Xbox cloud gaming is now available on some Amazon Fire TV sticks
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Xbox cloud gaming has officially arrived for Amazon Fire TV sticks, making for an extremely budget-friendly way to play some of the latest and greatest releases. Users can play games directly from the Xbox app, though there are some caveats.
First of all, this service is only available for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, which is the most expensive tier at around $17 per month. Also, it only works with the Fire TV Stick 4K and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. These are both recent releases, though the Xbox press release suggests that more devices will receive the functionality at a later date. We already thought the Fire TV Stick 4K Max was a perfect fit for retro gaming, but now that also goes for AAA gaming.
Finally, you need a compatible Bluetooth-enabled wireless controller, but there’s no shortage of those around. You do want to make sure you pick one with the familiar Xbox button layout, so we recommend something like the SteelSeries Nimbus+ and Stratus+ controllers. However, anything with the right buttons and Bluetooth should work. This includes actual Xbox gamepads.
So what can you play if you meet the above criteria? Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is likely the best game streaming platform on the planet, allowing access to a massive library of titles. This includes recent AAA releases like Starfield and Forza Horizon 5 and renowned indies like Sea of Stars and Death’s Door. Just like any streaming platform, titles come and go at will.
A Game Pass Ultimate subscription also gives you access to online multiplayer, day-one releases (like that upcoming Indiana Jones game) and various discounts. Subscribers even get a bonus EA Play membership.
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Amazon revives the Echo Spot smart alarm clock from the dustbin of its product line
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As early Prime Day deals continue to become available, Amazon has revealed an all-new Echo Spot ahead of the shopping event. It’s very much like the original Echo Spot that came out in 2017 and was discontinued two years later except the front face is now split between a hemispherical display and speaker.
Amazon says the new model comes with better sound and a sharper display. Time will tell if the reboot suffers from the same screen flicker issues as its predecessor. Otherwise, the conceit is more or less identical: it's a bare-bones smart alarm clock that, via Alexa integration, can manage a few simple tasks like providing the weather forecast or showing song titles when playing music from your streaming app of choice.
Arguably, the best part about the new Echo Spot is that it doesn’t have a camera. The original model had one baked in, which was useful for video chats, but not everyone was enthused about having a camera sitting on their bedside.
The Echo Spot's outer shell comes in Black, Glacier White and Ocean Blue, and the display can be customized with six hues: magenta, violet, orange, lime, teal or blue, which can be mixed- and-matched with various clock faces. The Echo Spot will be available for $80, which is $50 cheaper than the original model. If you’re a Prime member, you can get it for $45 through Prime Day.
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Hungary to fight ‘war propaganda’ – official
From RT
Budapest wants media financing to be “transparent” as part of its “anti-war action plan,” said Gergely Gulyas Hungary is set to introduce a new “anti-war action plan” which will include measures aimed at countering “war propaganda,” Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Hungarian Prime Minister’s Office, announced at a press conference on Monday. Under the […]
Jul 8th 2024 1:49pm EDT
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Biden tells Congress he won’t quit
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The US president has asked his fellow Democrat lawmakers to rally behind him in order to beat Donald Trump US President Joe Biden has once again reaffirmed his determination to run for a second term in office this November and has written a letter to his fellow Democratic lawmakers, calling on them to ignore speculation […]
Jul 8th 2024 1:18pm EDT
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Amazon Prime Day early deals include five months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free
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Amazon Prime Day may not actually start until July 16, but early deals continue to roll in. Prime members can now scoop up five whole months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. This is Amazon’s streaming music platform, like Spotify, Apple Music and the rest. So that’s five months of unlimited access to pretty much every song ever made.
Again, this deal is only for current Prime members. The service costs $10 per month once the free trial ends, which is more-or-less in line with rival streaming platforms. If you want the free trial without having to worry about getting charged, just set a reminder to cancel before those five months are up.
Amazon Music Unlimited didn’t make our list of the best music streaming services, but it’s still a mighty fine option. It narrowly missed the list due to a slightly less elegant interface than some rivals and aggressive podcast marketing. Otherwise, it’s a decent choice. It sounds good and the library is nearly-identical to other platforms. What else is there?
There’s one downside that applies to not just Amazon, but all music streamers. The payout to artists is absolute trash. Amazon Music Limited pays around $0.004 per stream, which is right in the middle of Spotify’s range of $0.003 to $0.005 per stream. However, Amazon does have direct licensing agreements with major labels, so someone like Taylor Swift likely negotiated a better deal than that. Emerging artists, as always, remain screwed.
