If you want an example of how PC and mobile games are moving in opposite directions, this article about players getting banned from World of Warcraft for using auto-play bots is a good one. As Chris ...

A few years ago, Netflix decided that we should no longer browse in silence for things to watch, so the company introduced “video previews” that automatically play a trailer—with sound—if you linger ...

Most technology annoyances fall into the category of “death by a thousand cuts.” Tiny text on dark backgrounds, controls that appear only when you mouse over an otherwise unremarkable spot, links that ...

We've known for a while that this was bound to happen, but it's now a real thing. Android games have landed on Android Auto, so if you were looking for a way to kill some time while waiting to pick up ...

Disney+ has officially launched, offering a wide selection of shows and movies from Disney's massive catalog. You couldn't be blamed for needing time to look through the selection, but a couple of ...

Apple TV (the hardware) is widely regarded as one of the premier streaming devices available, offering a seamless experience that grants you access to an array of popular streaming services, including ...

Whether it's a song that auto-plays on Spotify or a certain type of recommended video on YouTube, many people are fed up with the algorithms that guide our digital choices. Have you gotten a ...

It’s still early enough in 2019 to make New Year’s resolutions, and here is one that all streaming platforms should strongly consider: Ending the auto-play feature altogether. This goes beyond a plea ...

Automatic Android app updates are usually a good thing. Developers can make new features, bug fixes, or other changes available to users by uploading a new version of their app to the Google Play ...

Autoplaying videos are one of the internet’s most annoying practices, consuming plenty of data and system resources. Google introduced the feature on the Play Store a few months ago, but it’s ...