Associate Editor
Jacob started covering video games and technology in college as a hobby, but it quickly became clear to him that this was what he wanted to do for a living. He currently resides in New York writing for BGR. His previously published work can be found on TechHive, VentureBeat and Game Rant.
Every month, Microsoft announces a new collection of Xbox games that it will give away to Xbox Live Gold members. These are frequently titles that are several years old, and there’s a decent chance you haven’t even heard of them all. But they are free if you subscribe to Xbox Live Gold. We will continue …
Many problems that crop up on Apple devices are fixable with software updates, but some are more serious. That appears to be the case with a “blank screen issue” affecting certain Apple Watch Series 6 units. Last week, Apple announced a service program for all affected devices, which were manufactured between April 2021 and September …
Netflix is having quite a chaotic month. Just days after the company announced that it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year, Hulu swept in and stole away one of the service’s most popular licensed shows. Hulu revealed this week that it will be the exclusive streaming home of Schitt’s Creek in the …
Ever since Apple introduced the notch with the iPhone X in 2017, we’ve been waiting for the next redesign. The notch obviously serves a purpose, but it’d always felt like a stopgap until Apple could build a full-screen phone. We’re still a few years out from that reality, but in the meantime, leaks say that …
If you’re a huge fan of sports, no streaming service suits your needs better than Paramount Plus. Every month, basketball games, soccer matches, and pro golf tournaments stream live on the service. But there’s plenty else to watch on Paramount Plus as well. In May, the first Star Trek: Discovery spin-off series, Strange New Worlds, …
One of the many benefits of subscribing to PlayStation Plus is receiving free games each month. Sony made it a priority to stack its selection of monthly freebies with games that people really want to play. In 2021 alone, Sony gave away Control, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Battlefield V, and Star Wars: Squadrons. But can …
During a presentation at CinemaCon on Tuesday evening, Warner Bros. confirmed that The Batman is getting a sequel. Considering the critical acclaim and the $759 million it has made to date, it would have been far, far more surprising if WB opted not to turn the Matt Reeves movie into a full franchise. Reeves was …
Last November, Apple surprised everyone by announcing a Self Service Repair program for its products. At long last, Apple device owners would be able to fix Apple hardware from the comfort of their homes. Nearly six months after the initial announcement, Apple opened its Self Service Repair Store in the US on Wednesday, April 27. …
Amazon Prime Video has a distinct advantage over every other video streaming service: If you pay for Amazon Prime, you have access to Prime Video as well. Amazon is also investing more money into its streaming service every year. For the month of May, the new releases on Prime Video include Night Sky, The Wilds, …
Roku struck a deal with Lionsgate on Tuesday to bring the studio’s theatrical releases to The Roku Channel. Beginning this year, Lionsgate movies will come to Roku’s free, ad-supported service immediately after they stop streaming on Starz. During this first window, the movies will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel. There will also be …
