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How to use Watch Party on Hulu to stream videos together online

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During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen a lot of normal every day activities change. Some have changed for the near term, and some will be long lasting changes. One of the things we used to take for granted before COVID-19 hit was getting together to watch movies and TV with our friends and family.

Fortunately, many of the streaming services have stepped up with Watch Party features to allow us to stream together while apart. Some of the services that support this include Disney+, Hulu, and Prime Video. Today, we’ll look at how to start a Watch Party on Hulu so you can watch your favorite shows and movies with others.

First, you will both need to subscribe to either the ad-free or ad-supported version of Hulu. What happens if you pay for ad-free and your friend is on the ad-supported plan? In that case, the video will pause for the ad-free subscribers while ads play for the people with the ad-supported plan.

Also, it’s worth noting that Watch Party is only available for users 18 and over on the service, it doesn’t work on mobile at this time, and you’re limited to a total of eight viewers. Now, follow these simple steps below and get to binge-watching.

1. Open Hulu.com using the web browser on your computer.
2. Navigate to the Details page for the show or movie you’d like to watch.
3. Click on the Watch Party icon and select “start the party.”
4. Copy and share the Watch Party link with up to seven people.
5. Once everyone has joined, click “start party.”

That’s all it takes, now you can stream as much as you want and talk with each other using the embedded chatroom. Just remember, whoever you invite will have the ability to control playback of what you’re watching.

Microsoft Azure growing like crazy – Dig into the fundamentals for $35

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Microsoft Azure is an increasingly popular, and lucrative platform that’s fast treading into Amazon’s space. As a major play for cloud-based services it’s only getting bigger. In terms of revenue, it was up some 62% in a most recently tracked quarter.

Knowing how to build, grow, and maintain a system in the Azure environment is fast becoming a key component for web professionals. With more than $11 billion spent in the quarter alone, it stands to reason that Microsoft Azure is a field worth exploring. To that end, we want to make it affordable and easy for you to do so.

You can get your slice of the pie by starting out with the training in The 2021 Complete Microsoft Azure Certification Prep Bundle. It’s a mouthful, sure, but it’s an affordable way of dipping your toes in the water.

Over six courses and 42 hours of learning, students will become sufficiently familiar with Azure and prepare to make the final certification exam feel like a walk in the park. We’re talking hundreds of lectures and practice tests over all facets of the platform.

Microsoft Azure Courses

  • AZ-104 Azure Administrator Exam Certification 2021
  • AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Exam Prep
  • AZ-303 Azure Architecture Technologies Certification Exam
  • AZ-301 Azure Architect Design Exam Prep
  • New for 9.2! Part 1 Foundation Certification Training
  • AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course

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Each course is worth about $200 on their own, but readers can get in on the grouped savings and purchase the whole 6-piece bundle for $34.99. That’s a small fraction of the true value and a great investment in your future.

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1More PistonBuds True Wireless Headphones review

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Up for review today we have the PistonBuds True Wireless Headphones from 1More. Priced below $50, they have promise some rather interesting features. How do they fare in our testing? Read on to find out.

Design

What first struck me about the design of the PistonBuds True Wireless Headphones is how lightweight the case is, and how thin the plastic feels. The second thing I noticed was that 1More went with USB-C for the charging port, and I can’t express how happy I am to see that, especially on headphones at this price point.

After opening the case, I was surprised to feel how curiously strong the magnets are that hold the buds in place. I found I struggled a bit trying to remove them on occasion, but that’s a small price to pay for not having to worry about losing your buds when opening the case.

Comfort & Fit

I’ve mentioned in many of my previous reviews that I have smaller than average ear canals, that can make it challenging to find wireless buds that fit comfortably. For the most part, 1More does a good job of including ear tips that provide a pleasant and secure fit with its products.

And while the PistonBuds True Wireless Headphones were comfortable using the smallest ear tips, I still wish 1More would have included an even narrower pair like they did with the Stylish True Wireless Headphones. In fact, I even tried the smallest ear tips from the Stylish True Wireless Headphones on the PistonBuds, and it improved the fit and comfort immensely.

In the end, I was satisfied with the fit of the PistonBuds, they stay securely in my ears and ear fatigue doesn’t set in too soon. Still, it could have been better if 1More recycled the ear tips from its Stylish True Wireless Headphones.

