If harem stories are rare, then reverse harem anime are endangered. Despite being common enough in the manga and light novel industry, these types of romance stories tend not to receive adaptations. Most years might produce two or three shows that fit the reverse harem descriptor, and even that minuscule supply is not guaranteed. In fact, 2024 has ignored this subgenre entirely, and this dry spell looks set to continue until Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You debuts in 2025.

The Joker: Folie Deux digital release has been a flop, making it difficult to see Warner Bros. mitigating the DC film's financial losses.

Are we doing the same as our competitors expecting different results?Image by Midjourney. Prompt by theauthor.Are we using the same research formats to ask the same questions of the same customers, the same tools or models to make sense of the same data and insights, the same channels to interact with them, the same metrics and measures ofsuccess?Are we using the same strategy tools and frameworks, are we setting up the same types of teams with the same experts working in the same way as everyoneelse?Are we still expecting to be differentiating, innovative or to increase market share?How?Are we doing the same as everyone else, but still expecting to stand out?. Icons by the nounproject visualization by theauthor.I mean... Einstein was so close, but he should havesaid:Insanity is doing the same thing as everyone else expecting different results.The customer is the most underutilized resource in any organization. not because they are not already visible, listened to and included, but because we are utilizing at most only a few percentage points of the potential they are offering us. We are neither innovating, imagining or pushing the boundaries when it comes to the customer. We are going backwards**several research reports suggest customer satisfaction and customer experience quality is dropping over the last few years(1).We are not getting better at our customers. We are gettingworse.A few examples to challenge the thinking:(please remember that most of these tools / approaches were very good ideas at the time of their invention, but that they still mirror the environment and technology limitations of thattime)We still use surveys to learn about our customersWe treat people as if their purpose is to buythingsWe still use events / ceremony based innovation processesWe filter and bias our insights through tools that limitusWe are using digital and data to do more of the same only faster andcheaperWe measure experiences in terms of engagementWe see the customer ascharityWe assume customers care about efficiency as much as wedoWe railroad our customers as if they are algorithms that we just need to get to do things: open email, click on link, visit website, sign up for webinar, join,repeatThe goal here is to be provocative. Everything can be improved, even if we dont see it yet (and when we do its usually because someone else is already doing it). We need to ask more questions.Examples:Let me take a few of these just to demonstrate my point that we need to keep pushing the status quo to dobetter.Survey. Illustration by Midjourney, prompt by theauthor.Surveys: when was the last time you cared while filling out a survey? The last time you felt a survey captured some important insights or the last time you felt you were able to share something important? The reason we use surveys is not because they are very good at learning important things. They are simple scoring mechanism for ranking our own thinking mostly appreciated for their ease of use and scale (I also use surveys). Whats the better option? Designing our online experiences to learn what we need to learn. People who are online moving around dont feel surveyed, they are just trying to find what they need. Their behavior is remarkably honest. Identify what assumptions we want to test and design the experience having the customers interactions produce the learnings we need (2)(3)(4).Customer Journey. Illustration by Midjourney, prompt by theauthor.Journeys: research proves that no two customers have the same path to purchase (5). And nobody buys something just to buy it. A journey pushes a narrative that the most important lens through which we can understand a human being is how they become customers. But Ive seen how much valuable insights this removes from the conversations teams have when they try to work out opportunities. Every problem becomes uniform, and every answer the same. E.g. almost every problem becomes a problem of content, efficiency and price where talking about the product and getting in front of the customer (attention) is