Category: av

New music label says it can use AI to find the next big artist

[ad_1] Snafu claims its the first “full-service, AI-enabled record label.” Each week, it uses an algorithm to scrape approximately 150,000 tracks on places like Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud and Tiktok. By taking into account blog posts, tweets and playlist additions, Snafu claims its software can identify “undervalued” artists within days of them releasing their first song […]

Netflix films won just two Oscars after ‘Parasite’ swept major awards

[ad_1] Last week, CEO Ted Sarandos rejected the idea of a film industry pushback. “A pushback? Nobody can say that with a straight face, he told the New York Times. “We got 24 nominations, the most of any studio. Our films have been honored across the board.” However, given that the streaming service spent $70 […]

The next ‘Destiny 2’ season will revamp swordplay

[ad_1] The rethink will also let swords partly bypass AI enemies’ shields, and there are tweaks to damage levels and perks. Don’t assume your favorite blade will work the same way as before, then. There will be things to do in the meantime. Bungie is running its customary Valentine’s Day event, Crimson Days, between February […]

Nintendo unboxes the ‘Animal Crossing’ Switch you can’t buy yet

[ad_1] Nintendo’s Animal Crossing Switch is still more than a month away, but that isn’t stopping the gaming giant from teasing would-be buyers. It recently posted an unboxing video that shows you what to expect if you pick up the special edition console. There aren’t too many surprises, although it helps point out little touches […]

The Morning After: A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sneak peek

[ad_1] It’s not just an app problem.The Engadget Podcast: How tech (and humans) failed the Iowa caucus This week on the Engadget Podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about what exactly went wrong for Iowa’s Democratic Party. The mysterious app from an unknown progressive tech firm was mostly to blame, but it was also helped by […]

Indie dungeon-crawler ‘Below’ is coming to PS4 this spring

[ad_1] At the same time, Capy will add a new “explore” mode to the game that will let you experience Below‘s beautiful and atmospheric world without putting up with its sometimes crushing and tedious difficulty. You can see the full list of tweaks on Capy’s website, but having played the game, most of the changes […]

Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest is ‘Silicon Valley’ but for game devs

[ad_1] It’s sharp and funny enough to keep non-gamers hooked; it actually tackles major issues facing the industry; and at times, it’s surprisingly sweet and poignant. Mythic Quest, which premieres on Apple TV+ today, is like a cross between Office Space, HBO’s Silicon Valley (RIP), and Comedy Central’s excellent series Corporate. It has everything you’d […]

The Morning After: Netflix finally ends the auto-play nightmare

[ad_1] Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. About five years ago, Netflix revamped its streaming apps and rolled out the worst feature it’s ever developed. Even if you like it, you know which one I’m talking about — bringing video playback “forward” to make things more like cable TV. At first, pulling up a show […]

Wirecutter’s best deals: Save $95 on a Roborock S4 robot vacuum

[ad_1] Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Street price: $60; deal price: $40 If you missed the recent deal we posted from Amazon, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is back down to $40 from Newegg. Already incredibly affordable at the street price of $60, these are our budget noise-cancelling headphones pick and the best option out there […]