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‘Sometimes the good guys don’t win’: Former Hulu VP mourns Disney’s shuttering of the iconic streaming app
[[{„value”:” In a Monday LinkedIn post, a former vice president at Hulu lamented Disney’s decision to shut down the iconic Hulu app and fully merge Hulu’s offerings with Disney+, marking the end of an influential chapter in streaming history.
On-Demand Restaurant Staffing Tools Help With Worker Shortages
For years, Christopher Grossman, executive chef and operating partner of The Chastain, struggled to keep his dishwasher position filled. That all changed when Grossman started using an on-demand restaurant staffing app. “I never thought I’d be using a temp service, but staffing has never been as hard as it’s been,” says Grossman. That challenge is only growing today.
苹果打破惯例发布新款iPhone手机，最大的亮点并非价格 - 财富中文网
• Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, emphasizing its affordability. But there’s something in this phone that’s far more interesting than its price tag: The C1 chip is brand-new Apple Silicon that could spell the end for Qualcomm’s modems in future iPhones. Apple, which typically unveils its new iPhones in September, unveiled a new iPhone on Wednesday, called the iPhone 16e. It goes on sale next Friday, Feb. 28.
Tiwanaku – Mother-Earth Minesweeper - The Family Gamers
With Tiwanaku, designer Olivier Grégoire has asked the question, “What if I embellished the old Microsoft Windows game Minesweeper and turned it into a board game?” With that comparison you already get the gist of some of the game. But how it’s been implemented and expanded upon are fascinating. Tiwanaku was published in 2022 by Sit Down! Games and is intended for 1-4 players age 14 and up. A game takes around an hour to play.
And Then There Were None - Richmond Theatre
“And Then There Were None” is one of the best-selling novels of all time with Agatha Christie’s sales surpassed only by the Bible and William Shakespeare. The inscription above the stage at Richmond Theatre which reads “To wake the soul by tender strokes of art,” seems to contrast starkly with the ruthless and unforgiving nature of events in this play.
Reviewed: Shakespeare in Love at The Little Theatre
Playing til this Saturday. Ed Turner as Will and Tom Young as Ned. Photo by Dave Morris Leicester's Little Theatre recently staged a bold new production of the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love, a play based on the 1998 Oscar-winning film of the same name that starred Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Tinker - VAULT Festival
In the middle of the night, as a storm rages all around, there is a sudden knock on your door. A man in ragged clothes seeks shelter for the evening – do you let him in? Frank (Keon Martial-Phillip) and Evelyn (Lauren O’Leary) left the big city and moved to a distant rural home to take over the day-to-day running of the family whiskey business. The house is described as built for company, but it feels cold and impersonal.
The biggest gaming companies from around the world formed an alliance one year ago to combat climate change. Its architect explains how video games can save the planet.
Trista PattersonDr. Trista Patterson, lead economist at UNEP partner GRID-Arendal, is the author of the original ‘Playing For The Planet’ report. Last year, over a dozen video-game companies announced an alliance to combat climate change in New York City. “Playing For The Planet” was designed to bring companies together to share knowledge and make commitments to curbing emissions and encouraging planet-friendly actions among the gaming community.
Forget the Nintendo Switch: The PlayStation 4 is the perfect quarantine machine right now
source Sony Over the past couple of months, a handful of coworkers and family members have told me they purchased a PlayStation 4. This makes sense, as most people are staying indoors as much as possible because of the pandemic and stay-at-home orders. But I was still surprised to hear how many people were only just now, in 2020, experiencing the nearly 7-year-old PlayStation 4 for the very first time (on the eve of the PlayStation 5, no less).
How Soon Can China’s Economy Rebound?
By Dave Smith — April 12, 2020 About 460,000 companies closed in the first quarter.March passenger car sales fell 40.8 percent from a year earlier to 1.08 million units.Travel bookings for the three-day weekend at the beginning of April were up 50 percent over the previous weekend. A Luckin Coffee store in SuzhouCredit: Shwangtianyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 Quote of the Week The uncertainties and challenges of China’s foreign trade have increased significantly.
