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technology7 months ago•7 min saved

FORM Unveils Durable Smart Swim 2 PRO Goggles with Heart Rate Tracking

FORM has launched the Smart Swim 2 PRO goggles featuring durable Gorilla Glass 3 lenses, advanced AR display for real-time swim metrics, customizable dashboards, and integration with fitness platforms, targeting triathletes and swimmers seeking detailed performance tracking and technique improvement. The goggles offer enhanced durability, UV protection, and open water features like a digital compass, with a premium subscription providing guided workouts and personalized insights.

via MacRumors|

#form #gorilla-glass-3 #premium-subscription

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

YouTube Cracks Down on VPN Users Exploiting Cheaper Premium Plans

YouTube is cracking down on users who signed up for YouTube Premium using a VPN to get cheaper rates. The company is asking these users to update their billing information to their actual country of residence, leading to sudden cancellations of subscriptions. This move follows YouTube's ongoing efforts to disable ad blockers and ensure accurate pricing based on users' locations.

via Lifehacker|

#ad-blockers #google #premium-subscription

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Spotify Announces New Price Hikes Across Subscription Plans

Spotify is raising the prices of its Premium subscription plans in the U.S., making them more expensive than Apple Music. The Premium Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, while the Family plan is $19.99 per month. Spotify cites the need to invest in and innovate its offerings, including podcasts and audiobooks, as the reason for the price hike.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-music #premium-subscription #price-increase

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Telegram's Risky Offer: Free Premium Subscription Comes with Privacy Nightmare"

Telegram is offering a free premium subscription in exchange for users opting in to relay up to 150 texts per month, which could potentially expose their phone numbers to random recipients. This raises privacy and security concerns, as well as the risk of harassment or unauthorized actions. The company's terms and conditions absolve them of liability for any resulting inconvenience or harm, making it clear that users should carefully consider the potential repercussions before participating in the program.

via 9to5Mac|

#premium-subscription #privacy #security

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"X Launches Audio and Video Calling for Android Users"

X, formerly Twitter, is expanding its audio and video calling capabilities to Android users, following their iOS launch last October. Any user can receive calls, but only X Premium subscribers can make them. The feature can be enabled or disabled in the app's settings, with options to restrict who can contact the user. X Premium subscriptions start at $3 per month, but it's unclear which tier the outbound calling perk is locked behind. This move is part of X's strategy to attract new subscribers as ad sales have declined, similar to tactics used with other features.

via The Verge|

#android #audio-calling #premium-subscription

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

YouTube Implements Site Slowdowns for Users with Ad Blockers

YouTube has begun implementing slowdowns for users with ad blockers enabled, prompting a pop-up message that violates the platform's terms of service and suggesting users disable their ad blockers. The site also slows down when an ad blocker is detected, leading to a laggy and unresponsive experience. This move aims to encourage users to either disable ad blockers or upgrade to a premium subscription to avoid ads.

via Slashdot|

#ad-blockers #online-advertising #premium-subscription

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

YouTube's Crackdown on Ad Blockers: Testing Limits and Threats

YouTube is conducting an experiment to limit the usage of ad blockers by asking users to disable them or purchase a premium subscription after watching three videos. Users have reported receiving warning messages and having their video playback blocked if they continue to use ad-blocking extensions. YouTube stated that this experiment is aimed at encouraging viewers to allow ads or try YouTube Premium, and in extreme cases, it may disable playback for users who don't comply. This is not the first time YouTube has experimented with pushing users towards premium subscriptions, as it previously tested paid plans for 4K videos and unskippable ads.

via TechCrunch|

#ad-blockers #experiment #premium-subscription

music-streaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Spotify to Introduce Costlier HiFi Audio Subscription Plan

Spotify is reportedly launching a HiFi tier with lossless music streaming through a "Supremium" plan later this year, which might cost more than the current premium plan of $9.99 per month. The plan will also include access to audiobooks and will first launch in non-U.S. markets. The company first announced the HiFi tier back in 2021, but the launch has been delayed. The costlier plan might not necessarily push the subscriber number by a lot, but it should increase the average revenue per user and add value to people who want to access lossless music from Spotify.

