Google announces Allo and Duo apps Allo is a new messaging app and Duo a new video call app
At Google I/O 2016, the company announced the Allo and Duo apps. These will be their take on general messaging and video calls, respectively.
Warner Bros. changing their involvement in DC films Studio gets new executives and management style
DC’s parent company will be seeing an executive shakeup after the middling reception to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Warner Bros. will be taking a more hands on approach to the DC Extended Universe, similar to Marvel.
Android Instant Apps let you use them without installing
At Google I/O 2016, Android group project manager Ellie Powers spoke about the new Instant Apps for the platform that allow users to use parts of apps in their mobile browser without installing on their devices.
Google Assistant looks to give Siri a run for her money Program builds upon Google Now, adds conversational aspect
The new AI assistant by Google looks to utilize cloud computing to create a more seemless, conversational style experience. Google CEO Sundar Pichai demonstrated the new product at the company’s I/O keynote event.
Google announces Daydream VR platform for Android A step up from a piece of cardboard
The platform will be integrated into Android N, the next version of Google’s expanding operating system. Google VP of Virtual Reality Clay Bavor presented the program and some of it’s partners at Google I/O 2016.
RoundTable 40: Now on the CW! The RoundTable loves Super Heroes
This week’s podcast is media heavy. With Amazon taking on YouTube, Supergirl moving to CW, and a bunch of cancellations, there’s plenty to discuss.
Alan Resnick brings the weird part of YouTube to TV Surrealist humor and mild horror abound
Visual artist Alan Resnick creates surreal comedy that spans genres, utilizing physical and digital mediums. His work can be seen both on his YouTube channel as well as through his collaboration with Adult Swim.
Microsoft’s Project Spark shutting down Servers will remain online until August 12
The game creation program was “no longer feasible to continue” according to a statement from the developer Team Dakota. It was removed from download, but is still usable.
Blizzard cracks down on cheating in Overwatch Permabans to be issued to cheaters in the MOBA
Overwatch creator, Blizzard, issues permanent bans for players caught cheating.
ABC cancels Agent Carter along with other shows Marvel show Agent Carter will not be back for a third season
ABC confirms that Agent Carter will not be returning for a third season. The show joins others that will also not be returning.