Episode 200: Crazy work work stories
Your browser doesn't support the audio element. Download đđđ Celebrating 200 episodes! đđđ In this special episode, Dave and Jamison share crazy work stories contributed by listeners to celebrate 200 episodes of Soft Skills Engineering Right out of graduate school I was in the process of interviewing and got through two phone interviews to get the final in-person interview at a location-based startup. The office was mostly sales but also had a small dev team.
I canceled my Apple Arcade subscription after less than a month — here’s why I wouldn’t recommend the service for everyone
Apple unveiled its Arcade gaming service almost one year ago at a March 2019 event. Apple Arcade garnered praise almost immediately – even before it came out – for providing the ability to play any games offline, on any Apple device, and without the need for ads or microtransactions. I was excited about the launch of Apple Arcade, but I ultimately canceled my subscription after less than a month. Simply put: It’s not for everyone. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
I canceled my Apple Arcade subscription after less than a month — here’s why I wouldn’t recommend the service for everyone
Apple unveiled its Arcade gaming service almost one year ago at a March 2019 event. Apple Arcade garnered praise almost immediately – even before it came out – for providing the ability to play any games offline, on any Apple device, and without the need for ads or microtransactions. I was excited about the launch of Apple Arcade, but I ultimately canceled my subscription after less than a month. Simply put: It’s not for everyone. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
I cancelled my Apple Arcade subscription after less than a month - here's why I wouldn't recommend the service for everyone
Tony Avelar/APApple introduced Arcade at a March 2019 event. Apple unveiled its Arcade gaming service almost one year ago at a March 2019 event. Apple Arcade garnered praise almost immediately – even before it came out – for providing the ability to play any games offline, on any Apple device, and without the need for ads or microtransactions. I was excited about the launch of Apple Arcade, but I ultimately cancelled my subscription after less than a month. Simply put: It’s not for everyone.
Is Measure A right for Chico? | Pro vs. Con
Is Measure A a good thing for residents of Chico? We asked a proponent and an opponent of the measure to state their positions.
Is Measure A right for Chico? | Pro vs. Con
Is Measure A a good thing for residents of Chico? We asked a proponent and an opponent of the measure to state their positions.
Samsung's new $1,400 folding phone totally misses the appeal of foldable smartphones, Business Insider
source Samsung Just one year after the bungled launch of its first foldable smartphone, Samsung is trying again with an all-new design, name, and price. The Galaxy Z Flip is $600 less than the starting price of last year’s Galaxy Fold, and it also folds up and down like a pocket mirror, instead of horizontally like a book. Despite the phone’s many hardware improvements, Samsung’s new phone just isn’t as magical or exciting as last year’s design. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
My biggest takeaway from CES 2020: It's time for America's tech showcase to leave Las Vegas, Business Insider
caption A Las Vegas Monorail car with a Google ad passes in front of the the Las Vegas Convention Center prior to the CES 2018 on January 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world’s largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 9-12 and features about 3,900 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to more than 170,000 attendees.
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life (15) | Home Ents Review
Dir: Staten Cousins-Roe, UK, 2019, 81 mins. Cast: Katie Brayben, Poppy Roe, Ben Lloyd-Hughes Review by Dave Smith If your a fan of British cult horrors Prevenge and Sightseers, then the darkly funny well-written, A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life is one to watch. Lou (Katie Bramben) an underachieving downtrodden young woman still living with her overbearing, smothering mother who dreams of a better life.
Ivanka Trump just spoke for nearly an hour at the biggest tech show in the world, and nobody booed - here are the highlights
Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to the US President Donald Trump, spoke in front of a tech-heavy crowd at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, nobody booed! The audience was very classy and respectful when she entered and exited the stage. Here are the highlights from her speech. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. LAS VEGAS – Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, spoke in front of a tech-heavy crowd at CES 2020 in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon.
Ivanka Trump just spoke for nearly an hour at the biggest tech show in the world, and nobody booed - here are the highlights
Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to the US President Donald Trump, spoke in front of a tech-heavy crowd at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, nobody booed! The audience was very classy and respectful when she entered and exited the stage. Here are the highlights from her speech. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. LAS VEGAS – Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, spoke in front of a tech-heavy crowd at CES 2020 in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon.
