Apple is pausing notification summaries for news in the latest iOS 18.3 beta
Apple is pausing notification summaries for news in the latest iOS 18.3 beta
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Apple has temporarily stopped showing notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in the iOS 18.3 beta, according to MacRumors and 9to5Mac.

The Verge

Apple is pausing notification summaries for news in the latest iOS 18.3 beta

In io9’s annual “in memoriam” post, we pay tribute to actors, directors, artists, composers, writers, creators, and other icons in the realms of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy that have passed. Their in… [+12753 chars]

io9 pays tribute to departed creative who left a mark on genre entertainment.

Gizmodo.com

Honoring the Inspiring Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Luminaries Lost in 2024

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 237 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+678 chars]

We may be a bit technology-obsessed here, but the Engadget team does occasionally get around to low-tech activities, like reading. Well, some of us read on ereaders or our smartphones, but you get the point — books are great, and we read some exceptional ones…

Yahoo Entertainment

Our favorite books we read in 2024

If you want to build a truly impressive home theater, then you need to remember that it takes more than just an amazing TV to manage that. A key factor many forget is the audio side of things, and if… [+1453 chars]

Overhaul your entertainment space with a whole sound system from Samsung for just $998.

CNET

Act Fast to Get This Samsung Four-Speaker Surround Sound Setup at Over 50% Off

Maximum Entertainment announced this week that it is divesting some of its assets from its subsidiary, Merge Games. Specifically, it would divest IP rights for certain games and stock of retail produ… [+1560 chars]

Maximum Entertainment announced it's divested assets of the former Merge Games to new publisher Silver Lining Interactive.

VentureBeat

Maximum Entertainment divests Merge Games assets to Silver Lining

A massive screen isn't the only thing that makes the movie theater experience so immersive. Powerful, room-shaking sound also makes you feel like you're right in the middle of the action. And with Sa… [+1459 chars]

You can upgrade your home entertainment setup with a soundbar, subwoofer and two rear speakers for just $998 right now.

This Samsung Four-Speaker Surround Sound Setup Is Over 50% Off at Woot

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 238 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+678 chars]

The price hikes for streaming services have already started for 2025. Discovery+ has announced its plans are increasing in price for all subscribers. The Discovery+ plan with ads will go up to $6 per month, from $5, while the ad-free plan will increase to $10…

Discovery+ is raising prices for all customers

New Year's celebration on January 1, 2023.Gotham/GC Images/Getty Images
<ul><li>The personal finance website WalletHub has ranked the best places to celebrate New Year's Eve this year.</li><li>The s… [+2007 chars]

The personal finance website WalletHub compared 100 of the biggest US cities on entertainment, food, costs, safety, and accessibility.

Business Insider

The 5 best US cities to celebrate New Year's Eve, ranked

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NordVPN is an excellent VPN, but if you plan to use it on your Apple TV, you might end up disappointed. In my experience, NordVPN’s Apple TV app isn’t nearly as user-friendly as most of the … [+4638 chars]

Using a VPN on your Apple TV can keep your streaming activity private from your ISP and unlock a world of entertainment from wherever you are.

Best VPN for Apple TV in 2025

People are increasingly tired of seeing ads, so big brands, from Walmart to Chick-fil-A, have been getting behind filmed entertainment as a way to grab their attention.
Brands' dollars and ability t… [+2210 chars]

People are increasingly tired of seeing ads, so big brands, from Walmart to Chick-fil-A, are funding filmed entertainment like movies and TV.

How brands are getting into the TV and movie game as they try to combat ad fatigue

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<ul><li>Los Angeles' fires threaten to hamper the entertainment industry's recovery.</li><li>LA's share of film and TV jobs … [+3797 chars]

The fires tearing through Los Angeles are a new threat to an entertainment industry trying to emerge from a slowdown and twin labor strikes.

The wildfires have a Hollywood producer wondering: Should I even stay in LA?

Celebrations at Universal Studios, Disney Parks, and more will transport you into the new year with exciting experiences to set the vibe for the next 365 days. Here’s how to ring in 2025 with thrills… [+4303 chars]

Calling all procrastinators: theme parks and fan-tastical destinations await for New Year's Eve fun.

How to Ring in 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World, and More

Upgrading your tablet might not be on your list of New Year’s resolutions, but you might want to add it now. The Google Pixel Tablet, one of 2024’s best tech releases, just dropped $100 from its pric… [+2222 chars]

Save 25% in a limited-time deal and get one of the the best Android tablets on the market for just $299.

Start 2025 With a Brand New Google Pixel Tablet While They’re Cheaper Than iPads

LG just unveiled its latest microwave
 ahead of CES 2025. The LG Signature model features a 27-inch FHD display. We can finally watch stuff during the 90 seconds it takes popcorn to pop. Let us never be without screens!
This is a touchscreen display that’s b…

LG slapped a 27-inch touchscreen on its latest microwave

A24s Opus blurs the line between fandom and faith in first trailer
A24s Opus blurs the line between fandom and faith in first trailer
 / Mark Anthony Greens Opus hits theaters this March.
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The new trailer for A24’s Opus — in theaters March 14th — makes being a music journalist look like hell.

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