Tag: entertainment
Meet the Upscalers
When you’re a kid, sometimes a TV show or film can leave an outsize impression on your subconscious. And, sometimes, revisiting that material can be disappointing when you’ve grown, especially in the harsh glare of a HDTV screen. But fans across the… Source
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The Morning After: Facebook’s gaming app plans
Facebook’s latest attempt to woo gamers (and the subsequent advertising dollars) is, simply, an app. According to The New York Times, the app will launch today on Android devices, with plans to launch on iOS as soon as it picks up approval. With curr… Source
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Formula E team fills the sports void with online marble races
Formula E is delivering more than realistic race simulations to fill the gap in broadcasts left by the temporary shutdown of conventional sports. The Envision Virgin Racing team has teamed up with Jelle’s Marble Runs, the YouTube channel of Marbleymp… Source
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Original Content podcast: ‘Devs’ asks unsettling questions about free will
We discussed our initial impressions of “Devs” on an episode of the Original Content podcast a few weeks ago, shortly after the show launched on FX/Hulu. At the time, we observed that even the show made time for bits of Silicon Valley satire, the mood was mostly one of mystery and…
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The Morning After: Ray tracing makes ‘Minecraft’ look like a new game
Congratulations, you made it through another week. Beyond recapping some of the key stories from the last few days, make sure you don’t miss some of the new stories that hit on Friday, like our Chromebook Flip review or a look back at the Apollo 13 m… Source
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Apple Music’s web interface exits beta
Apple has done a good job closing the gap between Spotify and its own music streaming service. But the former still maintains some advantages, a list that until recently included a robust web interface. As a Spotify user myself, I find myself frequently using the browser interface on different devices.…
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