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Going to the movies is becoming a test of what you can afford
/ If AMC has its way, even movie theaters will divide the haves from the have-nots. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Okay, so sometimes it wasn’t that great trying to watch a movie in a local theater. (From the film Matinee.)
Xbox is skipping the E3 2023 show floor
/ Xbox will be hosting its big showcase on June 11th, but it won’t have a booth at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Apple’s Rumored HomePod With 7-Inch Screen Will Reportedly Roll Out in 2024
Following last month’s release of Apple’s second-generation HomePod, the first edition of which debuted in 2018, the company is reportedly working on a revamped version of the smart speaker.An alleged third-generation HomePod is said to feature a 7-inch screen panel across the front, appearing somewhat as a dual iPad and speaker all-in-one. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chu Kuo, the rumored HomePod will launch sometime in the first half of 2024.Kuo also predicted that Chinese manufacturer Tianma will serve as the exclusive panel supplier, which would mark the first partnership between the two companies. Tianma currently produces panels for Android phones.The analyst said that, thanks to the screen, the new HomePod would “enable tighter integration with Apple’s other hardware products” an...
Meta Is Reportedly Working on a Decentralized Twitter Alternative
Amid the ongoing decline of both advertisers and users on Twitter, it seems that Meta may be taking over the space. The company is in the process of building its own “decentralized social network” specifically for posting text.The news that Meta was working on the app was first reported by MoneyControl, and later confirmed to Platformer via email.“We’re exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates. We believe there’s an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests,” the company confirmed to Platformer.Per the original report, Meta’s app is codenamed P92 and is still in the early stages of development. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri is leading the project, according to Platformer’s sources, and ...
Rivian says ‘thousands’ of R1T reservation holders will get their trucks within months
/ Invitations to configure Rivian’s electric truck with the currently available options will start going out soon, bringing to an end what was a yearslong journey for some.
The best wireless earbuds to buy right now
Buying Guide The best from Apple, Bose, Samsung, Sony, Beats, Google, and more Share this story It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good of a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market has come a long way since the early era of true wireless earbuds when we had to deal with mediocre sound quality and unreliable performance, all for the sake of ditching cables. Things are much different now. After several product generations of learned lessons, companies like Sony, Apple, Samsung, and others are releasing their most impressive earbuds to date. You can get phenomenal noise cancellation and sound quality in the premium tier of earbuds if you’re willing to spend big. But thos...
Fortnite won’t slow down
/ With its new cyberpunk-themed season, the battle royale continues its trend of faster, more frantic gameplay by channeling the cult classic Sunset Overdrive. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Epic Games Fortnite doesn’t seem capable of slowing down — and I’m not just talking about the relentless inclusion of seemingly every piece of modern pop culture. I mean the game itself. Fortnite keeps getting faster, and its latest major update, which ushers in a cyberpunk theme, speeds things up even more. This is something that has been brewing for some time and really became appare...
HHW Gaming: Alex Murphy Takes Out Criminals & Hands Out Parking Tickets In New ‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ Trailer
RoboCop issues out his brand of justice in a new gameplay trailer. The post HHW Gaming: Alex Murphy Takes Out Criminals & Hands Out Parking Tickets In New ‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ Trailer appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Meta’s Instagram & Facebook Reels Play Bonus Program Is Coming To An End
If you are a content creator caking off the Reels Play bonus program on Instagram and Facebook, you're going to have to find another way to bring in coins The post Meta’s Instagram & Facebook Reels Play Bonus Program Is Coming To An End appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
The semiautomated social network is coming
Artificial Intelligence/ Tech / LinkedIn announced last week it’s using AI to help write posts for users to chat about. Snap has created its own chatbot, and Meta is working on AI ‘personas.’ It seems future social networks will be increasingly augmented by AI.
Vinyl overtakes CD sales for the first time since 1987
/ As interest in digital downloads wanes, vinyl record sales continue to grow for the 16th year running, says RIAA. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post No longer just a niche hobby for dads and hipsters, vinyl is experiencing a major resurgence in mainstream music. According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) annual revenue report, vinyl records outsold CDs in the US last year for the first time since 1987, selling 41 million units against 33 million for CD. Vinyl record sales have consistently increased over the last 16 years...
Meta is cutting its Reels Play bonus program on Instagram and Facebook
/ The Reels Play program paid creators to hit benchmarks for short-form videos on Instagram and Facebook, but now it’s coming to an end.
