Dropbox makes no bones about the shift the company has undergone in the last few years. Rather than focusing on end-user products (like the now-defunct Carousel photo app and Mailbox email app), Dropbox now wants to be the glue that allows people to…
It can be very frustrating when your favorite website or online service goes down, but it comes with the territory. No matter how hard they try to keep things up and running smoothly there’s always the possibility of gremlins appearing to ruin it for everybody, even if only for a short amount of time. Spotify is down for many people right now and the music streaming service has confirmed that an investigation in underway to ascertain the cause of this downtime.
Many users have taken to Twitter to express their frustration as they’re having trouble accessing their account. They are not able to sign into the service for over an hour now and it’s not immediately clear what’s the reason behind all this.
Spotify has confirmed through a tweet that it’s investigating some issues and trying to find out more about this downtime. It’s going to keep users updated, hopefully, it’s going to be resolved soon. Keep checking the @SpotifyStatus on Twitter to get updates on the status.
Spotify is one of the most widely used music streaming services across the globe. Just a couple of days ago it announced that it has reached the 100 million user milestone, a significant achievement for the service that’s seeing increasing competition from the likes of Apple Music.
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It was rumored back in January this year that in one of the three spin-off Star Wars movies that Disney is going to produce, we’ll get to see Darth Vader once again. It was said that our favorite Sith Lord would return in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Fans have held on to that hope for months and they will be delighted to find out that Darth Vader’s presence in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has finally been confirmed.
Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that Vader is back but details about his role in the film are limited at this point in time. It’s unclear what role Vader will be part of in the film’s plot but, nevertheless, fans will be excited to see him on the big screen again and many will just be content with just seeing him force choke someone.
The events of this upcoming movie take place between Episode III and IV of the original trilogy. It’s a time when Darth Vader is at the height of his power, ready and willing to do whatever it takes for the Empire as his transformation from Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader has been completed.
Previous reports have suggested that Rogue One’s team has created an exact replica of Vader’s costume as seen in A New Hope. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is scheduled to hit the big screen later this year on December 16th.
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Folks in Boston can now order fresh produce from Amazon without having to leave the couch. The company today announced that its grocery delivery service Amazon Fresh is now live in Boston. Amazon has gradually been expanding this service to more cities across the country. It’s also expanding overseas, earlier this month Amazon Fresh was launched in London. Amazon Fresh will initially be available in select neighborhoods in Boston, Massachusetts.
Areas supported by Amazon Fresh in Boston include Charlestown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Jamaica Plain, Brighton, Allston, and more. The service can be used for ordering groceries, fresh produce, prepared meals, health and beauty products, baby products, pet supplies, and more.
More than 95,000 products are available at launch which can be delivered on the same day with Amazon Fresh if the order is placed before 10 AM. Orders placed after the cut-off time are delivered the next day. Customers can select from attended or unattended two-hour delivery windows.
Customers in Boston can also use the service to buy products from local shops like Chestnut Farm, Savenor’s Market, Red’s Best, and others. To use this service, customers need a Prime Fresh subscription, which bundles all of the benefits of a $99 Amazon Prime subscription with access to the grocery delivery service for $299 per year.
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EA recently announced a new promotion called Road to Battlefield, the aim is to create hype for the upcoming Battlefield game by providing discounted and free content for the two most recent Battlefield games. Today it has released another piece of free content for fans, the Battlefield 4 DLC Second Assault is now available for download absolutely free on all supported platforms.
Two of the most recent Battlefield games received major discounts as part of this promotion just last week. Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline were both discounted to $5 for a limited time as part of the Road to Battlefield promotion. Fans have been promised that they will continue to receive more free content, including paid DLCs, as part of this promotion until Battlefield 1 comes out in October this year.
Battlefield 4 Second Assault DLC includes four new maps that have been remade from previous Battlefield games, maps include Caspian Border, Gulf of Oman, Operation Metro, and Operation Firestorm. It also adds five new weapons to the game, so it’s going to keep players busy for some time.