User Experience

The PistonBuds make use of touch-sensitive controls that work fairly well. However, something I noticed was the lack of gestures. A double-tap on the right bud will play/pause music or answer calls, while double-tapping on the left bud allows you to access Google Assistant, and that’s it.

If you want to skip tracks or adjust the volume the app informs you to use your phone. Now, it is possible to use Assistant to skip tracks or adjust the volume, however, it’s a little cumbersome and some additional gestures would have been appreciated.

I can understand the need to cut back on features in order to meet a lower price point. For instance, there is no sensor in the PistonBuds to automatically pause music when you remove them, but the lack of basic playback controls seems like a bit of an odd choice. Surely, it’s not that expensive to add a couple more gestures.

Besides the lack of gestures, the PistonBuds were a pleasure to use and I didn’t encounter any major issues with them.

App

I’ve always wished 1More would add a couple more features to its app, most notably an equalizer. However, the PistonBuds are lacking even basic options inside of the app, or any options at all. For all intents and purposes, it is only used to upgrade the firmware and serves no other function.

Even though the app is essentially useless for the PistonBuds, there was a firmware update during my time with them. For that reason alone, you’ll want to download it to make sure you’re running the latest software.

Sound Quality

The 1More PistonBuds are reserved in the highs with low thumping bass. Overall, they provide a warm sound signature because of this, and lack some of the clarity and brightness you’d hear from the more expensive Stylish True Wireless Headphones from 1More.

That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the PistonBuds; they sound especially good when listening to rap and pop tracks where the bass takes center stage most of the time. Without a doubt, the sound quality is more than worth the price of admission on these buds.

Battery Life

1More rates the PistonBuds for up to 3.5 hours of consecutive playback with a total of up to 20 hours with the charging case. In my experience, that all rang true. If anything, the battery life was slightly under the 3.5-hour claim, but it was extremely close.

Final Thoughts

I’ve been a fan of 1More’s Piston lineup since I first tried the wired versions years ago. The quality of the audio combined with an affordable price made them a fantastic value. I’m happy to say the same is true for the Bluetooth version of the PistonBuds.

For $50 or less, you get a lightweight pair of true wireless headphones that provide rich sound with decent battery life. There are plenty of Bluetooth headphones on the market at this price point, but this pair from 1More truly impresses for its audio prowess, and it’s perfect for any music fan on a budget.

1More is also running a Christmas sale between December 7 and December 24, 2020, and as a special thank you, they have provided us with a code for an additional 10% off. Just enter the code ANDROID10 at checkout and enjoy the extra savings on some great headphones during the holidays.

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Escape the pandemic with this Portable Game Pad and its 400+ games

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Everything that’s old eventually becomes new again — ask your parents. We’re currently in a phase where old school gaming and graphics are in vogue. Despite all of the advancements in storytelling, AI, and visuals, we can’t get enough of that retro stuff.

The last few years have given way to a host of classic game consoles being offered in new manners. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic we’re always looking for ways to escape. Sometimes that escape comes in a trip down memory lane.

The Portable Game Pad, just $26.99 in the AG Deals Store, is the perfect way to escape the mundane and routine life that we’ve come to see in 2020. Available in three different colors, it comes with more than 400 games as well.

While you can play on the go, the Portable Game Pad also connects to your TV for a big-screen experience. Not only that, but a second controller is included and allows for two-player action.

Features

  • 400 built-in FC games take you back to the fun of childhood
  • Built-in 800mAh battery provides up to 5 hours of playtime
  • Compact. lightweight & easy to carry anywhere
  • Can be connected to TV via AV output
  • Includes 2nd player controller to enjoy games with friends
  • Perfect gifts for both kids & adults

Where to Buy

Right now you can save some 64% off the normal cost, but only if you act fast. Pick your Portable Game Pad up for only $26.99 right now in black, blue, or red.

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A Disney Plus price hike is coming in 2021

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It was inevitable, and we all knew it would be coming sooner or later. Yesterday, during its investor day event, The Walt Disney Company announced a price increase is coming to the Disney+ streaming service.

Fortunately, for now, the price increase is only a dollar bringing the total from $6.99 a month to $7.99 a month in the US. In Europe, the price will increase from €7.99 to €8.99 a month. The Hulu ad-supported plan with Disney+ and ESPN+ will also see a price increase in March going up to $13.99 a month, and there will be a new bundle this time with the ad-free Hulu plan starting at $18.99 a month.

