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Spotify is expanding its audiobook portfolio after striking a deal with Bloomsbury, a global publishing house with offices in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and India. This will add over 1,000 new titles to its library, giving subscribers more listening choices. More Books and Voices to Listen To “As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Audiobook in Premium, there’s no better way to build on our momentum than with the addition Bloomsbury’s beloved library,” said Duncan Bruce, Director of Audiobook Partnerships and Licensing at Spotify. “This partnership allows us to expand our author line-up and give listeners an even wider array…

Smart TVs are the centerpiece of most modern living rooms. But like all tech, they don’t last forever. Over time, you might notice your once-reliable TV struggling to keep up with newer content, apps, or features. If you’re debating whether it’s time to make the leap to a newer model, here are some clear signs that your trusty TV might be due for retirement. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Your TV Is Sluggish Brady Meyers / MakeUseOf A sluggish smart TV can turn a relaxing evening into a frustrating one. If it takes forever…

So you’ve decided to invite Amazon’s smart assistant into your home? How hospitable. And if you’d like Alexa’s smarts inside a smart display, this is the list you need: we’ve tested every Echo Show in Amazon’s line-up, to help you pick your perfect smart home device. If you’d prefer an Echo that’s audio-only, be sure to check out our list of the best Amazon Echo speakers. But if you’re after touch controls, video calls and visual entertainment, it’s an Echo Show you need. And with three styles and four sizes to choose from, you might need some assistance to make…

Forget going out—why spend money on expensive cinema tickets when you can recreate the theatre experience right in your own living room with one of the best 4K TVs? By investing in a new television, you can enjoy stunning visuals and immersive entertainment without leaving your home. Even if you’re on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable options that will make a significant difference to your viewing experience. For those with a bigger budget, you can elevate your home theatre setup with top-of-the-line gear that brings the magic of the movies to your doorstep. Black Friday 2024 is…

If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume you’re interested in connectivity tech. Or perhaps you’ve got dreadfully slow internet you need to fix. Like many, I’m the designated tech support member of the family – which now extends to my in-laws. I was tasked with fixing their god-awful Wi-Fi, with average speeds of 3Mbps. With poor copper wiring in an area that’s not set to be upgraded and patchy 4G signal, we’re at the end of solutions. That is until I convinced them to let me try Starlink, which launched in the UK a few years ago. Now, we’re…

Be prepared to shell out more for Sling TV. The streaming TV option has just announced new prices taking effect next month. Price Increases Start in December Sling Starting on December 20, all three Sling options—Orange, Blue, and the combined Orange & Blue tier will increase by $5.99 per month. That means you will be paying $45.99 per month for either the Blue or Orange option. The price for Orange & Blue will jump to $60.99 monthly. To keep the prices lower than other similar options, the Orange and Blue tiers offer a vareit of different channels. Sling Orange focuses…

As it continues a push into audiobooks, Spotify has just announced a number of new features currently being tested to improve the experience. View Short Video Clips About an Audiobook Spotify One of the features is video clips for audiobooks. Authors and publishers can submit a short video about a specific title. That can be something like an interview, backstage video from the audio recording session, or a video message from the author. Another addition in the test phase is Follow-Along for select titles. That provides an immersive visual experience that will show time-synchronized illustrations, photos and graphics while you’re…

Amazon is now rolling out new deals every day as part of its Black Friday Week. And so we’ve got the cream of the Amazon device deals on offer for you here, both in the US and UK. Check out all the Amazon US Black Friday deals Check out all the Amazon UK Black Friday deals There are stacks of Amazon devices deals dropping and it’s easy to get lost in them. Luckily, we’re pretty good at sniffing out the top offers that are worth your hard-earned cash. And if you’re interested in Amazon devices then this is the place…

Back in October, Tesla unveiled its self-driving Cybercab at the We, Robot live event. The brand also shared some other concept electric vehicles for the future of transport. At the moment, it’s a prototype – but the goal is to release it soon. The Cybercab will have no steering wheel or pedals. It’ll be priced for less than $30000, and is due to arrive by the end of 2027. They’re the basics, but we also saw some teaser videos that gave us a look at the future with these robotaxis. Not to mention, Tesla was giving live demos on the…

Quick LinksWhat Music Streaming Apps Can You Link to Google Maps? How to Connect Your Music to Google Maps There’s no argument that the daily commute is better with a soundtrack. But it can be hard—and dangerous—to navigate between maps and music while driving. Conveniently, Google Maps has a way to integrate your music streaming app, so you can do everything from the same window. What Music Streaming Apps Can You Link to Google Maps? The music apps that you’re able to connect to Google Maps will depend on your operating system and what partnerships Google has in place. For…