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Microsoft is rolling out an update preview for the Microsoft Store, probably hoping to get users to spend more time (and maybe even some money) in it, and the biggest changes are for product pages for apps and games, which get a Netflix-like visual refresh. The preview, dubbed version 22409, is currently available to Windows Insiders in all Insider Channels – and Microsoft says that it will be available to all users soon.

Microsoft is bringing what it calls ‘an immersive experience’ to the top of app pages instead of just images and text descriptions. When you visit the page of an app or a game that has a trailer, it’ll play as you navigate around the product page. If the app or game doesn’t have an accompanying trailer, you’ll see a large catchy promotional image from the developers instead.

If you’re a user of a streaming platform (not pointing any fingers, but Netflix has been a little prolific in this) that has developed a hatred of autoplay ads, Microsoft does thankfully reassure users that you’ll be able to disable video autoplay in the Microsoft Store’s settings.

The company also notes that these new reworked product pages will be available in both light and dark modes to match your Windows 11 themes.

We’ll have to see how app and game developers respond, and Microsoft is encouraging them to make use of the Microsoft Store’s new capabilities.

(Image credit: Microsoft) One small step for the Microsoft Store...

It’s not the biggest or boldest change in the world, but I could see how gradual improvements to the user experience like this could persuade more people to try the Microsoft Store, a part of Windows 10 and Windows 11 that Microsoft is keen for more people to use.

This development follows a pretty notable update that was intended to make the Microsoft Store faster and easier to use overall. If this works as intended, hopefully you should notice that it loads faster, as well as appearing more organized - so you can find apps and games more easily.

While the company is keen to get more people to use its rather unloved store (compared to Apple’s successful App store for Macs), I can also understand why Microsoft doesn’t roll out huge updates at once. Especially considering the journey Windows 11 has been on, updates can sometimes be buggy or even disruptive thanks to unexpected quirks. 

I'd like to see the Microsoft Store become a robust, functional, and trustworthy place for Windows users to download and install apps and games - and that’s not going to happen if Microsoft rushes out a load of updates that break almost as many things as they fix. If Microsoft really wants the Microsoft Store to be a success, it’s going to have to take its time.

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Google Flights is adding new options to help you find the absolute cheapest deal for your next getaway – that is if you’re willing to make your trip a little more complex and less convenient.

Previously, if you’ve used Google Flights to help your source cheap air fares the results will be decided based on an algorithm that balances price and convenience. However, if you’re willing to sacrifice some of the latter there could be a better deal out there, and that’s where the new 'Cheapest' tab comes in.

While browsing options within Google Flights you can now swap from Best to Cheapest to see the lowest-cost options. Perhaps they’re sourced from a third-party booking site rather than the airline, or it could be that Google suggests a round trip that starts and ends at different airports in the same city.

Google’s official blog adds that other inconveniences could include flights with longer layovers, self-transfers, or purchasing different legs of your trip across different booking sites.

Obviously there are some significant additional factors to consider with these trickier options. If you fly in and out of different airports you’ll likely need to rely on a cab, public transport or a friend to drop you off or pick you up, which may involve additional coast, and if you arrange a self-transfer you’ll be responsible for picking up your luggage and checking it on your next flight – and if there are any delays you could get stranded at an airport that isn’t your destination.

But if you’re willing to take on these additional inconveniences and risks, the new Cheapest tab is worth exploring if you're simply looking for the lowest-possible price – and even if you’re more risk averse it’s worth a glance to see if the savings can tempt you.

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From The Jimi Hendrix Experience to Haim, Boygenius and Bananarama, when it comes to music, trios can be tremendous – and that applies to the hardware we hear them on too. And Sony's trio of top-end headphones, the WF-1000XM5, WH-1000XM5 and LinkBuds S, have just got a bunch of new features that make some of the best Sony headphones even better.

