House of Musk: Disney Plus is coming to a Tesla near you

With Tesla’s new update, you can watch all your favorite Disney movies from your car.

Have you ever wished you could watch some TV while running errands? Thanks to Tesla’s latest update, you can watch everything that’s been available on the Disney+ video streaming service right from the dashboard of your fancy car, which has caught the eye of users on Reddit.

You can watch in Tesla’s Theater Mode, which doesn’t work while driving for safety reasons, but offers other streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, and even Twitch.

So sit back, relax, and experience everything the streaming service has to offer while your car is parked or charging. Just make sure you don’t spend time daydreaming about classic Simpsons episodes along the way.

According to Variety, Disney+ currently has over 100 million subscribers, just 18 months since launch. So if you don’t have a Disney+ account, chances are you know someone who does.

Other features to look out for on Tesla models include a car wash mode – which seals the car to prevent water damage or leaks – dashcam autosave, auto dimming of your mirrors and more battery information to keep you informed , when your vehicle is needed charging.

Soon you’ll also have the option to stay connected to Wi-Fi while driving, alongside new language support for Russian, Romanian and Hungarian.

If you’re interested in learning more about Tesla, feel free to check out our coverage of the new 2021 Tesla steering wheel and how Tesla Autopilot works.

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Nintendo apologises for Joy-Con drift issues – well, sort of

Nintendo Switch owners are some of the most loyal and patient gaming fans out there, but the inaction on the alleged Joy-Con “drift” issue is getting a bit too much for some.

Now the company has at least apologized for the issue, well without actually mentioning it by name. In a recent Q&A with Nintendo Japan, company president Shuntaro Furukawa said he apologizes for the inconvenience caused by… something… related to the Joy-Con.

“Regarding the Joy-Con, we apologize for any issues our customers have encountered,” Furukawa said (via Kotaku). “We continue to strive to improve our products, but since the Joy-Con is the subject of a class action lawsuit in the United States, and this is still a pending issue, we wish to refrain from responding to any specific actions.”

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Furukawa did not comment further on the issue due to the ongoing class action lawsuit in the United States, which was filed in July last year and could make Nintendo liable for damages should it win in the complainants’ favour.

The reported issue results in the detachable controllers recognizing input even when players are not touching the analog stick. Anecdotal data suggests that up to a quarter of players could have the problem. Nintendo has since offered free repairs to those who contact support when the problem manifests itself.

The complaint filed against Nintendo of America reads: “The complaint filed in US District Court for the Western District of Washington alleges that the joysticks on Joy-Con controllers are defective, causing users to experience drift issues. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the joystick on the Joy-Con controllers automatically registers movement when the joystick is not controlled by the user, disrupting gameplay.

“The complaint, filed on behalf of buyers of switches and Joy-Con controllers, raises claims under various consumer protection laws, as well as various warranty and common law claims.”

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YouTube TV is jacking-up prices again and subscribers are furious

Google has announced it will increase the price of YouTube TV by $15 a month, infuriating customers of the live wireless TV streaming service.

Starting today, monthly fees for new customers or the next billing cycle for existing subscribers will increase to a whopping $64.99 per month. That comes after Google increased the subscription to $49.99 from $39.99 last April.

Google says it’s not taking the decision lightly, citing the rising cost of content. However, subscribers are already reporting their displeasure on social media, and many are threatening to be fired.

“We don’t make these decisions lightly and know how difficult it is for our members,” Google said in the announcement. “However, this new price reflects the rising cost of content and we also believe it reflects the overall value of YouTube TV, from our breadth of content to the features that are transforming the way we watch live TV see.”

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Google has appropriately timed the announcement to coincide with the launch of eight new channels debuting on the service today. These are BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1. They will be followed in the near future by BET Her, MTV2, MTV Classic, Nick Jr., NickToons and TeenNick as part of a broader deal with ViacomCBS.

The company also said it’s looking at more flexible models, suggesting tiered subscriptions could be coming in the near future.

