Devour or savour? Netflix reveals global binging habits

The term "binging" is well associated with Netflix viewing and that's no surprise. Like a bag of popcorn or gummy bears, I can choose to devour an entire bag or stay in control and just enjoy a bit. Ultimately it's my choice. Netflix binging is the same. Members who subscribe to the streaming service can choose to watch the shows on their own time and own terms. Not only do we chat about what shows we binge on but how we do it. 

Netflix has just released the Netflix Binge Scale that reveals binging habits globally examining the viewing habits of more than 100 seriealized TV series across more than 190 countries. From devouring to savouring a show, what hey found was really interesting.

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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. 

Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas

By Sonya Davidson

If you're wondering what to get mom for Mother's Day let me help you out. As a mom of two boys I can tell you that of course, we want time to be with you. Or at least a call..maybe some flowers would be nice. Not having to cook or clean for day is ideal. In my household, the boys are already asking for hints of what I want. While, I realize that the day seems to be so "material" because of all the ads, I also have realized that it's a day that my family loves to dote on me. My mother-in-law has always told me to accept when others truly want to do something for you and be gracious. So, if you're thinking of honouring your mom (or another Mother figure) here are a few gift ideas that I, as a mom, absolutely love and I think yours would enjoy too. 

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How has Netflix impacted our modern day romance?

(photo credit: Airbnb)

By Sonya Davidson

Did you hear about that Airbnb apartment that's Netflix themed? Funny but...Anyway....

We've all snicker when our friends say that they plan to "Netflix and Chill" -- you know what that means, right? Well, as far as my parent friends are concerned they really are simply wanting to stuff their faces with popcorn and get comfortable in their softest flannel pajamas. 

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