Category: services

Sling TV now streams on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max

[ad_1] Sling TV users now have another way to stream their content. Beginning today, Sling TV is available on Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. Users can control Sling with built-in voice controls on those devices, and on Nest Hub Max, they can pause and resume content on Sling using gesture controls — hold up […]

History’s hit series ‘Vikings’ will live on through a sequel on Netflix

[ad_1] The series will tap fellow Vikings alumni Morgan O’Sullivan as an executive producer alongside Die Hard‘s Jeb Stuart. There’s no mentioned release schedule or casting. It’s not hard to see why Netflix would spring for Valhalla. Vikings has been a success for History, earning six seasons. There’s a ready-made audience for a new show, […]

Apple commits to making new media apps for Windows

[ad_1] When Apple got rid of the iTunes app in macOS Catalina it was swiftly replaced with new dedicated apps for music, podcasts and TV. The iTunes for Windows app didn’t get the same treatment, with folks on Windows 10 having to rely on Apple TV+ and Apple Music via the web, which doesn’t really […]

‘Diablo IV’ team reveals early thoughts on dungeons, level caps

[ad_1] One interesting aspect is that Lead Systems Designer David Kim says the team is considering the choice between an infinite or finite leveling and experience system. One version he discussed has a level cap that gives way to a second experience system for players who want to go further into the game, acknowledging that […]

Bird offers scooter credits when you take ‘helmet selfies’

[ad_1] The company is encouraging cities to implement Helmet Selfie by getting in touch. Accordingly, Bird will help you find the helmet you need. It’s launching a global Safety Marketplace that will offer a “curated” mix of helmets and other safety gear. If you’re not sure what equipment to get or just don’t want to […]

Facebook quietly released a meme creation app called Whale

[ad_1] NPE (which stands for New Product Experimentation) was set up a few months back to work on, you guessed it, experimental Facebook apps. The team’s previous efforts include Bump, a chat app that helps strangers connect over simple ice breaker questions, and Aux, a group listening app that lets you pick songs and compete […]

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV show is already renewed for season two

[ad_1] While season one of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings TV series hasn’t started filming yet, Deadline reports there’s already plans for season two. In fact, the industry outlet reports that the plan right now is to shoot the first couple of episodes of season one, then take a “four to five month break” while […]

Amazon expands free music streaming to Android, iOS and Fire TV

[ad_1] As with the initial launch, this is really about Amazon taking advantage of its far-reaching presence to bring more people into the fold. In theory, you’ll like the free service (or dislike the ads) enough to pay for a Prime membership or a full-on Music Unlimited subscription. Whatever it costs Amazon in the short […]

Deezer’s lossless audio finally comes to Android, iOS and the web

[ad_1] The HiFi tier is normally $15 per month, although Deezer hopes to reel you in by offering it for free for the first 90 days if you sign up before the end of 2019. The challenge, as always, is the competition. Services like Tidal and Qobuz have their own high-quality options that may be […]

TikTok’s owner may be readying a streaming music service

[ad_1] ByteDance is said to still be in talks with Sony, Universal and Warner to license their music catalogs for the service. However, it might arrive sooner than you think. It’s believed to be launching as early as December in countries like Brazil, India and Indonesia. Service in the US is also coming, the sources […]