[ad_1] While these results are impressive, PlayStation Now has far fewer subscribers than Microsoft’s similar Xbox Game Pass, which has over 10 million users. This disparity could come down to any number of factors, from marketing efforts to the games included in each service’s library. PlayStation Now could be worth checking out for PS4 owners […]
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HBO Now app leaves older Apple TVs
[ad_1] If you depend on an older Apple TV to watch HBO, you may want to look for new hardware. As announced in April, the HBO Now app has been pulled (via 9to5Mac) from second- and third-generation Apple TV boxes this weekend following the end of support. The move was originally scheduled for April 30th, […]
Postmates makes curbside pickup easier for stores
[ad_1] Some stores are offering curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all of them — and that’s a problem if you need something now from a store that can’t let you inside. Postmates wants to fill that gap. It’s rolling out a feature that lets restaurants and other shops offer curbside pickup using […]
Google’s whole-home Nest Aware subscription is available now
[ad_1] Google’s streamlined Nest Aware service is finally rolling out in 19 markets several months after it was first announced. As of this week, you can now pay $60 per year (or $6 per month) to provide 30 days of event video history for all your Nest security devices instead of paying per camera. Pay […]
Twitter will add labels to tweets with misleading COVID-19 claims
[ad_1] Twitter The label will include a link to a Moment curated by Twitter or an external site that includes facts about COVID-19. You might see them on some tweets that were posted before today. Twitter may also apply a warning to such tweets that include potentially harmful or misleading claims. Before you can view […]
Spotify Group Sessions give multiple people control over what you’re playing
[ad_1] Spotify has started beta testing a nifty new feature called Group Sessions that allows two or more Premium users under the same roof to share playback control with one another. To start using the functionality, navigate to Spotify’s play screen, and tap the Connect icon on the bottom left of the interface — it’s […]
Samsung will introduce an ‘innovative’ debit card this summer
[ad_1] Samsung wants to do more with payments than offer a virtual prepaid card. The company plans to grow Samsung Pay this summer by introducing a new “experience” that includes an “innovative” debit card supported by a cash management account. Details are only slated to arrive in the “coming weeks,” but it’ll have help from […]
CBS plans to overhaul All Access with more shows and live sports
[ad_1] You probably know CBS All Access as little more than a home for new Star Trek shows, but ViacomCBS is determined to improve the streaming service’s reputation. The media giant is “accelerating” plans to revamp All Access by adding much more content beyond conventional CBS material and a handful of originals. You can expect […]
Alamo Drafthouse offsets closures with an on-demand movie service
[ad_1] How much you pay will depend on the title, and it won’t surprise you to hear that some of the indie fare will be more affordable than the big-budget productions. You won’t always pay dearly, though. Parasite is $4 to rent, for example, but only costs $10 to own. This is still a work […]
Wink smart home users have one week to subscribe or be shut off
[ad_1] Many smart home device makers rely on subscriptions to keep a steady stream of money coming in, but Wink is learning how that strategy can easily go wrong. The company has announced plans to move to a $5 per month subscription on May 13th (yes, just one week from now), and it’s mandatory. Decline […]