[ad_1] As soon as Disney+ launched, fans of The Simpsons noticed a big problem. In a repeat of an issue that occurred when FXX started playing old episodes a few years ago, someone made the decision to crop and zoom older 4×3 aspect ratio episodes to fill out an HD widescreen frame. It was eventually […]
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Recommended Reading: How memes became political weapons
[ad_1] How memes got weaponized: A short historyJoan Donovan,MIT Technology Review Memes are entertaining, but they’ve also become key weapons in politics and the spread of misinformation. This piece starts with just one of many insane stories: “In October 2016, a friend of mine learned that one of his wedding photos had made its way […]
Fox Sports will stream ALCS games in 4K HDR for the first time
[ad_1] There will be other technical marvels if 4K HDR doesn’t pass muster, although some of this will have to wait until the World Series. You can watch 4D Replays (really, adjustable 3D) of World Series batter swings and home base attempts, follow the path of balls in 3D through Pitchcast and see whole-stadium views […]
Fox is the first US sports network to put its name on a gambling app
[ad_1] While Fox is not the first to launch this kind of app, it’s the first major media organization in North America to put its name directly on one – other companies have created standalone brands to keep them at arm’s length from the sometimes-controversial issue of gambling. However, Rupert Murdoch’s company already has some […]
A ‘Home Alone’ reboot is coming to Disney+
[ad_1] It’s not clear yet what these reboots will look like — Iger only said that they would be “reimagined” for a “new generation” — nor have any timelines been hinted at. We do know, however, that the four franchises join a growing library of content yet to be “reimagined,” including Lady and the Tramp, […]
Major broadcasters sue nonprofit TV service over copyright infringement
[ad_1] The lawsuit also alleges that Locast exists to help AT&T and Dish avoid paying to carry broadcast content. Both DirectTV and Dish customers are directed to Locast on their set-top box menus. The lawsuit claims that when Locast retransmits signals, the broadcasters lose out on vital viewership information. In its defense, Locast says its […]
Fox Sports will stream every Women’s World Cup game in 4K
[ad_1] Specifically, the list of supported Roku gear includes Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra and 4K TV models that run the Roku OS. And, of course, the Apple TV 4K. Fox says it plans to add support for more streaming devices in the future, but it isn’t talking specific dates right […]
Fox Sports will introduce a real money betting app in the US this fall
[ad_1] The team is also planning a US-wide free-to-play game that will award money to people who predict the outcomes of matches. There’s likely more on tap, as well. The pact will let Stars Group use the Fox Sports brand for “a range” of games and online betting. The motivations won’t shock you. Fox Sports’ […]
Disney+ adds ‘The Simpsons’ as a streaming exclusive
[ad_1] Among a flood of original and archived Disney programming coming to the Disney+ service when it launches November 12th, the company slipped in one last surprise from Fox: The Simpsons. Once the service launches, it will be the exclusive streaming home for the series. Right now, all episodes of The Simpsons are available via […]
Disney+ app and worldwide rollout plans revealed
[ad_1] Content As we knew, Captain Marvel will be a streaming exclusive on Disney+ from day one, and the company said all of the Cars movies will be there also. Disney also showed off the Falcon & Winter Soldier spinoff show we’d heard about, and revealed a new show from Jeff Goldblum produced by National […]