The new features are available via a firmware update that should arrive automatically via your app. And among the new features there's the much-wanted support for Google's Find My service, which enables you to locate errant earbuds and hiding headphones – it can be a huge timesaver. There is a slight catch, however: the feature only works if your headphones are set to Classic Audio connections.

Sony's headphone update: key new features

In addition to Find My, Sony has also introduced support for Google Fast Pair, and the update also delivers Auto Switch, which enables you to easily transfer audio from the WF-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM5 to the new the new LinkBuds speaker that launched recently.

In order to get the firmware update, you'll need to be running iOS 16 or later, Android 9.0 or later, and the Sony Sound Connect app. The update version depends on your hardware: as Notebookcheck.net reports, it's firmware version 2.3.1 for the WF-1000XM5, firmware version 4.0.2 for the WH-1000XM5 and firmware version 4.2.1 for the LinkBuds S.

These are very welcome updates, especially the Find My one: if like us your earbuds are always doing a disappearing act, it'll save a great deal of searching and probably reduce your swearing too. It's a feature we love to see on the best wireless earbuds especially (given that they're more prone to being lost). Quietly, one of the big selling points of the AirPods Pro 2 is their near-unloseable case, and it's great to see some version of Find My becoming common on more and more buds.

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Two individuals accused of DDoSing big tech firms, as well as the FBI, have been officially charged by the US government.

The duo, according to the indictment, were part of Anonymous Sudan, which engaged in recent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against the University of Cambridge, multiple French government agencies, Microsoft, and ChatGPT, to name a few.

Now, in an unsealed indictment, the US Attorney’s Office claims Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, are members of the hacking collective. They were "operating and controlling Anonymous Sudan”, the government agency says, “an online cyber criminal group responsible for tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against critical infrastructure, corporate networks, and government agencies in the United States and around the world."

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The pair were charged with one count of conspiracy to damage protected computers, with Ahmed Salah also being charged with three counts of damaging protected computers.

The group first appeared in the media in early 2023. Around January that year, it was reported that Anonymous Sudan targeted Swedish organizations with DDoS attacks. The group claimed to be a Sudanese hacktivist collective motivated by political reasons, but subsequent investigations suggested that "Anonymous Sudan" was likely a Russian information operation designed to disrupt Sweden’s NATO application process​.

Although initially portraying themselves as part of the broader "Anonymous" movement, cybersecurity analysts have largely dismissed these claims due to significant differences in their tactics and motivations​.

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Analogue has announced that pre-orders for its reimagined Nintendo 64 console, the Analogue 3D, will open next week.

The company shared the news in a lengthy blog post where it shared even more details about the Analogue 3D, including its specifications, the first images of the system, and its price.

A black and white version of the Analogue 3D will be available to pre-order and both will be priced at $249.99 (around £192.33) Controllers, designed by 8bitdo, will be sold separately from the console and will cost $39.99 (around £30.99).

Pre-orders will open on October 21 at 8am PDT / 11am EST / 4pm BST. The system was originally slated for a 2024 launch, but Analogue has confirmed it will now launch early next year in Q1 2025.

The Analogue 3D is a modernized take on the N64 featuring 4K resolution that will upscale the console's classic games. Analogue calls it "the greatest multiplayer system of all time" and is 100 per cent compatible with every original N64 title ever made.

It's also region-free, features Bluetooth, dual-band Wifi, four original-style controller ports, and an SD card slot, and requires no emulation.

"Analogue 3D represents a milestone in video game preservation," Analogue said. "It’s not just a reimagining of the N64 - it’s the first fully compatible, hardware-accurate recreation, fully compatible with the entire N64 game library.

"After nearly four years of dedicated FPGA engineering, Analogue 3D overcomes the limitations of software emulation—no input lag, no graphic or audio inaccuracies, no timing or frame rate problems. This is the N64, perfected and true to its core."

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Despite the US’s best efforts to sanction chip exports to Chinese companies, Huawei is reportedly still accessing components through strategic partnerships.

