TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

If you’ve ever wanted to look up information about a TV show or movie, you likely turn to IMDb to do so. “I love watching shows and movies, and seeing who acted in them, trivia about them, and more,” Liss told TechCrunch. This data is pulled from The Movie Database.

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Engadget

MARCH 13, 2025

But over the last few years AMD has stepped up its game with its Ryzen notebook processors, which are better suited for juggling multiple tasks at once (like streaming to Twitch while blasting fools in Fortnite). For media creation, we transcode a 4K movie clip into 1080p using Handbrakes CPU and GPU encoding options.

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The Verge

MAY 6, 2021

Apple trial as a potential alternative for getting Fortnite on the iPhone: web apps. It’s an intriguing idea, as web apps are able to do surprisingly complex things: just look at a Chromebook or even game streaming services on the iPhone. Apple has forced Microsoft and others to head to the web for gaming streaming.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 20, 2020

Netflix may be the top streaming service, but Amazon Prime Video's price and perks make it a good alternative.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It analyzes world news for you and produces two-to-three minute, streaming video clips. Alternatively, if you do find something you want to devote more time to reading later, there are always apps like Pocket and Instapaper. Think back to the days when a movie night with your family meant a lengthy trip to Blockbuster.

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The Verge

MAY 7, 2021

Last May, TiVo attempted to muscle in on Roku and Amazon with an HDMI streaming dongle of its own — the $70 TiVo Stream 4K, which traded in the company’s traditional live TV + DVR functionality for the likes of Sling TV, Netflix, HBO and YouTube.

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The Verge

APRIL 25, 2021

Cinemas weren’t where most people saw newly-released movies. This year’s Oscars are happening later in the year than usual, apparently to make room for more movies , since the pandemic dried up the release schedule. In addition, this year’s ceremony marks the first time that some streaming-only movies will qualify for an Oscar award.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 11, 2021

series takes a surprisingly thoughtful approach to its alternate-universe premise and scores another win for Disney+ streaming service. Marvel's What If?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

I would like to discuss my THOUGHTS about the Netflix movie Happiest Season with you all but I don’t want to spoil the ending if you have not seen it. Gotta keep those streaming algorithms guessing. Alternate realities, ya’ll! John Boyega stars in Small Axe: Red, White and Blue | Amazon Prime. The ending was. disappointing.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus , and Netflix ; some great sci-fi books ; and exciting new podcasts. JustWatch isn’t a great app — it’s really buggy and often very slow — but it is a necessity: the app is basically a TV Guide for streaming services.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In 1998, Amazon bought the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) for approximately $55 million, in the company’s first major acquisition. In February 2011, Amazon expanded its digital video service into Amazon Prime Instant Video , establishing Amazon’s first foothold into the streaming marketplace. The shows are, for the most part, bad.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If you’re hesitant to book a massage this year because of the ongoing pandemic, buying a massage gun like the Theragun Mini might be your best alternative. Thankfully, if you’re looking to brush up rom-coms with your loved one this winter, the best streaming device you can buy is on sale at a number of retailers. Read our full review.

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Digital Trends

JULY 1, 2020

Google's cable TV alternative gets more channels every year -- but at $65 per month, is it still a good value?

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The Verge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

It can get hard to navigate all of my various streaming services, work apps, chats, and social media using Chrome tabs — and it also puts me at greater risk of getting distracted. We’ve also listed our favorite streaming shows on Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus , and Netflix ; some great sci-fi books ; and exciting new podcasts.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Simply live-stream the baking class on your social media platforms or over a video conferencing software program to reach all of your donors, no matter where they are. If you’re committed to hosting a WNO but seek a virtual alternative, check out the St. Halloween movie night. Terrifying Trivia.

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The Verge

APRIL 7, 2021

Through April 12th, the service Movies Anywhere is offering a promotion that’ll net you a free movie when you purchase one. It’s like a buy one, get one deal, except the list of eligible movies you can get on the house is fairly small. Still, a free movie is a free movie.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Pony up for Paramount: Ahead of the launch of “Paramount+ with Showtime,” a new TV streaming service bundle that’ll see Showtime integrated with Paramount+, Paramount announced that it would be increasing the price of its Paramount+ Premium tier from $9.99 per month to $11.99 Christine takes a deep dive.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Major film companies have released their own NFT collections for movies like Space Jam , so that’s not an abstract concern. NFTs are a frequently baffling but highly lucrative technology that’s provided an alternate revenue stream for people to profit off media outside traditional licensing deals.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 29, 2022

But the fact of the matter is that we all pretty much live our lives around our computers — from Zoom meetings and work assignments during the day to Netflix streaming at night — so it’s key to find a device that’s a good fit. Do you need to be able to switch from a laptop to a tablet at a moment's notice?

