Netflix will cancel subscriptions of long-dormant accounts

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If you can't recall the last time you opened your Netflix account, maybe you don't need it. And the streaming service will do you the favour of cancelling your account for you. Netflix recently announced on its corporate blog that it would check into accounts that have been dormant for over a year, and reach out to them through in-app notifications or via email. If a user doesn't reply, Netflix will cancel their subscription for them. 

But if you want to stay on and got your account cancelled, you can still do so. Netflix will keep your account details (including your favourites, viewing preferences, and profiles) for 10 months, and they will all be restored if you resubscribe. Netflix says of the move that it wants to keep people from "paying for something they're not using." With more and more people needing to tighten their belts because of COVID-19, this is a nice gesture from the company. It can also serve as a reminder for you to check which services you can let go of.

'Fast & Furious Crossroads' gets first gameplay trailer

The upcoming Fast & Furious game takes a lot of inspiration from the over-the-top action movie franchise. And now we get our first look at Fast & Furious Crossroads gameplay is going to be like through this first gameplay trailer. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios, Crossroads was first slated for a May release, but it got pushed back to August 7. As shown in the trailer above, the game harnesses what the film franchise is known for—fast cars and action. 

You get to play some of the series regulars (voiced by the actors, too). And it looks like you can switch between the different characters. According to its publisher Bandai Namco, the title will also get three-way multiplayer mode. The games based on the series have been underwhelming so far, so a lot is riding on this one. And we hope it delivers. Fast & Furious Crossroads will be coming to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Source: GameSpot

Roam Mobility to cease operations on June 30 permanently

Canadian-U.S. roaming service Roam Mobility will be closing its doors on June 30, 2020. The company said in a recent email, "We apologize to everyone who has relied on our service for US travel. Our mission has always been to help travellers stay connected and productive without the burden of expensive roaming fees or contracts." While the COVID-19 pandemic might not have helped its cause, the roaming service's usage took a downturn. Most major Canadian carriers and some of its flanker brands could use their mobile data allotment in the US (and sometimes in other countries) for a fee.

All Roam SIM sales and activations were suspended on May 21, with the top-up feature to be stopped on June 15. When June 30 rolls around, those with unused data will be refunded to customers with existing active plans. Those numbers associated with Roam SIM cards will be permanently deactivated. Customers who bought a SIM but haven't activated it can fill out a request form before August 31 to get a refund. Or you can request store credit reimbursement as well.

Source: MobileSyrup

Rogers partners with Apple to loan iPads with free data plans to Winnipeg School Division

Rogers and Apple have announced that they will be helping out the Winnipeg School Division in Manitoba by lending iPads with free data plans to assist with remote learning. The iPads are seen as a secure and easy-to-use for the students studying at home because the COVID-19 pandemic has forced school closures.

Rogers is offering three months of free data on these cellular iPads, while Apple will also supply resources to teachers, parents, and students via free apps, books, and videos to help with home learning. The data plan is expected to cover the end of the current school year until summer. When classes resume, the loaner iPads will be used in classrooms.

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