TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Charles Martinet, the voice actor who has portrayed Mario since 1991, is stepping down, Nintendo announced Monday morning. Besides voicing the world’s most famous plumber, the 67-year-old Martinet also portrayed Luigi, Wario, Waluigi and the baby versions of these characters in more than 100 titles across the Mario video game franchise.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The blue blur's third movie was a hit at the box office, and it's coming to Paramount+ sooner than you might have expected. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will land on the streaming service in the US and Canada on February 18 i.e. tomorrow. Movie raked in $1.36 Sonic the Hedgehog shows no sign of slowing down so to speak.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Christopher Nolan recently went on a very public tirade about the importance of movies, including his, being seen on the big screen — but if anyone’s interested in watching Tenet ’s opening prologue, they can do so now on YouTube. has posted the film’s first six minutes on YouTube ahead of the movie’s digital release next week.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Disney just made a deluge of announcements at its 2020 Investor Day, including updates on new Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Animation studios projects, as well as updates on Disney Plus and Disney’s other streaming services. Finally, Marvel Studios is developing a new Fantastic Four movie. Star Wars Movies. Disney Plus Series.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Both will be available for the majority of the company’s 4K players, “including the Roku Ultra, Roku Streambar, Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Streaming Stick Plus, and Roku Premiere.” HomeKit lets you control the Roku through Apple’s Home app or with Siri voice commands.

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The Verge

APRIL 29, 2021

Roku has a strange relationship with remotes: it’s one of the worst offenders when it comes to branded buttons, with a seemingly ever-rotating list of streaming services — Netflix, Sling, even Rdio at one point — that have come and gone over time. One of its remotes even bears a mysterious glyph that’s never been used for anything.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

He’s written an article for Variety blasting Warner Brothers and AT&T, saying that the the move to release movies on streaming on the same day as in theaters is “a desperate attempt to grab the audience’s attention.”. Update December 10th, 9:32PM ET : Corrected the spelling of Christopher Nolan’s movie Tenet.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As with most Amazon devices, the Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series has Alexa voice control. An incredibly handy feature when you need to search through multiple streaming platforms for your favorite show. To add the four-year protection plan you'll need to pay a bit more. And it supports Dolby Audio for even better sound quality.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical has some big Broadway talent on board for its January 1st streaming performance. Based on the 2007 Disney-Pixar movie Ratatouille , the musical came together on TikTok, with creators composing songs based on the original film, building the “show” piece by piece. COULDN’T GET ANY BETTER!

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It was announced in December that Apple’s streaming app, which offers access to its Apple TV Plus originals, would be coming to the awkwardly named Chromecast with Google TV. Of note, you’ll also be able to add Apple’s original shows and movies to Google TV’s universal Watchlist. Image: Google.

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The Verge

JULY 9, 2020

We live in the era of streaming entertainment, and it’s easier than ever to start watching whatever new Netflix , Prime Video , or Hulu show that your friends and co-workers are raving about. Pretty much any TV you buy nowadays will offer the ability to download and install a plethora of streaming apps. Choosing a streaming device.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Other headphones (like those from Sony) offer 3D audio, but this is for music rather than movies from streaming apps. The app also reveals that the Galaxy Buds Pro will have a “voice detect” feature that automatically enables transparency mode and lowers the volume of your audio when the earbuds sense that you’re speaking.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Louis-based voice assistant startup Disruptel is announcing that it has raised $1.1 The money comes from an impressive group of investors who seem well-aligned with what the startup is aiming to do — namely, build a voice assistant that can provide detailed information about what’s happening on your TV screen. million in seed funding.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2020

Twitter users were quick to point out that you can use the feature to make it easier to launch Google’s voice assistant if you’d rather not speak to Siri. There’s also a new “ headphone accommodations ” feature in iOS 14, which adjusts the sound frequencies streamed through select Apple and Beats headphones to better match your hearing.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Paramount Plus is rolling out its own linear channels feature that’ll serve up linear movies and TV with a similar feel to traditional cable TV. The addition of Live Channels also allows Paramount Plus to more directly compete with streaming services that have similar live and linear integrations, including Peacock.

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The Verge

MARCH 16, 2022

Mike Myers is making a return to comedy in a new, six-episode Netflix show called The Pentaverate , after years of rare movie appearances. The show, which will start streaming on May 5th, also stars comedians like Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Key, and Jennifer Saunders.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The software that runs on Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices is set to undergo a significant overhaul in the coming weeks, and the rollout of the “new Fire TV experience” begins today on some devices. with voice commands. with voice commands. Image: Amazon. Image: Amazon.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This is a major expansion from the company’s “Fire TV Edition” collaborations, where its popular streaming software comes preloaded on sets manufactured by other TV makers. The Omni series is the higher-end of the two, and beyond offering better picture quality, its other key selling point is hands-free voice control. and Canada.