This Battlefield 4 DLC is now available for free on both consoles and PC. Just fire up the respective online store, add the DLC to your cart, and download it. It will be yours to keep forever at no charge. EA will be hoping that you repay it by purchasing Battlefield 1 when it arrives later this year.
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Ubisoft’s recent games have had a tower synchronization gameplay element that enables players to get a lay of the land but that won’t be the case with Watch Dogs 2. The creative director Jonathan Morin has confirmed that Watch Dogs 2 is ditching Ubisoft’s tower gameplay element because the idea is to make players explore the world instead of offering them a game where they open their map and everything’s there.
“It’s not a game where you open your map and everything’s there. There are no towers. You just explore the world,” Morin said in an interview with Eurogamer.
Ubisoft introduced tower synchronization with Assassin’ Creed, players had to scale large structures or monuments to unlock an area of the map. Once it was unlocked, all story missions, side missions, landmarks, and other activities were immediately displayed on the map. Players could then easily progress through the game as they saw fit.
It used variations of this gameplay element in many titles including Far Cry, additional Assassin’s Creed games, The Crew, as well as in the first Watch Dogs game. Ubisoft is dumping it for Watch Dogs 2.
That’s because progression in Watch Dogs 2 is not tied to completing story missions and moving through set locations. It revolves around the number of follows protagonist Marcus Holloway collects.
Every time you get followers, it’s like you’re unlocking the DedSec hivemind. You’re also unlocking new knowledge, new operations, new co-op missions. And then organically you hit those end-game milestones,” Morin explains.
Ubisoft is going to release Watch Dogs 2 later this year on November 15th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Rod Stewart’s Palm Beach home (Photo: Tuscany Corp.)
The town of Palm Beach, just three blocks wide and 13 miles long, has cornered the market on billionaires. It’s considered the wealthiest enclave in America, so affordable activities are a real find in this ritzy resort destination. After a must-do visit to the Flagler Museum and a stop at the Society of the Four Arts gardens (free), check out these budget options:
1) Take a Tour & Get the Scoop
Island Living Tours (Tel: 561/868-7944; www.islandlivingpb.com)
Discover all about Palm Beach on one of these great, reasonably-priced tours — drive, bike or walk. In addition to seeing incredible homes, you’ll learn the history of the area. Expert tour director Leslie Diver will also give you the scoop on all things Palm Beach: the scandals, the latest gossip, and tips on how to get the most out of Palm Beach on a budget.
2) Designer Shopping On a Budget
Worth Avenue is famous for its upscale designer stores, so just imagine the high-end goodies to be found in the local thrift shops — even discarded, nothing beats Ralph Lauren, Channel, Hermes, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, etc.:
Church Mouse thrift store – Church of Bethesda-by-the Sea (374 S County Rd, Palm Beach; http://bit.ly/28Ljxxz)
Goodwill (210 Sunset Ave, Palm Beach; Tel: 561/832-8199; www.goodwill.org)
Classic Collections (118 N. County Rd, Palm Beach; Tel: 561/833-3633; classiccollectionsofpalmbeach.com)
Worth Ave (Photo; DiscoverThePalmBeaches)
3) Celebrity Spotting And Cheap Chow
The best place to spot celebrities is in this Starbucks (150 Worth Ave, Palm Beach) behind the Louis Vuitton store. And, if you need a pick-me-up after all the window-shopping and bargain hunting, get excellent, cheap chow at:
Pizza Al Fresco (14 Via Mizner, Worth Ave, Palm Beach; Tel: 561/832-0032; pizzaalfresco.com) – Pizza and more served in a beautiful courtyard setting.
Piccolo Mondo (87 Via Mizner, Worth Ave, Palm Beach; Tel: 561/655-9599; www.piccolopb.com; Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm) – From a take-out window, this lunchtime option offers affordable meals from the famed Italian restaurant Renato’s.
Echo Palm Beach (230A Sunrise Ave, Palm Beach; Tel: 855/677-7926;
www.echopalmbeach.com; Tues-Fri, 5pm-6:30pm) – This local favorite offers half-price sushi & cocktails in the Dragonfly Lounge during happy hour.
