[ad_1] Fandango isn’t exactly selling many movie tickets right now, as almost all theaters (save for some drive-ins) are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Streaming, on the other hand, is booming, so adding Vudu to the portfolio might help Fandango’s bottom line in the long run. Comcast, which is the majority owner of […]
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Facebook removes posts promoting anti-quarantine protests
[ad_1] Facebook says it will take down posts created through its Events tool if they encourage violating social distancing orders, but it may leave other Facebook posts, including groups about the protests, CNN reports. “We reached out to state officials to understand the scope of their orders, not about removing specific protests on Facebook,” the […]
An SSD can resurrect your old Sega Saturn and Dreamcast consoles
[ad_1] Classic disc-based consoles are getting long in the tooth. As their optical drives burn out, they’re rendered unplayable, which is a shame — these systems were the peak of gaming in the eyes of many. Hardcore gamers who miss titles like Panzer Dragoon Saga and Power Stone may want to perform life-saving surgery on […]
Premier League football stars face off in a weeklong virtual tournament
[ad_1] With both traditional and esports adjusting their schedules due to COVID-19, England’s Premier League announced a new, hybrid tournament, the ePremiere League Invitational, in which football stars and celebrity fans will test their esports abilities in a five-day, 20-team, single-elimination tournament. The winner will take home the ePremier League Invitational champion title, and all […]
Travis Scott is going on tour in ‘Fortnite’ starting April 23rd
[ad_1] Travis Scott is taking a different approach to virtual concerts in the pandemic era: he’s going on tour in Fortnite. Epic has revealed that the rap star is launching an “Astronomical” experience in the battle royale game that includes both performances and in-game rewards. You’ll have five “other-worldly” shows inspired by the work of […]
ESPN will stream a ‘Valorant’ tournament today at 3:30PM ET
[ad_1] The Valorant esports strategy is getting off to a quick start. ESPN is streaming an Esports Valorant Invitational tournament on its Twitch channel between April 20th and April 22nd, starting at 3:30PM Eastern each day. This isn’t part of a larger circuit, but the eight-team tourney will include plenty of pro-level players that include […]
Facebook’s dedicated gaming app is now available on Android
[ad_1] Chat functionality is also built in the app, allowing you to to talk with other people watching the same stream. At the moment, the app doesn’t feature ads; instead, monetization is limited to viewer “stars,” which like Twitch’s “bits,” you can buy to use in chat and cheer on your favorite streamer. According to […]
Apple’s latest iPad mini drops to an all-time low at Best Buy
[ad_1] Best Buy has also discounted the 256GB model. It’s currently $100 off, making it $450. Once again, you can get all three colors for the reduced price. If you want cellular connectivity, those models are discounted as well, with the 64GB and 256GB models presently priced at $460 and $580, respectively. If you feel […]
Meet the Upscalers | Engadget
[ad_1] But there are just as many projects that exist without the studios’ blessing, completed by rogue fans looking to do their favorite media justice. “Anybody that makes films knows that the film is never finished. It’s abandoned.” — George Lucas, 2004 Of all the projects to revive an older property, the work done to […]
Uber revives product deliveries with person-to-person ‘Connect’ trial
[ad_1] The second initiative — and one that could prove particularly popular in these unprecedented times — is Uber Connect, which allows users to send items to friends and family across town. This means people will be able to share their stockpiled toilet roll and freshly-baked sourdough bread with loved ones without having to leave […]