MoviePass converts its annual plans to monthly memberships
MoviePass has made another major change to its service model. In an email sent out to annual subscribers, it announced it is discontinuing the annual plan. Those on the plan will be offered refunds or will be converted to the monthly plan. But as monthly subscribers, they won't enjoy the same features.
New patent suggests multiuser support could one day come to Siri
A new patent suggests that a major improvement may be in the works for Apple's digital assistant. Apple may soon work on implementing multiuser support for Siri, which could provide practical and privacy-related benefits. All we have right now is a patent, which does not mean Apple is actively working on this software.
Netflix testing ads in between some subscribers’ binge-watching sessions
Netflix is testing out a controversial new feature that has some users upset. The streaming service has started playing advertisements between shows for some subscribers in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Currently, the ads are skippable and the company is monitoring user feedback.
Police bust a massive interstate SIM card hijacking ring
Law enforcement agents in Flordia and other states have joined to break up an interstate cybercrime ring that used hijacked SIM cards to steal cryptocurrencies and cash from victims. The group's biggest score came in May of this year when members worked together to steal 57 Bitcoins from a single victim.
MoviePass forces customers to choose between only two movies
Times are tough for MoviePass and it is starting to impact the company's customers. The company is now forcing customers to choose between only two movies. This appears to be a temporary measure, but it may not sit well with fans. In September, it will limit customers to three movies a month for $10.
Want to kill unwilling players in Fallout 76? You can, but it will cost you
The team behind Fallout 76 outlined the systems they are putting in place to help protect players from griefing, including a bounty system that forces murderers to pay their own bounties. A player who engages in murder will be marked on the map with a red star that will display their location to other players.
Unknown computer virus halts factories that make iPhone chips
On Friday, a virus forced several factories owned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, to shut down for the day, and possibly for longer, which could affect production of Apple's upcoming line of iPhones. The news came as TSMC was ramping up production for the launch of APple's latest smartphones.
More tales from the crypt: Netflix drops trailer for season 2 of ‘Castlevania’
While Castlevania has been renewed for a third season on Netflix, the anime show's fans are still waiting for the second season to arrive. The animated series was launched in 2017 with four episodes, but was then quickly renewed for a second season with double the number of episodes.
Twitter’s new guideline seek to curb abusive comments on Periscope
Twitter recently announced a new set of policies regarding how it handles abusive comments on its video streaming service, Periscope. In addition to allowing community members to report abusive comments, the company will soon start suspending or banning repeat offenders.
Chinese authorities break up billion-dollar cryptocurrency gambling ring
Chinese law enforcement authorities have broken up a more than 1.5 billion-dollar gambling ring that made use of the dark web and cryptocurrencies to facilitate betting on the outcome of the World Cup.The action was part of a larger crackdown on illegal betting on the World Cup tournament.
Tesla faces third safety investigation from state agency in California
Tesla is going through a bit of a rough patch. The electric car company is currently facing a health and safety violation after a factory worker was hospitalized with a broken jaw. Tesla has issued a statement saying that the injured worker was a contractor who was not under Tesla's direct supervision.
Boardroom shakeup may indicate that trouble is brewing at TiVo
The summer has been a rough season for Tivo as the company has seen two of its executives leave for other jobs. The firm's CEO held the job for less than a year, having taken the position of CEO in November. And now some are speculating that the company may be in trouble.
Netflix will soon remove all user reviews from its website
Netflix has announced that it will be removing user reviews from its desktop website. Starting July 30, users will no longer be able to add new reviews of shows or movies. And by the middle of August, users will no longer be able to read previously written reviews either.
Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man, Dr. Strange, and others, has died
Legendary comic book creator Steve Ditko has passed away at the age of 90. The artist was best known for his work at Marvel, but went on to influence the industry as a whole.
MoviePass offers refunds to users affected by service outage
MoviePass, the subscription-model movie ticket service, has announced that it will be offering refunds to users who were affected by last night's service outage. However, based on past service issues, some users question whether they will in fact receive their refunds in a timely manner.
Facebook and Twitter introduce new tools regarding ad transparency
Facebook and Twitter are getting serious about how they deal with advertisements on their platform. The social media networks are introducing tools to make it easier to see how ads work on their platforms.
Japan’s latest attempts at a private aerospace industry goes down in flames
Japan's latest attempts to build a private aerospace industry have hit another snag. Interstellar Technologies latest attempts to launch a rocket into space have gone down in flames.
Facebook wants to help you spend less time on Facebook
Facebook is working on a new feature that should help you spend less time on Facebook. The site's upcoming time management tools will better help users track the time they spend on the site.
Facebook updates its policies regarding weapon accessories and minors
Facebook has announced a change in regards to its policies on weapons-related advertisements on its platform. Ads for firearms-related accessories and services will no longer be allowed to target minors.
Amazon is not liable for an exploding hoverboard that burned down a house
A Tennessee judge has ruled in Amazon's favor in a recent liability case. The judge said that Amazon was not responsible for a hoverboard which caught fire and burned down a Nashville family's home.