The digital entertainment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by Microsoft’s latest pivot: the closure of its Movies & TV storefront on both Windows and Xbox platforms. This strategic decision, which took effect on July 18, signals the end of new media content purchases...
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In an era increasingly defined by digital subscriptions, the price of staying productive and entertained online is adding up rapidly. From essential office suites to creative software and password managers to streaming platforms, the monthly outlays can quietly spiral out of control...
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The modern digital landscape has steadily nudged consumers toward a future where ownership is no longer the default. For years, purchasing a boxed copy of Microsoft Office or slipping a game disc into your console signaled a straightforward relationship with software and entertainment—you paid...
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The 2025 French Open, one of tennis's most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, is set to captivate fans from May 19 to June 8 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. For enthusiasts eager to catch every serve and volley without a traditional cable subscription, a variety of streaming services...
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Spotify's recent emancipation from Apple’s rigid payment ecosystem is nothing short of historic for the streaming giant and app developers at large. Following a U.S. court ruling declaring Apple to be in “willful violation” of an earlier injunction mandating fair competition, Spotify has wasted...
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T-Mobile has just announced a fresh batch of 5G Internet plans that have tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement! Starting as low as $35 per month, these new offerings—Rely, Amplified, and All-In—aim to cater to both home users and small businesses, presenting a smorgasbord of features and...
Friends and family members who normally travel to be together over the holidays are looking for ways to enjoy each other’s company remotely. Tech can help you get there. Does your clan enjoy games? The Windows team has compiled a list of the best games to play online together using Xbox Game...
I just reformatted my pc with Win 7 home premium, and am not able to play files from my pc through my bluray player. Before the reformat it worked fine. I checked network , and it shows the player, but says it can not be added to the network. I can play Netflix, Hulu, etc fine, but can not play...
East coast Internet service attacks 'coming in waves'
So what are ya'lls thoughts on this? Anyone here live out on the East Coast? I'm anxious to hear from real geek community.
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YouTube announced that it bought Internet television company Next New Networks to improve content for the Google-owned video-sharing website.
The New York City-based startup was launched four years ago and is home to popular networks, such as "Barely...
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When you have a Ferrari you might want to test drive it on a circuit, where there are none of the limitations of a town street. Well, when you have Internet Explorer 9 Beta you need a “circuit” on which to test it, something more than just your average Internet websites, applications and...
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Major League Baseball, ESPN, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship explained to Congress last week that live Internet piracy is hurting their businesses, and that the DMCA just...
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