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Amazon Prime Day early deals include five months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free
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Amazon Prime Day may not actually start until July 16, but early deals continue to roll in. Prime members can now scoop up five whole months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. This is Amazon’s streaming music platform, like Spotify, Apple Music and the rest. So that’s five months of unlimited access to pretty much every song ever made.
Again, this deal is only for current Prime members. The service costs $10 per month once the free trial ends, which is more-or-less in line with rival streaming platforms. If you want the free trial without having to worry about getting charged, just set a reminder to cancel before those five months are up.
Amazon Music Unlimited didn’t make our list of the best music streaming services, but it’s still a mighty fine option. It narrowly missed the list due to a slightly less elegant interface than some rivals and aggressive podcast marketing. Otherwise, it’s a decent choice. It sounds good and the library is nearly-identical to other platforms. What else is there?
There’s one downside that applies to not just Amazon, but all music streamers. The payout to artists is absolute trash. Amazon Music Limited pays around $0.004 per stream, which is right in the middle of Spotify’s range of $0.003 to $0.005 per stream. However, Amazon does have direct licensing agreements with major labels, so someone like Taylor Swift likely negotiated a better deal than that. Emerging artists, as always, remain screwed.
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The SCOTUS Chevron Decision: Pros and Cons
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> “Judicial capture” is likely more difficult than regulatory capture. Judges in the US are not quite so easily tempted or bribed as are regulatory officials. The relative difficulty of performing judicial capture has a good side in a post Chevron legal environment, this could make it harder for entrepreneurs to use regulatory powers against rivals. Consequently, the US economy could become more competitive without Chevron. However, judges are now empowered to interpret regulations in ways that may or may not be reasonable, that may be shaped by their own ideological beliefs, and may in some cases effectively socialize some businesses.
> The Chevron decision may yield some positive benefits, or not. There is only one real solution to our problems with the regulatory state; deregulation. Those who perceive the benefits of free markets should focus on the goal of repealing more regulations, and not worry about who defines or wields regulatory powers.
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The SCOTUS Chevron Decision: Pros and Cons
https://dwmackenzie.substack.com/p/the-scotus-chevron-decision-pros?r=ltb8d&triedRedirect=true
> “Judicial capture” is likely more difficult than regulatory capture. Judges in the US are not quite so easily tempted or bribed as are regulatory officials. The relative difficulty of performing judicial capture has a good side in a post Chevron legal environment, this could make it harder for entrepreneurs to use regulatory powers against rivals. Consequently, the US economy could become more competitive without Chevron. However, judges are now empowered to interpret regulations in ways that may or may not be reasonable, that may be shaped by their own ideological beliefs, and may in some cases effectively socialize some businesses.
> The Chevron decision may yield some positive benefits, or not. There is only one real solution to our problems with the regulatory state; deregulation. Those who perceive the benefits of free markets should focus on the goal of repealing more regulations, and not worry about who defines or wields regulatory powers.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/601155
Biden’s handlers guide him with flash cards – media
From RT
The 81-year-old president reportedly needs detailed illustrated instructions to enter and exit rooms US President Joe Biden’s every movement is planned by his assistants, with photos showing the elderly leader exactly how to get to the podium at events, Axios reported on Monday. Biden has come under pressure to quit his reelection campaign after a […]
Jul 8th 2024 10:18am EDT
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Samsung Unpacked 2024: How to watch Samsung unveil the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Fold and more
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Samsung’s summer event is nearly here. Unpacked 2024 will stream live on Wednesday, July 10, at 9AM ET. You can watch it on Samsung’s YouTube channel, Newsroom website and homepage.
The company is holding the shindig in Paris ahead of the Olympics, kicking off there later this month. Perhaps it wants to set the tone for a fashion tie-in with its Galaxy Ring launch. Samsung has already shown what it looks like, and the company wrote in a court filing that it plans to start shipping the ring “in or around August.”
Foldables are expected to be a marquee attraction, with the Galaxy Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 rumored to feature heavily at the event. Their updates could be minor, as alleged leaks suggest the Z Flip 6 will have a boosted battery, RAM option and a new Snapdragon chip. Similar iterative update rumors have floated around for the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6.