the biggest opportunity. Instead of journeys Ive seen how system maps broadens the view of the team, how new opportunities become visible through a new understanding of how the goal is not at the end of a linear journey but moving the pieces around the map amplifying or dampening different forces of influence leading to the goal. Ive also seen how real-time journeys work where there are only signals, actions and reactions. They only thing we need to know is what is happening right now and where to go next.. this produces individual experiences for customers fit to their personal journey towards solving their, not our,need.Engagement metrics. Illustration by Midjourney, prompt by theauthor.Engagement metrics: If we use the same engagement metrics as everyone else we will create engagements similar to everyone else. Instead the team should identify customer value and measure its ability to deliver on the customers ability to get what they need that delivers value back to what the business needs. E.g. people are visiting an experience to learn something, are they learning? And is the learning experience what they appreciate (do they get energy/flow from it, is it collaborative or are they learning fast/slow? Is the learning a connected sequence of experiences or.a single event?). Of course we use engagement metrics to optimize conversion, but if we want to design something for our customers, then what is important to them is far more important than what is important tous.Conclusion:Everything depends on what we want to achieve. But are we asking the right questions? Are we asking any questions atall..It seems that there are these things were supposed to have to do to do good customer work and I can only see that many of them are not there for the customer, but forus.They are making us eerily similar to our competition and because of this the customer has stopped delivering on their promise to help companies outperform. Theyve become a cost and not an opportunity.Its not their fault.. itsours.Sources / references:(1). https://everythingnewisdangerous.medium.com/when-it-comes-to-customer-experience-are-we-investing-in-the-right-things-64cb66d7792b(2). https://medium.com/design-bootcamp/design-for-better-data-3dbc7fef28c5(3). https://everythingnewisdangerous.medium.com/if-we-design-for-it-34e37d067746(4). https://everythingnewisdangerous.medium.com/design-for-better-data-6d2f780028d(5). https://www.sas.com/no_no/insights/articles/marketing/digitization-of-everything-buyers-journey.htmlCustomer as competitive advantage was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Looking to get photos off an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone and onto your Mac, without using cloud storage or the Photos app? You'd be forgiven if, after plugging one of those devices into your computer, you though doing so wasn't possible without resorting to third party software, but it is. You just need to fire up a little application called Image Capture, which you can find in the Applications folder on your Mac.I was recently trying to import photos from multiple devices after a vacationan iPhone, an Android phone, and an iPad. I don't have a paid iCloud subscription, so using that was out of the question (and in any case, iCloud isn't supported on Android). But all of those devices, as well as traditional digital cameras, are supported by Image Capture.Just launch Image Capture on your computer and plug in your phone or tabletyou should see it appear in the sidebar. You may need to unlock the device if you're using an iPhone or enable USB file sharing if you're using an Android device. That finished, you can then simply select which photos you want to grab.By default, the application will put everything in the Mac;s Photos app, but that's not mandatoryyou can choose to import them to a folder on your computer instead. Just click the Import To drop-down and choose where you want to put the photos. There are a few pre-set folders, or you can click Other to choose any folder on your device. Credit: Justin Pot You can optionally set Image Capture to delete photos from your phone after the import process is complete, which can be useful when you're running out of storage space. And there's a button for quick rotations, though no other editing featuresyou'll have to handle all that after the import is complete. As simple as it is, this is a tool I was really happy to find already installed on my machine. The Android support is particularly notable, because it meant I didn't need to install any third party software in order to grab my photos. Give it a try the next time you're bringing together photos from multiple devices.

