[ad_1] While it’s not clear how much music would be available, it’s reportedly willing to pay “some” labels per stream no matter how many ads run alongside those songs. Amazon isn’t commenting on the rumor. With that said, it’s easy to see the company offering a free service. Although its existing pay-only services (Prime Music […]
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Twitch officially debuts its free karaoke game
[ad_1] Twitch is finally ready to launch its first game after months of testing. The free karaoke-style title Twitch Sings will debut worldwide today (April 13th), giving you a chance to belt out tunes for a large audience. While there is an offline mode, the game is designed from the ground up to involve an […]
Sony automatically replaces PSN IDs it deems offensive
[ad_1] When Sony finally allowed PSN Online ID changes, it mentioned that you could revert to your old ID as long as it didn’t “violate the Terms of Service.” But what if your existing name runs afoul of the rules? We now know what will happen. If you choose an ID that Sony deems offensive, […]
Hulu orders a Theranos miniseries from Kate McKinnon
[ad_1] Hulu declined to comment to Variety on the show, which hasn’t been officially announced. Provided the series goes forward, it’ll add to a seeming frenzy of productions covering Theranos. On top of the Hulu and HBO projects, a movie based on the saga (Bad Blood) is in the works with Jennifer Lawrence set to […]
The ‘Chef’s Table’ team is making non-fiction shows for Disney+
[ad_1] Marvel 616 (that’s the working title) is an anthology documentary show that ties Marvel’s comic book universe and its creators to their historical and cultural contexts. Disney didn’t provide an example, but Spider-Man‘s focus on a flawed, more nuanced character might be a good candidate. The other show, Earthkeepers (also a working title), is […]
YouTube TV costs $50 per month after another price hike
[ad_1] You now have access to eight Discovery channels that include the original as well as Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MotorTrend, TLC and Travel Channel. Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel is coming later in 2019, and Epix’s movie-oriented channel is available today if you’re willing to spend extra. The shake-up still represents a […]
The best apps for buying sneakers
[ad_1] While sites and apps have made sneaker shopping safer, this digital shift has presented an entirely new challenge for companies: bots, automated computer scripts that can buy items faster than a human can. Bots, which are mostly used by resellers looking to profit off highly coveted shoes are now what people blame every time […]
The Morning After: Amazon’s illuminated new Kindle
[ad_1] Smash that like and subscribe button.Blackmagic’s free video-editing app helps YouTubers cut faster Blackmagic Design has unveiled DaVinci Resolve 16 with a brand new “cut” page aimed at YouTubers and others who need to work quickly. The module is separate from the current edit page (though you can switch back and forth) and features […]
Airbnb reverses ban on West Bank listings
[ad_1] The lawsuit had accused Airbnb of discriminating against Jewish listings, noting that it still let Christians and Palestinians host guests. Airbnb objected to the claims, though, rejecting implications that it supported a movement to boycott Israel. It pointed to the 20,000-plus Israeli hosts as further proof. “We have always sought to bring people together,” […]
YouTube is working on interactive original shows, too
[ad_1] “We now have amazing new tools and opportunities to create and tell multilayered and interactive stories,” YouTube’s head of original programming Susanne Daniels told Bloomberg in a statement. “Ben has an intuitive and experienced understanding of how the platform can enhance content, making him the perfect choice to develop this exciting new division.” Though […]