“As the streaming industry evolves, we’re working to create new flexible models for YouTube TV viewers so we can continue to provide everyone in your household with a robust and innovative experience, without the commitments of traditional television,” das adds company.

YouTube TV started out as an affordable alternative to a cable and satellite TV subscription, with more flexible online viewing options, device freedom, and the ability to cancel at any time. For now, it looks like we’re heading towards price parity with the traditional cable TV platforms. What Subscribers Say:

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Brighton vs Man United Live Stream: Channel guide, kick-off time and more

How to watch Brighton vs Man United live online. It’s another big Premier League game with European qualifiers and relegation implications. Our guide explains everything you need to know to watch Brighton vs Man United live stream on any device, wherever you are.

What is Brighton vs Man United kick-off time?

The game starts at 20:15 CET. It’s the only live Premier League game of the night, so plenty of time to do the dishes before settling down with a cool drink.

How to watch Brighton vs Man United in the UK

Unfortunately this is not one of the free Premier League games offered by Sky Sports, the BBC or Amazon. You’ll need some kind of Sky Sports subscription for that.

Existing Sky Sports subscribers can continue to watch Sky Sports Premier League channel and Sky Sports Main Event. Sky have an interesting strategy here, allowing you to watch the game with fake crowd noise in the main event or without it in the Sky Sports Premier League. Reporting begins at 7:30 p.m BST.

If you’re not a full Sky Sports subscriber, you can access Now TV Sky Sports Pass to watch the game. These passes come in daily, weekly and monthly variants and are ideal for getting your football fix. Now TV works on multiple devices so you can watch the games on your phone, TV, laptop, tablet or Chromecast.

Check out the widget below to see the latest deals on Now TV, including bagging a month service for only £25.

Match preview Brighton vs Man United

This is an important game for both sides who have a lot at stake in the drawn-out finale of the season. United have impressed since the restart and a win tonight will see the Red Devils keep the pressure on Leicester, Chelsea, Wolves and Spurs, who are among the sides vying for European places.

United, currently sixth, know even a fifth-place finish could put them in the Champions League pending Manchester City’s appeal of a two-year ban on the competition for financial fair play violations.

Brighton also had a profitable return to action. Four points out of a possible six saw Graham Potter’s men grab a bit of respite from the bottom five. A few more wins for the Seagulls should ensure they return to the top flight next season.

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If you’re a fan of streaming content online, you should also be interested in staying safe and protecting your private information from hackers. If that’s the case, there’s no better way to protect your online activity than with a dedicated VPN.

With a VPN, you can connect to a different IP address anywhere else in the world and surf the web in peace, knowing you’re safe from the prying eyes of anyone who might steal your personal information.

We may earn a commission if you click on an offer and purchase an item. That’s why we want to make sure you’re informed and happy with your purchase, so you can continue to rely on our buying advice.

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All you need to know about Qualcomm’s next smartwatch chip

Designed for next-gen smartwatches, the Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus are based on Qualcomm’s ultra-low-power hybrid architecture and are welcome upgrades to the Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform.

The Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus aims to deliver up to 85% faster performance than its predecessor, with faster app launches, concurrent use cases, a smoother and more responsive UX, richer photos and videos, and 25% longer battery life.

The 4100 Plus architecture includes a super-fast SoC with quad-core A53 processors, the Qualcomm Adreno 504 GPU, faster LPDDR3 memory, a cellular modem and dual ISPs to support cameras up to 16MP (impressive for a watch) and a 12nm low power process.

The Plus also features a smarter Always On (AON) coprocessor and enhanced offload experiences. These include continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, faster responsiveness when tilting to wake, step counting, alarms, timers, and haptics. Whether a watch uses these properties or not, of course, depends on the watchmaker.

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When will the Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100 Plus be released?

The Snapdragon Wear 4100 platforms support the Android Open Source Platform (AOSP) and the Wear OS by Google OS platform and are available today.

The first smartwatches powered by the Wear 4100 platforms – the imoo Z6 Ultra and the Mobvoi Tic Watch Pro – will launch later this year, with the Z6 Ultra expected to ship next month.

