If you’re having problems watching Netflix while using a virtual private network on your phone or laptop, you may have seen error code M7111-5059 displayed along with this message: “Whoops, something went wrong. Streaming error. You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please turn off any of these services and try again.” VPNs …
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The best streaming services for kids offer plenty of great videos, TV shows and movies, but a lot of it is also targeted toward older viewers. Disney Plus is veering into mature content territory and beefing up parental controls, YouTube has new ways for parents to restrict what teens and tweens can watch, and most streaming services have profiles made for specifically for kids. …
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FIFA on Tuesday launched a new streaming service, FIFA Plus. While the service promises thousands of live men’s and women’s matches each year, fans reportedly won’t be able to livestream games from the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup. FIFA Plus plans to stream over 40,000 live matches a year and will also include an archive of past World Cup tournaments. …
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Even the savviest Netflix users may occasionally find themselves stuck in a recommendation conundrum. Because you watched that one British crime drama from 2017 and gave it a thumbs-up, you can’t escape the algorithm. If you liked it, Netflix suggests other titles in the genre that fill up an entire row. Now the streaming service wants to take things a …
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Dancing with the Stars is sashaying its way over to Disney Plus. The series has been renewed for two more seasons, but will air exclusively on Disney’s streaming service. The dancing competition will continue to air live and will become the first live show to appear on Disney Plus. The change will take place when the new season begins this …
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Peacock will carry an early Major League Baseball game each Sunday, starting on May 8, the streaming service said on Wednesday. The 18 games will start earlier than normal: the first six at 8:30 a.m. PT and the final 12 at 9 a.m. PT. Each game (except the first) is exclusive to Peacock. The broadcasts will be produced by NBC …
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Zoom recently released its version 5.10 update, which offers more ways for people to connect via video chat. Now, the popular video conferencing app allows people to livestream on Twitch, record and send video messages in Zoom chat, use animal avatars in meetings and more. Particularly since the beginning of the pandemic, Zoom has been an easy way for people to stay …
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Spotify has added two new features to its Blend playlist function that enable users to add up to 10 people and the ability to “blend” with established artists. Spotify unveiled Blend last year as part of its Only You feature, and it combines the musical tastes of two (or now more) people in a constantly evolving playlist. In addition to …
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For the seventh time, T-Mobile wants to take its customers out to the ballgame with the return of its MLB.TV deal. Thanks to its latest offer, you’ll have more money left over for peanuts and Cracker Jack. Beginning April 5, customers with T-Mobile, Sprint and Metro by T-Mobile can receive a free one-year subscription to MLB.TV, the company announced Tuesday. …
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Apple‘s film CODA won the Academy Award for best picture Sunday, beating powerhouse Netflix to become first streaming service to conquer Hollywood’s most coveted film prize. Netflix was nominated in the category, too, for its film The Power of the Dog, and the two streaming services were considered to be the frontrunners in the category going into Sunday’s awards ceremony. Apple’s coup …
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