Companies like Pengzinzu, SwaySure Technology, Qingdao Si’En and “potentially many others” are suspected of being part of a “clandestine network” of organizations supporting Huawei to maintain its access to restricted chips (via SCMP).

The concerns were raised by House China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi in a recent letter addressed to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

Huawei is reportedly circumventing US chip sanctions

The US and many of its allies have already imposed significant restrictions on the sale of advanced chips and manufacturing equipment to China, including companies like Applied Materials and ASML Holding, however they have proven broadly unsuccessful.

The efforts, hoped to stifle China’s development of advanced semiconductors, which the US believes could benefit the nation’s military, have been hard to regulate. Chinese firms were previously observed accessing Nvidia’s A100 and H100 chips via cloud computing services such as AWS.

Huawei’s latest smartphone, powered by a seven-nanometer chip from Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), represents a major advancement, triggering calls for stricter controls.

“We must continue in our efforts to deny Huawei, and similar firms, the ability to access US technology," wrote Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi.

Concerns have also been raised about delayed processes, which have allowed Chinese companies to stockpile advanced equipment.

On the other side, companies are worried export sanctions might significantly impact business. ASML says that China accounts for around one-fifth of its revenue (via Bloomberg).

Moreover, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning described the US as “overstretching the concept of national security, setting barriers and undermining normal cooperation between the two countries” at a Beijing press briefing.

The Commerce Department has acknowledged receipt of the letter and indicated that it would respond through the appropriate channels.

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Just days after Google announced it would be investing in nuclear energy to fuel its AI data centers, Amazon has confirmed it, too, is on board with nuclear.

The company has announced several of agreements and investments focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in an effort to clean up its energy supply and address the growing demand for power as a result of the AI boom.

Although Amazon still remains committed to other clean energy sources, it stated nuclear forms an important part of a mix thanks to its proven reliability.

Amazon hedges its bets on nuclear

“Nuclear is a safe source of carbon-free energy that can help power our operations and meet the growing demands of our customers, while helping us progress toward our Climate Pledge commitment to be net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040," AWS CEO Matt Garman commented.

“Our agreements will encourage the construction of new nuclear technologies that will generate energy for decades to come.”

The new agreements include a partnership with Energy Northwest to develop reactors that are set to generate 320 megawatts in the first phase, with the potential to expand to 960 megawatts – the equivalent of around 770,000 homes.

Another agreement with Dominion Energy to explore an SMR project in Virginia could provide at least 300 megawatts of power in the region, which is establishing itself as a tech hub and could see demand rise by a staggering 85% in the next 15 years.

Amazon will also invest in X-energy, a company that develops SMR technology, to support over five gigawatts of nuclear projects.

Besides the sustainability credentials, Amazon is also keen to point out that its projects will support around 1,000 temporary construction roles and 100 permanent operational roles for the Energy Northwest Project alone.

This is on top of the company’s previously announcement to co-locate a data center facility next to a Talen Energy nuclear plant for directly provided carbon-free energy.

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Artificial intelligence will contribute $19.9 trillion to the global economy through 2030 and drive 3.5% of global GDP in 2030, according to new research from IDC’s The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Economy and Jobs. The report goes on to claim that there is “accelerated development and deployment defined by widespread integration that's led to a surge in enterprise investments aimed at significantly optimizing operational costs and timelines.” Clearly AI is no longer a future, aspirational technology but today an increasingly essential driver of business transformation.

Yet, the rapid pace of AI development means that creating an effective AI strategy can be complex. It demands flexibility, resilience, and a future-ready infrastructure but given so much legacy technology and differing attitudes to what is the best path to take, this is not an easy thing to put into place. While most leaders recognize that the potential is significant, the path to success lies in building an AI strategy that not only aligns with business objectives but also adapts to evolving technology capabilities.

AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), require significant resources and infrastructure to perform at their best. Organizations, therefore, need a strategy that allows them to quickly integrate new AI models, without causing disruption or push up costs. The solution? A flexible approach that incorporates cloud integration, containerization, and automation.

