Disney's ongoing feud with Google has led to Google Play and YouTube no longer participating in Movies Anywhere, affecting users' ability to sync their digital movie collections across platforms. Existing collections remain accessible, but future purchases may not sync, and the relationship between Disney and Google appears strained with no immediate resolution in sight.
The August 2025 update for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate significantly expands its 'Stream Your Own Game' feature with 103 new titles, allowing subscribers to stream their owned Xbox games on any compatible device via cloud gaming, including popular titles like Five Nights at Freddy's, Phoenix Wright, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Funimation is shutting down on April 2nd, 2024, and existing subscribers will be migrated to Crunchyroll, resulting in potential price increases and the loss of digital libraries. Legacy subscribers will see price hikes, with some facing significant increases. Additionally, Crunchyroll will not support the digital copies redeemed through Funimation, leading to the loss of previously available digital copies. The move comes after Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll in 2021 and the subsequent plans to combine the two services. Users are advised to check their email for specific pricing details and instructions on transferring watch history and queues to Crunchyroll.
The Whole Earth Catalog, a counterculture publication founded by Stewart Brand 55 years ago, has been made available online for the first time. The digital library includes the catalog, magazines, and journals, offering readers the ability to browse through the content or download entire issues. The Whole Earth Catalog was influential in promoting self-reliance and had a profound impact on Silicon Valley's ethos. The restoration project was led by Barry Threw, in collaboration with the Long Now Foundation and the Internet Archive. The collection serves as a comprehensive archive of the Whole Earth publications, which had been relatively inaccessible in recent years.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has promised a "smooth transition" for users moving from the Switch to the company's next console, with Nintendo Accounts playing a key role. Furukawa said the company wanted to do "as much as possible" to help users move to the new console, while utilising the accounts. The move is significant as it will be the first time Nintendo users will be able to carry their account from one console to the next. Furukawa also noted that Nintendo had previously needed to rebuild the relationship with its customers with every hardware transition.
