[ad_1] Spotify still had a solid lead at the end of 2019 with 35 percent of subscriptions. However, its rivals are growing fast. Apple Music’s listener base grew 36 percent to give it 19 percent of streaming, while Amazon’s share grew by half to hit 15 percent. This put them comfortably ahead of rivals like […]
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Apple TV Channels offers free Epix until May 2nd without signing up
[ad_1] Apple is joining Roku and others in offering free access to premium TV, albeit with a slight twist. From now until May 2nd, Apple TV Channels is making Epix content free to watch without a subscription — you won’t have to sign up for a trial and risk racking up charges later. You’ll also […]
ABC News Live starts streaming on Android TV and Fire TV
[ad_1] Accordingly, you can expect the redesign to reach the Apple TV and Roku apps in mid-April. And if you prefer local news, eight ABC-owned TV stations in major markets will have native apps for Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku devices. Los Angeles’ KABC-TV will be the first to launch its app, […]
AMC’s free streaming TV includes ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘MST3K’
[ad_1] AMC is joining the ranks of high-profile TV networks in streaming shows for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. To start, it’s making the first half of The Walking Dead‘s tenth season free to watch from the AMC website and apps until May 1st. IFC, meanwhile, is offering free full seasons of comedy shows throughout […]
FCC approves $200 million plan to fund COVID-19 telehealth services
[ad_1] Hospitals and health centers will be able to apply for up to $1 million in funding, and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Priority will be given to areas with high rates of COVID-19, as well as traditionally underfunded healthcare providers like clinics in poor neighborhoods, TechCrunch notes. “With the adoption of […]
Google Fi temporarily increases data limits to 30GB per month
[ad_1] Previously, users on the Flexible plan had 15GB of top-speed data per month. Once they used that, they’d be downgraded to 256kbps or asked to pay extra for more gigabytes, Phone Arena explains. Unlimited customers could use 22GB of top-speed data. Now, all customers have access to 30GB of data per month before their […]
Get six months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $40 at Newegg
[ad_1] If you’re not familiar with service, it combines Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass subscriptions into one package. The former allows you to play games online, while the latter grants you access to a library of more than 100 Xbox and PC games, among other perks. Some of the titles you can currently […]
Amazon will stream SXSW Film Festival selections for free for 10 days
[ad_1] SXSW was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but that isn’t stopping organizers from offering a taste of what the Austin event would have offered. They’re partnering with Amazon on an SXSW Film Festival Collection that will stream movies from the festival on Prime Video for 10 days, completely free in the US — […]
Twitch is making games viewers and streamers can play together
[ad_1] The mention comes alongside other known Amazon gaming efforts, including its Project Tempo game streaming service (potentially slipping into 2021 due to COVID-19) and plans to release its long-in-the-making original games Crucible and New World in May. There’s no mystery behind plans for two-way Twitch games. They promise to keep viewers both engaged and […]
Google’s AI can replicate your photos in the style of iconic paintings
[ad_1] Art Transfer is a new feature in the Google Arts & Culture app that lets you apply the characteristics of well-known paintings to your photos, from the bold swirls of Vincent van Gogh to the surreal brushstrokes of Frida Kahlo. It’s powered by an algorithmic model that doesn’t just blend images or overlay your […]