Netflix scores rights to sci-fi film ‘The Discovery,’ plans theatrical release in the U.S.

Netflix gain global rights to an upcoming science fiction film entitled The Discovery, starring Jason Segel, Robert Redford, and Rooney Mara. But aside from releasing it on its platform, the streaming service has planned to screen it in theatres in the U.S. sometime next year. Netflix has previously announced that they wanted to premiere movies in theatres at the same time they do on their service, which goes against a long-held movie industry practice and has caused the ire from theatre owners. However, that doesn’t seem to have stopped them. Although, it isn’t known yet if the theatrical release and the Netflix release will happen at the same time or if SVOD gets it first or the theatres do, we should find out more in the coming months.

The Discovery is described on IMDB as “A love story after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified.” Deadline says the Charlie McDowell film will be set two years after this discovery and at this time a lot of people are committing suicide to get another chance at life.

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Apple WWDC 2016 reveals macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, iOS 10 in software-focused event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple focused on macOS, iOS, watchOS and tvOS the four pillars of its software platform for 2016's World Wide Developer's Conference. The 27th yearly developer event was held at the Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco kicked off with Apple CEO Tim Cook condemning the terrorist attack in Orlando and then segueing to the business at hand. WWDC has 5000 total attendees from 74 countries.

Cook didn't run down the numbers or talk about sales, device adoption which are staples of his keynotes. Instead he gave up the stage to various Apple Executives to introduce the new features. Hit jump for a hot take on what was revealed.

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Microsoft announces smaller Xbox One S for $399

Microsoft has officially announced  the thinner, lighter Xbox One S which stands for 'Slim', the device will be sold as a 500GB, 2TB and 3TB variants starting at US $299 and shipping in August.

This new Xbox One improves over its three-year old predecessor with 4k video support, a slimmed down controller and a integrated power supply and can be positioned in vertical orientation. The device will also ship in white and is 40 per cent smaller than the OG Xbox One. Pricing in Canada starts at $399 for the 500 GB version and the device will ship in August with preorders starting soon.

Microsoft buys LinkedIn professional social network for $26 Billion

Microsoft just bought LinkedIn in a bombshell deal for an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion inclusive of LinkedIn's net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence while Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. LinkedIn is the world's largest and most valuable professional network and continues to build a strong and growing business.

Founded in 2002, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 433 million members in over 200 countries and territories. It currently offers free as well as paid membership options that allows people to connect with business contacts as well as seek employment. What does Microsoft, a services and devices company, want with a social network whose growth has been somewhat quastionable of late?

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