Category: Entertainment

‘Kind Words’ is the rare social network where everyone is nice

[ad_1] When I looked at the requests waiting to be answered, I noticed that many of them seemed to come from young people; there were lots of kids worried about exams or complaining about their parents. It made me feel very parental in return, doling out advice about study habits or how to deal with […]

Google pulls Infowars from the Play Store over coronavirus misinformation

[ad_1] In 2018, several internet services decided to pull channels from Alex Jones and his Infowars setup, including YouTube and Apple’s App Store, but until now the company’s app remained available via the Google Play Store. While conspiracy theories and lawsuits from parents who said he’d lied about them and their children weren’t enough to […]

Roku is giving away 30 days of premium video

[ad_1] You can find the channels by either visiting The Roku Channel or checking areas like “Featured Free.” As usual, this is as much about promoting the services (be sure to cancel any you don’t want to keep) as it is giving people something to do when they can’t go outside. If your idea of […]

Netflix is working on a live-action ‘Dragon’s Lair’ movie

[ad_1] 🐉⚔️HEAR YE, HEAR YE⚔️🐉Netflix is developing a live action feature adaptation of the legendary 80s arcade game Dragon’s Lair. @VancityReynolds is in talks to play noble Knight Dirk the Daring, on his quest to rescue Princess Daphne from the titular dragon. — NX (@NXOnNetflix) March 27, 2020 Netflix says it’s in talks with Ryan […]

Sony will limit PlayStation download speeds in the US

[ad_1] With the majority of people working from home and so many people killing time streaming music, movies and games, networks are hit with intense amounts of traffic. Hopefully these measures will help preserve network stability so people can continue enjoying them. Microsoft hasn’t announced any updates regarding Xbox’s network services in the US. That […]

Why ‘Second Life’ developer Linden Lab gave up on its VR spin-off

[ad_1] Back in 2016, I described the service as “WordPress for social VR.” A foundation that allowed creators to import custom assets and quickly build their own shareable world. The company hoped that this mix would attract commercial clients — think museums, car manufacturers and record labels — that want their own VR experience but […]

Films won’t have to screen in theaters to qualify for this year’s Golden Globes

[ad_1] Producers and studios must still prove that they had a “bona fide theatrical release” planned in Los Angeles between March 15th and April 30th, The Hollywood Reporter notes. Distributors must still set a date for an official screening, but they can send a DVD screener or screening link to HFPA members. The HFPA will […]

Staying social when you’re forced to isolate

[ad_1] Getting prepped While virtual hangouts shouldn’t require much more planning than IRL get-togethers, they do require a different type of prep. Instead of loading up on snacks for your guests, you’ll need to make sure you have the right gear at the ready. It sounds obvious, but double check that everyone knows when you […]