Category: Media
Amazon adds a new ‘Dialogue Boost’ option for its original TV shows and movies
Too often now it seems you'll be watching a movie or show only for the characters' conversations to be muffled by what's happening in the background. Sure, you can pick up the remote and raise the volume, but then everything increases, and eventually subtitles are needed to catch everything. Amazon…
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The Morning After: Netflix struggles with its livestreaming tech
Two weeks ago, Netflix confirmed it would livestream the Love Is Blind season four reunion. But when the time came, first it was delayed, then, after an hour, Netflix pulled the plug. The streaming service soon tweeted an apology and aired the reunion yesterday. This was only Netflix's second attempt…
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Instagram redesigns the Reels editor to make it easier to use
Instagram is rolling out several Reels updates, including a redesigned editing tool. The new-look editor, which Meta says is available worldwide on iOS and Android, pulls together video clips, audio, stickers and text into a single, more streamlined screen. "This makes it easier to align and time elements of your…
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Coachella is coming back to ‘Fortnite’ in a bigger way this year
The 2023 edition of Coachella gets underway this weekend and, along with having the option to catch livestreams of every stage on YouTube, you can take part in the fun remotely in another way thanks to Fortnite. The festival has once again teamed up with Epic Games to celebrate Coachella.…
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Sure, ‘Max’ sounds dumb, but HBO Max needed a reboot
There are many things I think of when I hear the name “Max.” There’s Max Headroom, the ’80s AI icon that’s been on my mind a lot lately. Mad Max! Max Payne! Every friend I’ve ever had named Max (whose names I’ve always been jealous of). Even Homer Simpson’s alternate…
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NVIDIA RTX 4070 review: The new 1440p gaming leader
Slowly, but surely, NVIDIA is making its 40-series GPUs more affordable. Now it’s down to $599 with the new RTX 4070, a mid-range card focused on 1440p gaming. While it’s $100 more than its predecessor’s launch price, the fabulous RTX 3070, that card typically sold for more than $1,000 due…
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