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Netflix is rolling out a heap of new changes to its online web app, mobile app, and overall viewing experiences in the coming weeks and months. The big idea behind most of it is user interaction; no longer will we passively engage with what’s on our screens. At least, if Netflix has anything to do with it. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone laid the streaming giant’s next set of huge updates bare, and this time, there is a lot to take in. The Netflix homepage is being overhauled It’s time for the glow-up we’ve all been…
As a lifelong sports fan, I have repeatedly tried “free” streaming subscriptions, knowing full well that there would be hidden fees and additional costs further down the road. I recently realized I needed to cancel some subscriptions to save money, but I still had to get my sports fix without resorting to piracy. Thankfully, somebody suggested I try FreeLiveSports (formerly SportsTribal) as a fully legal sports streaming option. At first, I was skeptical, as it sounded too good to be true. However, my doubts were soon put to rest, as it quickly became my go-to sports streaming platform, and I…
Over the years, I’ve tested a fair few whacky health devices. A set of cooling gloves that claimed to help you weightlift, included. But when Withings sent me a clam-looking device to sit in my toilet bowl, even I had to do a double take. The idea is simple: the U-Scan regularly takes a sample of your urine when you go to the bathroom and gives you a quick analysis at home. As someone with an Apple Watch, Whoop, and who regularly does blood tests to get fitness data, I was instantly on board. Fast forward three months, and I’ve…
Everyone is talking about Netflix’s new thriller A House of Dynamite, and for good reason. It’s the kind of film that grabs you by the throat in the first minute and doesn’t let go. It’s one of the many reasons to keep your Netflix subscription. Directed by Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow, the drama is about what might happen in government in the minutes before a stray nuclear weapon hits the United States. This setup alone, which is explicit in the film’s engrossing trailer, is almost surely the reason A House of Dynamite has fast become the most-watched film on…
After the best budget camera phone to capture stunning photos without breaking the bank? We don’t blame you. With advancements in camera phone tech, you no longer need to spend a fortune to get a capable shooter. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or simply want to upgrade your phone photography game, our hand-picked selection of affordable options below will have you snapping perfect portraits and laudable landscape shots in no time. With that said, here’s our guide to the best budget camera phones that all cost below $500/£500. Why you can trust Stuff: Our team of experts rigorously test each…
Like many other smart TV users, I no longer use built-in television apps. Instead, I use an Apple TV on every television in my house for entertainment. However, as I have added more apps to each device, I recently became increasingly concerned about data privacy while streaming videos. I decided to install a VPN on my Apple TV 4K, which was easy to set up and works well with my home’s overall VPN setup. My VPN of choice is Surfshark, a full-featured service that compares nicely to other VPNs. It’s available across multiple devices, including phones and tablets, computers, smart…
Netflix was the first streaming service that I subscribed to, and the one that made me realize that we were entering a brave new world of on-demand entertainment, where an entire video rental store could be plucked from the ether. These services began piling up as more “essential” movies, shows, and documentaries came into the fold, and before long, my monthly streaming bill had ballooned to rival most cable packages. After one too many Netflix price hikes and evenings disappointed by the lack of fresh content, I decided enough was enough, and it was time to seek an alternative. To…
Looking for the best Swatch watches? We’ve got you covered, but first, a history lesson, because Swatch has one hell of a backstory. It only arrived in 1983 but is arguably responsible for saving the entire, centuries-old Swiss watch industry from collapse at the hands of America and the Japanese. We are of course talking about the Quartz Crisis, which erupted in the 1970s as companies like Seiko and Citizen started producing quartz watches that were simpler, more accurate, more reliable and much cheaper than the automatic mechanical watches produced by Swiss companies for generations. One thousand Swiss watch companies…
When Netflix first started streaming content way back in 2011, a subscription would run you $7.99/month. That’s also what the lowest subscription tier costs today, only now you also have to watch ads that pop up unexpectedly in the middle of shows and movies that weren’t built to accommodate them. If you want to watch Netflix the old way, you’ve got to pay $17.99/month, or $24.99 if you want to stream in 4k Ultra HD. Also, where Netflix used to encourage password sharing, it now keeps a tight lid on it, making it harder to split the cost. These days,…
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is about to air after what seems like an eternity of waiting. Star Finn Wolfhard (Mike) revealed to TIME that, prior to beginning work on the season, everyone was “pretty worried” that the ending would get “torn to shreds,” as happened with Game of Thrones when it ended in 2019. “[W]e’re all walking into this going, ‘We hope to not have that kind of thing happen.’” I’d hate to think Stranger Things would end like that, but there have been quite a few shows over the years with spectacular runs that fell…