'Halo' TV show airs first episode for free on YouTube this week

If you were thinking about checking out the Paramount+ Halo TV series, the first episode is airing this week (starting March 31) on YouTube for US viewers. This teaser is one way for the provider to entice viewers to check out the show and subscribe to the service. Paramount has done this with Star Trek: Picard before. 

Here in Canada, though, you can already check out the show on Paramount+ Canada. The series debuted on the service the same day it did in the US on March 24.

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Spotify lets you create Blend playlists with artists like BTS, Lauv, Megan Thee Stallion

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Wonder if your music tastes match your favourite artists? Spotify will now offer you Blend playlists with supported artists like BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Lauv, Diplo, Charli XCX, AB6IX, etc. You just have to head to these artists' pages and find your Blend playlist there. This feature was first launched to merge your taste with a friend. You can also check your taste-match score on the playlist and share the result on social media.

Spotify has also improved the feature for you and your loved ones. Spotify will let you create Blend playlists with up to 10 people. Just search Blend within the Search tab and Invite the users you want to make the playlist with. There is a custom share card you can use for social media sharing, too.

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Snapchat gets YouTube sticker that links directly to videos

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Snapchat will make it easier for you to share your favourite YouTube videos in the app. There will be a custom sticker with a video thumbnail every time you want to share a YouTube video. These stickers will link to the video on the YouTube app or default mobile browser. You can share right through the Snapchat Camera without needing to copy and paste. The update marks the first time YouTube links can be shared visually to Snapchat Stories and one-on-one Snaps while having access to the Camera and Snapchat's Creative Tools.

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Crave will stream 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' on Aug. 21

When the Game of Thrones sequel House of the Dragon premieres in the U.S. on August 21, you don't have to shy away from Twitter to avoid spoilers. Bell's Crave will be streaming the show on its service on the same day. The series focuses on the House of Targaryen, starring Emma D'Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen. You can check out a teaser for the show above!

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