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The Verge

APRIL 19, 2021

Roku’s new $30 remote has upgrades like a rechargeable battery and hands-free voice commands Roku’s new Voice Remote Pro is the company’s first remote control to come with always-listening mics built in. Weight-wise, the Voice Remote Pro felt about the same in my hand as the remote that came with my TCL Roku TV. The new $29.99

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

It’s a Chromecast in name, but Google’s latest streaming device is actually powered by Android TV, which more closely resembles a Roku or Amazon Fire TV in how you use it. Each row on the Google TV home screen combines content from multiple streaming apps. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Now with Dolby Vision and slightly faster performance Roku has replaced its Streaming Stick Plus, long one of the top recommendations for an affordable 4K streaming player, with the new Streaming Stick 4K. The Streaming Stick 4K looks very similar to the Stick Plus. And it costs the same $49.99

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The Verge

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It needs an engaging screen with enough resolution so you won’t see individual pixels at a comfortable distance, speakers that aren’t muffled or crackly sounding, and battery life that will let you get through a few movies between charges since you likely won’t be plugging this thing in after every time you use it.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

You’ll also be able to watch 400+ live TV channels, free movies and shows, and other streaming content. It also comes with a voice remote so you can search for shows, control smart home devices, and more by speaking directly into the remote.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

They're fantastic for gaming, movie nights, and setting the right vibe. First, they sync with movies, music, and games to create an immersive lighting experience. SEE ALSO: The best Presidents' Day streaming deals live now: Peacock, Starz, and more They're also ridiculously versatile. at Woot $79.99 Save $40.00

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Finally, you’ll be able to use Siri on your HomePod to turn your Apple TV on and off, start a specific show or movie, or have it pause or resume playback for you. The Apple TV can now stream multiple feeds from your HomeKit cameras instead of only one, so you can survey your domain from the big screen. Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2020

But competitors haven’t been sitting idle: Bose’s Noise Canceling Headphones 700 are neck and neck with Sony for noise cancellation and have better microphones for voice calls. You don’t need to worry about missing a call if you’re absorbed in a movie or show on Netflix on your laptop. Sony’s app shows when you’re streaming with LDAC.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If you’ve got an Amazon Fire TV box, hate picking up a voice remote, and have a separate Alexa-enabled device like an Echo smart speaker, then I have some great news. Although many of these smart display-like features have been available on the Fire TV before thanks to Amazon’s voice remote, what’s new is being able to access them hands-free.

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The Verge

MARCH 26, 2021

Microsoft has watched Google acquire YouTube and turn it into the world’s biggest video platform, Amazon buy Twitch and dominate streaming, Facebook acquire both Instagram and WhatsApp to control the way millions communicate and socialize online, and Apple rule mobile with its App Store. The software maker has also failed elsewhere.

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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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Mashable Tech

APRIL 10, 2025

SEE ALSO: Apple announces WWDC 2025 dates I’m also a sucker for hands-free everything, and the Alexa voice remote seals the deal. Say the name of a movie and boom, it’s on. It’s one of those little conveniences that makes you feel like you’re living in the future. Price: $599.99 $899.99

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Although Echo Show users were previously able to watch networks such as Hulu and Prime Video, the absence of the popular Netflix service could be frustrating for movie enthusiasts. According to Amazon, you will be able to use your voice to search for and start Netflix shows or movies on the Echo Show’s 10-inch screen.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And for her thousands of fans on Twitch , this is what they see when she streams herself playing Minecraft , watching movies, or just sitting around chatting in her room. The model speaks and moves in accord with the person behind it, but viewers of the stream have no idea what that person actually looks like.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

streaming dongle that’s aimed at people who haven’t yet made the upgrade to a 4K TV — and don’t intend to anytime soon. You attach a Micro USB cable to it for power, toss some batteries in the Alexa voice remote, and you’re off and running. That’s a nice upgrade for sports and watching video game streams on Twitch.

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The Verge

MARCH 1, 2021

We envision the Vizio smart TV as the center of the connected home — where families play games together, where friends watch movies together, where work and learning happen, and where all things in between take place,” Vizio founder, chairman, and CEO William Wang wrote in a letter that opens the S-1.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The button has top positioning in its TV and mobile apps, but now things are even easier to activate, as Netflix has linked its automatic selector to Amazon’s voice-controlled AI and streaming hardware. Image: Amazon. Now you can instantly discover a show or film we know you’ll love based on what you’ve watched before.”.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 16, 2021

held their second annual Fandome on Saturday, revealing new trailers for movies and shows coming up, including The Batman, The Flash , and Black Adam. Keaton does the voice-over for the teaser which includes a glimpse of the unmistakable Batman cowl at the end. DC Comics and Warner Bros.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Now on Tap also features an interactive voice command feature that lets you tell your phone what to do or simply ask questions related to what your currently viewing. The movie Jobs introduced the next generation to one of the greatest minds every to find a place in the tech industry, a figure at once revered and yet tragic.

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