YouTube experiments with podcast page

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YouTube has somehow turned into a platform where podcasts are distributed, and the company is starting to optimize that experience. There's now an Explore page for Podcasts. It's not showing up for me yet. But it's under the YouTube.com/podcasts URL. It's linked to the existing Explore page alongside: Trending, Music, Movies & Shows, Live, Gaming, and more. 

Right now, it's just letting you browse through regular video thumbnails that takes you to the regular player on Android. It features large buttons and shortcuts to like, save, and adjust playback speed. YouTube will probably optimized the experience for users over time, but it's unclear if it'll make its way to YouTube Music. We're expecting Google to fold in its Google Podcasts app within YouTube instead of keeping it as a separate app.

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Get your first glimpse at HBO's 'The Last of Us' show

We're finally getting our first peek at HBO's adaptation of the Naughty Dog Playstation gaming franchise, The Last of Us. We get a quick look at Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie from the game. Neil Druckmann—the writer and creative director of both The Last of Us titles and an executive producer of the show—tweeted, "You ain't seen nothing yet."

What we have seen so far shows Neal Offerman's character and a scene that looks like it recalls the opening sequence of the first game with Joel's daughter. We don't have an exact date of when the series will debut, but HBO chief content officer Casey Bloy mentioned in February that it's coming in 2023.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 8/14 – 8/20

MadeGood brings back-to-school fun with Nintendo Switch

Facebook starts default end-to-end encryption test on Messenger 

LG has a 97-inch vibrating OLED TV that claims it can offer 5.1 audio sans speakers

Apple is reportedly funding podcasts it could turn into films or TV shows

Sonos delays release of its next product

YouTube Music on the iPad gets Now Playing redesign 

Uniqlo launches NEW StyleHint App in Canada

Your iPhone might show you more ads in the future

WhatsApp on Windows app won't need your phone to work

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Fold4 get battery boost via new Light performance profile

HP LaserJet Managed E800/E700 brings innovative printers into the workspace

'Overwatch 2' players can now get old gear from the old game

GarageBand gets new Katy Perry, Seventeen 'Remix Sessions'

Samsung Odyssey Ark comes with Stadia, Xbox Game Pass built-in

Logitech Chorus are open-back headphones for the Quest 2

CNE returns with a bigger and better Gaming Garage

NVIDIA GeForce Now on Chrome, Edge browser supports 1440p at 120fps

TikTok can see what you type and tap in its in-app browser

Who's coming to FAN EXPO Canada?

Apple extends iPhone 12 service program for speaker issue

Apple to stream first season of 'See' for free until August 29

Sega Genesis Mini 2 to launch on October 27, full list of games is out

For long-time Sega fans, you'll be happy to learn the Sega Genesis Mini 2 is coming on October 27. And ahead of its launch, Sega has unveiled the full list of games coming to the console. Some titles you can expect include Sonic CD and Sonic 3D Blast, ClayFighter, Street Fighter II: The New Challengers, and unreleased titles like Devi & Pii and Star Mobile. The full list is viewable in the video embedded at the top.

The Sega Genesis Mini 2 will retail for US99.99 (around CA$130). It's available for pre-order now. If you want to get your hands on one, it might be better to pre-order as soon as possible because Sega says it'll be available in shorter supply than the original Genesis Mini.

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