Netflix Canada officially raises prices for new subscribers

After previously announcing a price hike for new members in the US, Netflix is bringing the price increase to Canada but to new subscribers first. Those who will sign up for Netflix now will pay $8.99 instead of $7.99.  Current customers will not feel the effects of the price hike for at least two years. Netflix said in an email to existing subscribers: "As a thank you for being a member of Netflix already, we guarantee your plan and price (excluding tax) will not change for two years."

The company cites the raising costs of managing its large data flow over the internet infrastructure and having to release more funds to create and obtain rights for exclusive shows like Orange Is The New Black and House of Cards.

Source: CBC

Google Search adds YouTube recaps to NBA scorecards

Google and the NBA have collaborated to enable YouTube video recaps to appear in NBA scorecards on Google Search. This means you can get quick updates and recaps on postseason games plus the  video highlights. Want to see that Wade to James alley oop dunk, you get the video plus other game information. This will hopefully be the start of a new way to condense and package replayable content for all sports.

Source: Android Police

Twitter boosts account security with new password recovery system

Twitter is working to keep your accounts secure with new password recovery system and new method to catch suspicious logins. Twitter users can now be alerted through their mobile numbers and email address when a password reset request is sent. You can change your password through Twitter’s website or through the Android or iOS apps.

The microblogging site is also now employing a new way to track any suspicious logins. They now track login history, device used, and location to weed out any potentially suspicious login attempts. If there are any of these fishy logins, you will be alerted through your email.

Source: Twitter Blog

Side-scrolling game ‘Dark Lands’ arrives on Android

Looking for a new game to play on your Android device? Bulypix brings a new side-scrolling game called Dark Lands. The game comes with different playing modes but it will start you off in Survival. This involves side scrolling action that will have you avoiding traps and killing different kinds of enemies ranging from baby orcs to minotaurs. You also gain power ups and coins to level up your character as well as his armor and weapons.

Source: Droid Life