Tess Ryan-Contributor

Tess Ryan

Contributor

June, 2024
Entertainment, Media Streaming, Media
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About Tess Ryan

Tess has a degree in Film Production from Emerson College in Boston and a decade of experience in the film, television and podcast industries. Although she has unofficially written pitches and advertisement copy for many years, she officially embraced a writer title in 2022.

As a self-prescribed film nerd, Tess reports on entertainment technology, particularly the constantly evolving streaming industry. It’s her mission to make compelling content accessible to everyone. Tess has been writing for MakeUseOf since 2024. In addition to entertainment, Tess also covers space technology for an independent publication, reporting on everything from additive rocket manufacturing to direct-to-device satellite connectivity.  

When she’s not writing or binge-watching the latest Netflix series, Tess is likely stargazing and intentionally unplugging, from her position as a national forest volunteer fire tower lookout.

Latest

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Google Maps Is Removing Fake Businesses, but You Should Still Know How to Spot Them

The Maps app just had a cleanse, but we must stay vigilant.

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Now Even Gmail Will Push AI-Powered Search on You

Because in the eyes of Google, AI solves all problems.

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I'll Sell My Roku TV If It Goes Ahead With This Update

Roku's latest ad integration could stand between a bright future and a fiery end.

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Windows 11 Now Lets You Easily Type With an Xbox Controller

The gamepad keyboard is finally here.

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Your Google Assistant Can No Longer Do These 7 Tasks

Google is retiring "underutilized" features of its Assistant, including interpreter mode and daily updates.

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What to Do Now That Max Has Removed Looney Tunes From Its Library

Another day, another tragic streaming media loss.

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Text Messages Between iPhone and Android Are Finally Getting More Secure

Apple is no longer hoarding encrypted messages for iMessage only.

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Apple One's Most Expensive Subscription Just Added (Some) More Value

Apple's adding more perks to make up for its pricey bundle plan.

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Gemini Now Makes It Easy to Link Your Gmail and Google Calendar

Workspace users can now access Gemini's new tool for making calendar events right from Gmail.

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Your Next Flight Could Have Better Wi-Fi, Thanks to Starlink

Finally, reliable and free in-flight WiFi might be in our future.

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DuckDuckGo Now Has AI Summaries: Here's Why They're Better Than Google's

The unobtrusive AI summaries are on brand for the privacy-minded Google alternative.

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Try Firefox's Latest Update for Vertical Tabs, AI in Your Sidebar, and More

Will a shiny new sidebar make up for Mozilla's terms of use controversy?

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This Futuristic Smartphone Concept Has Detachable Magnetic Camera Lenses

Xiaomi's new modular smartphone could signal the future of mobile imaging.

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Some Samsung TVs Are Showing Glitchy Pop-Ups: Here's the Solution

A pop-up from Samsung has run rampant on smart TVs across the world, with a few solutions cropping up on forums.

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A Popular Antivirus App Was Caught Selling Your Data: Here's How to Apply for a Refund

If you bought Avast software in the 2010s, you might be eligible for a settlement refund.

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Gemini's Free Version Just Removed a Major Limitation

Now Gemini can generate images of people for free.

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How to Turn Off StandBy Mode on iPhone (if You Find It Annoying Like Me)

Because not everybody wants it.

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One of Android’s Biggest Alternative App Stores Is Shutting Down

Android users should prepare to lay their Amazon Appstore downloads to rest.

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Google's Newest AI Tool Helps You Choose Your Perfect Career

Google's experimental "Career Dreamer" can help you find a job that fits your skills and interests.

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Amazon Is Closing Down Its TikTok-Style Platform That No One Asked For

Amazon Inspire, a platform for influencers-made content, is going down before it ever really took off.

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