Month: May 2022
Netflix’s anti-password sharing experiment in Peru reportedly leaves users confused
Netflix’s test to crack down on password sharing has reportedly left some users confused, according to a report from Rest of World. The streaming service started experimenting with password-sharing solutions in Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica in March, prompting subscribers in these markets to pay an additional fee to enable…
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The push-button ignition was a luxurious way to start your car until it wasn’t
The first time I started a car by pressing a button, it felt too easy and convenient — like I had somehow stumbled into a tax bracket I don’t belong in. “You’re telling me,” I thought, “that I can just leave my keys in my pocket, and the car will…
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You’ll finally be able to manage your Microsoft Office account in Windows 11 – but there’s a catch
Audio player loading… Microsoft is making it easier to update your Office subscription by allowing you to manage your account right on the Windows 11 Settings app. The new feature is coming in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25126 (opens in new tab), which can be found on the Dev…
Read MoreSupreme Court blocks Texas social media moderation ban
A Texas law that would have banned much social media moderation is once again on hold. In a 5-4 ruling handed down today, the Supreme Court vacated an earlier decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, meaning that HB 20 — which forbids banning, demonetizing, or downranking Texas users’…
Read MoreTikTok is giving some users a less cluttered viewing experience
Some TikTok users have started noticing a “Clear Mode” option, which lets them watch a video without the UI overlay that usually shows things like the favorite and comment buttons and other info about the video. TikTok confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s currently testing the feature, but it’s unclear how…
Read MoreDell’s 32-inch 4K videoconferencing monitor costs just as much as a Studio Display
Dell has finally revealed the $1,599.99 price attached to the UltraSharp 32-inch 4K video conferencing monitor it previewed at CES (via 9to5Mac). If that price sounds familiar, it’s because Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display costs almost the exact same amount — only Dell justifies the price with the monitor’s size and…
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