Neowin News Feed for: Entertainment

Samsung's new portable screen, The Freestyle, to offer "optimal viewing" on the go

Fiza Ali — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:36:01 +0000

The Freestyle by Samsung will deliver an enhanced content viewing experience with auto-level, auto-focus, and auto-keystone features, and is now available for pre-order in the US for $899.99. Read more...

Sony announces new Xperia L4 with 21:9 6.2” display

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:06:01 +0000

Sony has announced a new entry-level device called Xperia L4. The device will go on sale in Spring 2020 in select markets. The Japanese firm has not yet announced pricing but it should be affordable. Read more...

Tesla's biggest software update to date is now rolling out, bringing a host of new features

Ather Fawaz — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:22:01 +0000

From entertainment, music, podcasts, convenience features, security updates, self-driving goodness, and gaming, Software Version 10.0 for Tesla automobiles dabbles in almost everything. Read more...

Roku Channel will offer premium subscriptions in addition to free content

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:16:01 +0000

The Roku Channel will add premium subscriptions from more than 25 networks beginning in late January. This paid content will sit alongside existing free, ad-supported subscriptions in the same place. Read more...

GIPHY is moving beyond traditional GIFs with the soft-launch of its video platform

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:28:01 +0000

GIPHY is soft-launching today a new short-form video platform, which is expected to officially debut next year. The new offering marks the company's expansion beyond its traditional GIF service. Read more...

MoviePass raises its standard pricing to $14.95 per month, first run movies to be limited

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:32:02 +0000

The new standard pricing plan will be implemented within the next 30 days. MoviePass will also begin to limit ticket availability for new films during the first two weeks of their opening. Read more...

Netflix will completely drop user-generated reviews by August

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 17:36:01 +0000

The change is coming in phases: Netflix will no longer allow viewers to post reviews of movies and TV shows on its website by the end of July before it ditches all existing user reviews by mid-August. Read more...

Roku Channel app adds free live news; Roku OS 8.1 to include multicast private listening

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:10:01 +0000

Beginning next month, Roku users will be able to view live news from ABC News, Cheddar, People TV, and more partners via the Roku Channel app. The app will also receive new discovery features in May. Read more...

Netflix to invest $8 billion to produce about 700 original TV shows and movies this year

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:06:01 +0000

Netflix will be investing around $8 billion on some 700 original TV series and movies this year, with the spending marking a $2 billion increase from the amount the company spent last year. Read more...

Google search adds celebrities answering questions about themselves

John Keefer — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:24:01 +0000

If you follow entertainment news, then you likely are interested in details about your favorite celebrities. Google is piloting a new feature where these stars answer your search queries via videos. Read more...

BBC and Microsoft create experimental version of iPlayer that uses artificial intelligence

Andy Weir — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:20:01 +0000

The BBC and Microsoft built a 'proof of concept', showing how users could sign in to iPlayer with just the sound of their voice, and be able to browse and select shows by talking to their devices. Read more...

Acer announces Iconia Tab 10 and One 10 tablets for 'premium multimedia experiences'

Usama Jawad — Fri, 26 May 2017 14:48:01 +0000

Acer has announced the Iconia Tab 10 and Iconia One 10 tablets, targeted towards entertainment-oriented consumers. The devices offer DTS-HD Premium Sound for "premium multimedia experiences". Read more...

Sky is to offer its first 'dish free' TV service in 2018 by delivering Sky Q over broadband

Michael Firth — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:02:01 +0000

Satellite TV provider Sky has announced plans to offer its subscription TV service via broadband next year for some customers, a notable departure from its traditional satellite delivery model. Read more...

Sony is rolling out a new cloud-based TV service for Playstation 3 & 4 consoles

Chris Schroeder — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 04:40:01 +0000

Sony may be committed to being a games-first platform, but the company is set to roll out its new Playstation Vue TV streaming service in select test markets during the month of November. Read more...

Check out the latest Halo Nightfall trailer

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 06:56:01 +0000

Ridley Scott's Halo Nightfall production is nearing release alongside the Halo: Master Chief Collection game. Check out the full official trailer for this intriguing mini-series. Read more...

Microsoft details October's major Xbox One update with a video preview

Jett Goldsmith — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 06:07:44 +0000

Microsoft is planning on adding a wealth of new features to Xbox One over the coming months, and they've posted a new video showcasing all of the new additions coming in October. Read more...

Calm down, everyone - Xbox Music and Video are here to stay

Andy Weir — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:13:37 +0000

Following a wave of panic among some who assumed that Microsoft was about to pull the plug on its Xbox Music and Video services, the company's Joe Belfiore has assured users that they're here to stay. Read more...

First original shows coming to Xbox One, Xbox 360 in early 2014

George Tinari — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 20:27:56 +0000

Microsoft is in the process of developing a completely original programming series exclusive to the Xbox 360 and Xbox One that users will be able to start streaming in early 2014. Read more...

Android in-flight entertainment system launches on Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Andy Weir — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:14:32 +0000

Even the sky's no limit for Android, with the arrival of the world's first in-flight entertainment system powered by Google's OS, launched by Norwegian on its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Read more...

Microsoft hires TV exec to run new Xbox entertainment studio

John Callaham — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:03:30 +0000

Microsoft has announced it has hired former CBS president Nancy Tellem as its new Entertainment & Digital Media president who will run an LA-based production studio for making Xbox-based content. Read more...

