Spotify pushes for podcast listening with new feature

Do you want to listen to podcasts but don't know where to start? Spotify is adding a button to free users' homepages that will ask them what topics they're interested in so that the streaming service can suggest podcasts for you to listen to. These will only show up for users who have never listened to podcasts on the service before, and it'll only be available in Canada, Brazil, Denmark, the US, Ireland, Great Britain, New Zealand, Sweden, Mexico, and Australia. The topics will differ by country and user, because recommended shows will be based on factors, including local popularity.

With Spotify's acquisition of Gimlet Media, Parcast, and Anchor, as well as creating teams to develop exclusive shows, Spotify wants as many people to listen to their content. But the streaming service wants to clarify that they won't just recommend their shows.

Source: The Verge

Baby Yoda comes to 'The Sims 4'

Even The Sims 4 can't escape the famous and adorable Baby Yoda, or The Child as he is known on the Disney+ show, The Mandalorian. And it isn't even a mod. The little creature comes with the latest update of the game. Maxis seems to have kept this a surprise as it doesn't appear in the newest patch notes. 

The Child appears as a sculpture in the game, and it can be found in the Build/Buy mode under "Sculptures." Or you can just type Baby Yoda in the search function. He's named "The Child Statue" in The Sims 4 with a description, "This statue is a lovable replica inspired by the Disney+ live-action series, The Mandalorian." Now, if we can only get him as an actual baby to adopt in the game, then that would be perfect.

Source: PC Gamer

Some Google Play Music, YouTube Music, YouTube Premium subscribers are eligible to get a free Google Home Mini

If lady luck is on your side, then you might get a free Google Home Mini. Some subscribers of Google Play Music, YouTube Music, and YouTube Premium are eligible to take home a free Google Home Mini. The company has been circulating throughout the year, and a Red Flag Deals user spotted the deal once again. If you subscribed to any of the previously mentioned services before December 4th, then you might be able to redeem your smart speaker. There seem to be mixed results from Red Flag Deals users, so it might be best to check it out yourself. You can check out if you qualify, through this link.

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 12/08 – 12/14

Tech gifts you'll want to give and receive

Rumoured Apple iPhone SE 2 might be named the iPhone 9

Google Assistant can now save your lists, notes to apps like Keep

Google Maps wants to make it safer to walk the streets at night

Here's the first trailer for 'Wonder Woman 1984'

Netflix's 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' to come back on January 24, 2020

Microsoft to end support for Windows 10 Mobile Office apps in 2021

Apple TV+ scores first award nomination with 'The Morning Show'

Sony PlayStation 4 now supports 'Minecraft' cross-platform play

Report: Wearables get boost in Q3 due to 'hearables'

Apple returns to CES with senior exec speaking at privacy roundtable

Google takes on Pixel's memory management issues in upcoming update, might bring fix to other Android phones

Report: Disney+ app garners 22 million downloads on Android and iOS

BMW to add support for wireless version of Android Auto in 2020

You must use a special Apple-provided cloth to wipe the Apple Pro Display XDR

Next-gen Google Assistant is now rolling out in Canada, four other countries

Samsung launches Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51

Netflix's 'The Witcher' drops its final trailer ahead of Dec. 20 premiere

Microsoft teases the Xbox Series X gaming console