Disney+ to start streaming 'Frozen 2' in Canada on March 17

Disney has chosen to release its beloved hit Frozen 2 three months ahead of its plan on Disney+ with hopes of bringing "some fun and joy during this challenging period." Canada, along with the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand, will be getting the film on Tuesday, March 17. US users will get the movie this Sunday, but it'll only be available in HD. Ultra HD version of the film will be coming out on Tuesday for all Disney+ markets.

It's both a charitable move as well as a savvy business approach for Disney, with more and more people finding themselves at home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The film could serve as a welcome distraction, but it is also an excellent way to advertise its streaming service.

Source: Engadget

You don't have to leave your house to play 'Pokémon Go'

Image: Niantic/The Pokémon Company

In the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, Niantic has changed how you can get more out of Pokémon Go without having to leave your home. The game developer has tweaked the game's different mechanics a bit to help keep its players safe. According to a Niantic representative, the studio is focusing on "updates to Pokémon GO features and experiences that can be enjoyed in individual settings."

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Netflix's 'Lost in Space' will be coming back for a third & final season

Netflix's remake of Lost In Space will be wrapping up its story for one final season. The third and final season will be coming to the streaming service in 2021. But the news shouldn't come as a surprise. Its executive producer/showrunner Zack Estrin admitted that Lost In Space had been developed to be a trilogy with a clear beginning, middle, and end. "If anyone deserves to catch their breath before their next mission—it's Will, Penny, Judy, Maureen, John, Don West, Dr. Smith... and The Robot," Estrin said.

The end of Lost In Space doesn't mean the end of their partnership with Netflix. He has agreed to a multi-year deal to produce new series exclusively for the service.

Source: TechSpot

Google Pixel 4a will reportedly have a US$399 price tag

The physical Google I/O event isn't happening, so we aren't sure when the company will introduce the Google Pixel 4a. But a recent leak from famous leaker Evan Blass shared a teaser of the Pixel 4a with its possible design and price. Blass shared the details in billboard mockups that illustrate how Google might promote the device. One of the most significant hints he's given is that the Pixel 4a will reportedly get a US$399 (around CA$552) price tag.

The leak shows a punch-hole display, square camera bump, and a blue colour variant that has been rumoured before. And there's a push to promote Maps, Assistant, and Photos here, suggesting that the Pixel 4a will also get the "new" Google Assistant introduced with the regular Pixel 4.

Source: 9to5Google