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Amazon Unveil its All-New Fire HD 8 Tablets
Amazon has officially announced its next generation of Fire HD 8 tablets with the launch four new models: Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, and Fire HD 8 Kids. The all-new Fire HD 8, powered by a 30% faster processor and all-day battery life,…
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Disney Overtakes Netflix As the New Top Dog of the Streaming Wars
Following its launch back in November 2019, Disney’s streaming platform has undoubtedly proven to be exceptionally popular with consumers. – I think, however, that it would’ve been fair to say at the time that while it might’ve eventually offered something of a near parity to Netflix in terms of subscribers,…
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Elon Musk Reveals Tesla Car Running Cyberpunk 2077
Elon Musk has always been a little playful in suggesting that the entertainment system offered in their Tesla cars will one day be powerful enough to play modern AAA-gaming titles. While he has delivered on that promise in a number of relatively minor ways, however, following an official showcase of…
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Netflix Set To Relax Europe’s Bandwidth Lockdown
With lockdown starting across most European countries last March, many of us started turning towards online sources to give us some entertainment while in self-isolation. To ensure that their overall service was protection for all users, however, Netflix (as well as YouTube) introduced new ‘bandwidth rationing’, a system that effectively…
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Disney Launches ‘Magic Moments’ for Families in Self-Isolation
If you have kids, then the chances are that following concerns surround COVID-19, you’ve probably got them at home at the moment. As such, you’re probably either pulling your hair out or, at the very least, are running out of solid means of entertainment. Well, the good news is, Disney…
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YouTube and Netflix Begin Bandwidth Rationing
With us all being advised (well, technically ordered now) to remain at home wherever possible, it’s hardly surprising that many have turned to the internet to provide us with some entertainment. I do hope, incidentally, that us here at eTeknix are helping you out with that as best as we…
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YouTube Joins Netflix in Reducing Default Video Quality
Earlier this week Netflix announced that following advice from an EU commission, it would be lowering the default video quality for shows streamed on its platform. Seemingly accepting it as good advice, in a report via CNET, YouTube has now also confirmed that they have also adopted this strategy to…
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Gaming Represents Nearly 50% of UKs Entertainment Spending
Without a doubt, one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world at the moment is gaming. I mean, these days, the chances are that you probably spend far more on gaming than, for example, buying albums or going to the cinema. In a report via GamesIndustry, however, recent figures…
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Tesla Confirm That Netflix and YouTube Streaming is on the Way
With the rather comprehensive display panel available in Tesla cars, it’s pretty clear that Elon Musk wants to find ways to not only allow this to form part of the cars information but also (essentially) an entertainment console. Something that has already been done (to a degree) with the introduction…
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Tunai Wand Bluetooth TV Adaptor Review
WAND Are you tired of not being able to enjoy your favourite headphones on the device you wanted to? Maybe the wires aren’t long enough, or the device doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity, either way, you’re not exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to picking fixes. Of course, replacing the…
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Netflix And Sky Offer Combined TV Package
Sky and Netflix Having a TV package these days is practically necessary. Well, not necessarily, but unless you’re happy with the basic channels and repeats of Judge Judy, there isn’t much to watch. This has led many to take on paid TV subscriptions such as Netflix or Sky. There is,…
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Netflix Releasing Choose Your Own Adventure Style Kids Shows
As a kid, I loved the choose your own adventure books. The opportunity as a kid to read and influence the outcome was pretty awesome. Two of the biggest writers (in the UK) was Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone (see, I even remember the authors), both of whom I believe…
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MST3K Heads to Netflix in April After Crowdfunding Success
Remember MST3K? I’m sure you do, as few people who don’t wouldn’t have even clicked on this article! The first new serious of Mystery Science Theater 3000 just has a screening at its the red carpet Kickstarter, and now Netflix has revealed that the long-awaited revival of the series will…
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Science Textbooks to Contain Illustrations by XKCD’s Randall Munroe
The popular webcomic XKCD has shown for years how well science, technology and humour can be mashed together through the medium of stick figures. Fans of the webcomic created by former NASA roboticist, Randall Munroe will be glad to find that his skills are going to be put towards more…
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The “Political Machine” Lets You Run For President
The various campaigns from hopeful candidates aiming to be the next president of the United States feels as if it has been going on forever, from Donald trump and his controversial views to Hillary Clinton and her private email scandal, it really feels like Groundhog day. Hoping to harness the…
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