[ad_1] It’s not clear yet what these reboots will look like — Iger only said that they would be “reimagined” for a “new generation” — nor have any timelines been hinted at. We do know, however, that the four franchises join a growing library of content yet to be “reimagined,” including Lady and the Tramp, […]
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Facebook sues two app developers for click fraud
[ad_1] According to a statement from Facebook, the developers created Android apps infected with malware that faked user clicks on the social media platform’s ads. The apps in question are pretty basic by design — they include apps to clear up phone storage, save battery life, scan for viruses and a note pad. Some of […]
Bumble and Gen. G form first pro all-women ‘Fortnite’ team
[ad_1] “Bumble is in the unique position of providing value to an entire generation of gamers, encouraging them to strive for their goals and facilitating ways to connect them IRL. The future is bright and I can’t wait to see the impact we make together!,” said Valnicek in a statement. The 28-year old Canadian is […]
Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu for $12.99
[ad_1] The launch of Disney+ is now 97 days out, and according to CEO Bob Iger, “nothing is more important” than getting the launch a direct-to-consumer offering right. While Disney blamed its Fox purchase for not meeting certain expectations, content like The Simpsons — and control of Hulu — that came as part of the […]
Everything Disney touches turns to gold (except ‘Dark Phoenix’)
[ad_1] “Our third-quarter results reflect our efforts to effectively integrate the 21st Century Fox assets to enhance and advance our strategic transformation,” Robert Iger, Disney’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said in the quarterly earnings statement. The main stand out for the past quarter has been Disney’s box office revenues. Last month, Avengers: Endgame notched […]
Apple revives the retro Claris name as it expands beyond FileMaker
[ad_1] This is also about expanding the prominence of the company itself. Where FileMaker has usually been content to sit in Apple’s shadow, Claris wants to triple the number of developers and aggressively promote its name. Freitag also raised the possibility of Claris-branded solutions for the Internet of Things and, eventually, augmented reality. That may […]
Instagram’s 'huge booty' problem keeps getting worse
[ad_1] There isn't a day when I don't come across comments from bots on Instagram. They're all over the place. But there's nothing they love more than to spam high-profile pages with millions of followers. Whether it's LeBron James, Kim Kardashian, ESPN or… [ad_2] Source link
AT&T rolls out 5G in NYC, but only for business at first
[ad_1] This represents the 21st city to have AT&T’s 5G network, although it’s far from complete. Right now, access is largely limited to millimeter wave 5G that’s very fast, but doesn’t reach far and rarely holds up indoors. Practical 5G will arrive in the “coming months,” when AT&T starts a wider rollout of 5G on […]
Take-Two profits soar thanks to ‘GTA’ and ‘Red Dead’ online spending
[ad_1] The timing might have been ideal. While there wasn’t a huge GTA Online update in the spring, Red Dead Online exited beta in May with a large update that included more activities and, of course, more gear to buy. The current quarter looks bright, too, with Rockstar recently introducing an honest-to-goodness casino to GTA […]
SpaceX ‘rideshare’ program launches satellites for just $2.5 million
[ad_1] SpaceX is expanding its launch services to directly address the needs of small satellite operators through regularly scheduled, dedicated Falcon 9 rideshare missions https://t.co/jqQxEdt4xp pic.twitter.com/3gzOPxdVkW — SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 5, 2019 Rides scheduled more than a year before launch will start at $2.5 million for payloads of up to 150 kg (330 lbs) and […]