[ad_1] The PlayStation 2 is over 20 years old, but it’s still difficult to hack if you want to run homebrew games without tweaking the hardware. You usually need to install a modchip, buy a specially-configured memory card or even pry the system open to block the disc reader’s sensors. However, it might just be […]
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Redbox will stop selling Disney movie codes as part of settlement
[ad_1] The change led a judge to grant Disney an injunction, and Redbox lost all of its counterclaims save for one accusing Disney of false advertising. It had run out of options, to put it another way. The settlement helps Redbox avoid potentially worse consequences that might come from fighting to the very end. Redbox […]
Netflix has shipped 5 billion discs
[ad_1] There’s no doubt that the physical media side of Netflix is small by this stage. There were 14 million disc subscribers in 2011, but that fell to a mere 2.4 million by the second quarter of this year — for context, there are 151 million streaming customers. It is, however, still a money maker. […]
Netflix puts a ‘Patriot Act’ episode about bad internet access on DVD
[ad_1] It’s a topic we cover frequently on Engadget, and the episode, “Why Your Internet Sucks,” is a compelling watch. It’s a strong look at why millions of Americans are missing out on fixed broadband and why that’s such a problem. For instance, “About three million kids across the country have trouble completing their homework […]
Redbox, Lionsgate deal keeps new movies in kiosks
[ad_1] “This new deal allows Redbox to lean further into Lionsgate content in a more impactful way across our physical and digital offerings,” Redbox CEO Galen Smith said. “We’re thankful for the continued partnership that allows us to offer consumers more choice when planning a meaningful movie night with friends and family.” Earlier this year, […]