Apple might offer a podcast subscription service

Reports are going around that Apple might be open to offering a podcast subscription service. The company is reportedly in talks with its partners to launch this service. It would make sense for the company to provide this service as Apple has helped popularize podcasts through iPod and iTunes. But it hasn't attempted to make money from the format. 

With the company now heavily relying on subscription-based offerings to help with its bottom line, this rumour doesn't seem so farfetched. You also have to think about how much its competitors like Spotify and Amazon are investing in podcasts and exclusive deals. It makes sense for this to be another revenue source. Back in May 2020, Bloomberg reported that Apple was looking into buying podcasts and turning them into exclusives, as well as developing spinoffs and companion podcasts for its Apple TV+ shows and movies.

Source: Engadget + MacRumors

How to Give Your Startup With the Best Possible Start to Life

Do you want your startup business to enjoy a vast amount of success over a sustained period of time? Of course you do, which is why you must provide it with an amazing start to life! By fortifying your company’s foundations during the initial stages of its inception, you’ll have a much stronger platform from which to grow and scale your venture going forward into the future.

If you want your business to one day rub shoulders with the giants in its industry, it’s imperative that you put all of the advice laid out below into practice. Here are two things you must do to provide your startup with the best possible start to life:

Align yourself with industry experts

During the initial stages of your venture, your lack of experience will hold you back from being able to provide an industry-leading level of service. That much cannot be denied. Fear not, however, as this doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to fall behind your competitors before you’ve even had the chance to compete with them. There are a number of things that you can do to hit the ground running in your sector, with one of the most effective being to simply align yourself with industry experts. With the right external forces by your side, you will stand a much better chance at being able to optimize your daily workflow right off the bat. 

If your startup falls into the category of being a commercial cleaning organization, this would entail you aligning yourself with a franchise such as OpenWorks. This dedicated team of janitorial professionals will provide you with insider knowledge into a whole host of cleaning sector tips and tricks. For advice on the way you can start a cleaning company and make a success of this venture, be sure to check out OpenWorksWeb.com

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Rugged Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 comes to Canada for $780

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Samsung Canada has announced that its new rugged tablet is now available in the country. The Galaxy Tab Active3 retails for $779.99, and it comes in black. It is available at Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Bell, and participating distributors and resellers. This ruggedized slate promises to have better touch capacity to help field-based professionals who use gloves easily access what they need on this device.

As a rugged device, it was tested against military standard MIL-STD-810H. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and improved shock absorption up to 1.5 metres courtesy of its included protected cover. The Galaxy Tab Active2, with its case, has shock absorption up to 1.2 metres.

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You can get 'Star Wars Battlefront 2' for free on Epic Games Store

If you mean to check out Star Wars Battlefront II, you might want to check out the Epic Games Store this week. The Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition is free over at Epic's store. It includes all the customization content you can get through in-game purchases released through December 20, 2019.

To access the free game, you have to get it before January 21 is over. The title will be tied to your Epic Games Store account, so, of course, it is only playable on the PC. After the 21st, Epic will be offering Galactic Civilizations III for free until January 28.

Source: Epic Games Store | Via Comic Book