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NBC is ordering a slew of new comedy pilots from writers behind 30 Rock and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The older of these shows, 30 Rock ran on NBC from 2006 to 2013 and centered around writers and producers (and production executives) at NBC itself, which has its studios in the Comcast Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It had a strong cast mostly centered around Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon and Alec Baldwin’s Jack Donaghy as head writer and network executive respectively, as they try to manage the chaotic talent of Tracy Jordan (played by Tracy Morgan)....

Yesterday’s report from The Wall Street Journal said that NBC is not involved in negotiations for the new Apple subscription television service due to a “falling-out” between Comcast and Apple, which likely affected Apple’s planned mid-2014 launch of new Apple TV hardware, software, and services. Despite this falling out, it appears that NBC executives still want NBC on the Apple TV regardless of whether it’s included in the $30-$40 service. According to the source, the NBC Apple TV application currently in the works will function similarly to other content apps on the current Apple TV model....

Every worthwhile project starts with a good idea. But as the cliche goes, the devil is in the details, and far too many big dreams fall apart when it’s time to break them down into smaller tasks. Little things like effective note-taking can make a huge difference, and that’s where Agenda 14 can help. The more projects you’re working on, the more Agenda can help. This note-taking software has been racking up solid ratings and reviews reviews with every iteration....

Roma has become the first Netflix movie to be added to the Criterion Collection’s prestigious roster of films. Director Alfonso Cuarón’s low budget black and white drama scored big at the 2018 Academy Awards, bringing in 3 Oscars. The film, which Cuarón shot, wrote and directed in his native Mexico, tells a semi-biographical tale about growing up in Mexico City’s middle-class Colonia Roma neighborhood. Roma focuses in particular on a live-in maid, Cleodegaria “Cleo” Gutiérrez, who becomes a vital part of her employer family’s dynamic after their father walks out on them....

What the’s status of Living With Yourself season 2, and what will it be about? Created and written by Timothy Greenberg, the Netflix comedy series premiered in October 2019. Living with Yourself season 1 was directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, the filmmaking duo who previously helmed Little Miss Sunshine, Ruby Sparks, and Battle of the Sexes. Living with Yourself season 1 stars Paul Rudd as Miles Elliot, a middle-aged man who inadvertently clones himself....

Thanks to a brand new feature, Netflix users can now see the streaming service’s most popular shows and movies in a new daily Top 10 row. As the streaming wars continue to heat up, many companies need to find new and improved ways to stand out from the crowd. Following the incredibly well-received release of Disney+ last year, a number of companies are still finding new ways to make their way into the world of streaming....

The interface is simple. Your usage is listed on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. You can also see your total usage since the day you installed the tool or view detailed hourly analytics. It also works on computers with multiple users to track how much data your kids are using, for example. Aside from the main Usage window, the context menu from the system tray icon offers an impressive set of features....

Developer Edition devices are few and far between these days, but Motorola had a quiet success with their D.E. edition handsets that launched both on GSM networks, as well as for Verizon’s. Unfortunately that won’t be the case this time around, as a Motorola executive has confirmed the tinkerer-friendly option won’t be available this time around. Motorola executive Punit Soni has confirmed, via a Google+ page, that there will not be a Developer Edition variant of the new Moto X....

The Yoga Tablet 2 o, one of two Android tablets the company is announcing Thursday in ndon, has a projector built right into its hinge that can broadcast a 50-inch image. According to novo, it also has the audio prowess to match, with a sound system powered by a popular line for home theaters. The device joins the Yoga Tablet 2 as the newest members in novo’s line of Android-powered tablets....

A new Star Wars LEGO set will allow people to build and program their own droids. Along with the Force, lightsabers, and the Millennium Falcon, droids are among the most iconic elements of the entire franchise. As many will recall, none other than C-3PO and R2-D2 served as audiences’ gateway into the galaxy far, far away, kickstarting the original film with their daring escape off the Tantive IV. Since then, droids have been a series staple; Artoo and Threepio will be the only characters to appear in all nine episodes of the Skywalker saga, and the likes of BB-8, K-2SO, and L3-37 continue the Star Wars droid legacy....

