Category: services

Redbox debuts a free, ad-backed live TV service

[ad_1] Before you have dreams of dropping your paid TV package, though, you’ll want to tone down your expectations. Much like TiVo’s free TV, you’re not about to find big-name broadcasters. These are niche channels like TMZ, USA Today and FailArmy, plus Redbox’s own selections. These are ‘snackable’ stations that revolve around news, comedy and […]

HBO Max’s first trailer reminds you it has non-HBO titles, too

[ad_1] HBO Max is still a few months away from its May launch, but that isn’t stopping AT&T and WarnerMedia from trying to drum up some early hype. The streaming service has introduced its first trailer, and it mainly serves to remind you that Warner owns a lot of movies and TV shows beyond HBO. […]

The Morning After: Motorola Razr review, and the end of HQ Trivia

[ad_1] It’s impractical, exclusive to one carrier and has mediocre battery life.Motorola Razr review: A fashion statement, not a flagship According to Chris Velazco, “In terms of performance and experience, the 2020 Motorola Razr is a $400 smartphone in a $1,500 smartphone body.” Read the rest of the review to find out what works and […]

It doesn’t matter if China hacked Equifax

[ad_1] It was a message of PR reprieve for the skinsuits at Equifax, who spend their life cycles profiting from tracking and trading our personal and financial information (and we’re powerless to stop them). Especially now as we’re seeing reports about how four Chinese hackers “took down Equifax.” That sure sounds a lot better (for […]

Gmail for iOS will let you attach items from the Files app

[ad_1] In the iOS app, users will simply click the attachment icon, scroll to the “Attachments” section and select the folder icon. This isn’t a huge change, but attachments have always felt a bit limited in the Gmail app, so it’s a welcomed improvement. This is an “extended rollout,” so don’t be surprised if you […]

Online-only platforms are going offline with permanent spaces

[ad_1] Hunker describes itself as an editorial website to help “first-timers improve their homes — with inspiring tours, practical solutions and design advice for real people.” Shopify is an all-in-one commerce platform where users can start and run an online business, facilitating 820,000 online stores since June 2019. Depop calls itself “the creative community’s marketplace” […]

Pandora’s Apple Watch app can stream music without an iPhone

[ad_1] The Pandora Watch app is now completely standalone. Previously, you could download music to the wearable through Pandora, but being able to stream whatever you want without having your phone close by is a neat update. Pandora’s stealing a march on many of its rivals here. Apple, of course, allows direct streaming to Apple […]

YouTube TV won’t work with App Store subscriptions after March 13th

[ad_1] “You’re currently subscribed to YouTube TV through Apple in-app purchases, so we’re writing to let you know that, starting March 13th, 2020, YouTube TV will no longer accept payment through Apple in-app purchases,” reads the company’s email. “You’ll be billed for one final month of service and then your in-app purchase subscription will be […]

Facebook Gaming locks down another big-name streamer: Ronda Rousey

[ad_1] With more than 11.2 million Facebook fans, Rousey already has a massive fanbase that might just be interested in watching her play games. The former WrestleMania headliner, actor and author will be delving into Pokémon Sword and Shield on her first stream, proceeds from which will go towards Australian bushfire recovery efforts. Rousey’s the […]

Zillow’s new search tool helps find housing for those in need

[ad_1] Housing Connector is a Kings County-based organization whose mission it is to fill the area’s vacant rental units with those most in need of a home. It does so by providing free referrals to ready-to-rent residents, and risk mitigation to landlords willing to lower barriers and rent to households experiencing homelessness. Zillow will now […]