Fall is a little about futility; with all the leaves blowing about, its hard to keep a tidy yard no matter how much you work at it. One thing that helps, though, is garden edging: a raised liner that goes around the edge of your garden beds. It creates clean lines and helps hold in the dirt, mulch, and leaves in the bed itself. Its quite easy to install and now, when the ground is soft from the rain but not frozen from the cold, is the perfect time to install it.Choose the materialsOne of the things I like about edging is that you dont have to choose expensive materials to get a great effect. There are wooden, rubber, and composite edging products, although in commercial settings, you tend to see Corten steel. Metal definitely has some benefits in terms of longevity and toughness, but its also inherently less flexible, and flexibility is something you may want if your beds dont have right angles. Youll also want to think about the overall height of the product you choose, since they tend to vary.Measure the beds you want to add edging to, and make sure you order an extra 10% of lengthand Id advise ordering extra supports as well (theyre specific to the kind of edging you purchase).Prepare the bedAll the edging has a serrated edge or stakes that go into the ground, but if you were to just use the serration or stakes to stabilize and secure the edging, it would sit too high above the rest of the bed. You could fill the bed to that level, but you shouldntthis will require a lot of material and will bury your tree trunks. A better way to install the edging is to dig a trench around your beds, and plant the edging into that trench, so enough rises above the bed to act as a border and hold in the materials in the bed. The best tools for this job are a trenching shovel, which digs a narrow channel, and a flat spade, which you can stand on to slice down into the soil in a straight line. This will give you the perfect place to set up your edging, and it should nestle right into the space left by the spade. Use the trenching shovel to place the dirt back around the edging, and use your feet or a tamper to compact the soil around the edging (ask your neighbors before purchasing a tamper; its the sort of rarely used tool someone always has stashed in a garage from a project).Make sure the edging is straight up and down, not leaning over. Use the appropriate amount of supports; each kit will tell you how often to use a support. Even if the edging looks solid, over time the weight of the garden and shifting soil can affect the shape the edging takes, and that throws off the effect. The supports will keep it in place.Reinforce edges and cornersOne of the keys to the edging looking clean and remaining effective is to make sure corners and where two pieces of edging join are solidly fastened together. Different systems use different methods for this. Some steel edging has notches that attach one piece to another, while composite and rubber edging pieces usually just overlap at a support. Since you dont want the pieces to overlap at a corner, plan accordingly as you lay out the edging. For steel pieces that fit together, fasten them before you fit them into the ground; its easier to manipulate when theyre free.Dont leave any sharp cornersFor Corten steel, if the edging doesnt meet itself (for instance, it dead ends at a walkway), make sure the metal is not taller than the walkwayit would become very easy to trip over or get scratched on. A better solution is to cut the steel at an angle so it meets the sidewalk or ground.

Since the dawn of humanity, we have traveled. Weve come a long way from on-foot journeys laden with animal hide satchels. But the goal of good travel gear is the same: Get you and your necessities to a destination in the highest level of comfort available. If you know someone who is always catching a flight, rides the train to work or is bravely embarking on a cruise, some new tech may just help them out. Weve put together our collective experiences in roving about the planet to come up with the items we wish someone had given us before we booked. Here are the best travel gifts for the jetsetter or accidental tourist on your list. Check out the rest of our gift ideas here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-travel-gifts-for-travelers-140015772.html?src=rss

Nintendo is set to show off the Donkey Kong Country expansion of its Super Nintendo World theme park today (Monday, November 11) at 5PM ET, the company revealed in a post on X. That means the new Universal Studios Japan area might finally open soon, after being delayed from the previously announced launch window of Spring 2024.The new park attraction featuring Mario's barrel-throwing nemesis was first revealed in 2021. The centerpiece is a ride called Mine Cart Madness, named after the best level in the 1994 SNES game Donkey Kong Country. After being blasted out of a barrel cannon, you'll take a mine cart ride through the jungle that includes a "leap across a collapsed track" as Nintendo showed in a render earlier this year.Tune in on 11/11 at 2 p.m. PT for a SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Direct livestream! The stream will