The Galaxy Watch 7 is also rumored to be on tap, with better performance and power efficiency. The Galaxy Watch Ultra could be a beefy wearable with a dial. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro could make an appearance with richer audio, longer battery life and adaptive noise control in the high-end model.
The tech world’s current trajectory makes new AI features practically inevitable at the showcase. Samsung launched new AI tools with its Galaxy S24 series in January, and it sounds like a safe bet to expect more on Wednesday.
For more on the event, you can check out Engadget’s Samsung Unpacked 2024 in-depth rumor roundup.
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Early Prime Day deals bring the third-gen AirPods back down to $140
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Amazon Prime Day is on the horizon but there's plenty of sales you can already explore. One of the best early Prime Day deals currently running is a 17 percent discount on Apple's third-generation AirPods. The earbuds are back down to their record-low price of $140, from $169. However, this deal doesn't include AppleCare+ — you'll have to pay another $29 for that.
Apple's third-gen AirPods came out in 2021 as a massive improvement to their predecessor. We gave them an 88 in our review thanks to features like a more comfortable design and way better audio quality. A lot of this comes down to their shorter, more contoured shape — the improved design also allows sound to more directly enter your ear.
The AirPods and their case have IPX4 sweat and water resistance so you can more comfortably use them while doing activities like exercise. Plus, they offer always-on Siri and six hours of battery life (30 hours total with the case).
If you're just looking for relatively cheap, solid earbuds then check out the 38 percent discount on Apple's second-generation AirPods. They're currently down to $80 from $120 when not opting for AppleCare+. They offer five hours of continual battery or 24 hours with the case.
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Italy to name airport after Berlusconi
From RT
Milan’s biggest airport will be renamed to honor the late prime minister, the government has announced Italy is set to rename Milan Malpensa Airport after the country’s former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has announced. Berlusconi, who was born in the country’s financial capital, died last year aged 86. He led […]
Jul 8th 2024 9:39am EDT
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Pakistani province set to ban all social media
From RT
Authorities in Punjab have proposed blocking YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for six days Pakistan’s largest province, Punjab, is planning to ban all social media platforms for six days, citing security concerns, during religious processions starting next week, its Interior Ministry has announced. The Punjab government of Maryam Nawaz recommended on Thursday the banning […]
Jul 8th 2024 8:41am EDT
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The Morning After: NASA’s year-long Mars simulation volunteers return to the real world
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NASA’s Mission 1 crew — all volunteers — have left their 1700-square-foot habitat at the Johnson Space Center. Since last June 25, they’ve conducted a fair few simulated Mars walks, grown vegetables and performed other tasks designed to support life and work in that environment. They also faced (a simulation of) the stressors actual space travelers to Mars could experience, like 22-minute communication delays with Earth.
After 378 days in a mock Mars habitat, the four volunteers for NASA’s yearlong simulation of a stay on the red planet are coming home. The crew — Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones – left the 3D-printed habitat in Houston on Saturday evening.
Do you feel like you’d like to live in fake space? There are plans for two more one-year missions. One has already closed applications, but the third is scheduled for 2026.
— Mat Smith
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Nike’s self-lacing sneakers are losing app support
You’ll have to operate the $350 shoes manually.
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Nike is discontinuing its self-lacing Adapt BB sneakers. First announced in 2019, the sneakers used a Back to the Future II style power-lacing system called FitAdapt, adjustable both manually and with an app. Now, the company will stop making Adapt shoes and is retiring the Nike Adapt App. When the app goes, the shoes will retain the last light color selected. Features still available without it include power on, check battery status, adjust your fit, save your fit, unlace shoes and, wait for it, power off.
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YouTube upgrades its erase song tool to remove copyrighted music only
It’ll leave other audio, such as conversations, intact.
YouTube has released an upgraded erase song tool to remove music from video segments without deleting other audio, such as conversations. When creators get a copyright claim for music, YouTube allows them to trim out the affected segment or replace the song with an approved one in its audio library. YouTube admits the tool might not always work. If a song is particularly hard to remove, it’s presumably due to audio quality or the presence of other sounds.
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This is NASCAR’s first electric race car prototype
NASCAR announced some new sustainability goals at the Chicago Street Race.
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NASCAR unveiled its first prototype electric racer this weekend at the Chicago Street Race. It developed the $1.5 million electric crossover in partnership with ABB, Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota to call attention to sustainability efforts of… NASCAR. Apparently, it’s making an effort.
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