Author: Press Room

I’ve always liked having a place to keep track of the movies and television shows I watch because it’s fun to look back at what I’ve seen. I also enjoy rating the things I enjoyed and discovering something new based on the experiences of others when I’m not sure what to watch next. When it comes to movies, Letterboxd does a pretty great job of making all of that possible. But television shows are a different story. With dozens of episodes, series can take months to finish. So keeping track of everything isn’t quite as straightforward. I wanted a platform…

The home console modding scene has exploded lately, with the Nintendo Switch 2 the newest console to receive a work-in-progress exploit. Yes, AI was used to find and diagnose this particular exploit — up to a certain extent, that is. Human hands still guided it every step of the way. I still continue to have mixed feelings about AI, but I really can’t deny that it is a remarkable tool when used right. The recent Switch 2 exploit is indicative of that, with near-daily updates to its progress. There’s a lot to look forward to, and this is only the…

I admit it: while I have multiple Samsung TVs in my house, I never thought about pressing the Samsung TV Plus button on the remote. Instead, like most, I log in to my favorite streaming apps like Netflix and Disney+, I download YouTube, and pretty much call it a day. But after spending time with Samsung TV Plus and seeing that it offers hundreds of truly free content choices, I regret not looking sooner. On Samsung TV Plus, you’ll find a huge slate of channels plus a deep library of movies. All are free and ad-supported, available with no logins…

Android Auto already gives you plenty of ways to customize your experience, and I’ve always enjoyed tinkering with its settings to get things just right. But when I discovered a hidden developer settings menu, I got curious about what else I could change. After all, if the regular settings already offered so much flexibility, surely there was more to explore past the familiar settings? So, I decided to dig a little deeper and experiment with a few options. As it turns out, some of these settings made a much bigger difference in my everyday Android Auto use than I expected.…

It still feels wild how much smartphones have evolved in just a few years. These days, you can easily run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 and newer Resident Evil remakes on newer iPhones, devices that aren’t even explicitly designed for gaming. However, despite their capabilities, most of the gaming library for consoles and PCs still hasn’t been ported to mobile phones, and there’s so much potential to run both older and newer titles. Fortunately, hardware advancements haven’t left software behind. Recently, a surge of Xbox 360 emulators has hit the Android market, letting you play a growing number of games…

I’ve been buying movies digitally for a long time. Some of my oldest purchases go back more than 15 years to Vudu, back when it was still called Vudu. Since then, I’ve bought just over 100 movies on Apple, about 30 on the ever-practical Amazon Prime Video, and two on Google Play, which now lives inside YouTube. That’s a decent library. It’s also a mess. Every movie is locked to the store I bought it from, and I rarely remember which one. Movies Anywhere fixes a good chunk of that. It’s free, it took me about 10 minutes to set…

The Android vs. iPhone debate probably won’t end anytime soon, and interestingly, that rivalry follows you into your car, too. People have equally strong opinions about Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and after spending a good amount of time using both in my own car, I get why. Android Auto certainly has its advantages, especially in customization. You can fine-tune notifications, decide how much information appears on your dashboard, and use voice commands to make certain parts of your driving routine easier. There’s plenty to play around with, and as someone who enjoys tinkering with technology, I appreciate that freedom.…

A lot has gone wrong with Xbox lately, from mishandling its premium IPs like Halo and Gears of War to raising its Game Pass subscription prices and putting everyone’s backs up. However, Xbox seems to be getting at least one thing right: its consoles. And surprisingly enough, that thing is the new upscaling tech that’s coming to the current-gen Xbox systems. The upgrade comes courtesy of AMD, in the form of FSR 4.1. And trust me, FSR 4.1 is much more than a simple version upgrade, a la DLSS 4.5. Instead, on consoles, it’ll be as revolutionary as Sony’s PSSR.…

Running a dedicated server like Plex or Jellyfin has long been the default recommendation for anyone looking to build their own collection of TV shows and movies. These platforms allow those files to be streamed to devices around the home, but they may also include cloud options, remote streaming capabilities, and even ad-supported services. And with these features, getting a media server up and running has become increasingly complicated. These servers are also more bloated than ever. For those who miss the days of watching content without paying streaming or subscription fees, combining Kodi and LibreELEC can be the answer.…

After more than 13 years, or 4,811 days of waiting, Rockstar is finally releasing GTA 6. Following tradition with other recent Rockstar releases, GTA 6 will be console-exclusive at launch, with a PC port expected in 2027. For those who want a taste of what Rockstar has been cooking for nearly a decade, a console is the only way in. GTA 6 is the biggest release in a decade, to the point that buying a console specifically for the game is a real consideration, but current prices will make anyone think twice before dropping that kind of money. Fortunately, there’s…