be roughly 10 minutes and showcase Donkey Kong Country of #SuperNintendoWorld at Universal Studios Japan. No game information will be featured. #NintendoDirect: https://t.co/0QwNF7DIkG pic.twitter.com/P0HPDK9x0y Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 10, 2024 The direct livestream appears to be focused on Donkey Kong world alone, and Nintendo specifically pointed out that "no game information will be featured" so don't expect any news on the next-gen Switch 2 console either.Donkey Kong Country will expand the park size by up to 70 percent, Nintendo said when it was announced. Current attractions at the Japan park are the Mario Kart: Kuppa's Challenge rollercoaster and Yoshi Adventure. Nintendo recently announced that it would open a Super Nintendo World attraction at Universal Studios Orlando on May 22nd, 2025 with the same attractions as the park in Osaka.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-will-show-off-donkey-kong-country-theme-park-expansion-at-live-event-today-130015655.html?src=rss

There are food podcasts that are funny, food podcasts that are chattyand then there are the food podcasts that offer the techniques you need to really improve your skills. These podcasts will make you a better cook, particularly if you find yourself hosting Thanksgiving this year, or even just bringing something to your in-laws. Their hosts tell you exactly what to doget ready to take notes and get inspired if youre stumped about what to serve in the first place.Dinner SOS Credit: Bon Appetit Is an impromptu vegan stopping by? Is someone at the table a picky eater? Is a kitchen renovation interfering with your Thanksgiving plans, so youve decided to turn to the grill? On Dinner SOS, Chris Morocco and a rotating expert guest listen to a callers biggest kitchen dilemma and provide them with not one but two solutions. The caller will pick one, test drive it, and report back. There are several Thanksgiving-specific episodes that cover cooking Thanksgiving for two, brainstorming dishes that travel well, and more topics that might just be the answer to your holiday prayers.Recipe Club Credit: Spotify On Recipe Club, David Chang brings on a panel of chefs to pick recipes or even just ingredients and figure out the best way to prepare them. This isnt just a cooking podcast; its a competition. Each week David et al. pick one dish to make, go off to their homes to make it, and then report back, sharing what theyd do differently and whether or not theyd make it again. And of course, they decide who had the best technique. There are episodes about stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and frozen pie crust, but also SPAM, tinned fish, Bloody Marys, plant-based meat substitutes, Wonder Bread, butter, and more. Theres also an episode completely dedicated to Thanksgiving. The Boboli episode might not come in handy for Thanksgiving (then again, why not? Sounds good to me!) but its one of the funniest episodes of a food podcast Ive ever heard.Cooking Up a Storm Credit: NBC If you have no idea where to even begin planning your Thanksgiving dinner, take a peek at Al Rokers Cooking Up a Storm, the podcast thats basically a full menu for a holiday meal. Every episode is a different dish, brought to you by a famous person in the food world. Youll love Sohla El-Wayllys crisp and juicy herb roasted turkey and honey-thyme gravy. And what is Thanksgiving without the sides? Go withMarcus Samuelssons caramelized Brussels sprouts and Ina Gartens parmesan smashed potatoes. Dessert is Maya-Camille Broussards sweet potato and plantain pie.The Soul Food Pod Credit: Soul Food Pod If youre considering Southern soul food for Thanksgiving, feel free to enlist the help of Shaunda Necole, cookbook author, food blogger, and host of The Soul Food Podyour helpful guide for making delicious chicken yock, Southern tea cakes, shrimp and grits, and more. One episode is an ode to the Southern turkey recipe; there are also episodes that take you step by step through turkey dressing, candied yams, and sweet potato pie recipes. Shaunda is fun and creative in the kitchen and will inspire you to try something new or a twist on a longtime favorite.The One Recipe Credit: APM Studios Whats that one recipe that has been passed down to you through generationsthe one you tell everyone about and make for every party? Thats the question at the heart of The One Recipe. Host Jesse Sparks, Senior Editor at Eater, invites some big names in food to share theirs (along with approachable, expert tips) which always leads to some great storytelling. And who doesnt want to try Adrienne Cheathams sweet potato gnocchi with bacon-miso sauce or Yotam Ottolenghis brown sugar meringue roulade with burnt honey apples? Youll be the hero of your Thanksgiving.Home Cooking Credit: Radiotopia Home Cooking started as a mini-series to help people cook their way through the pandemic, but has continued somewhat sporadically, hoping to inspire people in the kitchen. Samin Nosrat (chef and author of the cookbook Salt Fat Acid Heat) and Hrishikesh Hirway (creator and host of the podcast Song Exploder) interview people like Jason Mantzoukas and Antoni Porowski about the meals