First reported anonymously at Video Games Chronicle, and then confirmed by Kotaku and by Engadget, a major data breach at Twitch has put over 125 GB of data into the wild. Details in the leak include:
— Entirety of source code to twitch.tv, with com…
Night School Studio, the independent game developer known for narrative-driven titles like “Oxenfree,” announced today it has been acquired by Netflix. This makes it the first games studio the streaming giant has purchased. In Netflix’s announcement, Mike Verdu, vice president of game development, wrote Night School’s “commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make […]
If you’ve never struggled to click the correct one of three different download buttons on one of those “YouTube to mp4” websites, well, haven’t you led an honorable internet life! But now, YouTube is testing a feature for Premium subscribers that might render those bootleg websites somewhat obsolete. From now through October 19, Premium users […]
Roku is focused on improving the search and audio experience for users.
アップルのストリーミング端末「Apple TV 4K」が第2世代モデルへと進化した。リモコンが刷新され機能も充実したことで使いやすさに磨きをかけたが、日本での価格が20,000円を超えるなど他社製品と比べてかなり高い。その価格は機能に対して妥当と言えるのだろうか──。『WIRED』US版によるレヴュー。
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Apple Music announced today that it’s created a process to properly identify and compensate all of the individual creators involved in making a DJ mix. Using technology from the audio-recognition app Shazam, which Apple acquired in 2018 for $400 million, Apple Music is working with major and independent labels to devise a fair way to […]
Roku’s expansion into original content continues with news that the streaming platform and device maker will debut its first original feature-length film during the 2021 holiday season. In partnership with Lionsgate, Roku announced it will introduce a movie based on the Emmy-winning TV series “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” which will air on its free streaming hub, […]
Following last year’s price hike on its Live TV service, Hulu is now preparing to raise prices again. Starting on October 8, 2021, Hulu will raise the price for both its on-demand plans, Hulu and Hulu with No Ads. However, unlike the earlier price hike which had clocked in at $10 more per month for […]
Locast, frequently recommended on Metafilter, has suspended operations, following a U.S. Federal Court’s ruling. Locast provided free access to local TV stations in 35 U.S. markets at the time of the ruling. In a summary judgment, U.S. District Court J…
The first three episodes of The Wheel of Time premiere on Amazon Prime Video starting on Nov. 19, with new episodes dropping each Friday through the season finale on Dec. 24. The second season of the series has already been announced. [Official Show T…
