Umar Shakir | Seattle Metro Magazine

Steam now says the ‘game’ you’re buying is really just a license

Entertainment Umar Shakir - October 11, 2024

/ Steam is now showing a new disclosure on its store checkout screen that clarifies you don’t actually own a game.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric...

Nvidia’s all-in-one app will replace GeForce Experience later this year

Entertainment Umar Shakir - October 1, 2024

/ The Nvidia app has even more features and is coming out of beta by the end of 2024.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle...

YouTube’s missing hits will come back now that it has a deal with SESAC

Entertainment Umar Shakir - September 30, 2024

/ Songs from artists like Adele and Ye went blank on YouTube and YouTube Music, but they should be restored soon.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric...

Google is shoving its apps onto new Windows laptops

Entertainment Umar Shakir - August 22, 2024

/ Google’s new Essentials app will be preinstalled on new HP laptops and is coming to more Windows PCs later.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle...

Rivian is bringing Apple Music with spatial audio to its CarPlay-less EVs

Entertainment Umar Shakir - August 13, 2024

/ Rivian’s latest update now has Apple Music, but you’ll need to subscribe to Connect Plus to play it on the go.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the...

Meta’s new music deal with UMG includes Threads and WhatsApp

Entertainment Umar Shakir - August 12, 2024

/ Universal Music Group and Meta’s latest agreement includes licensing for music used in shortform video on new platforms.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle...

Google’s Gemini AI will be all over the Paris Olympics broadcast

Entertainment Umar Shakir - July 18, 2024

/ Google Maps Immersive Views, AI Overviews, and even Circle to Search will pop up on the 2024 Olympics feed from NBC.By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the...