If you've installed Windows Phone 8.1, the free update that all Windows Phone 8 devices will get over the next few months, you know that the version of Xbox Music that was made available with it is outright lousy by most accounts. Last week Microsoft announced that it'd be releasing an update for the app this week and pushing out updates for the app every two weeks. That first update, is now available in the Windows Phone Store.
Marques’ Music Mix for April 25, 2014
For the past few weeks, I've been offering up a weekly playlist. This playlist is comprised songs I have (re)discovered while listening to Xbox Music, or Nokia MixRadio, throughout the week. It's always fun to take what you like and branch from there. One of my hopes is that this music mix will inspire others and help them branch out of their "comfort zone" to discover new songs and artists.
Jack of All Trades, Master of None: Xbox Music and Xbox One
I've been fascinated by the messaging around Xbox Music, and, in kicking around thoughts in my head the last couple of days, realized that both this music service and Xbox One, in general, suffer from the same problem. You see, both offerings want to be seen as the be-all, end-all for everything you need in entertainment. Xbox One wants to be your all-inclusive entertainment console and Xbox Music wants to be your one-stop-shop for everything music related.
Amazon Prime to Deliver HBO Shows Directly to Your TV Screen Soon
It used to be that you didn't need to know much about streaming services to find a good one. In years past, users simply picked up a Netflix subscription and downloaded their apps on all of their devices. Unfortunately for those who like to keep things simple, Amazon is making the choice of which streaming service to subscribe to that much more harder than it was just yesterday. Today Amazon announced that it'd entered into a licensing deal that will make it the exclusive third-party streaming provider for HBO content.
Amazon Prime to Deliver HBO Shows Directly to Your TV Screen Soon
Watch Dogs’ Online Multiplayer Gets Shown Off in New Video
Until Watch Dogs’ launch on May 27th you’re bound to hear a lot of talk about how it compares to Grand Theft Auto 5. Make no mistake, a new video showcasing what users can expect doesn’t do that much to
The Culture: Complex Celebrates ‘All That’
When we were growing there weren't that many channels for kids to watch. Don't misunderstand, television was plentiful but it was all of the Disney variety, all moral lessons and sugar-coated problems with 30 minute solutions. There was no place where kids could tune in week after week and watch other kids their age poke fun at pop culture or the news. Ours was an entire generation left to rot its brains on Ren & Stimpy and Beavis and Butthead. In 1994, Nickelodeon changed the game when All That, a sketch show that gave kids comedy its own seat at the adult's table.
Ask enConnected: What’s Going on with Xbox Music?
As the resident Xbox Music guy, at enConnected, I felt it was important that I tackle the questions that people have about the Xbox Music service.
Streaming Shows From Netflix on Your Xbox One and iPhone is About to Cost More
Streaming movies and entire seasons of your favorite television shows through the Netflix apps on the Xbox One, Xbox 360, iPhone, Windows Phone devices and just about anything else that has an internet connection and a screen, is about to get more expensive.
Streaming Shows From Netflix on Your Xbox One and iPhone is About to Cost More
$75 Contract-Free Lumia 925 is the Best Microsoft Entertainment Deal Ever
Perhaps you've been thinking about replacing that aging Zune HD with a new Windows Phone that supports Xbox Video streaming and the ability to add to your Xbox Music cloud collection. Maybe you purchased a Windows Phone 7 device but aren't ready to commit to another two-year service contract? As of right now users can buy the Lumia 925 on AT&T for just $75 without a two-year service agreement. Folks, get out those Visa and MasterCard-enabled pieces of plastic now.
$75 Contract-Free Lumia 925 is the Best Microsoft Entertainment Deal Ever
What’s On: Young Justice Comes to Netflix
What if we told you that the greatest animated super hero television show to ever take its inspiration from the characters and worlds of DC Comics was now available for users to watch if they have a Netflix subscription? Young Justice is available on the world's largest internet-based streaming video service. Now grab your pretend cape and meet us in the living room.