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If the Fire TV is your streaming stick of choice, I have good news. There’s now an easy way to cast content from your phone or tablet to your TV — as long as you’re watching Prime Video. Matter Casting, a new protocol for casting content from an app on your phone to an app on a TV or display, is rolling out now to compatible Fire TVs and could one day be available on more screens in our homes. Unlike Apple’s AirPlay or Google Cast, Matter Casting is an open standard with no requirement for proprietary hardware. I got…
When Marvin Henschel spotted a strange and hairless creature wandering through a front lawn in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, he could barely believe his eyes. The Richmond resident had just arrived home from a “guys’ trip” in Palm Springs and was driving his daughter to softball practice when they noticed the naked critter between Blundell and Francis roads. “After three days of golfing and sun I’m thinking, am I seeing things?” Henschel recalled. “It almost looked like an alien.” In video he captured of the animal, Henschel can be overheard muttering, “What in the world?” The…
Canada’s dispute with Meta is a “test moment” for the country to stand against the social media giant that’s making billions off people, but taking no responsibility for the well-being of communities it profits from, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Trudeau made his comments in West Kelowna, one of several B.C. communities involved in evacuations of thousands of people last summer, while information about wildfires and escape routes were blocked on Meta’s Facebook platform. He called Meta an “irresponsible web giant,” that had previously been making a huge profit sharing information from local journalists who worked hard to make…
The snow has melted and the sun has appeared. Patio season has officially returned to Lethbridge. After a long winter, the sight of patrons filling street-side patios is a surefire way to put a smile on the faces of restaurant workers.“It really helps boost up the business and everything,” said Mheng Dolojan, the general manager of Telegraph Taphouse.The City of Lethbridge says there were 13 permits issued for patios, street vendors and parklets last year. So far this spring, there have been 11, but the city is anticipating more as summer approaches.The thought is shared by Sarah Amies, the executive…
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile will pay a combined $10.22 million to a group of states to settle claims that the carriers lied to customers about their “unlimited” plans and “free” phone offers. The settlement, which follows an investigation from a coalition of 50 attorneys general, requires the three companies to make their advertisements more transparent.Under the terms of the agreement, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T can only advertise their plans as “unlimited” if there are no limits on how much data someone can use during a billing cycle. The ads must “clearly and conspicuously” say that restrictions on speed may apply,…
CHANGSHA, China, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese variety show “Ride the Wind 2024”, a musical spectacular produced by Mango TV, has invited 36 accomplished women of all ages from across the globe to join in the excitement. Their brilliant stage performances, showcasing many unique styles, catapults the show into a major platform for international cultural exchange. Thai actress Mai Davika, Vietnamese singer Suni, and South Korean super girl group Kara team member Nicole Jung have all taken part in the spectacular. In debut performances, Mai Davika made a stunning appearance in a bright, red dress to perform her…
CHANGSHA, China, May 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese variety show “Ride the Wind 2024”, a musical spectacular produced by Mango TV, has invited 36 accomplished women of all ages from across the globe to join in the excitement. Their brilliant stage performances, showcasing many unique styles, catapults the show into a major platform for international cultural exchange. Vietnamese singer Suni, South Korean super girl group Kara team member Nicole Jung, and Thai actress Mai Davika have all taken part in the spectacular. In debut performances, Suni performed a ribbon dance, wowing the audience by executing such challenging moves. Her…
CHANGSHA, China, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese variety show “Ride the Wind 2024”, a musical spectacular produced by Mango TV, has invited 36 accomplished women of all ages from across the globe to join in the excitement. Their brilliant stage performances, showcasing many unique styles, catapults the show into a major platform for international cultural exchange. Former member of South Korean super girl group Kara, Nicole Jung, Vietnamese singer Suni, and Thai actress Mai Davika have all taken part in the spectacular. In debut performances, Nicole Jung performed her signature butt-dance while singing “Mr”, becoming a highlight of…
A woman has died after a crash involving a van and a motorcycle in Mississauga, officials say. Peel Regional Police said they went to the scene of a crash at Burnhamthorpe Road West and Perivale Road after 4:30 p.m. on Friday. A van and a motorcycle were involved in the crash, with a woman riding the motorcycle taken to hospital in life-threatening condition.Paramedics said she was initially treated at the scene before she was transported to a local hospital. According to police, the driver of the van stayed at the scene, while the woman was later pronounced dead in hospital.The…
CHANGSHA, China, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese variety show “Ride the Wind 2024”, a musical spectacular produced by Mango TV, has invited 36 accomplished women of all ages from across the globe to join in the excitement. Their brilliant stage performances, showcasing many unique styles, catapults the show into a major platform for international cultural exchange. Vietnamese singer Suni, former member of South Korean super girl group Kara, Nicole Jung, and Thai actress Mai Davika have all taken part in the spectacular. In debut performances, Suni performed a ribbon dance, wowing the audience by executing such challenging moves.…