[ad_1] This agreement adds the showrunners to a growing list of TV creators making bank from partnerships with streaming services. Glee producer Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes, for instance, both signed up with Netflix for between $150 and $300 million each. When Deadline asked Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke last year if her company is […]
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Google surprises Android TV owners with unwanted advertisements
[ad_1] Updates that add features like additional HDR support or fix weird issues are one good thing about smart TVs, but as many of us have experienced, there can be a downside. Software updates delivered months or years after a TV is purchased could change the interface for the worse, or add “features” that are […]
To find new K-pop and J-pop stars
[ad_1] Two rounds of competition will be held over the next five months to choose the Top 100 and Top 18 acts to advance to the next round based on the popularity of their videos and the judges’ selections. TikTok says five to ten acts will be crowned winners at the end of the season, […]
HTC’s Viveport Video service will work on rival VR headsets
[ad_1] HTC says Viveport Video is compatible with both PC VR and Vive Wave headsets — in other words, it’ll work not just on PC-powered devices like the original Vive and the Rift, but also on HTC’s standalone Vive Focus that’s powered by the Wave platform. While the application is not exclusive to HTC-branded devices, […]
The Morning After: A ‘perfect’ ultraportable laptop?
[ad_1] ‘Bloomberg’ sources claim they’re coming later this year.Amazon is working on an Alexa-powered AirPods competitor Amazon is working on some AirPod-esque hardware that can tap into Alexa. Bloomberg reports the online retail giant is working on its first Alexa wearable. Sources say the Amazon version will be similar to AirPods in terms of both […]
Jim Henson shows come to Amazon Prime Video, but not in the US
[ad_1] According to Variety, the Henson additions include all five original seasons of Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss and Mother Goose Stories. None of those will be available stateside. In Fraggle Rock’s case, it’s because the show is on HBO in the country. US subscribers are getting Fraggle Rock: The […]
Amazon reportedly has an Alexa-powered AirPods competitor in the works
[ad_1] In addition to saying “Alexa” to activate the virtual assistant, the earbuds will reportedly offer gesture controls for things like taking calls and skipping tracks while listening to music. The Alexa earbuds are said to follow much of the true wireless competition with an included charging case. Bloomberg reports Amazon’s hardware division, Lab126, is […]
Netflix ‘Cowboy Bebop’ series casts John Cho and Mustafa Shakir
[ad_1] While there are still roles on the show to be filled, including for a hacker known as Radical Ed, Netflix’s take on the classic anime is starting to take shape. The company first announced plans for a live-action Cowboy Bebop late last year with Shinichiro Watanabe, director of the anime series, on board as […]
Save $80 on Samsung’s 2TB T5 portable SSD
[ad_1] Plantronics BackBeat FIT 500 On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones Street price: $78; deal price: $53 Down to $53 in the black and just a dollar more in the teal finish, these sweat & moisture-resistant Bluetooth headphones are close to the best price we’ve seen for them. If you’ve been waiting for a good deal to pick […]
Snap expands its short-form original series lineup with 10 new shows
[ad_1] Among the new shows are Two Sides, which Snap is calling “New Form” genre because it lets viewers watch the narrative from both characters’ point of view at the same time. Basically, what Snap is doing is splitting your screen into two; one character is on the top and the other on the bottom. […]