At least we can also take some solace in the fact that we’re learning about this months in advance, because the price won’t go up until March 2021. That still gives us a few months of streaming all our Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel favorites at the debut price.

Speaking of, now would be the perfect time to sign up for the annual plan and lock in that $69.99 price before it goes up, because starting in March the price will jump to $79.99 a year.

Subscribing with the yearly plan might be the smart move going forward to lock in a lower price, because as we’ve seen with other streaming networks, there’s no telling when another price hike is coming.

Along with the price increase, Disney had much more to share with its investors. For starters, in only 13 months the streaming service has racked up 86.6 million subscribers worldwide. To put that in perspective, worldwide Netflix has 195.15 million subscribers after being in the streaming game for over 10 years now.

Investor day wasn’t all about price increases and subscriber counts though. Disney also announced there are 10 Star Wars series in the works, as well as 10 Marvel series and 15 Disney/Pixar series with an additional 15 features from the two studios–including Raya and The Last Dragon coming to theaters and Disney+ Premier Access in March of 2021.

How to crossplay Brawalhalla on Mobile with other platforms

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Brawlhalla is a free-to-play 2D Fighter Developed by Blue Mammoth Games and Published by Ubisoft. It is available on the PC, Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series consoles, and Nintendo Switch. It offers cross-platform play across all platforms amongst each other.

Today we are going to take a look at how to crossplay Brawlhalla on Mobile with players on other platforms.

Pre-Requisites

The only pre-requisite on Android is Google Play Games. The game will prompt you to install it when you first launch the game on your smartphone or tablet.

Let’s get to the guide!

When you have downloaded and installed the game, wait for it to take you to the main menu.

The game doesn’t have a native friends list feature if you’re only playing with a Google Play Account. As such, the only way to play is for you and your friend(s) to be in the same region and share the respective room code.

To start, make sure you and your friend are in the same region. You can do this by tapping the Settings icon at the top right of the screen.

Select Change Region and select your preferred region with the person you’re playing with.

Now you decide whether you’re going to host the room, or the person you’re playing with.

If you are making the room:

If you intend on being the host of the room, choose the game mode you wish to play (online play, ranked, etc.).

At the top left, you will see your unique room code that also designates your region.

You can see in my instance its SEA #313590.

When you see this code, you just have to share the numeric part with whomever you are playing with.

They can join your room by going to the main menu, choosing Custom Game Room.

Then choose Join Room.

Share the numerical code with your phone which they will have to enter to enter the room. Make sure you both have set the same region from your main menu.

With that, your friend should be able to join your lobby.

Keep in mind, you will only be able to see each other once you both have chosen your fighters.

If you are joining the room:

If you are looking to join your friend, the steps are simpler.

Have your friend make the room they wish, and tell them to write the numerical combination.

Navigate to the main menu and choose Custom Game Room.

Choose Join Room.

Enter the room code your friend gives to you.

Once you both have chosen your fighters, you will see each other.

Better Google Assistant integration is now available on wired headphones

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In the past, I’ve reviewed headphones such as the JBL Everest 710GA, Bose QuietComfort 35 II, and most recently the Beoplay H4 2nd Gen. All three of these headphones have one special feature in common, support for Google Assistant built-in.

What does that entail? For Assistant-enabled headphones, it gives quick access to the Assistant, but mainly it allows you to hear your notifications read aloud to you and reply using your voice. It’s a very convenient little feature to have on your headphones, but if you’re like me, you don’t always use Bluetooth headphones.

I have a collection of wired and wireless headphones and oftentimes I find myself using the wired pairs. On those occasions, it would be fantastic to have access to more Assistant features besides holding down the button to give commands.

The good news is, Google has been rolling out Assistant integration to wired headphones recently. If you’ve plugged in a pair within the past couple of weeks you may have already seen the pop-up asking you to set this up. However, if you’re like me, you probably dismissed this because you were more concerned with listening to music or taking a phone call at the time.

Fortunately, you can still enable the Assistant integration from Assistant settings. To do this, open the Home app on your phone, tap on your profile photo in the top right-hand corner, select Assistant settings, Devices, and scroll all the way to the bottom to find “Wired headphones.”

