Spotify might let popular artists restrict songs to paying subscribers

A new report has surfaced claiming Spotify might be bending to pressure from pure-pay competition like Apple Music. There are claims they are considering limiting access to music from select artists to paying customers only. This new “windowing” policy will supposedly restrict certain albums to Spotify users who pay for premium. At the moment, musicians need to release their music both for paying and free users of the service. Spotify has reportedly informed music executives about said plan.

The streaming service could test this out to see how it will affect subscriber numbers and new sign-ups. The Wall Street Journal reports Spotify currently has around 20 million paying customers and another 80 million users who listen using ad-supported, free method. There were supposedly plans to window Coldplay’s upcoming album Head Full of Dreams but negotiations fell through after the band wasn’t able to guarantee it won’t be available on other free platforms like YouTube.

Source: Wall Street Journal | Via: Apple Insider

Facebook wants to keep your Android device safe with Security Checkup

We’re constantly hearing reports about security breaches online so we can’t help but feel a tiny bit paranoid for our online accounts. Thankfully, big sites and social networks like Facebook are looking to help calm your fears. Facebook has brought its Security Checkup tool from its online site to Android app. Security Checkup aims to add another layer of security for Facebook accounts. It makes it easier to log out of Facebook from browsers and devices you haven’t used Facebook on for a while. It also turns on Login Alerts in case someone tries to log into your account from a new phone or computer. And it protects your password, too.

You can use the Security Checkup tool in the Facebook Help Center on your Android app or online via this link.

Review: Google Pixel C

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The 10.2-inch Pixel C is a device of many firsts. It is the first Google designed and built Android device, it is a bona fide Android-powered 2-in-1 tablet that professes to work as a notebook thanks to an accessory keyboard, and it is also the first device to carry the Pixel brand that isn’t a ChromeBook. 

Pixel C is available in Canada and globally via the Google Play Store starting at $649 for the 32GB version, $799 for the 64GB version and the Pixel C Keyboard will set users back $199. These prices make the Pixel C one of the most expensive Android tablets ever sold, but you only need to spend some time with this device to realize its high end fit and finish.

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Review: SodaStream's New POWER Sparkling Water Machine

By Sonya Davidson

We are officially into holiday mode from entertaining to gift giving. The SodaStream is worth putting on Santa's list for anyone who's loves a fizzy drink or entertains at home. As an avid fizzy drink lover myself, I've found the convenience of having this system very useful. Recently, the company has introduced a new version to the line up. POWER is the latest to add to the home bar or kitchen counter. 

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