Surfshark keeps things simpler than most VPNs; there are just three plans: Starter, One, and One+. But the differences are buried in marketing language that makes all three sound essential, and the pricing page nudges you toward the biggest commitment. So which Surfshark plan do you actually need?
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YouTube Red is a subscription-based media streaming plan unveiled by the leading video-sharing service YouTube. It is intended to offer users the ultimate YouTube experience, free of Ads.
About YouTube Red
YouTube discloses on its official blog that the Red membership plan is the result of years of requests by the video service's users for a more enjoyable viewing experience and better ways of supporting content creators.
The new membership plan, which costs $9.99 a month, will enable users to watch videos without ads or interruptions. Paying for a YouTube Red subscription also allows you to save content to your mobile device...
The new Google Chromecast Audio is a streaming device like the Chromecast 2, but one designed specifically for audio, as its name suggests. It makes the speakers in your home smarter - just as Chromecast helps TV sets become smarter – by adding the ability to play music directly over a wireless connection.
Description and Setup
Chromecast Audio shows off similar circular design as the second-generation Chromecast, except that the latter comes with an HDMI cable attached. It offers a cheaper means of keeping up with the times these days when gadgets are becoming smarter – and, of course, more expensive...
The hugely-popular Google Chromecast has been faced with fiercer competition in recent months, but Google is not willing to surrender its hold on the media streaming segment yet – judging by its decision to release a sequel, the Chromecast 2 to the streamer at an equally pocket-friendly price.
Google Chromecast 2 comes with an all-new app and faster Wi-Fi support, amongst other features.
Description
Google Chromecast 2 parades a different design from the first-generation Chromecast. Google has decided to do away with the USB stick look on its latest streaming dongle, going for a hockey puck-like design instead.
The compact streamer has an...
This is a variant of the new Amazon Fire TV designed specifically with gamers in mind. The Fire TV Gaming Edition offers basically everything on the regular edition and more, including a redesigned game controller with voice support and two free games.
Where to Buy Fire TV Gaming Edition
Amazon.com - View Offer
Although the device is focused on gaming, it is an online media streaming device to the core with access to over 250,000 movies and TV episodes from the likes Amazon Video, Netflix, Hulu and many more services.
Awesome Gaming Performance
Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition is configured to provide breathtaking gaming...
Amazon Fire TV is a streaming media player and micro-console that is designed to bring exciting online entertainment to your HDTV. Stream movies and music on the box and play games. There is also a gaming edition of the set-top box, which is bundled with a game controller with voice support.
Where to Buy Fire TV
Amazon US – See Offers | Amazon UK – See Offers
The latest update boasts an Apple TV-beating 4K Ultra HD support and comes with its maker’s own digital voice assistant.
Description and Setup
The Fire TV is a small black box – rectangular in shape. The design is not really...
Unveiled alongside the 4K-enabled Amazon Fire TV, the Fire TV Stick offers a cheaper and more portable means of accessing online entertainment like movies, music, and games. It is a direct rival to the likes of Roku Streaming Stick and Google Chromecast. The latest edition of the streaming stick comes with a remote that allows you find content with voice commands.
Where to Buy Fire TV Stick
Amazon.com - View Offer
Design and Setup
Amazon Fire TV Stick parades a very portable design – a little bigger than an average-sized flash drive. It features a plastic chassis with an Amazon logo on the...
The Apple TV is a streaming video box for watching TV shows, movies, music and more on high-definition television sets. The latest edition of the device, unveiled alongside the new iPhone 6S devices and the iPad Pro, brings several, much-anticipated enhancements, including a new remote with Siri support and sensors for fun game play as well as a dedicated app store.
The Design
The new Apple TV features a slightly bigger and heavier body than the previous-generation device. It is about 5.5 ounces heavier while coming in 0.4-inch taller. The puck-like streaming box has a black finish.
On the rear is a...
Amazon UK has added the Prime Music streaming service as part of the bundle in the store's annual Prime Membership programme. Amazon Prime Music offers unlimited access to over one million songs and dozens of specially created playlists. Sign up for a 30-day free trial (UK only).
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Amazon Prime Music is part of the eCommerce giant's offerings to Prime customers as part of their annual £95 subscription to Amazon Prime. This means Prime customers are already enjoying the service.
However, if you are not...
Boasting of an impressively compact design, the HP Pavilion Mini is a mini desktop PC that is designed to deliver for work and play. HP says it is designed to deliver "big power without the large tower". HP Pavilion Mini is a redefinition of desktop computing with a powerful 4th-generation Intel Core processor, dual display support and spacious storage all in one small, stylish package.Where to Buy Desktop ComputersJumia.com.ng from ₦14,500.00 Buy Now
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The DesignHP Pavilion Mini shows off a very compact profile, with a dimension of 5.71 x 14.6 x 14.6 cm. You can easily...
The Acer Revo One is an elegant and powerful desktop computer packed in a small body. It is a highly versatile micro-PC, rolling the functions of a personal computer, console, streaming device and more up into one pint-sized device.
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The Design
Sporting a very small frame, the Acer Revo One is seemingly designed by Acer to compete with mini desktop PCs like the Apple Mac Mini, HP Pavilion Mini, Intel Compute Stick and other mini desktop offerings.
The build and size is quite attractive, with these being among its key...
Google is making another play at home entertainment with Asus made Nexus Player. Leveraging the success of Google's streaming Dongle (the Chromecast), the Nexus Player is a set-top box for streaming movies and music on your TV as well as for playing games. Nexus Player is the first device to run on Android TV.Where to Buy Game ConsolesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦8,999.00 View Offer
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Inside the Nexus PlayerThe Nexus Player is a portable device that connects to your TV via a HDMI port and enables you stream content on your TV and other mobile devices. Netfix, Hulu, YouTube, and a...
Sony is betting big on the cloud this year. The company isn't going to stop with PlayStation Now, a cloud based service for streaming games, it also announced a cloud based service that will offer TV, Video on Demand, and DVR. This service is expected to enable users stream content on devices like the PS4, PS3, PS Vita, Smart TVs, and Android devices.
Very little is known about the service. In fact, the service which was announced at CES 2014 in Las Vegas is still unnamed. Essentially the cloud based service will blend live TV from your cable with video...
Afrinolly is a mobile app that enables you watch Nigeria and African movies on your mobile phone, tablet, or PC. Right now it is a great place to find the latest and the most interesting movies to watch. At Afrinolly, you can watch movie trailers of Nollywood movies and other African movies as well as Bollywood movies.
Afrinolly does not just offer movie trailers, you can also see reviews and ratings of the movies, helping you discover good and interesting movies to watch. You can also add your own ratings and reviews.
Beyond movie trailers, you can also watch music videos,...
Google Chromecast is a simple and low cost device that enables you to easily enjoy online video and music on your TV. It is Google's latest attempt to make our online media easily accessible on our larger TV screens. Google Chromecast wirelessly streams the online media on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop / desktop to your HDTV and at a price of $35 (N5,500) it is a winner.
With Google Chromecast you can easily stream content from Netflix and YouTube videos to your TV and with the popularity of the Chromecast more services are bound to join soon.
About Google ChromecastGoogle...
Big Brother Naija (a.k.a. BBNaija) is a popular Reality TV show in Nigeria, South Africa, and across Africa, offered by MultiChoice on platforms such...
DStv Stream (formerly DStv Now, and often just called the DStv app) is MultiChoice's internet streaming service that lets you watch live TV, movies,...
Showmax is an online video streaming service similar to Netflix, available across Africa, Europe, and a few other countries, owned by MultiChoice, the parent...