Ivanka Trump just spoke for nearly an hour at the biggest tech show in the world, and nobody booed - here are the highlights
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Ivanka Trump, the daughter and senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, answers a question as she is interviewed at the Consumer Technology Association Keynote during the CES tech show Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Las Vegas. Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to the US President Donald Trump, spoke in front of a tech-heavy crowd at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Surprisingly, nobody booed! The audience was very classy and respectful when she entered and exited the stage.
You need to watch every single minute of Sacha Baron Cohen's scintillating attack on internet giants like Facebook, Business Insider
source YouTube/ADL In 24 minutes, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen completely tore apart Facebook’s defense for not policing disinformation that exists on its website. Cohen also made the case to regulate the world’s multi-billion-dollar tech companies like Google and YouTube, as well as the people who run them, who he called the “Silicon Six.” The entire speech is a must-watch, considering how many billions of people use products made by Facebook and Google every single day.
You need to watch every single minute of Sacha Baron Cohen's scintillating attack on internet giants like Facebook, Business Insider
source YouTube/ADL In 24 minutes, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen completely tore apart Facebook’s defense for not policing disinformation that exists on its website. Cohen also made the case to regulate the world’s multi-billion-dollar tech companies like Google and YouTube, as well as the people who run them, who he called the “Silicon Six.” The entire speech is a must-watch, considering how many billions of people use products made by Facebook and Google every single day.
Apple's AirPods Pro have replaced Powerbeats Pro as my go-to workout headphones, Business Insider
caption Apple’s AirPods Pro. source Dave Smith/Business Insider I’ve tried countless headphones for working out, but none are better than AirPods Pro. AirPods Pro are secure and super comfortable. You’ll often forget you’re wearing them, even while jogging or running. The best part? Apple’s earbuds also feature noise-cancelling, so you can exercise in peace without listening to the sounds of grunting or machines in the gym. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Apple's AirPods Pro have replaced Powerbeats Pro as my go-to workout headphones, Business Insider
caption Apple’s AirPods Pro. source Dave Smith/Business Insider I’ve tried countless headphones for working out, but none are better than AirPods Pro. AirPods Pro are secure and super comfortable. You’ll often forget you’re wearing them, even while jogging or running. The best part? Apple’s earbuds also feature noise-cancelling, so you can exercise in peace without listening to the sounds of grunting or machines in the gym. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
Disney's new streaming service bafflingly leaves out 2 key features that everyone uses on Netflix, Business Insider
caption “The Mandalorian” is one of the best shows on Disney Plus. source Lucasfilm Disney Plus, the Mickey Mouse company’s answer to Netflix, finally went live last week. One of the most disappointing aspects of the service is that you can’t see what movies or shows you’ve started, or finished. This makes it difficult to know which episode of a show you’re on, for example. Disney told Business Insider it will launch a “Continue Watching” feature soon, but there’s no timetable just yet.
Disney's new streaming service bafflingly leaves out 2 key features that everyone uses on Netflix, Business Insider
caption “The Mandalorian” is one of the best shows on Disney Plus. source Lucasfilm Disney Plus, the Mickey Mouse company’s answer to Netflix, finally went live last week. One of the most disappointing aspects of the service is that you can’t see what movies or shows you’ve started, or finished. This makes it difficult to know which episode of a show you’re on, for example. Disney told Business Insider it will launch a “Continue Watching” feature soon, but there’s no timetable just yet.
The new ‘Star Wars’ game is a must-buy for any fan — and it’s one of the most fun and addicting adventures I’ve played in a long time
caption “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” is one of the most addictive games I’ve played this year. source YouTube/MKIceAndFire Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment on Friday launched their newest game, “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.” It’s a third-person action-adventure game that introduces you to new characters and a new adventure set in the “Star Wars” universe. The game captures the essence of “Star Wars”: It rewards exploration, looks and sounds polished, and offers great thrills and story.
The new 'Star Wars' game is a must-buy for any fan - and it's one of the most fun and addicting adventures I've played in a long time
YouTube/MKIceAndFire‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ is one of the most addictive games I’ve played this year. Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment on Friday launched their newest game, “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.” It’s a third-person action-adventure game that introduces you to new characters and a new adventure set in the “Star Wars” universe. The game captures the essence of “Star Wars”: It rewards exploration, looks and sounds polished, and offers great thrills and story.