Start as you mean to go on

The starting point of any AI journey must be identifying a core business problem that AI can help solve. AI is a powerful tool, but without a clear application, it can easily become a costly distraction. Focus on business areas where AI can drive value, whether that’s optimizing customer service, improving fraud detection, or predicting maintenance needs. Ensuring AI is tied to measurable outcomes is the foundation of an effective strategy and makes it easier to sell internally too.

Furthermore, the flexibility to adopt a "bring your own large language model" (BYOL) approach enables organizations to customize AI to their needs. This method, which integrates public models like those from Nvidia or Hugging Face, allows businesses to refine these models with private data, ensuring solutions are aligned with specific business challenges. It’s a powerful way to use cutting-edge technology, while keeping control of sensitive data.

Any AI strategy worth its salt must be built on a flexible cloud infrastructure. The demands of AI are not static; they evolve rapidly as more complex models and data sets come into play. A cloud-first approach allows organizations to manage these changes without costly, time-consuming hardware upgrades.

Hybrid and multicloud environments offer even greater flexibility, giving businesses the power to move workloads between on-premises and public clouds depending on their specific needs. This flexibility is key to managing the dynamic nature of AI development, where rapid iteration and model refinement are essential. Cloud integration also enables easier scalability, allowing enterprises to handle increased data volumes and computational demands, as their AI projects grow.

However, AI’s dependence on data raises important questions around security and governance. As businesses scale their AI initiatives, they will be handling vast amounts of data, much of it sensitive. This is particularly true in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, where data privacy is paramount. Organizations must ensure their AI strategy includes robust data governance protocols that protect both the data they’re using and the outputs their AI models produce.

Cloud-based environments offer built-in security features that can help protect data across various platforms. However, understanding your own data and applying AI models to it effectively is a key challenge. Organizations must ask the right questions - where is my data stored? How is it secured? How is it used in training AI models?

Automation can unlock AI’s full potential

Automation plays a crucial role in the successful deployment of AI. Managing AI workloads across multicloud environments can be time-consuming and resource-intensive if done manually. By automating tasks, such as resource allocation and scaling, businesses can deploy AI models faster and more efficiently. This also reduces operational costs, allowing IT teams to focus on more strategic objectives.

AI applications benefit greatly from using containers - small, lightweight environments that package AI models and their dependencies. These containers allow AI systems to be deployed quickly and moved seamlessly between different environments. By using Kubernetes to manage these containers, businesses can achieve the agility needed to stay competitive in an AI-driven world. Kubernetes, in particular, enables organizations to orchestrate complex AI workloads across cloud platforms, ensuring optimal performance.

This becomes even more important when we consider skills shortages. One of the most significant challenges in AI adoption is the lack of specialized talent, both in AI development and cloud management. The fast-paced nature of AI requires teams that can quickly adapt to new tools and techniques. However, the reality is that many organizations lack the in-house expertise to meet this demand.

Automation provides a solution to this challenge by reducing the complexity of AI deployment. Organizations can rely on automated systems to handle many of the operational tasks traditionally managed by highly specialized teams, freeing-up resources, to focus on optimizing AI models and drive business value.

With the rapid evolution of AI technologies, ensuring responsible implementation is crucial. Organizations must focus on compliance, governance, and ethical considerations when deploying AI. Responsible AI is about more than just technology, it’s about ensuring that the outputs generated by AI models are transparent, fair, and free from bias.

This is particularly important as businesses integrate AI into more sensitive areas, such as customer support, fraud detection, or decision-making processes. By building compliance into AI infrastructure from the outset, organizations can avoid potential pitfalls and ensure their AI deployments are both effective and responsible.

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If you're looking to play Black Ops 6 right when it launches on October 25, you'll want to have the game preloaded. This means knowing when the download goes live, and how big the file size is so you can make room. From what we played of the beta, Black Ops 6 certainly has a chance of ending up on our best FPS games list by the end of the year, so we'll certainly be preloading it as soon as possible.

