Apple, Common Sense Media launches 'Kids & Family' experience for Podcasts app

Source: Apple

Apple has partnered with nonprofit organization Common Sense Media to launch a new Kids & Family experience for its Podcasts app. Initially available in the US, the feature will offer age-appropriate content recommendations for families. The goal is to make it easier for parents to find kid-friendly podcasts for all ages.

There will be thematic collections from creators like Tinkercast, American Public Media, Gen-Z Media, Pinna, Tumble, Highlights, WNYC Studios, Rebel Girls, and Nickelodeon.

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Apple, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai partner for original content on Apple TV+

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In time for International Women's Day, Apple has announced that it struck a "multiyear" deal with Nobel laureate and female education rights advocate Malala Yousafzai to produce original content for Apple TV+. Her new production unit Extracurricular will produce dramas, documentaries, children's shows, and other materials to "support women, young people, writers, and artists." This partnership could draw in a new audience for Apple.

Yousafzai has previously partnered with Apple through the Malala Fund. As an initial Laureate partner, the company provided assistance for her education initiatives in eight countries. Now, its Developer Academies support the fund for technology education.

Source: Engadget

'Watch Dogs: Legion' multiplayer mode on the PC gets delayed indefinitely due to bugs

Source: Ubisoft

While Watch Dogs: Legion's multiplayer mode is coming to console players soon, PC gamers are going to have to wait indefinitely. Ubisoft made the announcement recently, citing crucial bug issues for its delayed release. According to the developer, Watch Dogs: Legion crashes when used on "certain GPUs," and it's working to fix this "as quickly as possible." But it can't commit to a date yet.

The Tactical Ops missions on consoles will also be delayed after a bug was discovered. PlayStation users might get "limited" in-game text chat, too. But this expanded content will still arrive on March 23.

Source: Ubisoft | Via: Engadget

B.C. will begin charging PST for Netflix on Apr. 1

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COVID-19 delayed some tax changes in British Columbia, and one of those is the collection of 7% provincial sales tax (PST) from streaming services. Now, the B.C. Ministry of Finance announced it'll be collecting PST starting April 1. This news will mostly affect Netflix users, whose bills will reflect the addition of the sales tax. Streaming services like CraveTV, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime already pay PST.

When this tax measure was announced last year, the province estimated it could generate $16 million in taxes for 2021. But that might change because of the pandemic. Netflix last increased its standard and premium prices in the fall, which now starts at $14.99 per month. So, B.C. residents can expect to pay a bit more to use next beginning in April.