Google Fiber, part of the Access division of Alphabet, is reportedly planning to offer 100 gbps broadband speeds for its consumers in the US. According to ZDNet, one gigabit speeds, which US incumbents like Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and AT&T could not match, were Google Fiber’s main selling point to attract users. This forced incumbents to boost speeds in areas where … [Read more...] about Google Fiber plans 100 gbps broadband speed for customers
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Apple SIM can no longer be used to activate cellular plans for iPads
Users of Apple iPads with cellular service must either use eSIM or a new physical SIM card in order to activate a data plan for their tablet, since they can no longer utilise the Apple SIM that comes with their device. According to MacRumors, the tech giant included an Apple SIM with its cellular iPads to allow users to quickly get set up with cellular data plans from … [Read more...] about Apple SIM can no longer be used to activate cellular plans for iPads
AppleCare Plus plans will now cover unlimited accidental incidents
Ahead of the release of the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices, Apple has updated the terms of its AppleCare Plus service plans. Previously, the plan would only cover up to two incidents of accidental damage every 12 months of coverage. Now, the plan will cover unlimited incidents for the term of the plan. While this is a big improvement, and Apple is not charging an extra … [Read more...] about AppleCare Plus plans will now cover unlimited accidental incidents
Microsoft changes Teams Rooms plans; introduces free Basic option
Microsoft is now introducing new plans to replace the current Teams Rooms Standard and Teams Rooms Premium: the Teams Rooms Basic and Teams Room Pro. The biggest attraction of these changes is the fact that Teams Rooms can now be used for free, thanks to Teams Rooms Basic plan. This is far from the Teams Rooms Standard, which charges $15 per device per month. This free plan … [Read more...] about Microsoft changes Teams Rooms plans; introduces free Basic option
YouTube Plans to Launch Online Store for Streaming Video Services: Report
Alphabet’s YouTube is planning to launch an online store for streaming video services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The company has renewed talks with entertainment companies about participating in the platform, which it is referring to internally as a “channel store”, the report said, citing people close to the recent discussions. The platform has been in … [Read more...] about YouTube Plans to Launch Online Store for Streaming Video Services: Report
Netflix Co-CEO Confirms Plans for Cheaper Ad-Supported Netflix Tier
Netflix is planning to implement a more affordable ad-supported tier to draw in customers who do not want to pay the $9.99 starting price for an ad-free plan, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed at the Cannes Lions advertising festival today (via The Hollywood Reporter). The plan is aimed at people who think that Netflix is too expensive and who don't mind ads, with no … [Read more...] about Netflix Co-CEO Confirms Plans for Cheaper Ad-Supported Netflix Tier
Google Fi’s unlimited plans now have more data and lower prices
Google Fi has been around for years as a mobile network focused on people with limited cellular data usage, but more recently, the network has offered “unlimited” data plans. Google Fi rolled out a ‘Simply Unlimited’ option last year, and now it’s lowering prices and adding more data to both of its unlimited-branded plans. First, the Simply Unlimited Plan is dropping in price … [Read more...] about Google Fi’s unlimited plans now have more data and lower prices
Apple’s Mac mini plans: M2 and the future of the Intel model
More than a year ago, in November 2020, Apple introduced two new Mac mini models with its own M1 chip (reviewed here: M1 Mac mini review). The Mac mini starts at £699/$699 and offers the exact same processor and graphics as more expensive MacBook and iMac options. Of all the M1 Macs on offer from Apple the Mac mini is our favourite as we think it offers the best in terms of … [Read more...] about Apple’s Mac mini plans: M2 and the future of the Intel model
Sony Lowers PS5 FY Shipment Prediction; Plans Over 10 Live Service Games by 2026 Thanks to Bungie Acquisition
Today, during Sony’s quarterly conference call for investors and analysts, chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki talked about the performance of the PlayStation business. Totoki-san explained that the total gameplay time of PlayStation users in December 2021 declined by 20% year-on-year due to the comparison with the PS5’s launch year. Yet, compared with December 2019, … [Read more...] about Sony Lowers PS5 FY Shipment Prediction; Plans Over 10 Live Service Games by 2026 Thanks to Bungie Acquisition
Rockstar actually has plans for yet another GTA remaster, and for once it’s not GTA V
Veteran gaming site Kotaku reports that the developers behind the legendary Grand Thief Auto series, Rockstar, are planning yet another remaster of games from the series, and this time it’s not just for GTA V. Kotaku claims that Rockstar is planning a remastered trilogy of Grand Thief Auto III, Grand Thief Auto Vice City, and Grand Thief Auto San Andreas. According to the … [Read more...] about Rockstar actually has plans for yet another GTA remaster, and for once it’s not GTA V