Google has been busy today, announcing the new Chromecast and Pixel 5 during its Launch Night In event. In addition to these devices, Google also revealed a new Nest Audio smart speaker. It seeks to extend the functionality offered by the original Google Home smart speaker. Google Nest Audio Feature

Google has confirmed Google TV as its own version of Android TV. During its Launch Night In event, the company announced that the new operating system will debut on the new Chromecast with Google TV. Google TV OS Features The general idea behind Google TV is to bring together multiple streaming ser

In November 2020, the United States will vote on which party it wants to win in the presidential election. To encourage people to vote, Spotify is launching a non-partisan campaign called Play Your Part, with a focus on new voters. What is Play Your Part? Play Your Part is a campaign led by Spotif

It is not always easy to find the time to take care of yourself. Even after cutting time, the ever-changing advice makes it hard to know where to start. Luckily, Netflix has a huge selection of health documentaries to bring you up to speed with current thinking. Contents1. The Game Changers (2019)2.

Music streaming services are not without their problems. The biggest problem is the lack of ownership. If you use Spotify, you dont own any music - you just got a license to listen to it. Contents1. YouTube audio library2. Free music archive3. Jamendo4. NoiseTrade5. Musopen6. Amazon7. The Internet A

Internet subscription services are the future. They offer unlimited media streaming for a fixed monthly fee, providing some of the best entertainment value. But what about an Internet subscription for literature? SummaryAre ebook subscriptions worth it?1. Scribd2. Unlimited Kindle3. Bookmate4. 24 sy

Disney is testing a new feature for Disney+ called GroupWatch, which allows subscribers to create watch parties. A select group of users in Canada are testing the feature, before it rolls out to everyone in the fall. What is GroupWatch? GroupWatch is what Disney calls its Watch Party feature for D

Twitch is experimenting with showing ads to users in the middle of a stream. Controversially, streamers have no control over whether these ads play or when they occur. New mid-roll ads on Twitch Starting September 15, 2020, some viewers will see ads in the middle of a Twitch broadcast. According

The ability to add subtitles to a video is an essential part of any interesting media player. Especially when some of the best movies and TV shows in the world are unlikely to be in your native language. ContentsHow to automatically download subtitles on PlexHow to add subtitles to your existing sho

CBS All Access, ViacomCBS video-on-demand and live streaming service, will be rebranded as Paramount+ in early 2021. The service will also be expanded to serve more countries and host new original series. CBS All Access becomes essential + CBS All Access launched in 2014, relatively early for a st

Virtual events are becoming commonplace, with many artists hosting them as a way to generate revenue and connect with fans. To make these virtual events easier to discover, Spotify now displays them in listings on the artist and discovery pages of the app. What virtual events will Spotify show? Th

During Apples Time Flies event, the company revealed some exciting new products for fans of iOS systems. However, at the very end of the event, Apple revealed an impressive array of OS updates all of which will be released on September 16, 2020. Whats new with iOS updates? You can take a look at al

According to the latest data, the average US household now pays over $200/month for cable TV. ContentsCable TV alternativesCable alternatives for live TVPaid over-the-air TV providersFree live TV providersLive TVCable alternatives for video on demandPaid VOD providersFree VOD providersCut the cord t

Amazon enters the world of podcasts by adding them to its Amazon Music service. It follows the likes of Apple and Spotify, both of which have made big investments to attract podcast creators. How to listen to podcasts on Amazon Music? If you live in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, podcasts are now

Not all Android TV boxes are equal; some have a three-digit amount of internal storage, while others may have no more than a single-digit amount. ContentsAndroid TV Storage:The BasicsDelete Unused Apps and GamesAndroid TV:External StorageInternal Storage vs. Removable StorageHow to Set Up Android TV

Have you ever gone to your favorite streaming platform looking for a movie or series you wanted to watch, only to find that it was no longer there? Why does this happen? ContentsHow Streaming WorksUnderstanding LicensingUnderstanding Residuals and Production CostsWhy is this show down?Cost of Produc

Peacock, NBCUniversals streaming service launched a few months ago, is now heading to the Roku platform. The news comes following disputes between the two companies over how advertising would be handled. Peacock is now available on Roku Peacock is a streaming service that was launched nationwide i

The number of free video on demand (VOD) providers has grown exponentially in recent years. Names like Pluto TV and Tubi TV continue to thrive, but there has also been a glut of newcomers to the space. ContentsWhere is the Plex VOD library available?How much does Plex VOD cost?What content is availa

Previously only available to certain users, Twitch Watch Parties are now available to everyone globally. With Watch Parties, streamers can stream movies and TV shows so they can watch, react to, and discuss them with their viewers. What are Twitch Watch Parties? Watch Parties allow Twitch creators

Given that TVs are so expensive, speaker systems are surprisingly poor. The problem is mainly caused by the available space. As TVs get thinner and thinner, the speakers themselves have less room to work with, so we end up with shallow tinny sound. As such, audiophiles and movie buffs have started