Category: Entertainment

YouTube tweaked its algorithm to surface ‘quality family content’

[ad_1] It’s not entirely clear why YouTube has released this particular algorithm tweak, though Bloomberg insinuates that it’s to appease the FTC, which investigated the company over its handling of kids’ privacy. The publication says some creators saw a huge drop in traffic, while others enjoyed a spike in viewership. Established companies like PBS Kids […]

DoorDash buys food delivery app Caviar from Square

[ad_1] “We have seen a lot of opportunities to strengthen both these ecosystems but those opportunities require more focus and more investment,” said Dorsey during the earnings call. “To increase our focus, we decided to sell our Caviar business to DoorDash.” Caviar, which first launched in San Francisco in 2013, aimed to offer a more […]

Netflix and Charlize Theron team up on a stunt driving reality TV show

[ad_1] The ten-episode series is executive produced by Charlize Theron, whose street racing credentials include The Italian Job, Fast and the Furious 9 and Mad Max: Fury Road. Theron told Entertainment Weekly that she had wanted to be involved in a reality show for a long time.” It combines my love of cars and competition […]

The best wireless earbuds we’ve used so far

[ad_1] It’s hard to recommend anything else.Sony WF-1000XM3 review: Simply the best true wireless earbuds What makes these $230 earbuds “a hell of a deal,” according to Billy Steele? Excellent sound quality, a full-featured companion app, great battery life, an improved Ambient Sound and active noise cancellation make for an excellent start. Meet the much-improved […]

Major broadcasters sue nonprofit TV service over copyright infringement

[ad_1] The lawsuit also alleges that Locast exists to help AT&T and Dish avoid paying to carry broadcast content. Both DirectTV and Dish customers are directed to Locast on their set-top box menus. The lawsuit claims that when Locast retransmits signals, the broadcasters lose out on vital viewership information. In its defense, Locast says its […]

Here’s why Netflix is tracking some Android users’ physical activity

[ad_1] “We are continually testing ways to give our members a better experience,” Netflix told The Next Web. “This was part of a test to see how we can improve video playback quality when a member is on the go. Only some accounts are in the test, and we don’t currently have plans to roll […]

YouTube will stream Lollapalooza live starting August 1st

[ad_1] The festival will also include some YouTube-exclusive canned segments, including backstage moments that will sometimes pop up inside the live streams. In that light, Lollapalooza is as much a opportunity for YouTube to flex its creative muscles as it is about raking in views. Don’t be surprised if you see the company leaving more […]

Facebook might bring major streaming services to its Portal for TVs

[ad_1] It approached Netflix, Disney, Hulu (which Disney controls), HBO and Amazon about bringing their services to the new device, according to The Information. Facebook reportedly sees the streaming services as an additional selling point for the camera — its main intended purpose is for video calls through Messenger and WhatsApp. The system is also […]

Amazon is turning indie superhero movie ‘Fast Color’ into a series

[ad_1] The women can telekinetically disintegrate and reassemble objects, as well as see moving colors. Ruth’s, however, became destructive in her childhood, causing her seizures to trigger supernatural earthquakes. It’s unclear if Mbatha-Raw will reprise her role, but Deadline says the series will follow her character’s story. The show will also be headed by the […]