Fans of podcasts have more options on Spotify, as the streaming giant now offers video podcasts. With COVID-19 still keeping us inside, watching podcasts could be another lockdown hobby. But then if you’re working from home, you can also choose to listen to the podcast instead. How Do Video Podcasts on Spotify Work? In a blog post, Spotify said it is rolling out the video feature for selected podcasts. The company plans to use video to expand its audio experience. With this new feature, even Free users can enjoy watching their favorite podcasters. Spotify also listed the first podcasts with…
Author: Aaron Tosin
Aaron Tosin
A writer with a difference!
Gamers who want to play virtual reality (VR) games with friends can now do so with Oculus’ new features. To promote playing together, Oculus launched the new Public Parties and Travel Together features. With these features, you can game with your friends while social distancing. What is Oculus’ Public Parties Feature? Engadget reports that the Public Parties feature lets gamers to join VR voice calls in a large group. A maximum of 8 players can join these calls. Also interesting is that these players don’t even have to be on your friends list. With Public Parties, players can chat with…
After last week’s massive hack, Twitter has released new information on the attack. The hackers had broken into the accounts of Bill Gates and Elon Musk, among others. Through celebrity accounts, the hackers asked followers to donate Bitcoins to their online wallets. Twitter had responded by preventing blue-checked accounts from tweeting for a couple of hours. Twitter’s latest news revealed that the hackers had also downloaded the celebrities’ account information. This information included direct messages. Out of the 130 accounts hacked, the hackers stole data from about 8 of them. What Else Did the Twitter Hackers Do? Gizmodo also reports…
Confused Xbox gamers don’t need to worry anymore about which console to buy. Microsoft announced Friday that it would stop making the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. This decision allows Microsoft to focus all efforts on its upcoming Xbox Series X. To tide you over, Microsoft also said they’re still going to make the Xbox One S. Why Did Microsoft Discontinue the Xbox One X? A Microsoft spokesperson told CNN that quitting the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition was a “natural step” before stepping “into the future.” Currently, Microsoft is preparing to…
Despite COVID-19 forcing everyone home, Netflix’s stock tumbled more than 10% Thursday. This number comes after projections that the company could draw in just 2.5 million subscribers in the next quarter. However, in the second quarter of 2020, Netflix had reeled in 10 million subscribers. Netflix Promotes Ted Sarandos Aside from this news, Netflix said they were promoting Ted Sarandos to co-CEO, together with Reed Hastings. Sarandos is Netflix’s chief of content. In a statement, Hastings welcomed the news. “Ted has been my partner for decades,” he said. He added that the two of them were already leading the company…
Dr. Nouhavandi combines ethics, patient care and passion to create the ultimate patient experience. After earning her bachelor’s degree in bioethics and becoming a Doctor in Pharmacy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2011, she worked as a pharmacist in charge of MCP pharmacy, an independent compounding pharmacy located in Moorpark, California. As the only independent pharmacy in a town surrounded by big chain pharmacies, Dr. Nouhavandi helped grow the business to be the second highest volume pharmacy in Moorpark as a result of its hardworking staff, impeccable service and commitment to the community. After the successful acquisition of…
Are you planning to buy the new Xbox Series X? Do you still use your Xbox Kinect? If you answer yes to both, you’re in for some bad news. Microsoft has announced Thursday that the Xbox Series X will not support the Xbox Kinect. While this newest console does support all Xbox One games, it will not support Kinect. In 2010, Microsoft had launched the Kinect for the Xbox 360 to challenge the Nintendo Wii’s motion controller. What Happened to the Xbox Kinect? Gizmodo notes that Microsoft decided to stop supporting Xbox games that require the Kinect. In a blog…
As TikTok faces an intense US crackdown, Facebook moved to take it down by launching Reels, a new video-sharing feature. This new feature will go on Instagram, in tandem with Instagram Stories. After India banned TikTok earlier this month, Instagram opened Reels to take over the market. Facebook plans to extend Reels to the US and to over 50 more countries in August. In 2019, Facebook bought Instagram. What Is Instagram Reels? Gizmodo notes that Instagram Reels works the same way as TikTok. Instagram users can “create 15-second videos set to music” and share it publicly. They can also “borrow”…
Bitcoin owners were in for a ride Wednesday when verified Twitter accounts suddenly asked them for bitcoin donations. If you haven’t seen blue check accounts in your feed, this could be why. Who’s Asking for Bitcoin on Twitter? CNN reports that Twitter security was compromised Wednesday. Prominent accounts suddenly tweeted for bitcoin. Users included Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Jeff Bezos, and President Barack Obama. Hacker on Bill Gates’ account even promised to “double all payments to a Bitcoin address.” https://twitter.com/CNNBusiness/status/1283518719411527682?s=20 I’m Not Verified, so Can I Still Tweet? Twitter responded to the hack by limiting user access. If…
Hardcore gamers now have a new toy with the Tobii Eye Tracker 5, a machine that uses eye-tracking software. Released last June, the Eye Tracker 5 costs $229 and promises to improve player performance in games like “Fortnite” and “League of Legends.” Eye-Tracking for Gaming Glory The Tobii Eye Tracker 5 uses eye-tracking software to track the “eye’s patterns with a camera.” With it, the machine follows the subject’s gaze and learn his behavior patterns. The tracker can also follow players’ eyes and head direction. From this data, players can see their opponents’ blind spots. In a report on CNN…