If you’re one of the many billions of people around the world who’ve spent 2020 in lockdown (yes, we’re all jealous of you, New Zealand), you probably ripping your hair out from boredom by now.
So, if you’ve watched the entire Netflix catalog and are looking for a new form of entertainment, perhaps you should turn your attention to music and/or language learning.
Discovering a new musical genre or artist can provide hours of fun, while a new language could take you months to master, especially if you choose a one that’s notoriously tough for English speakers, like Chinese.
If those types of activities appeal to you, check out today’s MakeUseOf deal for our readers. For just $189, you will get a one-year subscription to music streaming app Tidal, lifetime access to language-learning tool Memrise, and a lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited, as well access to two smaller services, Kast TV and Elmedia Player Pro. The retail value of the five deals is $540, 23so you’re bagging yourself a 65 percent discount.
What Is Tidal?
Tidal, which was relaunched by rap superstar Jay-Z in 2015, has about 60 million songs in its catalog, along with 240,000 videos. The videos are a mix of official music videos, live performances, visual albums, documentaries, and interviews with singers. The platform does have some podcasts, but that’s not its main focus.
However, the biggest selling point of Tidal is its audio quality. The Hi-Fi plan provides access to 16-bit music in the FLAC lossless format, making it a must-have for true audiophiles.
This deal will provide access to Tidal Premium. That means you get access to the full catalog, unlimited skips, offline listening, curated playlists, and even live streams and events.
Warning: Tidal is only available in 56 countries. Make sure your location is included before you buy the deal.
What About Memrise?
Memrise is one of the best language-learning apps in the world. It offers 22 languages to students, includes audio snippets from real locals, and has gamification features such as daily goals, learning streaks, and leaderboards.
If you buy this MakeUseOf deal, you get access to all 22 languages for your entire life.
What Else Is in the Deal?
Although Tidal and Memrise are the two headline apps in today’s deal, you will also get access to these three additional services:
VPN Unlimited: A lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited’s 400 servers and 80 global locations.
Kast TV Premium: Kast TV is a real-time video-sharing app. You can stream your desktop and webcam at the same time and share your content library with friends and family.
Elmedia Player Pro: Elmedia Player is a full-package media player for macOS. It lets you stream local files to Chromecast, Apple TV, smart TVs, and any AirPlay/DLNA-approved devices.
If you would like to buy this five-app bundle, click the link, add the package to your shopping cart, and hit the checkout button.