Which smartwatches support Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100 Plus?

Qualcomm has already confirmed a few companies that will jump onto the Wear 4100 platform in the near future. The first include the aforementioned imoo and Mobvoi.

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Kids smartwatch brand imoo plans to launch the Wear 4100-based Z6 Ultra next month. The first Android smartwatch on the platform offers highly responsive performance, dual camera video and image support, faster 4G LTE modem connectivity and longer battery life.

AI company Mobvoi also plans to launch its next-gen Tic Watch Pro this year, while Suunto President Heikki Norta has announced that Suunto is also looking forward to collaborating with Qualcomm on the new Wear 4100 platform .

We would expect to hear more about other brands supporting this smartwatch

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After three long years, Fortnite is finally leaving early access

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite is finally leaving Early Access as it plans major changes to Save The World and other parts of the gaming blockbuster.

After bursting onto the scene in 2017, despite amassing millions of players and evolving by adding several new seasons, Fortnite continues to possess an “Early Access” tag on all of its loading screens. Epic Games has confirmed that this will change soon.

Epic Games published on the official website and confirmed that Save The World, the PvE component of Fortnite, will remain a premium experience and not be switched to free-to-play as many expected. Instead, the development of this mode will be discontinued as the focus is more on Battle Royale and regular seasonal updates.

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“Fortnite has continued to evolve since development began, and so much has changed over the years as we’ve played and developed the game with you,” the post reads. “As we approach the third anniversary of the release of Fortnite and Save the World, we wanted to share an update on our development plans.”

“Today we are pulling Save the World out of Early Access and have decided that it will remain a premium experience rather than going free-to-play. New content development will slow down after this official release, but the Save the World adventure doesn’t end there.”

Save The World’s main narrative is complete, and given that it has a fraction of the popularity of battle royale, it’s understandable that Epic Games would want to shift its efforts to other areas in the future. That doesn’t mean fans of the mode are left completely out in the cold, however.

All Founder’s Packs will be updated, which will include additional rewards. Those who earn the coveted Ultimate Edition will earn 8000 V-Bucks and the Metal Team Leader Pack. Epic has said that Battle Royale cosmetics will stop working in Save The World after a certain point, so prepare for that eventuality.

Fortnite: Chapter 2 – Season 3 arrived in the last few weeks, bringing with it a new Battle Pass, a changed map, and more advancements in the world’s overarching narrative. The map is now awash, with more emphasis on water traversal and avoiding deadly new threats like sharks and gangs of enemy mercenaries.

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Forget OnePlus Z, the OnePlus Nord is the brand’s next budget phone

OnePlus has finally announced the name of the budget-oriented smartphone line it’s been teasing for a while, and it’s not the OnePlus Z or OnePlus 8 Lite.

Say hello to OnePlus Nord instead. This is a name that has been around for a while, and we have to say that it sounds a lot more appealing than a random letter or “Lite” nickname next to the brand’s other flagship.

Apart from the name, little has been revealed about the device so far. What we do know is that it’s coming to Europe and India, and that a “limited number” of American users will be able to get their hands on the device via some sort of beta program.

Where the OnePlus Nord will differ from its 8 and 8 Pro siblings is in price. OnePlus has announced this as a far more affordable offering that still sticks to the brand’s “Never Settle” mantra. OnePlus also said it used feedback from its fan community when designing and pricing the phone.

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Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus said: “The launch of the OnePlus Nord line of products marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for OnePlus. The Never Settle spirit is focused on sharing the best technology and products with the world, but it’s also about challenging ourselves and stepping out of our comfort zones. We take great pride in our flagship products and will continue to develop technically leading flagship products for our users. Now we are excited to share the OnePlus experience with even more users around the world through this new line of products.”

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Alongside this reveal, OnePlus is also releasing the first part of an Instagram series dedicated to the launch of the Nord device. You can watch this via the @oneplus.nord brand’s Nord account, and more episodes to come as we get closer to full reveal.

