Author Archives: Andrew Heinzman

Epic Games made a calculated risk on August 13th when it updated Fortnite to bypasses Apple and Google’s in-app purchase fees. Predictably, this update led to the immediate removal of Fortnite from the App Store and Play Store. If you’re ha… Continue reading →

Hopefully you didn’t buy your P30 Pro at full price. The temporary general license that kept Google Mobile Services alive on Huawei phones ended August 13th, leaving all Huawei phones released before the May 2019 trade ban without Google service … Continue reading →

Scrub up and hit the operating room, because Surgeon Simulator 2 launches on August 27th. The new Surgeon Simulator features four-person multiplayer, a cast of wacky characters, and a level-creation system. Pre-ordering it from Epic Games guarantees th… Continue reading →

All Netflix subscribers should be familiar with the short, booming ‘da-dum’ sound that accompanies some shows and movies. It’s a powerful intro that sets the mood for late-night Netflix binges, although you won’t see it at festi… Continue reading →

Google has spent the bulk of 2020 adapting its services for remote learning, food deliveries, and other hallmarks of the pandemic-struck world. Now, as cities and travel destinations slowly reopen, Google is updating search results to show local corona… Continue reading →

AMC plans to reopen over 100 US theaters on August 20th, with questionable mask requirements and a litany of new cleaning procedures. Customers who come out on opening day can buy tickets for just 15 cents—a “1920 prices” promotion to… Continue reading →

Podcasts are coming to Amazon Music and Audible, according to a “confidential” email sent to producers on August 10th. The email, which was publicized by The Desk, suggests that Music and Audible subscribers will gain access to podcasts wit… Continue reading →

Amazon is selling its new Fire HD tablets at their lowest prices ever, starting at just $60 for the fantastic Fire HD 8. Now’s the time to upgrade from your old Fire tablet and fall in love with Amazon’s devices all over again.Read This Art… Continue reading →

One of my favorite things about the internet is its infinite supply of archival films, advertisements, and newsreels. I can (and often do) spend hours digging through whatever dusty old videos I can find on YouTube or the Internet Archive. But I’… Continue reading →

Microsoft is unlocking ten hit games and online multiplayer for all Xbox owners—no Game Pass or Live Gold required. But if you want a chance to play Gears 5 for free, you gotta sit your butt on that couch ASAP. The Xbox Big Gaming Weekend ends on… Continue reading →