Twitch warns creators about a wave of DMCA takedown requests

Big changes are coming to Twitch. And the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform doesn’t have a choice. According to Twitch, the company recently received a massive batch of DMCA takedown requests “with about 1,000 individual claims from music publishers.” Just got an email about a DMCA takedowns from twitch and apparently the music publishing companys are scanning […]

5 cool things you didn't know you could do with a Roku

For many of the millions of people out there with a Roku device, it’s probably little more than a Netflix box. There’s nothing wrong with that, as Roku has always sold its products as a way to stream content from every major service above all else. But there’s so much more you can do. Thanks […]

Apple to launch new AirPods this year, AirPods Pro in 2022, report claims

Apple is working on new versions of its AirPods earbuds.  According to a new report by Bloomberg, the company is preparing to launch new AirPods sometime this year, and a new generation of the AirPods Pro next year.  The report says the new AirPods will have a new case, and shorter stems at the bottom, […]

How to download Netflix movies and shows for offline viewing

There are a few things you’ll need while planning your next trip: earplugs in case you’re seated next to a toddler on an airplane; a neck pillow if you have the ability to rest on flights; and distractions from the doldrums inherent to any travel experience that doesn’t go awry. For most people, those helpful […]

The best Asus laptops for pretty much any use you can think of

If you’re in the market for a new laptop, the wealth of choice can feel positively overwhelming. You’ve gotten as far as knowing you need a laptop, either for work, pleasure, or simply so you don’t have to keep squinting at a smartphone screen, but where do you go from there?  As one of the […]

Save over 70% on a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones

TL;DR: Ditch the distracting background noise. Grab these TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 noise-canceling headphones. As of May 28, get a pair for only $71.97, a 72% discount. With the TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 noise-canceling headphones, you can block out distractions — whether you’re working at home with kids, out for a run, or hustling through […]

Spotify and Apple Music will offer lossless audio. Here's what you need to know.

It’s time to up your audio game.  Apple Music and Spotify both announced they will offer lossless audio streamingApple will offer it in June, and Spotify will offer it…well, we’re not sure yet, but probably very soon. Other music streaming services, such as Tidal, have offered lossless streaming for years.  But do you really need […]

Twitter's App Store listing confirms $2.99 price for 'Twitter Blue' paid service

It appears that Twitter is serious about launching a paid service.  The company’s own listing in Apple’s App Store now says the Twitter app offers in-app purchases. The only in-app purchase listed is for something called ‘Twitter Blue,’ and it costs $2.99.  Look what we have here. Image: stan schroeder/Twitter We’ve known about this for […]