insert_link Health & Wellness Some Movie Theater Chains are back Open with new Safety Precautions – but is it worth the risk? Like many businesses, movie theaters have been hit hard by COVID-19. After closing their doors across the country when the coronavirus pandemic closed down most of the country in March, some chains have recently reopened or are opening their doors now. Understandably, many people have reservations about sitting in an enclosed space with strangers. In the coronavirus age, there’s a lot more to consider than what film to watch and […] todaySeptember 10, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Disney joins the growing July Facebook Ad boycott Disney has significantly reduced its spending on Facebook and Instagram ads amid concerns about the social media platform’s enforcement of its content policies, The Wall Street Journal reported. It joins a list of large companies that have cut back on Facebook ads as part of an effort to compel the social media giant to change how it handles hate speech and misinformation on its platforms. The monthlong #StopHateforProfit boycott organized […] todayJuly 20, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple The Mouse Continues to absorb Hulu as CEO Steps Down Randy Freer is stepping down from his role as Hulu CEO as Disney moves to consolidate its direct-to-consumer business under its own executives. Part of the decision to roll Hulu’s business operations into Disney’s direct-to-consumer division is to help “rapidly grow our presence outside the US,” according to a company press release put out Friday. Disney hasn’t shied away from its plans to roll out Hulu in various international territories, […] todayFebruary 6, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple The FBI is Warning about your Smart TV’s Security If you just bought a smart TV on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the FBI wants you to know a few things. Smart TVs are like regular television sets but with an internet connection. With the advent and growth of Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services, most saw internet-connected televisions as a cord-cutter's dream. But like anything that connects to the internet, it opens up smart TVs to security vulnerabilities […] todayDecember 3, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple NBCUniversal reportedly considering making its Peacock streaming service totally free Comcast and NBCUniversal are reportedly weighing whether to make its upcoming Peacock streaming service free for all customers, according to CNBC. This is different from the companies’ previously announced plans. Originally, the goal was to offer a free, ad-supported service to Comcast customers, while reports suggested that non-Comcast customers could subscribe to Peacock for a fee. But according to the CNBC report, the new plan will let anyone watch […] todayNovember 6, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple There’s Now a Free App to Help you Stream PC Games and Movies to your Xbox One If you own a Windows 10 PC and an Xbox One gaming console, you might not be aware that those devices have some interesting cross functionality. Using Microsoft’s Wireless Display app, you can easily output the games from your Xbox One to your Windows 10 PC screen. Conversely, it’s possible to stream what’s on your PC to the TV that you’re using with your Xbox One — you can even […] todayOctober 3, 2019
insert_link Fashion Rapper Dave East Collaborates with Diamond Supply Co. Collaboration “I got it tatted on me, ‘born broke, die rich,’” said rising rapper Dave East, lifting his white T-shirt and revealing the cursive letters marked below his navel. The 31-year-old New York City native, born David Brewster Jr., came from humble beginnings, becoming a Crip as a teen, and later, facing a stint in prison for selling drugs. Following the 2010 release of his first mixtape, “Change of Plans,” […] todayAugust 1, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple Elon Musk says that Teslas will soon be able to stream Netflix and YouTube Elon Musk has long touted the potential that the in-car displays found in Teslas have for drivers: they can not only provide information, but entertainment as well. To that end, he says that the cars will soon be able to stream video from Netflix and YouTube. Tesla has already unveiled games that drivers can play on the displays: in June, Bethesda studios announced at E3 that drivers would be […] todayJuly 31, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple Netflix vs. Hulu In light of the fact that Netflix has announced its subscription prices are going up and Hulu’s are actually going down, The Verge just published a side-by-side ratings comparison of these two mega-popular subscription streaming services to help us all decide which is really the better deal. Least Expensive: Hulu (Sort of) Hulu’s traditional ad-supported plan is dropping to just $5.99 per month, BUT that is their basic plan […] todayJanuary 28, 2019
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