Netflix builds a theme park in Roblox

Calling all binge-watchers and gamers! Netflix has created a unique playground within the popular platform Roblox called Nextworld. Currently, in early access, Nextworld offers an immersive experience that lets you step into the worlds of your favourite Netflix shows.

Explore Hawkins from Stranger Things, battle it out in One Piece's East Blue, or even test your survival skills in a Jurassic World: Chaos Theory-inspired challenge. Nextworld isn't just about established hits—it even features content based on releases like Rebel Moon.

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Garmin steps up smartwatch updates with new nap tracking feature

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Garmin has been busy enhancing its smartwatch lineup recently. Following their March 2024 feature announcement, they released new beta firmware for several models, including the Fenix 7 series, which received more extensive updates than the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5.

But beyond the official announcements, Garmin has quietly introduced a valuable new feature: manual nap tracking within Garmin Connect. This allows users to add naps they may have missed, edit existing entries, or remove inaccurate detections.

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Netflix snubs Apple’s Vision Pro headset, won’t release dedicated app

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Netflix won’t have a dedicated app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg reports. The streaming giant has no plans to launch an app for the headset or make its iPad app compatible with it. This means users will have to watch Netflix in a web browser, reducing the immersion and quality of the movies or TV shows. It will also prevent offline viewing and limit the resolution, as Netflix’s web app depends on the browser.

Netflix has an app for Meta’s Quest headsets, but it is outdated. “Netflix can be enjoyed on the web browser on the Vision Pro, like on Macs,” Netflix spokesperson Kumiko Hidaka told The Verge. 

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Netflix to debut ‘3 Body Problem’ experience at CES 2024

Netflix is bringing its highly anticipated sci-fi drama series 3 Body Problem to CES 2024, where it will offer attendees a chance to step into the mysterious world of the show through a virtual reality headset.

The streaming giant will have a booth at the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. It will showcase an “immersive experience” based on the series, which is adapted from the best-selling novel trilogy by Cixin Liu. The virtual experience will feature the series trailer, which will be unveiled for the first time at CES, as well as clues about the main plot of the show.

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