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Netflix Finally Axes the ‘Basic’ Ad-Free Tier
In July last year, Netflix officially confirmed that it had ended the option for new subscribers to sign-up for its ‘basic’ tier. So, if you were not a current subscriber, the original entry-level tier that the platform launched with (back in the day when they didn’t even entertain the idea…
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Netflix Accused of Cynically Burying Their Standard ‘Basic’ Package!
With Netflix losing subscribers in rapid fashion, I think it would be fair to say that the streaming platform is in something of a mini-crisis at the moment. – A key factor in this, of course, is the cost of living rising throughout the world. Put simply, cancelling your Netflix…
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Netflix Commits to its Ad Tier Despite Minimal Consumer Interest
I think it goes without saying that Netflix has a bit of a huge problem on its hands at the moment. Having lost over 2 million subscribers over just the last year, all current projections seem to suggest that their consumer base will continue to fall as with the ongoing…
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Netflix Confirms £4.99 Ad-Supported Subscription Tier for November
Ever since the start of the year, there have been rumours suggesting that in order to address their alarming drop off in subscriber counts seen since the start of the year, Netflix was considering the introduction of a new less expensive tier which would see it supported, in some way,…
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YouTube to Make Watching 4K Videos a ‘Premium’ Exclusive?
Based on the growth (and increasingly annoying prevalence) of adverts seen on the platform, it’s hardly any secret that YouTube (Google) is getting more and more aggressive in attempting to get people to sign up for its premium-level subscription service. – And, in fairness, if it was less expensive, I…
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YouTube Tests New 5-in-a-Row ‘Bumper’ Advert System?
I’m not a particularly huge fan of the prevalence of adverts on YouTube. Sure, I get that they’re a business and have to earn money. I also get that advertisement revenue is clearly the only way they can pretty much do this. It just seems that over the last few…
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Is Netflix’s Upcoming Ad-Tier A Precursor for More Price Increases?
It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that at some point, either late this year or in early 2023, Netflix will announce the launch of its brand new ad-supported subscription tier. Effectively representing a fourth and least expensive option to consumers, it has clearly been a matter of more than a…
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Netflix’s Proposed Ad-Tier Might Not ALWAYS Include Adverts!
Netflix is expected to launch its new ad-supported subscription tier at some point in early 2023. While it is still unclear exactly how much they plan to charge for this, it undoubtedly sounds like an excellent idea to try and tempt some of the people who left the platform back…
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Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier May Remove One Hugely Popular Feature
It’s well-established that at some point in early 2023, Netflix will officially launch a new subscription tier which will be partially funded by advertising revenue. – Put simply, while users on this particular version will still have access to the masses of films and TV series that the platform has…
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Netflix Confirms ‘Ad Tier’ May Arrive Before the End of the Year
Netflix is currently in the middle of something which can only be described as a mini-crisis. For the first time in over 10 years, it was confirmed that subscribers were actually leaving the platform with many citing the increase in cost as a key factor in their decision. – With…
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German & French Ministers Call Out Facebooks Bluff to Withdraw From Europe!
Earlier this week, Facebook made what can only be called one of the most ridiculous (non) ‘threats’ the tech world has possibly ever seen! – For those of you unaware, due to a recent ruling within the European courts, it had been determined (in a very brief description) that Facebook…
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UK Introduces New In-Game Ad/Microtransactions Rules!
Microtransactions and in-game advertisements are undoubtedly a huge and very lucrative part of gaming. Particularly so in regards to the mobile remit. For many years, however, people have increasingly voiced their concerns not only over the general nature of gambling involved in many such ‘loot box’ items but also the…
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Spotify Pilots A Cheaper Premium Tier Alternative
I know many people who are happily subscribed members of the Spotify Premium service. And quite frankly, I can understand the attraction towards it. If you like music, and particularly diving down rabbit holes that might open up new favourites, having the ability to pick any track you want, play…
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Intel Uses MacBook in 11th-Gen CPU Advert Blunder!
There have, of course, been many marketing blunders over the years (Just Google Gerald Ratner for one of the worst). When it comes to something involving a community as meticulous as the PC hardware enthusiast, however, it’s never that surprising that when the mistake is made, it’s nearly always spotted…
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YouTube to Add Feature Blocking Gambling/Drinking Adverts
While falling down a YouTube black hole a few nights ago, I started to get moderately surprised at just how many potentially questionable adverts were being deployed on the video streaming platform. Admittedly, my attention was mostly drawn to the promotion of gambling websites which made me think that if…
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