they love, and help listeners deal with specific problems about family recipes and what to do with kohlrabi. There are a ton of episodes dedicated to Thanksgiving. One is all about how to improve those recipes that you kind of feel like you have to make but you dont really want to. (Lets make green bean casserole great!) Samin and Hrishikesh are warm and funny, and they have cool guests, including Camila Cabello, Jason Mantzoukas, Sam Sanders, and Yo-Yo Ma.The Recipe with Kenji and Deb Credit: Radiotopia Looking for a podcast that will make your Thanksgiving prep a breeze? The Recipe with Kenji and Deb is just what you need. Hosted by J. Kenji Lpez-Alt (Serious Eats, The Food Lab, The Wok) and Smitten Kitchens Deb Perelman, this podcast is organized by dishes; each one is a deep dive into what J. Kenji and Deb have learned after making and testing and tweaking said dishes dozens of times. Theyve perfected mac 'n' cheese so you dont have to, and they break everything down with easy-to-follow tips and tricks that make even the most daunting dishes feel achievable.The Splendid Table Credit: APM Studios The Splendid Table is a good show to turn on while youre cooking. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, youll find recipes but also lots of inspiring conversation and interviews along the way. Its the place to go if you know you want to up your game in spices, seafood, bread, and more and you want to think more philosophically about it. It feels like a great kitchen hang, during which youll be inspired by Francis and his guests. There are hundreds of episodes, so theres likely something that covers exactly what youre looking for.Recipe of the Day Credit: Recipe of the Day Recipe of the Day is just what you think it isone short episode a day, brought to you by cookbook author and food writer Christine Pittma. The cool thing about this one is that when fall starts ramping up, every single episode is something screaming to be on your Thanksgiving spread. So scan through the fall monthsat a glance I see air fryer butternut squash cubes, scalloped corn, pumpkin soup, and a perfectly roasted turkeynot just to figure out how to master what you want to make, but to get inspired for what you want to serve. Shes My Cherry Pie Credit: Cherry Bombe Even the best cooks I know could use a lot of help when it comes to baking, and thats where Shes My Cherry Pie comes in. Each week, baker, author, and recipe developer Jessie Sheehan invites pastry chefs, bakers and culinary creatives to zoom in on one of their signature baked goods. Episodes are thorough and make even complicated things seem doable. But Shes My Cherry Pie is not just for noviceseven experienced bakers can pick up new tips and techniques and be inspired by Jessies enthusiasm and the great mix of recipes. If youre in charge of dessert this Thanksgiving, listen to the Caramel Pumpkin Cake episode, or try something less traditional. Nobody will complain that theres no pecan pie if youve got crullers, fruit cobbler, or chocolate chip smash cookies.

Between facial recognition technology and your phone's habit of embedding metadata (including geolocation data) in every picture you take, sharing photos can feel like forfeiting any chance at privacy.Sometimes you want to share a photo with the public web but don't want to share the location in which it was taken, or any facesif there's a child in the photo, say, or if you didn't get a chance to ask everyone permission to post the image online. Discretion is an indie app for Mac and iOS from developer David Kennedy that automatically hides faces and strips photos of all identifying metadata.Hide faces in a single stepUsing the app is simple. Just open it and add any photoyou'll see that all faces are covered up immediately. Credit: Justin Pot By default, faces are covered with a grey circle. You can change the default filter to a different color or, for the paid version, an emoji in the settings; alternatively, you can change each person to a different color and/or emoji. You can also change the size of the circles if you need to, though in my testing the app did a good job of covering up all the identifiable features. Credit: Justin Pot Strip away metadataDiscretion's other big feature is metadata removal. Photos taken by modern phones embed all kinds of info right in the filethe camera you used, for one thing, but also the exact GPS coordinate where the photo was taken. Discretion strips all of this stuff out. Here's a before and after comparison of a photo I ran through the app: Credit: Justin Pot As you can see, all kinds of details have been removed, from the device used to take the photo, to the camera settings, to the latitude and longitude. This kind of metadata stripping is worth considering even if you're not interested in the face obscuring feature (which you can turn off in the settings).Discretion's free version works well. The paid version adds batch processing and emoji filters for faces; it costs $1.99 per year or $4.99 for a lifetime subscription.

Top 10 Prime Video movie My Old Ass is a hilarious comedy with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes that could become my new favorite film.