Netflix study reveals shows like '13 Reasons Why' help bridge the conversation gap in families

There's been discussion lately about 13 Reasons Why, a Netflix series that has drawn in a growing viewership amongst teens and parents alike. I recently asked my teen about it. Were his peers watching the show? Indeed they are watching. At a recent gathering of moms at the local coffee shop, the series also popped up in conversation. Half of the group had begun watching. A few had finished the series. The discussion amongst the moms suggested that while it's a hard watch it certainly is one that helps open up uncomfortable conversations with their teens. 

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Seagate and DJI partner to release drone-friendly drive

What makes a storage drive drone-friendly? For one, it comes with a microSD slot. That's what Seagate and DJI are bringing in the Seagate DJI Fly Drive. It has a capacity of up to 2TB and makes it easier to transfer footage from drones with the built-in card slot. The drive can store up to 60 hours of 4K content. The Fly Drive can take a bit of abuse since it comes built with shock-resistant bumper, which is used to house a built-in USB-C cable that has support for both USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3. The drive will cost US$119.99 and Seagate and DJI are throwing in a two-month complimentary access to Adobe Premiere Pro CC, which has around a US$20 value. 

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Review: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is taking over the Dodge Caravan’s long history as Canada’s leading minivan. That’s a lot to live up to and overall, the Pacifica has a lot to offer if you’re looking for a long-term vehicle that’ll go with your family through different growth stages.

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Spotify might be entering the hardware space

Looks like Spotify doesn’t just want to stick with software. A new job listing on the company's website shows that they're looking to build "a category defining product akin to Pebble Watch, Amazon Echo, and Spectacles" designed to "affect the way the world experiences music and talk content." There isn't that much information about the device but based on the listing it will be internet connected and will come "directly from Spotify," meaning it won’t just be an integration with a third-party company.  

Aside from that, there seems to be another listing that shows Spotify wants to dabble into voice control. This will be handy for both software and hardware. Don't expect this to surface anytime soon, though. Especially since the hardware job listing even states that the person who fills the position will "define the product requirements." 

Source: The Verge