I have a big problem with Apple's new AirPods Pro: They're putting my other headphones to shame, Business Insider
caption Apple’s new AirPods Pro. source Dave Smith/Business Insider I picked up Apple’s $250 AirPods Pro last week. They’re the best all-around headphones I’ve ever tried and excel in almost every metric. Unfortunately, this means that many of the other headphones I already own now feel – and sound – stale by comparison. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Most nights, before I go to bed, I boot up my PlayStation 4 for about an hour or two and play some video games before I wind down.
Apple and Disney are about to shake up the streaming wars in a monumental way
caption “Liberty Belle” from Netflix’s “Glow.” She looks beaten up and worried, like how Netflix is probably feeling right now. source Netflix Apple and Disney are about to launch their highly anticipated streaming services. Apple TV Plus launches this Friday, November 1, and costs $5 a month. Disney Plus launches on November 12, and costs $7 a month. A “standard” subscription to Netflix, meanwhile, costs $13 a month – more than the price of Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus combined.
Beats' new $300 Solo Pro headphones are terrific, but there's one drawback I just can't get past, Business Insider
source Dave Smith/Business Insider Apple-owned Beats released a new pair of wireless headphones this week: the $300 Solo Pro. The Solo Pro is the successor to Beats’ best-selling headphones, the Solo 3 Wireless. Most people will love how the Solo Pro sound. But I’m not sure if I can get over how they feel. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Beats has a new pair of headphones. They’re really good.
The iPhone 11 Pro is worth buying for the cameras alone
caption The iPhone 11 Pro in midnight green. source Dave Smith/Business Insider I’ve had the iPhone 11 Pro for three weeks now. Even though I upgraded from the 2-year-old iPhone X, I’m still blown away by this phone. The cameras alone make it worth the price of admission. But the rest of it is great, too. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. I can’t recommend the iPhone 11 Pro (and its little brother, the standard iPhone 11) enough. Apple really knocked it out of the park this year.
The iPhone 11 Pro is worth buying for the cameras alone
Dave Smith/Business InsiderThe iPhone 11 Pro in midnight green. I’ve had the iPhone 11 Pro for three weeks now. Even though I upgraded from the 2-year-old iPhone X, I’m still blown away by this phone. The cameras alone make it worth the price of admission. But the rest of it is great, too. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. I can’t recommend the iPhone 11 Pro (and its little brother, the standard iPhone 11) enough. Apple really knocked it out of the park this year.
Here's why Face ID doesn’t always work with your sunglasses, according to Apple, Business Insider
source Shutterstock Face ID, available on the iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, and 11 Pro, doesn’t always work with sunglasses. Apple explained why this is the case: It has to do with the infrared spectrum, and how Face ID scans your face. Apple is that Face ID actually works in the infrared spectrum – specifically, between 930 and 950 nanometers – so sunglasses actually can work. But it depends on the type of lenses. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
A single mom of three kids started streaming on Microsoft's Mixer service earlier this year. In nine months, she's gained the same number of followers that she had from four years on Twitch., Business Insider - Business Insider Malaysia
caption “Lady” Desiree Wright streams herself playing piano on Mixer. source Desiree Wright source Samantha Lee/Business Insider Desiree Wright, a 37-year-old single mom of three kids, plays piano for thousands of people on Microsoft’s Mixer streaming service. For years, Wright streamed her music on Amazon-owned Twitch, but she made the jump to Mixer earlier this year. There, she’s gained roughly the same number of followers in nine months that she made in four years on Twitch.
A single mum of three kids started streaming on Microsoft's Mixer service earlier this year. In nine months, she's gained the same number of followers that she had from four years on Twitch.
Desiree Wright‘Lady’ Desiree Wright streams herself playing piano on Mixer. Samantha Lee/Business Insider Desiree Wright, a 37-year-old single mum of three kids, plays piano for thousands of people on Microsoft’sMixer streaming service. For years, Wright streamed her music on Amazon-owned Twitch, but she made the jump to Mixer earlier this year. There, she’s gained roughly the same number of followers in nine months that she made in four years on Twitch.
Professional gamers reveal the best things about their profession
source CohhCarnage/Twitch; Samantha Lee/Business Insider Playing video games professionally has become extremely popular – for good reason. We spoke to eight professional gamers, many of which live-stream themselves on websites like Twitch, to discuss the biggest upsides of what they do for a living. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Video games are better than ever. They’re also more fun to play with an audience.
