Author: Zach_Wilson
Redbox’s next product may be piracy lawsuits
There’s a new twist in the long and winding saga of Redbox’s demise: Assets originally belonging to the company’s corporate parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, may have finally found a buyer. But don’t expect a resurrection of Redbox’s red kiosks, or Chicken Soup’s Crackle streaming service, any time…
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Google, Meta, and others think they’ve found the key to smoother mobile video streaming – but all isn’t quite what it seems
Complex modelling is required to judge if devices can handle AV1 Software decoding drains batteries while hardware support remains limited to high-end phones Encoding AV1 at scale adds major energy demands to data centers The world’s largest platforms are rallying around a new video codec, betting that it will make…
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Here’s how to get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the old price
Microsoft recently announced price hikes for some tiers of Xbox Game Pass, including Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Ultimate tier, which offers the most games and features (as well as access to PC Game Pass), went from $19.99 per month to $29.99. Those who subscribe to PC Game Pass…
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You could be eligible for an Amazon Prime refund from the $2.5 billion settlement – here’s how to claim it
Amazon has just reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Out of the total sum, $1.5 billion will cover customer refunds Many Amazon Prime users might be eligible for a refund, but there are a few caveats Amazon recently decided to settle in its big case…
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Shein is opening its first physical stores
Shein has announced plans to open its first physical locations in France this November, even as the country works on legislation to regulate the fast-fashion industry, as reported by Euronews and Reuters. The online retailer, which manufactures most of its ultra-cheap clothing in China, will open locations inside department stores…
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Ring’s new Search Party feature is on by default; should you opt out?
This week, Ring, an Amazon-owned smart security company, announced Search Party, a new feature to help find lost dogs. When someone posts a picture of a lost dog on Ring’s Neighbors app, they will be able to initiate a Search Party. Ring then uses AI to scan footage from nearby…
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