[ad_1] It’s also not the end for Estrin’s work with Netflix. On top of the renewal, he has signed a “multi-year” deal to create more Netflix exclusives. Estrin didn’t hint at what those shows might entail. Lost in Space hasn’t been a critical darling for Netflix. With some exceptions, its average responses on Metacritic and […]
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Quibi accused of patent infringement for its ‘Turnstyle’ video feature
[ad_1] The tech in question allows Quibi to play different videos depending on whether the viewer is holding their phone horizontally or vertically, and it’s central to Quibi’s offering. Eko’s lawyers sent Quibi a letter demanding that it stop using the technology or license it. Eko also claims that some Quibi employees stole trade secrets […]
March Madness app streams two games side-by-side on Android TV and Fire TV
[ad_1] For the first time, you’ll be able to watch two games at once “during certain windows” of the tournament on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV. Apple TV users still get the best version of this feature though, as you’ll still be able to stream up to four games simultaneously on that device. Sure, […]
ESPN+ will be the home of PGA Tour’s streaming service in 2022
[ad_1] You might end up paying less to stream live golf tourneys in the future. As part of a larger media deal, PGA Tour Live will be included as part of the ESPN+ base package starting in 2022 — it’ll be the only place you can use it in the US, in fact. The service […]
The Morning After: A cheaper Google Pixel and a flagship Motorola phone leaked
[ad_1] Google might stick to the basics for its next Android handset.Pixel 4a photo leaks hint at a no-frills budget phone Waiting on a cheaper Pixel phone? Multiple leaks appearing on Twitter and Reddit appear to show Google’s upcoming low-cost Pixel 4a phone in the wild — to be honest, looking a bit worse for […]
The Morning After: The Nintendo PlayStation prototype sold for $360k
[ad_1] The winner did not wish to be identified.The Nintendo PlayStation sells for $360,000 at auction Bidding for this legendary prototype concluded Friday when someone placed a $300,000 bid. With the buyer’s premium, the person who won the auction will pay $360,000 to own a piece of gaming history. That sounds bad.Researchers discover that Intel […]
Recommended Reading: The AI surveillance company watching Utah
[ad_1] This small company is turning Utah into a surveillance panopticonJason Koebler, Emanuel Maiberg, and Joseph CoxMotherboard If you think Clearview’s AI-powered facial recognition is a major problem, buckle up. An artificial intelligence company called Banjo has agreement with Utah that gives it real-time access to traffic cameras, CCTV/public safety cameras, 911 systems and other […]
Postmates and Instacart introduce ‘no contact’ deliveries
[ad_1] First it was Uber’s Quiet Cars, and now the socially avoidant can get their Postmates without actually seeing anyone. The company added “Dropoff Options” to its delivery service without mentioning the growing coronavirus outbreak by name, but clearly looking to service folks who, for one reason or another, would prefer to have as little […]
Quibi is launching on April 6th with 50 shows
[ad_1] Quibi will share content in short clips, 10 minutes or less. Those 175 shows will be released in 8,500 “quick bites,” and they’ll be divided into three categories. Movies in Chapters will share long stories told in seven- to 10-minute segments. Unscripted and Docs will offer short, episodic shows, and Daily Essentials will give […]
‘Cosmos: Possible Worlds’ finds hope for humanity in a hopeless era
[ad_1] “This season is based on my belief that we have what it takes to get to a real exciting future,” Druyan said in an interview with Engadget. “I base my belief on stories of the courage of our ancestors, the generations of searchers for the truth who have been willing to die, to stand […]