The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 6’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ takes the Star Wars saga to some exciting places and offers plenty of callbacks and surprises for fans of the beloved franchise. Here are some of the highlights from episode 6 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
Giving the gift of Disney+ this Christmas couldn’t be easier
To make giving the gift of Disney+ this Christmas as convenient as possible, Disney has come up with the Disney+ Subscription Card. Just hand over $70 for year’s access, set the date you want the membership to start, and input the recipient’s email address, then Disney will reach out to them to get it set up. Killer.
How to make your Disney+ avatar Baby Yoda
The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda is the biggest star on Disney+. Here's how to make him (it?) your profile avatar on the Disney+ platform.
Disney+ has huge first month in downloads, tops all Google searches for 2019
App-tracking company Apptopia reports that the Disney+ app has already been downloaded onto mobile devices 22 million times. Since the streaming service launched on November 12, it has averaged about 9.5 million daily users, making it the top app in Apple and Google app stores.
The best Disney+ tips and tricks
Disney Plus is one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms of all time and, with new and original content from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and more, it's easy to see why. Here are some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your Disney Plus subscription.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 5’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ takes the Star Wars saga to some exciting places and offers plenty of callbacks and surprises for fans of the beloved franchise. Here are some of the highlights from episode 5 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
How The Mandalorian could unravel The Rise of Skywalker’s biggest mysteries
We still don't know what Werner Herzog's villainous ex-Imperial has planned for The Mandalorian's breakout star, Baby Yoda, but we have a pretty good guess. It could be the key to unraveling Emperor Palpatine's return and Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker's other secrets.
HBO Go and HBO Now vs. Disney+: Which one should you get?
Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, has a lot to offer, but how does it stack up against WarnerMedia’s HBO Go and HBO Now services? It all depends on whether you’re shopping for kids or for adults -- at least until HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s upcoming streaming service, comes along next spring.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 4’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ takes the Star Wars saga to some exciting new places and offers plenty of callbacks and surprises for fans of the beloved franchise. Here are some of the highlights from episode 4 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
Is Disney+ skimping on its HDR video quality? Some experts say yes
Disney+ has received its fair share of criticisms since launching, from service outages to a lack of basic features like Continue Watching, but now we're hearing of a more serious charge: The company's HDR video quality may not be true HDR, suffering from low-brightness. Is there any truth to these concerns?
Digital Trends Live: Alexa gets emotional, VR for cows, holiday gift guide
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Alexa becoming emotional, “Go” champion retires, Disney+ adds a feature, virtual reality for cows, a 3D-printed autonomous vehicle, and more.
Disney+ adds the much-requested Continue Watching feature
Disney+ may have no trouble getting subscribers thanks to its exclusive content offering, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy. Some things have been noticeably absent like Continue Watching. However, that changes today with a new update that brings the feature to all of the Disney+ platforms and apps.
Google now bundles 3 months of free Disney+ on new Chromebooks
Google is offering 3 months of complimentary Disney+ subscription with every new Chromebook purchase. The offer was silently added to a long-running list of Chrome OS freebies and is available for buyers who activate a new Chromebook between November 25 and January 31, 2020.
Disney has already begun fixing the terrible Disney+ interface
Disney+ is great, but compared to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, its app is a mess. Search barely works. Standard quality-of-life features are missing. Thankfully, it’s getting better. Here’s what’s changed about and been added to the Disney+ app since the service’s launch.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 3’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ took the Star Wars saga to some exciting new places and offered plenty of callbacks and surprises for fans of the sci-fi saga. Here are some of the highlights from episode 3 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
The best (and most surprising) shows missing from Disney+
Disney+ has more than 600 films and TV series currently available to subscribers, but there are some conspicuous omissions from Disney's catalog of shows on the streaming service. Here are the most noteworthy (and often surprising) series that should be on Disney+, but aren't right now.
Digital Trends Live: Disney+ issues, MacBook Pro review, ostrich robots
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Disney+ crashing issues, Uber to record your ride, Apple Music for business, Amazon Go expands, a multi-tasking ostrich robot, and more.
Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know
Disney+ might be the latest and greatest streaming service, but it's not without flaws. We've discovered that not all streaming devices that have a Disney+ app are getting the best available Dolby Atmos audio content. Here are the devices that work and those that are having problems.
The best movies missing from Disney+
With more than 600 films and TV series currently available on Disney+, there's a lot to choose from, but there are some notable omissions from Disney's catalog of movies subscribers can watch on the streaming service, too. Here are the best films that should be on Disney+, but aren't right now.