via TechCrunch|

#audiobooks #hifi #lossless-music

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Sony Announces Free Games and Streaming Updates for PlayStation Plus in June 2023"

PlayStation Plus has announced its Extra and Premium free games for June 2023, with Extra offering 24 games including Far Cry 6 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, while Premium subscribers can access Killzone: Liberation, Worms, and Herc's Adventures. Sony will also be celebrating the one-year anniversary of the three-tier system by offering free avatars and wallpapers, special rewards to the PlayStation Stars program, and a competition to win a PS5 and PSVR2. Additionally, PS5 games will soon be available to stream for Premium subscribers.

via Digital Spy|

#free-games #gaming #playstation-plus

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

YouTube's Battle Against Ad Blockers.

YouTube is experimenting with detecting ad blockers and refusing to play videos until the blocker is either disabled or users sign up for a Premium subscription. Users are given two options: allow ads to play, or sign up for a YouTube Premium subscription which is ad-free, but costs $11.99 per month. A YouTube employee confirmed via Reddit that the pop-up is just an experiment.

via PCMag|

#ad-blocker #advertising #online-video

social-media2 years ago•3 min saved

Elon Musk's Twitter removes New York Times' verification

Twitter has removed the verification check mark from the main account of The New York Times after the newspaper refused to pay for verification of its institutional accounts. Twitter CEO Elon Musk had set a deadline for verified users to buy a premium Twitter subscription or lose their check marks. The Times said it would not pay for verification, and Musk tweeted that the Times' check mark would be removed. Other Times accounts still had check marks, as did multiple reporters for the news organisation. The costs of keeping the check marks range from $8 a month for individual web users to a starting price of $1,000 monthly to verify an organisation, plus $50 monthly for each affiliate or employee account.

via Al Jazeera English|

#elon-musk #new-york-times #premium-subscription

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Twitter VIPs Upset Over Elon Musk's Blue Check Mark Policy

Twitter users who were verified for free, including celebrities and journalists, could lose their blue check marks if they don't pay for a premium subscription, which costs up to $11 a month. Twitter's billionaire owner and CEO, Elon Musk, has been pushing for more people to pay for the service, arguing that the blue verification marks have become an undeserved status symbol for elite personalities and news reporters. However, some users, including William Shatner and Monica Lewinsky, have balked at the idea of paying for something that was previously free. The move also raises concerns about impersonation and the spread of misinformation on the platform.

via NBC News|

#blue-check-mark #elon-musk #premium-subscription

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Twitter Celebrities Resist Paying for Blue Check Marks Amidst Elon Musk's Push.

Twitter users, including celebrities and journalists, who were verified for free with a blue check mark may lose their status if they don't pay up to $11 a month for a premium subscription. Twitter's CEO, Elon Musk, has been pushing for more people to pay for the service, arguing that the blue verification marks have become an undeserved status symbol for elite personalities and news reporters. However, some users, including William Shatner and Monica Lewinsky, have balked at the idea of paying for something that was previously free. The move also raises concerns about impersonation and the spread of misinformation on the platform.

via ABC News|

#blue-check-mark #elon-musk #premium-subscription

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Twitter Celebrities Clash with Elon Musk Over Blue Checkmark Fees

via The Associated Press|

#blue-check-mark #elon-musk #premium-subscription

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

YouTube Music introduces auto-download feature for recently played songs.

YouTube Music on Android now has a setting that allows Premium subscribers to automatically download up to 200 recently played songs. The feature can be found in Settings > Downloads & storage and is separate from the existing Smart downloads feature. The Recently played songs do not appear to have a dedicated playlist in the Library tab but can be accessed through the Downloads app shortcut. The feature was introduced in mid-January and has yet to be announced for YouTube Music on iOS.

via 9to5Google|

#android #premium-subscription #recently-played-songs