Review: USB Missile Launcher

Paul Ferson — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:57:18 +0000

Paul Ferson launches rockets at things from the comfort of an armchair in order to bring you this this review of a USB-powered missile launcher for your own computer. Read more...

Filesonic goes offline with no explanation provided

Paul Ferson — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:48:01 +0000

Filesonic, previously one of the major file-sharing websites on the internet, has been gone for the past few days with no explanation, and the main domain having suddenly changed hands. Read more...

IKEA launches integrated TV and entertainment centre

Andy Weir — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:41:34 +0000

Famous for its stylish self-assembly furniture, IKEA is entering the home entertainment market with an all-in-one smart TV, Blu-Ray player and music centre, built into a modular furniture system. Read more...

YouTube launches Hollywood Movie rental service

Brody McKee — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:53:07 +0000

YouTube let the world know that they’ve entered movie-rental business with a simple tweet: "Say hello to my little friend!" https://youtube.com/movies #ytmovies. A wide range of movies are already available at YouTube Movies, including titles... Read more...

Playboy releases entire catalog on hard drive, easy to hide

Brian Blasius — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:30:20 +0000

In a world where printed media is struggling to cope with the digital age of distribution, companies who survive on this type media are always looking for ways to stay afloat and compete with their... Read more...

Xbox 360 is only used for gaming 60% of the time

Brandon Boyce — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:41:30 +0000

Microsoft always said that the Xbox was intended to be more than a gaming device. It has always been a media hub but until recently most people used the system solely for gaming. Now it... Read more...

Microsoft shakes up consumer business with the departure of Bach and Allard

Tom Warren — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:35:44 +0000

Microsoft announced a major shake up of its Entertainment & Devices Division on Tuesday. Both Robbie Bach and J Allard, the men behind Xbox and Zune, are departing the company. The departures signal a massive reorganization... Read more...

Review: Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000

Tom Warren — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:13:58 +0000

Looking for a new keyboard and mouse combo? Got a bit of spare cash? Look no further, this is the "Ultimate" keyboard and mouse combo set that Microsoft has ever created. The Wireless Entertainment Desktop... Read more...

Activision to "bring entertainment to troops"

Sam Alderwick — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:37:41 +0000

Activision, publishers of the popular game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, as well as the upcoming shooter, Call of Duty: World at War, have announced a partnership with the USO which will provide up... Read more...

Creative Entertainment Center 3.40.21 for Windows Vista

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:00:51 +0000

There is a growing trend of people starting to use their PC as a Home Entertainment Center. This introduces the challenge of controlling the PC when you sitting on a couch 10 feet away, with... Read more...

Casual Gaming is Most Popular Online Entertainment Activity

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:30:25 +0000

The Internet has quickly grown to become a very popular, if not the most popular, source of entertainment. A study by Parks Associates has concluded that the most popular online activity for entertainment is playing... Read more...

Gmail, Yahoo, MSN Passwords Exposed By Entertainment Site

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:23:05 +0000

Los Angeles Splash Magazines Worldwide, which publishes local versions of its magazines under URLs like NYCSplash.com and LASplash.com, has exposed the personal e-mail addresses and passwords for hundreds of its subscribers. The list of e-mail... Read more...

IDG Names E3 Replacement Show - Entertainment For All Expo

Todd Tanner — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:08:22 +0000

IDG World Expo today announced the official name of its newest event: "Entertainment for All(™) Expo" (E for All(™) Expo), scheduled for October 18-20, 2007, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The name... Read more...

Sony Online Entertainment licenses Unreal 3 engine tech

Todd Tanner — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:15:44 +0000

In what has to be one of the biggest new stories to hit the online gaming scene in quite awhile, Sony Online Entertainment announced yesterday that they had licensed Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology for... Read more...

Cartoon Network developing MMORPG with Grigon Entertainment

Todd Tanner — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:30:36 +0000

According to Yahoo Biz, for the first time ever (I'll have to check on that one) a major U.S. entertainment company and a top Korean MMOG developer are working together on a new MMORPG. Cartoon... Read more...

EA To Acquire Mythic Entertainment

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:11:41 +0000

Electronic Arts Inc. yesterday announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Virginia-based Mythic Entertainment. Upon completion of the acquisition, Mythic Entertainment will become EA Mythic, a wholly-owned studio dedicated to developing Massively... Read more...

Philips Launch Tabletop Entertainment Device

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:34:19 +0000

Philips, best know for lightbulbs and electric razors, are launching a 'traditional' boardgame device with some very modern touches - a 30" touch screen LCD, to be precise. Designed... Read more...

Videogames will save entertainment industry

Todd Tanner — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:16:05 +0000

An article on IGN has an interesting take on the Video Game industry. According to projections from PricewaterhouseCoopers the worldwide Entertainment sector will grow by 7.3% to $1.9 Trillion by 2009. The Video Game sector... Read more...

Sony Online Entertainment announces Dragons of Norrath

Todd Tanner — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:39:57 +0000

If you thought 8 expansions for the original Everquest was alot, get ready for a 9th expansion. Dragons of Norrath will continue the story for the original Everquest. Adding new dragons, enhanced graphics and improved... Read more...

Nvidia & Blizzard Entertainment Team up for World of Warcraf

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 14:41:33 +0000

NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), a worldwide leader in graphics and digital media processors, today announced a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment® for World of Warcraft®, the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set to... Read more...