Sunday
Nov082020

'Fruit Ninja 2' is now available for mobile

 

Fruit Ninja makes a comeback 10 years later in the form of Fruit Ninja 2. While Halfbrick Studios' game offers similar gameplay to the original, it adds mini-games and real-time competitive matches to shake things up. It's still your job as a ninja to slice those fruits, but there are new characters, blades, and massive power-ups you can unlock. You even tend and grow a garden here. The game is available for both Android and iOS as a free-to-play title with ads and in-app purchases.

Source: Pocket Gamer

Sunday
Nov082020

Netflix experiments with a linear-style channel in France

If you're overwhelmed by the number of options Netflix offers on its streaming service, the company has a solution—at least in France. The company introduced a new feature called Direct, which provides a linear-style channel on Netflix's web version. It's only available in France, where Netflix claims that traditional TV is still "hugely popular" for people who "just want a 'lean back' experience where they don't have to choose shows." Netflix also hopes the feature will expose its users to shows they might not watch.

When users choose to use Direct, Netflix will display the shows coming up with a 24-hour grid of programmed shows and times. After five days, the programming will automatically update based on what's popular on the platform overall instead of on personal tastes.  

Source: Engadget

Sunday
Nov082020

Apple MagSafe Duo charger supports Apple Watch

While it isn't for sale yet, Apple has revealed the new MagSafe Duo charger's price. At $169, it is significantly pricier than the standard MagSafe charger, which costs $55. As its name suggests, it can charge compatible iPhones, AirPods wireless charging case, other Qi-certified devices, and the Apple Watch, which the standard MagSafe Charger doesn't support. It's foldable, so it's easy to bring around as well.

Unfortunately, it will cost you more if you need a power adapter to plug it into an outlet. Apple doesn't include it with the charger. You can buy Apple's 20W USB-C power adapter for $25.

Source: Engadget

Saturday
Nov072020

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 11/1 – 11/7