[ad_1] Arguably justifying the increased price, Sling TV added FOX News, MSNBC and CNN’s HLN (Headline News) channels to its Sling Blue lineup. What will likely be more of a draw for new customers is the introduction of the company’s “Cloud DVR Free” service, which allows users to record up to 10 hours of content […]
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Welcome to Engadget’s 2019 year in review
[ad_1] What’s the deal with high-profile streamers leaving Twitch? Is VR finally going to go mainstream now that a Half-Life game is on the way? What’s next for the streaming wars? And when did tech CEOs lose their luster? Depending on who you ask (and let’s not get into that whole “there is no year […]
Spotify’s podcast power play | Engadget
[ad_1] Spotify’s podcast push actually began in 2017. During a test in Germany, the company noticed a music publisher had posted audiobooks and other content on the service. Over time, it became popular, and Spotify realized it might be on to something. “We realized that [for] people who were already in love with Spotify for […]
What we’re listening to: Brass Against and ‘Gastropod’
[ad_1] Brass Against Kris HoltContributing Writer YouTube gets a lot of flak over its recommendation algorithm, but it got one suggestion absolutely spot on for me recently with a video from Brass Against. The collective aims to create “brass protest music that calls fans to action.” So far, that equates to brass-heavy arrangements of well-known […]
The Morning After: ‘Cats’ gets a digital effects update
[ad_1] More than expected.Pixel 4 gets improved Face Unlock and other surprise updates Now the Pixel 4 Feature Drop for December has arrived, owners have noticed a couple of new features Google neglected to mention in its blog post. While Face Unlock still doesn’t check to see if your eyes are open, it has been […]
Richie Hawtin wants you to explore his DJ sets through a mobile app
[ad_1] As Hawtin explained to The Verge, the app is the result of a years-long process that culminated in the 2017 debut of his CLOSE show, which uses overhead cameras to record Hawtin’s mixers and modules. That results in massive downloads (you’re grabbing multiple video feeds and layered audio tracks), but it also lets you […]
‘Cats’ is getting new special effects while it’s still in theaters
[ad_1] Reportedly, the updated movie is available for theaters to download today (December 22nd) from a satellite server, while those theaters that can’t download it will get a hard drive by December 24th. Universal declined to comment. The tweaks aren’t likely to change the general outlook on the movie, which has been… less than favorable. […]
NBC’s Peacock streaming service might include live video
[ad_1] Most notably, one of the sources claims you won’t get the full series of The Office (and possibly other shows) if you stick to the free tier. While that’s unfortunate if you’re hoping to avoid paying for yet another streaming subscription, it could make sense from a business standpoint. NBC not only has to […]
The Morning After: Motorola delayed the new RAZR
[ad_1] Just in case you’re not done shopping.Engadget’s 2019 holiday gift guide is here! After months of thinking, curating, photographing and more thinking, we’ve come up with a holiday gift guide that covers all the bases (and budgets), from laptops and mobile devices, to toys, to the smart home, to book and media recommendations (only […]
Ask Engadget: What apps can help with my New Year’s resolutions?
[ad_1] Kris NaudusBuyer’s Guide Editor A few years ago I decided I need to journal more, so I downloaded the “Journey” app on my phone. It’s set to ping me at 10pm every day, ensuring that I don’t forget to write something down. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from just swiping away the notification. […]