TasteDive
Name something you liked and it returns things with the same texture, spanning films, books, music and games at once.
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How to get the most from it
TasteDive sits in What To Watch under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Recommendation engines, streaming locators and lists with actual taste. Built for the forty minutes usually lost to a menu.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
TasteDive: quick answers
Is TasteDive free?
Yes. TasteDive is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use TasteDive?
No. You can use TasteDive without signing up for anything.
Does TasteDive work on a phone?
Yes. TasteDive works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is TasteDive safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does TasteDive take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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