[ad_1] YouTube had reportedly assembled a team of 40 employees with the code-name Crosswalk, in reference to the numerous dangerous content “streets” on the site. One of the proposals was to screen every single video aimed at kids under the age of eight to ensure that no inappropriate content got through. For example, last year […]
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To all the books we hit this year
[ad_1] Of course, if you haven’t been able to read along throughout the year, you should be sure to check out Black Software by Charlton D. McIlwain, Six Concepts for the End of the World by Steve Beard, The Bastard Brigade by Sam Kean, Talking to Robots: Tales From Our Human-Robot Futures by David Ewing […]
Techno-thriller ‘Mr. Robot’ ends on a mind-melting high
[ad_1] The final season of Sam Esmail’s acclaimed techno-thriller crystalized what fans have long suspected: that the show is, and always was, about the link between hero Elliot Alderson and a bespectacled hacker wearing a frayed Mr. Robot patch on his jacket. From the jump, it was obvious that Elliot was a complicated hero. The […]
The best of Engadget's Big Picture in 2019
[ad_1] I love doing The Big Picture series for Engadget, even though it can take a lot of hunting to find a striking photo with a tech angle. I believe in the idea that, by creating some emotion, dramatic images help us grasp heavy concepts in a way that wo… [ad_2] Source link
Apple’s App Store holiday giveaway starts today
[ad_1] In 2008, Apple launched an app called “12 Days of Gifts,” which served a similar purpose. Each day during the 12 Days of Christmas, a free download would be available, spanning songs, apps, ebooks, movies and games. It’s been five years since the company discontinued the “12 Days of Gifts,” so this apparent revival […]
Streaming won’t get easier or cheaper
[ad_1] And it won’t slow down in 2020, either — HBO Max and Peacock are right around the corner. Between those and existing streaming options, like CBS All Access, Sundance Now, Shudder, BET+, Crunchyroll and Funimation (did we miss any?), it’s getting expensive to keep up with TV and, naturally, piracy is roaring back into […]
ByteDance may sell off TikTok stake to avoid US backlash
[ad_1] Sources who spoke to Bloomberg said that the company is considering selling off a majority stake of TikTok to financial investors, in order to protect the business. By selling off a part of the company, leadership could raise money before a potential fall in value caused by legal issues in the US. Other solutions […]
YouTube mobile app now lets you search with your voice while casting
[ad_1] The platform has more cast-related features in the works, as well. German site SmartDroid (via Android Community) has spotted what seems to an experimental feature rolling out to select Android users, which turns the mobile YouTube app into more of a bona fide remote control while you’re casting. At the moment, you can only […]
YouTube TV’s Live Guide now shows week-long schedules on desktop
[ad_1] 🎉Exciting News🎉-our Live Guide has a fresh new look. ✨We listened to your feedback; now you can see what’s on, and also scroll ahead 7 days into the future. 🔮 Take a peek on desktop and tell us what you think! #YouTubeTVTips pic.twitter.com/PgQE1c4VRN — YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) December 23, 2019 To access the guide, […]
What’s on TV this week: ‘The Mandalorian’ season finale
[ad_1] The holiday is throwing a wrench in this week’s TV schedule, but no matter what, the highlight this week would be that other Star Wars finale. The Mandalorian is wrapping up its eight-episode run on Friday morning, and that might be the gift I’m looking forward to the most this week. Beyond the flagship […]