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IMDb TV now has standalone apps for Android and iOS in the US
IMDb's free, ad-supported streaming service finally standalone mobile apps for iPhones, iPads and Android in the US. The Amazon-owned subsidiary released IMDb TV apps for LG Smart TVs, PlayStation 4,...
View ArticlePeloton treadmill owners will be able to run again without a subscription
After a spate of accidents on its Tread+ treadmill, Peloton temporarily moved the basic running mode of Tread+ behind a paywall so non-authorized users couldn't gain access. Now, all users will be able...
View ArticleDisney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel stays will cost at least $4,809
Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser promises fans the "most immersive" experience ever when it launches in 2022 — one that won't be cheap. The entertainment giant has revealed details and prices...
View ArticleNintendo's sales can't keep up with last year's lockdown boom
If there’s one downside to an unexpected and massive spike in success, it’s that when things go back to normal, it can look worse by comparison. This is the “problem” that Nintendo is currently dealing...
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Yelp lets businesses list if they require proof of vaccination
Last year, Yelp added a COVID-19 section to its app to help businesses communicate to customers how they were operating through the early stages of the pandemic. With the delta variant complicating...
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The Morning After: What to expect at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event
For years, Samsung’s Galaxy Note was the centerpiece of the company’s summer phone launches, but times have changed. There’s no new Note this year, and Samsung will instead focus on the new Galaxy Z...
View ArticleAmazon launches new resale programs following backlash over stock destruction
After ITV News found that Amazon in the UK was destroying brand new returned stock rather than re-selling it, the company has announced changes in how it deals with returned and unsold products. In a...
View ArticleElon Musk confirms Walter Isaacson is writing his biography
Walter Isaacson, the author behind the 2011 Steve Jobs biography published shortly after his death, is currently writing Elon Musk's life story. Fox Business reported back in June that the famous...
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Google's new Nest Cam and Doorbell can run on batteries
Google is refreshing its Nest lineup with three new products and a refresh for the wired indoor Nest Cam. Among the newcomers are Google’s first battery-powered Nest Cam and Doorbell, as a recent leak...
View ArticlePresident Biden wants half of new vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2030
President Biden is throwing more of his weight behind electric cars. Biden is signing an Executive Order that sets a target for half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 to have some form of zero-emissions...
View ArticleGoogle's latest mesh WiFi system hits an all-time low for a three-pack
Families who are still largely working and studying at home might find that their WiFi network is feeling the strain, especially if someone's setup is far away from the router. If you're on the lookout...
View ArticleParamount+ will launch in Europe in 2022
Paramount+ is finally expanding into Europe — with a little help. ViacomCBS has struck a deal with Sky to launch Paramount+ in the UK, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland sometime in 2022....
View ArticleInside the sexual harassment lawsuit at Activision Blizzard
When California’s fair employment agency sued Activision Blizzard, one of the largest video game studios in the world, on July 20th, it wasn't surprising to hear the allegations of systemic gender...
View ArticleParamount+ is getting 14 South Park movies starting with two this year
Two decades after the release of Bigger, Longer and Uncut, the first and only South Park movie to date, series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone will produce 14 direct-to-streaming films for...
View ArticleIndie games 'Oxenfree II' and 'Carrion' are coming to PlayStation
While we await the inevitable delay of yet another big-budget game that was on the docket for this year, Sony revealed that several notable indies are coming to PlayStation consoles in the coming...
View ArticleAmazon Halo can now share heart rate data with third-party apps and equipment
As a wearable device, Amazon's Halo wristband is about as no-frills of a fitness tracker you can buy. It doesn't include a display, and outside of the two microphones that enable its controversial tone...
View ArticleApple reportedly plans to begin scanning iPhones in the US for child abuse...
Apple is reportedly planning an update that would allow it to scan iPhones for images of child sexual abuse. According to the Financial Times, the company has been briefing security researchers on the...
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What you'll get in the 'Back 4 Blood' open beta
After playing a few hours of Back 4 Blood, the new co-op survival shooter from Left 4 Dead studio Turtle Rock, I was left with two questions: How is this legal? And, when can I play again? Turns out,...
View ArticleXbox will host another indie games showcase on August 10th
Microsoft will host its second ID@Xbox indie game showcase of the year on Twitch next week. The stream starts at 12pm ET on August 10th. You'll be able to watch it on the Twitch Gaming and Xbox...
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Apple announces new iPhone features to detect child sex abuse
Following a report on work the company was doing to create a tool that scans iPhones for child abuse images, Apple has published a post that provides more details on its efforts related to child...
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