LG, Panasonic and Vizio fix motion smoothing with 'filmmaker mode'

Today the UHD Alliance — an industry group of various companies involved in getting 4K video to you — banded together and announced something that couldn’t come too soon: filmmaker mode. According to its backers, which include manufacturers like LG…

Verizon now auto-blocks robocalls for some wireless customers

Following the FCC’s ruling earlier this summer, Verizon has announced that it is rolling out automatic robocall blocking for Android users and offering similar functionality to iOS customers through its Call Filter app. Once live, customers will see the number of annoying robocalls they receive start to drop, as well as a ‘Potential Spam’ label on the incoming call screen … Continue reading

The 10 Best Deals of August 27, 2019

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

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Before Cranes, Ancient Greeks May Have Used This Ingenious Lifting Machine to Move Heavy Stones

Cranes first appeared in ancient Greece over 2,500 years ago, but new research suggests a primitive lifting machine—a kind of forerunner to the crane—was in use around 150 years earlier.

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Here's How You Can Get Disney+ for $4 a Month

There are still two and a half months before Disney launches its new streaming service, but if you are ready to commit to the platform, and Disney’s fan club, then you can get Disney+ for cheaper than Netflix and Hulu.

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Brazil Turns Down Amazon Fires Aid

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is rejecting $20 million from the G-7 countries aimed at helping its Amazon fires.

The Evolution Of Lizzo

“Truth Hurts” singer Lizzo has quickly become a twerking, flute-playing pop sensation.

Trump Administration Sending Millions From Disaster Relief Fund To Border

The administration intends to redirect millions from agencies like FEMA and the Coast Guard to finance its efforts.

This Bride Fulfilled Her Grandma’s Last Wish To See Her In A Wedding Dress

Doctors told Stasia she couldn’t fly because of a heart condition and age. Instead, her granddaughter came to her.

Indiana Can’t Kick Voters Off Rolls Without Warning, Appeals Court Says

“The only way to know whether voters want to cancel their registration is to ask them.”