Amazon’s live audio-streaming platform Amp closes up shop

Amazon’s live audio-streaming platform Amp closes up shop

Amazon is shutting down its short-lived audio app known as Amp, which previously offered a music library for users to create and broadcast custom DJ sets, according to reports by Bloomberg. Amazon’s Amp was available on Android and iOS and has only been live since March of 2022. While a pandemic bubble might have given …

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The Discovery+ ad-free plan now costs an extra $2 per month

The Discovery+ ad-free plan now costs an extra  per month

Another day, another streaming service price hike. Those who sign up for the ad-free plan starting today will now pay $9 per month, up from $7. The ad-supported plan isn’t changing in the US, though, as it will still cost $5. There’s a similar price hike in Canada, as the ad-free plan is going up …

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Amazon’s Echo Dot drops to $23 ahead of October Prime Day

Amazon’s Echo Dot drops to  ahead of October Prime Day

With Prime Big Deal Days being a little more than one week away, Amazon has kicked things off early by discounting most of its Echo smart speakers. You can get up to 69 percent off Echo devices and bundles right now, and that goes for any Amazon shopping — not just Prime members. Of note …

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How to leave video messages on FaceTime in iOS 17

How to leave video messages on FaceTime in iOS 17

Apple’s iOS 17 brought a host of new features, including the option to leave video messages on FaceTime. While younger generations typically dread hearing their phones ring and seeing that someone has left a voicemail, Apple’s new video version might be a hit. Now, when you call someone on FaceTime, if there’s no answer you’ll …

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Letterboxd sells a majority stake after explosive pandemic-fueled growth

Letterboxd sells a majority stake after explosive pandemic-fueled growth

The film-focused social media site LetterBoxd has new ownership. Cofounder Matthew Buchanan announced on Friday that Tiny, a venture capital firm, has bought a 60 percent stake in the platform. The New York Times reported that the deal values Letterboxd at over $50 million. Buchanan and fellow founder Karl von Randow will retain minority shareholder positions …

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Analogue’s limited edition Pockets are delightful and frustrating

Analogue’s limited edition Pockets are delightful and frustrating

The life of a retro gamer is one fraught with delight and frustration. Chasing the unique feeling of waiting years while someone develops a new game for your vintage console of choice in their spare time. But the delight, when it lands, makes it all worth it. Conversely, watching someone snipe your eBay bid for …

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