Netflix raising prices in Canada for long time users

Netflix Canada is telling long time users that they are raising the subscription price for the service to $9.99 a month. Originally pegged at $7.99, the rationale for the raise in pricing is that Netflix is making more original content available like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. This is a clear example of how a market leader without viable competition can dictate pricing and customers just have to take it or go cancel their membership if they are not happy.

Netflx hasn't really raised prices in Canada before so given exchange rates but given that Netflix has already annoyed various Canadian users by blocking border hopping or the use of VPN services to see shows unavailable to Canadian subscribers, the timing of the price increase is quite audacious. 

Windows 10 Mobile gets in on the new Instagram logo and UI

Windows 10 Mobile users can now join Android and iOS users in enjoying about the all-new Instagram app with a redesigned logo and new minimal User Interface. Just days after the new logo and updated app came to Android and iOS it is now available to Windows 10 Mobile users via the marketplace.

Instagram was one of the apps that Windows Phone users really wanted on their platform. I remember there was even a petition for a port of the popular photo sharing app some years ago. There have been similar apps like 6 Tag but a native Instagram app has always been on Windows 10 user's wishlist. Facebook, who owns Instagram has made updated versions of its Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram apps available on the platform.

Source: Windows Central

Review: Lola headphones by Blue

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Blue is a popular maker of microphones and audio equipment and they have recently launched their Lola headphones which combine advanced ergonomics with custom drivers to enable a set of studio-quality headphones that can replicate music and audio as accurately as possible.

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Samsung releases Galaxy TabPro S convertible 2-in-1

Samsung Electronics Canada announced today the Canadian availability of the Galaxy TabPro S, a two-in-one device designed for on-the-go consumers and business professionals seeking the productivity of a laptop with the ultra-portability of a tablet. The device will retail for $1,299 with keyboard accessory included.

The Galaxy TabPro S runs Windows 10 Pro from Microsoft. It combines an Intel Core m3 processor with 4 GB RAM + 128 GB solid state drive. It is the first in the Galaxy family of devices to run on the Windows 10 Pro operating system, offering a full-size ergonomic keyboard with trackpad along with a 12” Super AMOLED touch screen display.

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