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This might be the alternative Google could offer legacy G Suite users
Google recently added a new FAQ section to the G Suite legacy page, that mentions how users can continue using the service without paying, but there's a catch.

Disney Plus will launch in 42 countries this summer
Disney has officially announced that it will launch Disney Plus in 42 new countries, and 11 territories over the summer, however, it didn't share pricing or any official dates.

YouTube CEO hints that it may be working on adding NFT features to the platform
Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, posted a letter today highlighting some of the successes of the YouTube platform, and how it intends to help creators earn even more. The new plan also highlights the potential use of NFTs.

Google hit with another lawsuit for 'deceptive' location tracking
A new lawsuit was filed against Google on Monday, claiming the company used deceptive location tracking practices that invade users’ privacy.

WhatsApp is planning on bringing two-step verification to desktop and web apps
WhatsApp has been busy enhancing the security of its app, and the Meta-owned platform might soon add two-step verification to its desktop and web clients to help prevent being scammed.

HUAWEI P50 Series features contactless payments in EU and UK via Curve partnership
Huawei has announced an excellent new service that is coming to the Huawei P50 Series, and more Huawei devices

Spotify, Apple and Amazon fight for more users, as music streaming services continue growing
A new research report highlights that music streaming services are still rapidly growing, and Spotify is still the leading platform. Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube are all catching up and trying to gain significant market share.

Google will force legacy G Suite accounts to pay for the service
According to an email that was sent out to administrators, organizations that are still using the G Suite legacy free edition will soon be required to sign up for a paid Workspace subscription for each user.

Google will stop making YouTube Original shows
Google will stop making YouTube Originals in the future and it will focus on funding YouTube Kids Fund and the Black Voices Fund, programs that were created back in 2020.

WhatsApp is planning on adding new drawing tools
The latest new feature under development for WhatsApp offers additional drawing tools that will let users draw on images before sending them to friends and family.

Meta faces £2.3 billion Facebook lawsuit in the UK for abusing its market position
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a £2.3 billion ($3.2 billion) class action lawsuit for abusing its market position to collect and exploit personal information from more than 44 million people.

Twitter brings recording and replay features to Twitter Spaces on Android
Twitter recorded and stored previous Spaces for up to 30-days, but it never let users replay them again. The feature was tested on iOS, and it’s now also officially available on Android, and it’s rolling out to all users.

Take-Two to acquire Zynga for $12.7 billion
Take-Two, the publisher of games such as Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, Kerbal Space Program, has announced that it will acquire Zynga for a deal that’s worth around $12.7 billion.

Spotify HiFi tier delayed and has no 'timing details to share'
Spotify's HiFi tier was supposed to launch at the end of 2021, and we still have no official information on when the new lossless audio tier would launch publicly, allowing users to stream CD-quality music.

Spotify is bringing banner ads to podcast advertisements
Spotify introduced a new feature today, and it’s now rolling out the new “call-to-action cards”, also known as banner ads, to help listeners see the mentioned products.

CES 2022: Amazon adds new experiences to Alexa, Ring and Fire TV
Check out the new features and experiences that are coming with Amazon's latest announcements during CES 2022

John Deere’s new Autonomous Tractor will take farming to the next level
Check out John Deere’s new Autonomous Tractor that is ready for large-scale production

Samsung adds Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now to its TV gaming hub
Samsung has announced a Gaming Hub that will make the discovery of games on Google Stadia and NVIDIA GeForce Now easier on your Smart TV.

Microsoft planned to call Cortana as Alyx and Bingo
Source: Microsoft Microsoft’s Cortana was a massive failure for the company, and it could never compete with the likes of Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa, or Apple’s Siri smart assistants. Cortana seemed like a great idea and a good…

Spotify introduces star rating system for Podcasts to help you find your favorite show
Today, Spotify announced the introduction of a star rating system, making it easier for audio listeners to find their new favorite podcasts.

Your Instagram Stories could be longer soon
The Meta-owned social media platform has recently started testing out longer video story segments that would let users record and post Instagram Stories videos for up to 60-seconds.

Microsoft offers 50% discount to pirated Office users
Microsoft wants to convert pirates into paying customers by offering a 50% discount on Office applications. The company put up messages in its applications to entice users to install legitimate software.

Facebook and Snapchat use App Tracking Transparency loophole to track users, claims report
Facebook and Snapchat managed to find a loophole in Apple's guidelines and found a way to track users even when the tracking feature is disabled.

Google TV gains 300 free channels thanks to Pluto TV
Google partnered up with Pluto TV to bring more than 300 new free channels to its Live Tab, where users can browse and watch a wide variety of content

Samsung merges phone and consumer businesses, and appoints new CEOs
Samsung will further simplify its business operations by merging the phone and consumer businesses under one roof, and the new co-CEOs are expected to take the company to new heights