We’re still in the dark about the price, the release date (July 10th has already been suggested as an Indian launch) and most importantly what specs the phone will have and what it looks like. Hopefully we won’t wait too long for this information. For a look at what we’re expecting from this phone, head over to our OnePlus Z rumors page.

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TimeShift Review |

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Every year, the ridiculous pre-Christmas rush leaves the average games reviewer with a bunch of games they want to play but just don’t have time to even look at. This year was particularly bad: when we’re getting games like Assassin’s Creed, The Orange Box or Crysis week after week, who has time to look at a BlackSite or TimeShift? It’s only now, as things start to quiet down between Christmas and New Year’s, that we have a chance to take stock, search the stacks, and see if there’s anything good we’ve missed. As someone with a penchant for underdogs, it’s one of my treats of the holiday season.

TimeShift Review

Of course, TimeShift has hardly made it easier for itself. Saber’s game was originally slated for an Xbox release in 2005. Then the original publisher Atari shifted production to the Xbox 360 before deciding to throw the game into development hell. Then came Vivendi Universal and offered Saber a chance to take a little more time and turn a failed project into a great one. Unfortunately, the game released a major change in technology, setting, and visual direction later in November; Around the time The Orange Box, Call of Duty 4, and Crysis hit the streets. Ironically, for a game where control of time is a key theme, TimeShift’s timing couldn’t have been worse.
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Worse still, a game that would have already felt like a derivative of other FPS games now feels even less original. Using slow-motion controls would have always reminded you of FEAR, and certain elements – the dystopian futuristic setting, sinister government forces, poorly armed resistance, and intrusive civilian announcements – beg comparisons to Half-Life 2. In fact, it begs comparisons to Half-Life. Life 2. If TimeShift needed a subtitle, “FEAR and loathing in City 17” would have done the job. However, his biggest new idea – his time-controlling beta suit – now feels ripped from the nanosuit in Crysis, while other parts of the game are coming close to Halo 3. As a result, TimeShift could easily be condemned as a B-movie version by other, better games.


But maybe that’s not so bad. There’s always something entertaining about a really good B-movie, and Crysis is actually a thoroughly entertaining B-game.

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It helps that technically it’s not nearly as old as you might expect. Saber’s engine doesn’t look old hat in the age of Gears of War, Halo 3, and Call of Duty 4 – which is good since they’re the games that most people think of. When things are going well, the game’s devastated cityscape, rich detail, strong dynamic lighting, and excellent water and weather effects remind you of Epic’s work in Gears. Period details in some interiors are reminiscent of Bioshock, while a mid-game section set in a beautiful snowy alpine setting wouldn’t have embarrassed Bungie’s latest blockbuster.


When it’s bad – when it’s just dishing out another boxy, nondescript industrial interior – it just looks like the more generic sections of FEAR or Half-Life 2. The character models look a bit like someone tried to use FEAR’s high-tech armor with them to splicing Gears of War’s steroid-popping freaks, but as you can now imagine popping bullets in Marcus, Dom, and pals isn’t as bad as it sounds.

The world also feels solid. Many walls, barricades and objects can be shattered by heavy firepower and the ragdoll body dynamics are very compelling. Use your suit’s slow-motion function, fire a grenade at the nearest group of bull-necked combo wannabes and the effects are quite spectacular, aided by some very nice blur and distortion effects that show the flow of time being interrupted. In short, TimeShift might not be as amazing as Crysis or as awesome as Call of Duty 4, but it certainly doesn’t look or feel like its poor country cousin.

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The question is, does it play as one? Well, the action definitely feels like it’s right on video. As far as I can tell from the (I think intentionally) confusing intro movie and the snippets of text jammed in as the game loads levels, you’re a scientist working on a revolutionary time control suit at a top-secret military research facility. Another scientist, Dr. Krone, steals the Alpha Prototype model and uses it to travel through time and become an evil dictator on an alternate, totalitarian future Earth. Only by rescuing the damaged beta version of the suit can you jump to his alternate timeline, help the “Occupier” resistance, uncover Krone’s evil deeds, and put the world to rights.


