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You will watch the Snyder Cut in 4:3 aspect ratio because HBO Max respects cinema

The Verge

Now look, I’m not going to make fun of directors choosing less common aspect ratios (I contend that First Cow , a quiet movie about a cow, which was also shot in 4:3, was robbed of its place on the Best Picture nominees list). That’s right. HBO will not artificially crop the image just to satisfy your natural demand for widescreen viewing.

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Apple Music pays a penny per stream

The Verge

Apple Music’s payment rate for artists and labels is fundamentally a penny per stream, according to a letter from the company posted on its artist dashboard and first reported by the Wall Street Journal. That payment rate is higher than Spotify, which has a confusing variable rate scheme that basically tops out at a half-penny per stream.

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How to watch The Simpsons in its original aspect ratio on Disney Plus

The Verge

As promised, Disney now gives subscribers of Disney Plus the option to watch over 19 seasons of The Simpsons in the show’s original 4:3 aspect ratio. You should see a new toggle for “Remastered Aspect Ratio.” Open Disney Plus and go to The Simpsons page. This link should get you there on the web version. Choose the Details tab.

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The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

Engadget

If youre thinking about getting a live TV streaming service, youre probably looking for some combination of live news, local stations, linear channels and live sports without having to sign a cable contract. Plus, if you have an internet connection and a smart TV, you dont need any additional equipment to stream.

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The best USB-C hub for 2025

Engadget

A docking station makes more sense for someone who needs a robust setup for their laptop, including multiple external monitors, webcams, stream decks, microphones and so on. And, finally, the price-to-value ratio helped determine the best ones for a few different use cases.

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The best gaming handhelds for 2025

Engadget

inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Photo by Devindra Hardawar/Engadget PlayStation Portal The PlayStation Portal is an odd accessory thats designed to stream games from a PlayStation 5. Jeff Dunn for Engadget Retroid Pocket Mini The Retroid Pocket Mini is essentially a smaller version of the Retroid Pocket 5. The PlayStation Portal.

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The best monitors for every budget in 2025

Engadget

VA (vertical alignment) monitors are also relatively cheap, while offering good brightness and a high contrast ratio. On the gaming and entertainment side, were also seeing curved and ultrawide monitors with aspect ratios like 21:9.

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