Nintendo is no longer repairing the Wii video game console, which was released in 2006 and let players swing controllers to impact action on screen.
Author: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
Netflix adds 8.8 million new subscribers, ‘The Witcher’ tracks as most-viewed new series
Netflix added 8.76 million new subscribers, more than expected. Growth came despite the arrival of new streaming competitors Disney+ and Apple TV+.
Robocalls rang up a new high in 2019. Two or more daily is average in some states
Robocalls continued to rise in 2019. While Washington, D.C., and Louisiana averaged most per person, Texas got the most; West Virginia increased most.
Robocalls continue to rise, and these states get the most: Where does yours rank?
As people seek to make money off robocalls, Maryland and Nevada are the states most annoyed by the unwanted intrusions. Where do other states rank?
Cutting the cord: As prices go up, here’s how you can still save money streaming
With so many streaming choices – Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube TV – and prices going up, can cord-cutting save you money? Yes, but hurdles remain.
Unbundling: Verizon makes it easier to get internet, TV in response to cord-cutting
The telecom company hopes to shake up the industry by unbundling broadband, pay TV and phone services, a nod to those looking to cut the cord.
Cutting the cord for live channels will cost you a bit more as Sling TV gets price hike
Live television streamer Sling TV raised its prices, while adding Fox News and more channels. This follows fee hikes from Hulu and other competitors.
Video games in 2030: Will I still need a console game system? That depends
Cloud-based video games are prevalent and subscription services let you stream games just as you do Netflix. The future for consoles? Partly cloudy.
Craigslist: There’s finally a mobile app for that on iOS and Android
Online classified ad website Craigslist, founded in 1995, has finally gotten an app. Official apps landed in the Google Play and App Store this week.
Curing all disease is goal of Facebook CEO Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan’s initiative
With The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan hope to eradicate illness by the end of the century.