Professional gamers reveal the worst things about their profession
source CohhCarnage/Twitch; Samantha Lee/Business Insider Professional video-game playing is becoming an increasingly common profession – but it’s not all fun and games. We spoke to eight professional gamers, many of which live-stream themselves on websites like Twitch, to discuss the biggest downsides of their profession. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Video games are better than ever. But playing them for a living isn’t all sunshine and roses.
Apple quietly tweaked a key function of the Apple TV remote — but there’s a simple way to change it back
source Dave Smith/Business Insider; Apple Apple quietly changed the function of a key button on its Apple TV remote. Pressing the TV button no longer brings you to the home screen; it now brings you to Apple’s TV app, where the company’s TV Plus service will live starting in November. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to revert the settings on the remote control so the home button works the way it was meant to. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
The 7 most disappointing features in iOS 13
source Dave Smith/Business Insider Apple on Thursday released iOS 13, the newest version of its iPhone operating system, to the public. iOS 13 has a ton of improvements and quality-of-life features that make using an iPhone much easier, or more pleasant. Unfortunately, not everything is an improvement, and Apple could have certainly done more with some of its changes. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. iOS 13 is finally here. But it’s not all sunshine and roses.
The 7 most disappointing features in iOS 13
Dave Smith/Business Insider Apple on Thursday released iOS 13, the newest version of its iPhone operating system, to the public. iOS 13 has a ton of improvements and quality-of-life features that make using an iPhone much easier, or more pleasant. Unfortunately, not everything is an improvement, and Apple could have certainly done more with some of its changes. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. iOS 13 is finally here. But it’s not all sunshine and roses.
9 reasons you should buy the standard iPhone 11 instead of an iPhone 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max
caption Apple’s new iPhone 11, in the new purple color source YouTube/MKBHD Apple’s newest iPhones – the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max – are now available to preorder. The iPhone 11 Pro, announced earlier this week, is Apple’s most sophisticated smartphone yet. Still, there are plenty of compelling reasons to choose the more affordable iPhone 11 instead of Apple’s new “Pro” phone. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.
'By Innovation Only'? Apple’s iPhone 11 event should have been called 'By Iteration Only' instead., Business Insider
caption Apple’s iPhone lineup for 2019 might seem familiar. source Apple Apple held an event at Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater on Tuesday to unveil new iPhones, an Apple Watch, a new iPad, and more. Apple’s tagline for this event was “By Innovation Only.” Based on what we actually saw at the event, though, it should have been called “By Iteration Only.” Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Apple’s annual iPhone event for 2019 is in the books.
Apple unveils new iPad, Apple Watch, and 3 new iPhones at its biggest event of the year
Apple held an event at Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater on Tuesday to unveil a slew of new products. The company debuted three new iPhones, a new Apple Watch, a new iPad, and more. We’ve rounded up all the big announcements from Apple’s “By Innovation Only” event below. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Apple just announced a slew of new products, including new iPhones, a new iPad, and a new Apple Watch.
Apple will release its next major iPhone software on September 19. Here are 10 new features worth getting excited about.
source Apple Apple announced its next major iPhone software, iOS 13, will launch to the public on September 18. iOS 13 is packed with new features – and we picked out the 10 worth getting excited about. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. iOS 13 is almost here.
This is the iPhone 11
source Stephen Lam/Reuters Apple held a big event on Tuesday to unveil new iPhones, among other announcements. We break down everything you need to know about the new iPhone 11. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Apple’s next iPhones are finally here. At its big “By Innovation Only” event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
These are Apple's new iPhones: the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Business Insider
source Apple Apple held a big event on Tuesday to unveil new iPhones, among other announcements. The new iPhones this year are called Phone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. We break down everything you need to know about the new iPhone 11 lineup. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Apple’s new iPhones are finally here.
This is the iPhone 11
Apple Apple held a big event on Tuesday to unveil new iPhones, among other announcements. We break down everything you need to know about the new iPhone 11. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Apple’s next iPhone is finally here. At its big “By Innovation Only” event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 11. Read more: There’s one crucial reason you’re going to want the next iPhone: The camera is getting its biggest upgrade in years Here’s your first look at the new iPhone 11.
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