From here, you can toggle on “Get help from Google” and then choose which apps you want to get spoken notifications from. Finally, if you want to get more personal results, such as communicating with your calendar without unlocking your phone, you need to enable one last setting.

Head back into Assistant settings, personal results, and flip the toggle for “On headphones.” Now, when you ask for info from your calendar you won’t be forced to unlock your phone.

Degoo Premium: Scoop up two 10TB lifetime plans for just $160

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What do you do with all of your downloaded music, pictures, documents, and other media? As an Android user we suspect you rely on Google Drive and/or Google Photos for a decent amount of data.

What happens when you get close to filling up your allotted storage space? What with 4K capabilities in our phones, video files keep getting bigger all the time. What do you do with really massive files?

How would you like two lifetime accounts with 10TB (terabytes) of storage for the price of a night out on the town?

Head to the AG Deals Store right now and you’ll find an irresistible offer: two lifetime accounts with 10 terabytes (10TBs) of 256-bit AES encrypted cloud storage from Degoo. Available for Windows, Mac OS, iOS (10+), and Android (4.1+), it  lets you keep everything that’s important to you all in one place. The price? Just $160, all in.

It doesn’t matter where it originates; you can back it up to the same cloud. What’s more, you can also share links to the files for friends, family, or co-workers.

When you consider that the 10TB plan runs $10 per month when dealing with Degoo directly, you’ll be ahead in less than one year. Would you rather pay $240 for one year’s worth of this storage or pay $160 and be done forever?

Features

  • Send files easily to friends via email or link
  • Backup up to 10TB of data under ultra-secure 256-bit AES encryption per license
  • Replicate your backup as you perform it, giving you extra peace of mind
  • Perform backups to all of your devices
  • Get more backup space than Dropbox, OneDrive, & Google Drive combined
  • Keep your backup automatically up to date thanks to automatic file change detection

Where to Buy

You pick up the two-pack lifetime license for Degoo 10TB storage for only $160 through the AndroidGuys Deals Store.

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UGREEN X-Kit HUB Stand review (Video)

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Working from a laptop doesn’t have to be uncomfortable, nor does it mean you should deal with a “less capable” computer. UGREEN, a hardware maker who provides all sorts of solutions, has delivered what it bills as the “world’s first ergonomic hub stand” for laptops.

Available via Indiegogo’s crowdfunding now, it makes it easy to increase your productivity and comfort no matter where you are. The X-Kit Hub-Stand is a foldable USB hub and laptop stand that looks great and handles well.

Standout Features

  • 5-in-1 USB-C hub
  • 4k @ 30Hz HDMI port
  • SD and TF card slots
  • Aluminum body with foldable design
  • 4 adjustable angles for comfortable viewing no matter where you are

Where to Buy

To read more about the X-Kit Hub-Stand and to be notified when it’s available visit UGREEN. Head to Indiegogo now and learn more, or to back the project yourself. For a limited time you can save up to 55% on one.

Snag this WiFi-ready digital microscope while it’s 20% off

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Think back to when you were young and the world was magical and interesting. Remember how fascinating it was to explore things and learn? Isn’t it time to get some of that back in your life?

This WiFi Digital Microscope, from Mesay, is exactly what you think it is. Designed for kids and adults alike, it’s perfect for those with an interest in the microscopic world.

The microscope can provide between 50 and 1,000, times magnification on practically any object. Whether it’s for looking closely at your collectibles, checking out insects, or exploring things at a completely different level, this device can make almost anything larger-than-life life.

With an eight LED light array and adjustable brightness, you can always get the right amount of light on anything under the lens. What’s more, this new school, ultra-modern microscope can connect to any iOS or Android device over WiFi. This lets you send images directly to any connected device. It can also connect to your PC via USB cable, too.

Oh yeah, the microscope also works as a camera and can capture photos and record videos up to 1920x1080p resolution.

WiFi Microscope Features

  • Provides 50X to 1,000X magnification
  • High resolution camera with up 1920x1080p resolution
  • Connects to iPhone, iPad, or Android via Wi-Fi within 33ft range
  • Supports USB interface to connect to a computer
  • Has camera, video & file storage

Order Yours Today!

Purchase the WiFi Digital Microscope from the AG Deals Store right now for just $55.95 and you’ll save 20% off the normal price.

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