Black Ops 6 is right around the corner, having already wowed players who jumped in to try out beta with its new movement mechanics and fast-paced combat. You'll be able to play on Game Pass this time as well, meaning that if you're a subscriber, you can jump in at no extra cost.

Here's everything you need to know about the Black Ops 6 preload, including when it goes live, as well as the file size on PC and consoles. We now have an exact time for when the preload goes live, so you can start clearing space for what is, predictably, quite a sizeable download.

Black Ops 6 preload release date

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Black Ops 6 file size

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In the past five years, where, how and when we work has shifted.

Even if your workforce is remote, hybrid or in-office, the lines between office and home have blurred irreversibly.

If you are in the arena of knowledge work, where most tasks are done on devices like laptops or mobile devices, it can be assumed that there’s a data bleed between what’s strictly personal and what’s strictly for work.

Even if you issue separate devices intended to be dedicated to work, it’s no longer safe to assume that there’s a leakproof barrier separating work data, devices, networks, and applications from any public or personal data, devices, networks, and applications.

In-office policies may create an illusion of separation — and, thus, an illusion of security — but the truth is far more complex. According to recent research, 84% of employees use personal devices for work-related tasks (known as “Bring Your Own Device,” or “BYOD”). An alarming 78% of employees admit to doing so even when company policy stipulates that using personal devices for work (and vice-versa) is unacceptable.

When writing or speaking on this topic, I always make it clear that this isn’t about malicious intent or employees deliberately exposing the workplace to risks. While internal malice exists, accidental exposure is far more common. Employees may be unaware of company policies surrounding cross-contamination between personal and work devices and data access. They may use the same logins and passwords. They may log onto corporate devices on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks for a quick email check. They may engage in “shadow IT” by using preferred tools and applications, even if those are unsanctioned by IT and, thus, unregulated.

In another version of this scenario, an employee may be aware of policies but not fully understand what’s at stake or be able to draw a clear line between their actions and the potential consequences. For many well-meaning employees, it’s easy to bend the rules when the stakes feel irrelevant.

The illusion of BYOD security

To combat cross-contamination, imagine that you’ve issued dedicated devices for work. You strictly enforce that work devices are shut down at the end of the day, or perhaps even physically stay in the office so there’s no temptation to blur the lines. You have an unwavering policy prohibiting workplace usage of personal devices. You have ironclad perimeters set up banning access to prohibited tools and applications.

This can create a perception of security, just as in-office mandates can create a perception of control. But this can have the opposite of the intended effect, causing managers to rely on policies and infrastructure for regulations and letting their guard down.

In reality, people use the same passwords across devices. They use incognito mode to access the material they want to access. They address personal matters during their break time. And they often feel pressured to address work matters on their personal time.

Again, it’s not malice. It’s being human, and it’s the reality of our current, hyperconnected world. Using an in-office mandate as a corporate security measure is like using a net to hold water. The boundaries and restrictions are present and evident. Your territory is marked. And yet, while the “net” might prevent some big materials from floating past your boundaries, it can’t control the constant inflow and outflow of everything else.

As a leader, this is a challenging situation. It’s frustrating, and it may feel like trying to hold water in a net. That’s understandable. The traditional arsenal of IT tools, predominantly designed for in-office environments, falls seriously short in managing the current hyperconnected digital landscape. A mere 63% of IT teams are equipped to track BYOD alongside corporate-owned assets, leaving a gaping hole in corporate security protocols.

The good news is that the situation is not hopeless.

Embracing Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

Regardless of your workplace model, it's time for a paradigm shift towards Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions capable of managing the myriad devices accessing corporate networks. UEM solutions represent a quantum leap forward in cybersecurity, offering organizations the agility and flexibility to navigate the complexities of “everywhere work.” Over the past few years, UEM solutions have become incredibly popular among forward-thinking remote and hybrid workplaces. Still, it’s time for all workplace environments to recognize the ubiquity of everywhere work and look for a solution that matches the moment.

