhenzy Feliz), Lyrica Okano (Nico Minoru), Karolina Dean (Virginia Gardner), Gertrude Yorkes (Ariela Barer), Chase Stein (Gregg Sulkin) and Molly Hernandez (Allegra Acosta) in their battle against their complicated villainous parents....

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to the PC platform. The latest episode of Xbox Insider revealed that the collection would be coming to the PC and is being worked on already, although no release date was announced. Halo: The Master Chief Collection has been the subject of a lot of fan speculation over the past day or so, with rumors flying that the compilation of Halo games was almost certainly going to be revealed for PC in the near future....

New reports suggest that filming for Masters of the Universe is set to begin in July of this year. The Sony film has been in talks for years, with several directors and writers rumored to be leading the project. Most recently, Iron Man and Men in Black: International writers Matt Holloway and Art Marc were said to be taking over the screenplay, and the Nee Brothers were reported to be directing last spring....

You can check my previous articles for more CTF challenges. I have also provided a downloadable URL for this CTF. You can download the machine and run it on VirtualBox. The torrent downloadable URL is also available for this VM and has been added in the reference section of this article. For those who are not aware of the site, VulnHub is a well-known website for security researchers which aim to provide users with a way to learn and practice their hacking skills through a series of challenges in a safe and legal environment....

One of my major tasks for January was to decide my next steps with my Apple lease on all of the gear at my school. We’re coming up on the end of year three of our four-year lease. When we originally took out the lease, I always had in the back of my mind that we might trade in all of our gear at the end of year three (March 2019), but I couldn’t come to a conclusion about the best steps forward in the fall of 2018....

The malicious actors can also use your internet address as a front for malicious purposes. For example, viruses downloaded through a RAT have the ability to compromise other computers by impersonating you. In this article, we will explore the difference between RATs and keyloggers. We’ll also look at RAT types and the way RAT installs on computer, as well as the workings, detection and avoidance of a RAT. How do RATs differ from keyloggers?...

The heroes of Marvel Comics may have greats like Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Jack Kirby to thank for The Avengers. But over time, the demand rose for superheroes who were a bit less important–but a whole lot nicer to look at. And now even Marvel is admitting it. It’s a difficult line for any publisher to walk, since a comic book story may be brilliant, enriching for the characters, and monumental in terms of action–but it still has to look good, too....