To do this, the suit gives you several abilities. First, it behaves a bit like armor, tracking your physical condition and repairing damage when you take a breather, much like Halo’s shield or Call of Duty 4’s health recharge feature. More importantly, it allows you to watch the flow of time to control. Press and hold the left bumper (on the Xbox 360 version) and you can pause, slow down, or even reverse time for a few seconds. Tap the bumper and the suit’s built-in AI will select an appropriate power for you. That means you can do some pretty cool things. Apparently old FEAR blasts several baddies in slow motion and watches them collapse as time speeds up again. Routine is a breeze, but you can also grab guns, dodge heavily armored robot guards, and solve your share of simple puzzles.

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And utilizing those abilities is crucial, as there’s quite a bit to be said for combat – at least on anything beyond the casual level. TimeShift places great emphasis on powerful weapons, placing them in the hands of large numbers of enemy troops capable of using them. With you often surrounded and outnumbered, and with no Gears of War-style cover system in place, careful use of the slow-motion and pause features is the only way to tip the balance in your favor.


I couldn’t say the KI is on par with FEAR or STALKER, but your enemies are showing some signs of group intelligence and it’s hard to win a firefight against them fairly and honestly. As a result, the plot develops its own rhythm, similar to FEAR. You make contact with the enemy, duck around a corner, use your powers, and then do as much damage as humanly possible before the meter runs out, before heading out to find a safe place to hang out to relax and recharge. There’s a fair amount of suspense, then a very satisfying gory release.

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However, it’s hard to avoid the thought that much of the suit’s potential has been wasted. Watching a bunch of enemies get shot back in slow motion never gets boring; nor does it turn back time when a grenade is flying towards you. However, anyone expecting puzzles in the order of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time will leave disappointed. It’s all in the spirit of break time to escape the falling elevator or cross the collapsing bridge, and the points where you can reverse time are obviously controlled and obviously signposted. There’s none of the experimentation or flexibility you get in a Crysis or Bioshock, and the fact that the suit suggests what power to use means you can click on the left bumper and 90 percent of your brain shut off completely.

In addition, the game is so linear that Call of Duty 4 feels like STALKER. There’s obviously some narrative hidden somewhere, but the pieces all feel separate from one another, and as you progress from level to level following a list of constantly updated objectives, it’s hard to figure out where you’re going, what you’re doing, and why. Without the atmosphere of Bioshock or Half-Life 2, TimeShift can only rely on its action.

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Still, it’s an oddly addicting game. It helps that the pace is excellent, with most levels having a nice up and down of shooting. The medium level of challenge is just right, checkpoints are carefully placed and you can save when and where you want. There are a few useless shooting sections on rails, but the game makes up for that with a nice race track through the mountains on a quad bike. And the enemies, the settings, and the weapons all get more interesting and varied over time – and we’ve all seen bigger, better games where that’s not true. TimeShift isn’t a very clever shooter, but for dumb shooters it’s meaty and solidly constructed.


And as long as you like silly shooters, you should probably pick this up. In many ways, TimeShift is the FPS equivalent of some kind of low-budget action movie that used to star Jean-Claude Van Damme but now stars Jason Statham. You wouldn’t buy it at full price via Call of Duty 4 or The Orange Box, any more than you would see Crank at the cinema via The Bourne Ultimatum, but if you saw it at a bargain price at your local video store, you wouldn’t be disappointed , if you would pick it up and take it home.

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TimeShift isn’t the game it could have been – but given its troubled history, we can say that for both good and bad. It’s not worth more than a seven for all of the reasons above, but there were times when I got carried away playing it that I’d swear it was played more like an eight. If you’ve already worked your way through the more experienced colleagues at TimeShift, you should bear that in mind.


“‘Verdict”‘


It’s unoriginal and underperforms with its handful of good ideas to anyone’s idea of ​​excellence, but as a dumb shooter TimeShift is actually loads of fun. Buy it at a bargain basement price and then enjoy it.

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