By extending security protocols to encompass personal devices and remote work environments, UEM empowers organizations to fortify their defense mechanisms against emerging threats. A UEM solution should be able to discover, manage and secure any device that may access corporate data and networks, regardless of who owns that device and where they’re using it. These solutions can help enforce comprehensive security measures like stringent password policies, system access protocols and data management software.

The truth is clear: data security cannot be confined within office walls, any more than water can be confined within a net. Whether your workforce is in-office, remote or a blend of both, the imperative remains the same: safeguarding sensitive information against evolving threats while optimizing productivity and supporting the digital employee experience. In-office mandates, although well-intentioned, may offer a false sense of security. The reality is that data breaches can occur irrespective of physical work locations. That means the focus must shift toward implementing comprehensive security measures beyond the perimeter (literal and proverbial). In embracing the principles of everywhere work, organizations lay the foundation for a secure, agile and future-ready enterprise.

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We're half way into October and already we've been given an insight to what to expect on Hulu in November 2024. Last month, some of the best horror movies were added to the platform, which we added to our best Hulu movies list, making it a trusty companion for helping me come to terms with the shorter days and gloomy weather. As for Hulu's November 2024 list, Christmas is creeping in.

Joining holiday staples like Elf (2003) and Christmas with the Kranks (2004) in November 2024 are forgotten Christmas gems A Christmas Carol (1984) as well as an abundance of Hallmark movies because, let's be honest, can you even call it Christmas if you don't give yourself to the guilty pleasure of a terrible Hallmark movie?

For all you humbugs out there who think it's too early to get into the holiday spirit, fear not as the new Hulu movies are not all tinsel and mistletoe – there's still a great deal of drama, comedy and sci-fi coming to one of the best streaming services. October is going by incredibly fast, especially as I make my through my horror movie countdown to Halloween – check out the seven psychological horror movies I watched last week – so what better time to start thinking about my Christmas streaming challenge.

Everything new on Hulu in November 2024

Arriving on November 1

Are You The One? seasons 2 & 6 (TV show)
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Ad Astra (movie)
Aliens (movie)
Billy Madison (movie)
Carpool (movie)
Christmas on the Ranch (movie)
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Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (movie)
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Ghost Rider (movie)
Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance (movie)
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Grown Ups (movie)
Grown Ups 2 (movie)
Hanging Up (movie)
Happy Gilmore (movie)
Hellboy (movie)
Higher Learning (movie)
Hitman (movie)
Holiday in Handcuffs (movie)
Hollow Man (movie)
Hotel Transylvania (movie)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (movie)
I'll Be Home For Christmas (movie)
Inherit the Viper (movie)
Jingle All The Way (movie)
Just Friends (movie)
La La Land (movie)
The Last Duel (movie)
Lazareth (movie)
Madea Goes To Jail (movie)
The Mistle-Tones (movie)
National Treasure (movie)
National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (movie)
New Year's Eve (movie)
The Nutcracker (movie)
Operation Mistletoe (movie)
The Personal History Of David Copperfield (movie)
Predators (movie)
Renovation Romance (movie)
Same Time, Next Christmas (movie)
Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe (movie)
Santa's Little Helper (movie)
Second Best (movie)
Sonic the Hedgehog (movie)
Teddy Kollek (movie)
Tigerland (movie)
Waitress (movie)
The Wedding Planner (movie)
Whip It (movie)
White Men Can't Jump (movie)
Why Him? (movie)
Wild (movie)

Arriving on November 2

Endurance (TV show)

Arriving on November 6

Gangnam B-Side (TV show)
A Man Called Otto (movie)