A r took to Reddit with a few details about several fixes for some nagging bugs to be squashed in this update. The post specifically identified: General slow/sluggish performance Do Not Disturb next alarm disappearing issue Bluetooth/-Fi improvements Carrier-specific bug fixes< The over-the-air update should hit your Nexus 5X soon, but you’ll just have to be patient as these tend to roll out in stages. Android lice spotted a new toggle in the developer settings for a cooler color temperature....

NBC updated its mobile app for iPhone and iPad today with one big update for iOS and Apple TV users: the ability to AirPlay content from the mobile app to your TV via Apple TV. The update is a big deal for a couple of reasons. The most notable being the fact that NBC offers full TV episodes for free through its mobile app, without the requirement of signing into your existing cable subscription like many other popular network apps....

The debate over net neutrality has been an ongoing political and corporate battle in the US for over half a decade. While it may seem to have taken a backseat to other contemporary political issues right now, it’s still a focal point of political discourse and the problems remain unsolved. Many people understand it’s a contentious topic so perhaps now, on the precipice of internet-related breakthroughs like 5G and WiFi 6, is a good time to check in on where the US stands....

Whether you’re looking for arthouse cinema or moving drama, we’ve gathered together the best new Netflix releases for the weekend starting February 22. Last week’s Netflix releases included comic book adaptation The Umbrella Academy, which has already made waves thanks to its apocalyptic plot and electric soundtrack. There’s also Kiwi comedy film The Breaker Upperers, which was executive produced by Taika Waititi, and the first stand-up comedy special from Community star Ken Jeong....

Netflix’s Trollhunters is the latest of many successful original series for the streaming giant and another fine production for fantasy master Guillermo del Toro. The series boasts a wealth of childlike wonder and imagination, as well as plenty of mythical beasts. Trollhunters tells the story of ordinary kids in a small town who find themselves thrust into an extraordinary situation as they battle strange creatures hidden from the real world....

According to the latest rumor in a flood of reported leaks and community speculation, developer Respawn Entertainment may be adding the Titanfall series’ titular Titans to Apex Legends, the team’s sensational battle royale spinoff. Apex Legends is in its second month since release, and an initial trickle of rumors has quickly surged into a deluge of conjecture as the game’s massive community has grown increasingly impatient for the game’s first major content update....

Following our post with images of a purported iPhone 5 case, other sources like TechCrunch and Onlinelpnprogram.net have followed up with us with their own cases. This time we not only have a silicone case, but a hard case, too. The image above shows a top view of both of our cases. They both show a ringer switch on the opposite side of the volume keys, which is a shift from previous models of the iPhone....

Apple has filed a new patent that shows the possibility of Apple Pencil support in future MacBook. Right above the keyboard, there may be a dock to keep the pencil safely in the MacBook. Also, the other image shows the edge or chassis of the MacBook will also support the mounting of the Pencil. Future MacBook Might Get Support For Apple Pencil According to Patently Apple, the pencil will also work as a mouse when it is in the retainer within the computer....

Give it a listen while you’re driving, washing dishes or even sitting on your couch. You’ll learn a ton of valuable tips. Kim talks with Cequence Security hacker Jason Kent about how bots can cause serious damage in real life. For instance, did you know someone can manipulate your internet-connected gadgets to take over smart devices in your home? This is seriously scary stuff you need to know about. Knowledge is power, and that’s the only way to protect yourself....

AV1 is the latest video codec that offers a slew of advantages over Android’s VP9 standard. Most importantly VP9 offers nearly 30% better compression without any loss in quality. Now Netflix has announced that it will offer AV1 natively on Android devices. Earlier Netflix used VP6 on Android and the new codec should offer better quality streaming while consuming less data. The new codec comes as a boon in regions where cellular networks are not reliable....