The ultimate Frozen gifts for your kids ahead of the movie’s sequel
Frozen 2 officially premiers in theaters on November 22nd, which means if the Frozen fever hasn’t hit your house for the second time yet, consider yourself warned: winter is coming. If you need to stock up on Frozen gifts, here are some great options.
How to watch Disney+ on a Vizio smart TV using AirPlay 2
Disney+ is finally here, but one group of fans has been left out of the Star Wars and Marvel streaming party: Owners of Vizio Smart TVs. There's no Disney+ app for the platform the Chromecast feature won't work until December. But there is a final option. Here's how to use AirPlay 2 to watch Disney+ on Vizio TVs.
Apple TV+ vs. Disney+
Apple and Disney both launched on-demand streaming services this fall, hoping to take a bite out of Netflix's considerable pie. But what do they cost, what content do they have, and how can you watch them? We put Apple TV+ and Disney+ head to head so you can see how they stack up.
Get a year of Disney+ on Verizon Wireless Unlimited or Fios Home Internet
Verizon is offering a year of Disney+ on them to customers on the unlimited plan or new Fios Home Internet or 5G Home Internet. This deal is available to new and existing wireless customers on Unlimited plans.
Simpsons fans, your jokes are safe: Disney+ will fix aspect ratio issue in 2020
Right now, you can only watch The Simpsons in 16:9, which cuts off some of the series’ best jokes. Well, help is on the way. A fix scheduled for “early 2020” will allow Disney+ subscribers to switch between 16:9 and 4:3 formats, making those early episodes available to watch as they were designed.
The Mandalorian is pure uncut nostalgia, and that’s what makes it great
The Mandalorian, the live-action Star Wars show on Disney+, embraces both Star Wars' past and classic western and samurai movies, forging something new in the process. But it’s not just a fun mash-up of Star Wars canon and classic cinema. It’s the key to the future of the entire Star Wars franchise.
Stormtroopers invade Fortnite, and you can get the character skin for free
Epic Games collaborated with Star Wars to release a limited-time Stormtroopers skin for Fortnite. Those who purchase Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order via the Epic Games Store get the skin for free. The game can also be purchased on PC via Steam or Electronic Arts' own Origin digital store.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 2’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ took the Star Wars saga to some new places and offered plenty of callbacks, Easter Eggs, and surprises for fans of the sci-fi saga. Here are the highlights from episode 2 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
Amazon Prime vs. Disney+: Which streaming service is right for you?
Disney+, the new streaming home for Marvel, Star Wars, and more, is grabbing all the headlines, but Amazon Prime Video has more movies than any other streaming service and many of TV's hottest shows. If you can only have one, which big streaming service should you choose?
How to disable auto-play and background videos on Disney+
Disney+, Disney’s new streaming service, is pretty great, but it has a few annoying features -- mainly, auto-play (which rushes you through the credits to the next episode) and background videos. Here’s how to disable both of those to make your Disney+ experience much more enjoyable.
Disney+ doesn’t include Michael Jackson’s Simpsons episode
“Stark Raving Dad,” the first episode of The Simpsons’ third season, doesn’t appear on Disney’s new family-friendly streaming service, Disney+, which purports to have all 30 seasons of the show. Critics suspect that an uncredited appearance by late pop star Michael Jackson is the reason why.
Digital Trends Live: 16-inch MacBook Pro, Facebook Pay, flying motorcycles, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen break down the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including the new Apple 16” MacBook Pro, Facebook Pay goes live, Google’s checking account, Disney+ opens big, Minecraft Earth, flying motorcycles, and more.
Disney adds disclaimer to movies on Disney+ with racist caricatures
Disney+ debuted with all the classic Disney animated movies you know and love like Dumbo, Fantasia, and more. Since its launch on Tuesday, subscribers are noticing certain films’ descriptions come with a disclaimer added on by Disney. The disclaimer reads that "It may contain outdated cultural depictions.”
Here’s everything currently available on Disney+ in the U.S.
Disney confirmed the very, very long list of shows, movies, and other content that's available on its new streaming service Disney+ which officially arrived in the United States on November 12. From older Disney films to modern Marvel and Star Wars blockbusters, there's something for everybody.
Disney+ already has more than 10 million subscribers since launch
Disney+ may have launched with a few technical hiccups, but the company said that the new streaming service had 10 million sign-ups since its launch on Tuesday. The 10 million figure only counts subscribers who signed up since the November 12 launch date, including free trials.