November 7

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Amazing Wedding Cakes season 4 (TV show)
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Bid, Build, Design season 1 (TV show)
Braxton Family Values seasons 5B & 6A (TV show)
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Cutting it in the ATL season 1 (TV show)
First Lady of Jamaica season 1 (TV show)
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Hustle & Soul seasons 1 & 3 (TV show)
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Road Wars season 3 (TV show)
Secret Lives of Women season 4 (TV show)
Surrogate Stories season 1 (TV show)
Tamar & Vince seasons 3-5 (TV show)
Wedding Gown Secrets season 1 (TV show)
Madagascar (movie)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (movie)
Penguins Of Madagascar (movie)

Arriving on November 8

The Fiery Priest season 2 (TV show)
NCIS seasons 1-11 (TV show)
Poolman (movie)
The Present (movie)
Tooth Fairy (movie)
Wild Hogs (movie)

Arriving on November 11

Ally McBeal seasons 1-5 (TV show)

Arriving on November 12

Selling Super Houses season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on November 14

FX's Say Nothing (TV show)
Flipping Down Souths season 1 (TV show)
I Wasn't Expecting a Baby! season 1 (TV show)
Legends of the Fork season 1 (TV show)
Seatbelt Psychic season 1 (TV show)
The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth (TV show)
13 Sons & Pregnant season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on November 15

It's All Country season 1 (TV show)
Art Gallery: Andy Haynes, Maddie Wiener, Jackie Fabulous (TV show)
The Backyard: Ralph Barbosa, Kiry Shabazz, Brittany Schmitt (TV show)
The Cabin: Alec Flynn, Caitlin Peluffo, Garrick Bernard (TV show)
Parking Lot: Mark Smalls, Robby Hoffman, Darius Bennett (TV show)
The Taste of Things (movie)
Thelma (movie)

Arriving on November 16

Harriet (movie)

Arriving on November 17

Christmas at the Golden Dragon (movie)
Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (movie)
Christmas Sail (movie)
A Holiday in Harlem (movie)
A Kismet Christmas (movie)
A Royal Corgi Christmas (movie)
The Santa Stakeout (movie)

Arriving on November 18

Cake Toppers season 1 (TV show)
"Cookie, Cupcake, Cake" season 1 (TV show)
The Honorable Shyne (documentary)

Arriving on November 19

Interior Chinatown season 1 (TV show)
Drugstore June (movie)

Arriving on November 20

Missing (movie)
The Son (movie)

Arriving on November 21

The 58th Annual CMA Awards
American Pickers: Best Of season 7 (TV show)
The Boarding School Murders season 1 (TV show)
Celebrity Renovation season 1 (TV show)
Christmas at the Chalet (movie)
Christmas Wars season 2 (TV show)
Donnie Loves Jenny season 1 (TV show)
Downtown Shabby season 1 (TV show)
History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman season 1 (TV show)
Lost Gold of World War II season 2 (TV show)
Roanoke: A Mystery Carved in Stone season 1 (TV show)
Secret Restoration season 1 (TV show)
Ultimate Holiday Feast season 1 (TV show)
A Cowboy Christmas Romance (movie)
Merry Magic Christmas (movie)
Mistletoe Match (movie)
Mom's Christmas Boyfriend (movie)

Arriving on November 22

Bia and Victor season 1 (TV show)
Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny (TV show)
Firebrand (movie)
The Good Half (movie)

Arriving on November 23

Sausage Party (movie)

Arriving on November 24

Southpaw (movie)

Arriving on November 25

Family Guy: Exclusive Holiday Special (TV show)
Tsunami (TV show)

Arriving on November 26

Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae (documentary series)
Robot Dreams (movie)

Arriving on November 27

Elf (movie)
Four Christmases (movie)
Fred Claus (movie)
Jack Frost (movie)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (movie)
The Polar Express (movie)

Arriving on November 29

Olympus Has Fallen (movie)
Plant Shop: Fahim Anwar, Susan Rice, Derrick Stroup (TV show)
Speakeasy: Torio Van Grol, Shapel Lacey, Ahamed Weinberg (TV show)
Thrift Store: Malik Elassal, Emma Willmann, TJ (TV show)
Tiki Series: Ali Macofsky, Matt Braunger, Sydney Castillo (TV show)

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