[ad_1] It’s uncertain if the strategy is paying off for Epic, although Sweeney noted that the cash outlay was “significant” and that his company might not turn a profit from exclusives in 2019. You might not see Epic repeat what it did with Metro: Exodus, where it unceremoniously pulled the shooter from Steam for anyone […]
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Oscars limits for streaming movies may violate antitrust law
[ad_1] An Academy spokesperson confirmed to Variety that it had received the DOJ notice and had “responded accordingly,” although it didn’t specify what its answer was. Its Board of Governors will hold their yearly rule meeting on April 23rd. Studios have sometimes accused online services of ‘cheating’ the Oscars system with short theatrical release windows, […]
Microsoft closes its e-book store
[ad_1] Microsoft didn’t publicly explain the move (we’ve asked for comment). However, ZDNet heard that the company pulled books from its store in a bid to “streamline” its focus, much in the same way that it backed out of digital music. The Microsoft Store is mainly alluring for its apps these days, and dropping books […]
YouTube execs reportedly shrugged off warnings about toxic videos
[ad_1] “Scores” of YouTube and Google employees noted their concerns about the “mass of false, incendiary and toxic content” over the last few years. Many suggested changes to YouTube executives or tracked the prevalence and popularity of toxic videos to show senior management the extent of the problem. However, the word reportedly came from on […]
Walmart to offer online grocery shopping with Google Assistant
[ad_1] Walmart shoppers will soon be able to add items to their shopping carts by saying “Hey Google, talk to Walmart.” The feature will be cross-platform, meaning customers can shop from any device that has the Google Assistant feature, ranging from smart speakers and displays to their Android watch or iPhone. Google Home will keep […]
Cloudflare’s privacy-focused DNS app adds a free VPN
[ad_1] Warp takes the next step by encrypting your connection to CloudFlare’s servers and aims to reduce data use by caching and compressing content where possible. Using it as a VPN also masks all internet traffic on your phone, including the rest of your apps. With Warp, Cloudflare promises to keep all the privacy protections […]
Apple Music code hints at Chromecast support
[ad_1] Whether or not Apple Music is coming to Google Home, there are signs you might get to use it with some Google-powered devices. The 9to5Google team has found multiple lines of code in Apple Music’s Android app that reference Chromecast support, including some added through recent updates. While there’s no guarantee this would be […]
DC Universe offers access to DC’s full library of digital comics
[ad_1] There’s news for those who prefer moving pictures as well. Its live action take on Swamp Thing is now set to premiere on May 31st, while the animated Harley Quinn debuts sometime in the fall alongside the second season of Titans. The drama Krypton launches on April 5th ahead of its summer release on […]
Facebook will only stream six MLB games this season
[ad_1] The MLB Network will produce dedicated Watch broadcasts with interactive and social elements. The games will be available in the US (except for blackout areas where the games air on local stations) and several international markets. Facebook and the MLB have yet to decide which games will stream on Watch, though the platform will […]
Christchurch, we need more than digital-security theater
[ad_1] That’s why I thought that article might be good to share, to help people avoid the trauma of viewing videos like that. After all, these videos are injected without consent into our online spaces with the intent to harm us, and inspire further violence. There was one huge problem: The article’s instructions require you […]