Netflix tipped to launch ads plan in November

If the reports are accurate, Netflix wants to beat Disney to the punch by introducing a cheaper ads plan earlier. The launch has supposedly been moved from sometime early next year to November this year so it can launch before Disney+'s ad-supported tier launches in December. It's expected to go live here in Canada, the US, the UK, France, and Germany. This new tier will reportedly cost US$7.99 per month (around CA$10.49), and you're expected to see four minutes of ads per hour.

Netflix hasn't confirmed the rumours yet, but our wait isn't really going to be that long if the timeline mentioned is accurate.

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Is Sonos working on its long-rumoured headphones?

Sketch of Sonos' rumoured headphones from a patent application (Source: German Patent and Trademark Office)

A recent Sonos acquisition adds fuel to rumours that the company is finally working on launching headphones. The company bought audio startup T2 Software, which has been developing implementations of the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard and LC3 codec. The tech is designed to deliver improved audio quality at lower bitrates, boosting headphone battery life.

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Rumoured Sony earbuds with wireless charging support leaked online

If the rumours are true, the image above shows what Sony's upcoming wireless earbuds will look like—at least a new prototype. The pictures shared by The Walkman Blog show charging pins and proximity sensors on the underside of the black and rose gold-coloured WF-1000XM4 buds.

The new earbuds will reportedly have support for high-resolution audio, six-hour battery life plus 120-minute playback from a quick 10-minute charge, and support for wireless charging. It's pegged to be launched around June 8 or 9, which The Walkman Blog cited from FCC filing documents.

Via: CNET

Roku is reportedly in talks to buy Quibi's content catalogue

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Short-form streaming site Quibi met its quick demise in 2020. But it doesn't mean its content might be lost forever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Roku is in discussions with Quibi to buy its content library. Roku is known for its streaming devices that stream content from your library or third-party services like Netflix. But it doesn't make its own media. If this acquisition pushes through, Roku will acquire a slate of original programming that it can offer to consumers looking to buy its hardware. There are no details on Quibi's potential selling price.

Quibi launched earlier in 2020 and was shut down just after six months. It was founded by former Disney chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg and headed by HP's ex-CEO Meg Whitman. The company managed to raise US$2 billion before it launched. 

Source: Engadget