Plex Discover to Leave Beta and Expand its Media Collection In April last year, Plex announced Discover - its JustWatch alternative - and made it available to the vast majority of its users as a public beta. During this period, Plex has added a substantial catalog of movies and TV series and the ability to link to the content in popular streaming services like Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, and more. Taking a cue from Google TV, Plex Discover also allows users to have a central watchlist which saves them from creating separate lists inside each app.
Plex has confirmed to Android Authority that Discover will be released as...
Jan 10, 2023
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How Minecraft Player Created a Giant Version Of Snake Using Redstone Some ambitious Minecraft modders are taking the sandbox game to new heights. A recent example of this was a modder recreating an enormous version of the classic mobile title, Snake, in the Mojang game. This impressive achievement shows the community's dedication and the endless potential for personal expression that the game offers.
Minecraft is no stranger to ambitious projects, from grand castles to elaborate Redstone contraptions. Reddit user mattbatwings2 recently uploaded a clip of their recreation of the classic Snake game, constructed entirely with Redstone within the Mojang game. With one of the biggest maps in gaming, along with endless creative...
Jan 09, 2023
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YouTube App with New Design, Improved Viewing Experience YouTube has recently launched a new design for its Android app, featuring a progress bar and dark theme. The update is intended to improve the user's viewing experience. It is also reported that the new design comes with several other features that are set to make the platform even more attractive and enjoyable.
The progress bar, which is available in the Android app, allows users to track their progress while watching a video.
This feature was previously only available on YouTube's desktop version, but now it is available on the mobile app. Additionally, the progress bar can be used to jump back...
Jan 04, 2023
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Discover the Top-5 Alternatives to WhatsApp Messenger WhatsApp Messenger is one of the most popular messaging applications available today. It has been downloaded by millions of users around the world and is widely used for exchanging messages, images, audio files, videos, and other content. However, it has its own limitations – some people are not comfortable with its privacy policies or simply want more features or a different user interface. To meet these needs, several alternatives have emerged in recent years that offer similar features as well as extra benefits. Here we look at five of the best WhatsApp Messenger alternatives that promise to give you an...
Jan 03, 2023
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Twitter Introduces Elon Musk’s Side-Swipe Feature to Facilitate Easier Interaction Social media giant Twitter has recently announced a new feature that was recommended by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The feature, known as the 'Side-Swipe' option, is being hailed as a major step forward in making Twitter easier to use and more interactive for its users.
The Side-Swipe feature, which is currently only available on iOS devices, allows users to swipe from left to right on their newsfeed. This will open up a menu of options, including the ability to follow or unfollow other users, view trending topics, and see which tweets have been recommended to you by other users. This new...
Jan 02, 2023
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WhatsApp Pay India Head Quits Vinay Choletti, the head of WhatsApp's India payment business, has quit the firm within four months of taking charge, making him the latest in a series of senior-level departures at parent company Meta Platform.
Choletti made the announcement on LinkedIn late Tuesday, adding that he believes WhatsApp has the power to transform digital payments and financial inclusion in India. His departure follows the resignation of WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose, public policy director Rajiv Aggarwal, and India's head Ajit Mohan in November.
Choletti's resignation comes as a surprise, given that he had only taken up the role in August 2022. He had...
Dec 15, 2022
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Fortnite Chapter 4 Map Revealed - New Season 3 Finale Event/Season 4 Teaser Fortnite players are getting ready for the new season with the recent reveal of the Fortnite Chapter 4 map. The map, which was revealed in the Season 3 Finale Event/Season 4 teaser, shows a winter and fall theme with minimal water and few flat land areas.
Fortnite Chapter 4 is the fourth season of the popular battle royale game, and it is set to bring a lot of new changes and exciting content to the game. The map for the new season has been revealed in the new Season 3 Finale Event/Season 4 teaser, and it looks different from past maps....
Dec 12, 2022
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Update of the Title on Switch Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a critically-acclaimed turn-based tactical RPG developed by Ubisoft for the Nintendo Switch. Players take control of Mario and his newfound allies, the Rabbids, as they try to restore order to the world of the Mushroom Kingdom.
The game has been praised for its unique blend of tactical combat, wacky humor, and charming characters. However, some players quickly noticed that the game was not 100% complete, with some bugs and other issues preventing them from progressing further.
Today, the team at Ubisoft released the first title update for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. This update...
Dec 11, 2022
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YouTube Gets a New Start-Up Sound, And That’s Considered Important If you have a smart TV or a TV box or stick, prepare for the new way YouTube will greet you. As you launch the app, you will hear the unique sound that sounds like no other app audio introduction. And this new sound comes with a unique insight on how it has been created and recorded.
The sound can be described as “sophisticated” despite being short enough at about two seconds (the official video on YouTube is 4 seconds long, yet the fadeout part of it is nearly as long as the sound itself). It’s easily recognizable, though, starting with...
Nov 23, 2022
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This Week, Battlefield 2042 to Get on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass This week, Battlefield 2042 celebrates its first birthday. And this is one celebration for everyone to enjoy. On November 22, the latest installment in the Battlefield series became available to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass subscribers. And this means every EA or Xbox user can play it for some time without any extra payments (save for the subscription).
Not only is it the first birthday of Battlefield 2042. Its appearance on subscription platforms also coincides with the start of Season 3: Escalation. For new players, this is the chance to catch up with the storyline, given that there was no...
Nov 21, 2022
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Twitter Plans to Monetize Video Content Even before taking control of Twitter, Elon Musk made a lot of noise. Now he, as the owner, fires employees and makes changes to the platform. In addition to paid verification of accounts, he plans to introduce paid access to video content.
Developers often choose one of the two most common monetization methods: ad integration and paid content. It seems that Twitter is opting for the second option. The Washington Post found out that platform developers are currently working on the so-called “Paywalled Video” feature. When it is activated, users will be able to add videos to their tweets and set...
Nov 07, 2022
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Apple Is About to Shorten “Hey Siri” Phrase It seems that in the near future, the iconic phrase for calling the Apple voice assistant will disappear from our dictionary. It is reported that Apple has plans to shorten it, leaving only the name. Of course, there are other Siri elements that developers are currently working on.
While the shortening of the phrase “Hey Siri” will not affect the user experience much, it will be a little sad to part with it. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it will be done to speed up the call of this function. We doubt that removing such a short word from circulation will...
