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Prime Video reportedly doubling the amount of ads you’ll see — streaming just got a lot worse
Remember the streaming dream we were sold of unlimited ad-free movies and TV shows compared to the commercial-stuffed days of cable? I’m starting to feel like we bought a lemon, because it appears that Amazon’s Prime Video has quietly increased the number of ads on its content. According to a report by Adweek, Prime Video has almost doubled the number…
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10 Video Game Purchases That Left Me With Nothing but Regret
I have made some bad decisions when buying video game-related items, and I know I’m not alone. While buyer’s remorse is not a valid reason for a refund, many purchases I’ve made make me wish it were. While it can be a big financial hit to buy a console that didn’t pan out, the pricing doesn’t always matter. Sometimes, regret…
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HP unveils its 65-inch Google Beam display — here’s how much the 3D video conference setup costs
At last month’s Google I/O, Google announced that its Google Beam software, which brings 3D imagery to video meetings, was finally ready for prime time. All that was needed was the hardware to bring Google’s 3D video technology out of demos and into actual meeting spaces. HP provided that hardware today (June 11), announcing the HP Dimension with Google Beam,…
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Amazon is about to be flooded with AI-generated video ads
New capabilities include motion improvements to show items in action, which Amazon says is best for showcasing products like toys, tools, and worn accessories. For example, Video Generator can now create clips that show someone wearing a watch on their wrist and checking the time, instead of simply displaying the watch on a table. The tool generates six different videos…
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The video game actors’ strike may be over soon
American Screen Actors Guild members have reached a “tentative” contract agreement with major gaming companies that could potentially end the 11-month-long video game actors’ strike. “It is expected the terms of a strike suspension agreement will be finalized with employers soon,” SAG-AFTRA announced. “Until such agreement is reached, however, SAG-AFTRA members will remain on strike against these employers.” The contract…
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Prime Video just shared an explosive trailer for a new action comedy movie with Eddie Murphy — and it looks like a wild ride
Prime Video looks to be bolstering its summer movie line-up with another crime comedy, and, based on the trailer, it looks like a chaotic watch. In addition to the explosive John Cena/Idris Elba buddy comedy, “Heads of State” (streaming July 2), the Amazon streaming service is due to add “The Pickup” just a few weeks later. Tim Story’s new crime…
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‘Screenbox’ Is a Sleek and Capable VLC-Based Video Player for Windows
Looking for a Windows video player that looks nice, is easy to use, and supports every media file you can imagine? Screenbox is a free and open source application that fits perfectly in Windows 11. It’s the media player Microsoft should have made for its own operating system. We’ve talked about IINA, a sleek Mac alternative to VLC. Screenbox is…
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10 Successful Video Game Series You Didn’t Know Were Spin-Offs
There are many game series that started life as spin-offs, a fact that’s not always obvious. These games can stand apart on their own, and tend to cater to fans who wouldn’t have necessarily liked the originals. While some share genres with their forebears, others spin off concepts into completely new directions. It’s particularly interesting to see how many of…
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3 new to Prime Video movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
We’re somehow in June already, and Prime Video is rolling out another batch of movie titles to sink your teeth into. As always, the streaming service’s library is packed with a mix of classics, recent hits and a few hidden gems. But if you’re someone who likes to let the critics do some of the legwork, it’s worth narrowing your…
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Read This Before Buying a HomeKit Secure Video Camera
Are you looking at picking up a HomeKit Secure Video camera? Here are a few things I wish I knew before setting up my first HomeKit Secure Video camera, and the things I’ll keep in mind as I continue to outfit my home with security cameras. HomeKit Secure Video Is Available With a Subscription Only Apple saw an opportunity with…
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