(Photo: PB Golf Course)
4) Book an Afforadable Tee Time
Palm Beach Golf Course (2345 South Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach; Tel: 561/547-0598; www.golfontheocean.com) – Golfers of any skill level will enjoy the very reasonably-priced green fees at Palm Beach’s own public Par-3 golf course. Recently redesigned by famed golfer Raymond Floyd, the 39-acre course sits on a picturesque strip between the ocean and the Intracoastal. With a new clubhouse and restaurant, it’s a golfer’s delight.
(Photo: The Chesterfield)
5) Join the Social Scene at Tea Time
Afternoon Tea – The Chesterfield Palm Beach
(363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach: Tel: 561/659-5800; www.chesterfieldpb.com; Cost: $20-$40) – Even if you can’t afford a millionaire’s mansion — or even to stay at this grand dame hotel–enjoy the most wonderful Afternoon Tea in the library or courtyard patio. Munch on scrumptious tea sandwiches and scones while sipping a soothing cup of English tea. They also offer a version for kids.
Making Your Trip Easier: Cultural Council of Palm Beach County – Want suggestions on all the cool, cultural happenings during your visit? Just call or email the “Cultural Concierge” for expert advice (Tel: 561/214-8082; concierge@palmbeachculture.com; palmbeachculture.com/concierge).
Where To Stay: Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa
(3800 North Ocean Dr, Singer Island; Tel: 561/340-1700; This lovely, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort is right on the beach. Also, try one of Palm Beach’s famous hotels, even for just a night. While by no means budget, it’s worth a splurge: The Breakers, The Brazilian Court, Eau Palm Beach or the Four Seasons. (Check out special, package-deal offers.)
Getting There: Fly into West Palm Beach (PBI) or Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) on Delta or Jet Blue. Combine a visit to Palm Beach with nearby West Palm Beach and Delray Beach.
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It looks like we have a future drumming sensation on our hands.
In a video posted on the Facebook page Because of Them We Can by Eunique Jones, a boy showed off his best moves on the drums while bobbing his head and maintaining some contagious enthusiasm. According to the video’s caption, the little drumming pro is 1-year-old LJ, who is the mastermind behind the featured music.
“It’s incredible that 1-year-old LJ created his own melody, but his reaction to hearing his song … absolutely adorable,” the caption reads.
Thanks to his drumming talent, LJ’s performance has been viewed more than a million times in one day.
Someone get this kid on a stage already.
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macOS Sierra is Apple’s latest version of its operating system for the Mac. While the final version will only be available in the fall, I’ve been playing around with the first beta for the past few days. In addition to changing the operating system’s name from OS X to macOS, Apple is introducing a few nifty features. So let’s take a look at them. Read More
Derek Jeter’s 20-year career as a New York Yankee is his greatest achievement to date. By his 40th birthday two years ago, the Yankees’ captain had racked up five World Series titles, 14 All-Star Game appearances and a lifetime of memories.
But that’s not to say he doesn’t have some regrets about his career. Most of all, he wishes that he could have shared those experiences with the children he still hopes to have someday with his 41-year-old fiancée, Hannah Davis.
Jeter revealed as much in a conversation with President Barack Obama, which was published Thursday on Jeter’s media outlet, The Players’ Tribune. In fact, Jeter actually kept a diary during his last season in 2014. He said he would jot down what he was thinking and feeling after each game on his retirement tour to create a “Dad scrapbook,” as he called it.
Before Jeter could explain further, Obama jumped in: “[You started the book to show] that Dad actually had some game.” Despite a Hall-of-Fame career, Jeter has a hard time grappling with the idea that his kids will grow up only understanding their dad’s career through history and highlights, never realizing or feeling the impact Jeter had in the moment.
“I wish I would’ve done that [kept a diary] throughout my career. There are so many experiences that you tend to forget,” Jeter continued. “So if I could go back to 25, I would say, [write in a diary] every day.”
Luckily for Jeter, at 41, he still has plenty of time to mold another lifetime of memories, but this time, with his future wife and children.
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