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The 720p resolution isn’t really the issue — you can watch a 720p Blu-ray movie and it’ll look great on a laptop-sized screen. Until that happens, though, people have had to find alternative solutions to looking better on video calls. Perhaps there will be laptops with conspicuous camera bumps in our lives next year.

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The Verge

JANUARY 9, 2021

Thankfully, developers have already figured out the seemingly impossible: how to run system-intensive titles on your PC and stream the visual feed to your VR device while syncing all of your movements over Wi-Fi. There are other, less costly alternatives, like Anker’s 10-foot USB-C to USB Type-A 3.0

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The Verge

JULY 1, 2020

Although you can stream and text, FaceTime, or share your screen on Zoom, sometimes that just doesn’t cut it. Here are several apps you can use to host movie nights with friends online, along with step-by-step instructions on how to start watching. Select the streaming service you want to use. Netflix Party. Netflix Party.

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The Verge

APRIL 4, 2022

Picture-in-picture mode has been an option on Apple’s streaming media device, the Apple TV, for a couple of years now. This is a useful feature if you want to keep an eye on the baby’s room while you’re watching a movie, or watch over the front door for that special delivery during a big game. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Movies for Impact. Sell concessions like popcorn, soda, and candy for charity, and make a public ask for donations for the cause before the movie starts.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. Karaoke Karaoke is more than a fun bar night activity—it can be a nonprofit event with multiple revenue streams. Ideas 52 through 63 can help you make a plan.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

On the home tech front, Open Home Foundation is building a more empowering smart home platform focused on offline control and privacy, with an Alexa alternative that works without internet. Not every innovation was wearable, though. For Sony, the shift isnt just about winning the tech spec war.

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The Verge

MAY 11, 2020

Over the past decade, the leaders of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T oversaw a shift from simplistic feature phones into the era of smartphones and streaming. Under his supervision, AT&T acquired DirecTV and moved into the streaming space with the launch of DirecTV Now (to mixed results so far). There’s a chance that HBO Max fails.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

I’ve never been a fan of smart televisions when it’s so easy to offload those smarts to a more capable streaming box or stick, which can be neatly hidden out of sight. But it’s much harder to do the same thing with a projector when they’re mounted to ceilings or placed on a coffee table for an impromptu movie or gaming night with friends.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

While all of these elements will still be useful during an experiential event, they are instead function to inform the audience that they have value and they can contribute (perhaps in an alternative way) to the event content . The event was set up like a movie set with three different healthcare environments as ‘sets’.

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The Verge

JUNE 8, 2021

Facing newer competitors like Apple’s AirPods Pro and Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds at the high end, and countless plenty-good alternatives below, Sony has returned with the new $279.99 2021 is becoming the year of lossless music streaming, with Apple and Spotify both joining Amazon Music HD and Tidal. WF-1000XM4 earbuds.

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The Verge

JANUARY 25, 2022

The app is nearly its entire business currently, namely through subscriptions, while its touted podcast ad tech, Streaming Ad Insertion, hinges on a listener being on the app so it can properly target ads. Spotify is reportedly the top music streaming app. Spotify, though, needs you to listen on its platform.

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The Verge

AUGUST 25, 2021

It’s not exactly a productivity powerhouse — for an inexpensive alternative, we suggest a Chromebook for most people — but it is a viable option if you want to stream movies or do some light work with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, or Word. Read our review.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one! Here's what's new on streaming, from worst to best.

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The Verge

JANUARY 17, 2022

These monitors can offer a commanding view and are a good alternative to a double or triple monitor setup but, like big ultrawides, you’ll need to build your setup around it. Look for USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode and Power Delivery, or Thunderbolt with Power Delivery (the standard has DisplayPort baked in). What about VA?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2021

“Skipper is a new network for hotels and resorts that helps them run their tech stack, acquire customers, and create new revenue streams. Users watch our movie-quality videos, engage with our social quizzes and polls, and keep each-other motivated and learning as they progress together. ” Valar Labs. . ” SAVVI.

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The Verge

JULY 10, 2020

This is technically the world’s best 5G-ready laptop — only because there are currently no alternatives. The Flex 5G’s 2-in-1 design adds more use cases with its tent mode, allowing you to post up and stream a movie over 5G if you want. No pressure. First, let’s start with 5G.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Virtual movie night. Bring everyone together with a virtual movie night fundraiser! With apps like Teleparty or simple screen share features in services like Zoom, you can stream a movie that everyone can watch together, all from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual Fundraising Ideas During COVID. Game-a-thon.

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