Google Meet update can automatically frame your video

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If you want to ensure you're not off-centre in your next Google Meet session, the app has an update for you. That is if you are a Google Workspace Business, Enterprise, Education, and Google One subscriber with a 2TB or more account. (You can check out the complete list here.) Before you join a session, the app can automatically frame your video to put you at the centre. But you can also manually reframe the video at any time from the settings. This feature is disabled by default. It's coming to Rapid Release domains first right now, then to Scheduled Release domains starting November 2.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 gets an incremental update

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There isn't much that's new with the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5. The biggest change is its move to Intel's 12th-generation Core processors, specifically a choice of an i5-1245U or i7-1265U. It's expected to perform 50% faster than the Surface Laptop 4 and should have a longer battery life. DDR5 memory is available in three configurations: 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. There are also three removable solid-state drive options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.

As for ports on this laptop, they're kept to the bare minimum, including a solitary USB-C port, a USB-A 3.1 port, a combo headset jack, and a Surface Connect port. That USB-C port is now USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4. Unfortunately, the built-in webcam is still a 720p HD one. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will launch on October 25 with a starting price of $1,450.

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Netflix Canada's ad-supported tier costs $5.99 per month

Netflix announced its ad-supported tier earlier this year. It will be launching in the country on November 1 for $5.99 per month. The streaming service's ad-free plans range from $9.99 to $20.99. In exchange for the savings, you will need to sit through an average of four to five minutes of ads per hour to be played before and during your TV and film watching. You also won't have access to Netflix's complete library and you won't get the option to download titles. There will be no price change for the existing plans.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is now official, with 5G version

Microsoft has upgraded its Surface Pro with new CPU options and colours for the Surface Pro 9 series. Its most significant change is the Intel- and ARM-powered Surface Pros are now part of this one product line. The ARM-based version runs on the latest SQ 3 chip, a collaboration between Microsoft and Qualcomm. This Surface Pro 9 option finally gets 5G support through this variant.

If you don't need that kind of mobile connectivity, the Intel version is Wi-Fi only. And this Surface Pro 9 option runs on the latest 12th-generation Intel processors. Microsoft updates the available colours with platinum, graphite, sapphire, and forest options. There's also a limited-edition special blue floral patterned one made in collaboration with Liberty that covers the tablet and the keyboard. 

While most of the other specs are similar to its predecessors, it does get a 19-hour battery life rating this time. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9's retail price starts at $1,410, with its release date on October 25.

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