I got my first taste of the digital counterculture in college. The iPod — only a few years old at that point — was a far cry from today’s iPhone , but a sign of inexplicable style and wealth. I had neither, thus I couldn’t afford an iPod. Instead, I embraced an Apple competitor, which had long before already cemented itself as the butt of every joke. Determined to prove the mainstream world wrong, I sided with the underdog of the tech world and made the Zune my paramour. Here’s the story of my brief love affair with a discontinued MP3 player. Finding love in a Best Buy I was meandering through Best Buy when I came upon the Apple section of the store. A complicated mix of envy, disgust, and shame coasted through my brain as I muttered complaints under my breath. It’s too small. Too sleek. Too beautiful. Too ugly. My thumb traced circles around its silky-smooth click wheel. That’s when something caught my eye from another part of the store: A display of Microsoft Zunes just itching … [Read more...] about Gone too Zune: Remembering the underdog MP3 player that stole my heart
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What’s new on HBO and HBO Max, and what’s leaving in April 2021
More than just the home of some of television’s greatest shows, HBO and its streaming service, HBO Max , have evolved to become strong contenders for streaming audiences’ attention. April brings a long list of new films, series, and specials to HBO and HBO Max, including the new Mortal Kombat movie and new drama series The Nevers . In order to help you decide what to watch, we have lists of the best movies on HBO and HBO Max and the best shows on HBO and HBO Max to offer some guidance. If HBO isn’t your only go-to streaming service, we also have helpful articles on the best movies on Netflix and the best shows on Netflix as well as the best movies streaming on Amazon and the best TV shows streaming on Amazon , plus plenty of other guides for Hulu , Peacock , and Disney+ . Read on for the full list of new titles coming to HBO and HBO Max in March and April as well as everything leaving. (Titles without “HBO” in the listing will only be available on HBO … [Read more...] about What’s new on HBO and HBO Max, and what’s leaving in April 2021
The best single-player Nintendo Switch games
The Nintendo Switch has continued to dominate the video game world thanks to its portable design, along with its ability to be played on a TV. On top of that, the Switch is home to one of the best game lineups in history, ranging from multiplayer experiences, to those that can be played solo, and some in between. While multiplayer and online titles have huge audiences, single-player games have been a staple of video games since the medium began — leading to some unforgettable experiences. With that in mind, we’ve decided to take a look at the best single-player games on Nintendo Switch. This list is made up of games that can be played offline, even if some have a multiplayer component or online functionality. We’ll cover lots of different genres — from RPGs, to platformers, to puzzle games — so hopefully there will be a little something for everyone. These are the best single-player Nintendo Switch games. Recommended reading: The best indie games on Nintendo Switch The … [Read more...] about The best single-player Nintendo Switch games
100 awesome Android apps that will transform your tired tablet
Galaxy Tab S3 or an old Nexus 7 these are the best tablet apps for Android, no matter what you’re looking for. The list below is comprehensive, and links back to the Google Play Store, which is the best place to download apps. You’ll find a hundred different apps in twenty different categories. We think these are the best Android tablet apps, but you may also want to check out our picks for the best Android apps for smartphones. Movies, music, and reading Movies and Videos Netflix With a constantly changing library of thousands of TV shows, movies, and exclusive content that you can stream direct to your tablet, Netflix offers a whole lot of entertainment for $8 a month. Google Play Amazon IMDb Satisfy the film-buff inside with this virtual encyclopedia of movie facts, actor biographies, and fascinating trivia. Millions of people rate regularly and chat about their favorite movies at IMDb. Google Play Amazon VLC VLC is the media player that can … [Read more...] about 100 awesome Android apps that will transform your tired tablet
iOS 14 widgets: Here are the 13 best and most useful
We all know that iOS 14’s best new feature is the ability to add widgets to the home screen . While you could use widgets in the Today View in previous versions of iOS, putting them anywhere you like on your iPhone represents a big step forwards in customization. Thanks to this ability, you can now get the weather forecast for the next few hours without even opening an app, or you can learn the latest stock movements with a single glance. Not all widgets are created equal, however. In this article, we round up 10 of the best and most useful iOS 14 widgets. These range from the utilitarian and informative to the fun and helpful, so they’ll have you covered whatever your leanings are. Flipboard Widget Flipboard is already one of the most popular iOS apps for scanning the latest news in a readable format — chances are good that many of you already use it. But Flipboard recently added an update for iOS 14 that allows you to transform it into a widget that will naturally integrate … [Read more...] about iOS 14 widgets: Here are the 13 best and most useful