Month: November 2016

Comcast to add Netflix to its X1 bundle soon, but their IS a catch

Dan Uff November 8, 2016 0

Movie streaming service Netflix (NFLX) will be a new option for Comcast (CMCSA) X1 Subscribers. The service will be available as soon as November 10th.

The use of both services will be able to "seamlessly move between the Netflix app and their cable service" without changing inputs, according to a joint statement issued by both companies. Additionally, Comcast's voice search will work with Netflix, and streaming videos from Netflix will be displayed in conjunction with Comcast on-demand video offerings.

Now, here is the catch:

The service won't be exempt from the 1TB data cap recently levied against a good portion of Comcast's internet customers, and according to the company's Q&A section, Comcast says that the Netflix videos are being streamed across the Internet, and are "subject to Xfinity Internet data usage policies."

Nintendo will sell the New 3DS for ….. on Black Friday

Dan Uff November 8, 2016 0

Nintendo (NTDOY) has announced that it will be selling it's new game console, The Nintendo 3DS, for $100.00 on Black Friday, November 25th. This marks the very first time that the company has debt a new game console for a low price.

One catch - it will NOT come with any games.

The console should be available at major retailers on that day.

Verizon

Verizon adds new 5GB and 10GB Prepaid Data Plans

Dan Uff November 8, 2016 0

Early Tuesday, Verizon (VZ) introduced two new data plans to its offerings.

The new 5-gigabyte plan costs $50 per month, while 10 gigabytes is $70. The older options include 3 gigabytes for $45, 6 gigabytes for $60, or a Wi-Fi-only connection for $30.

Both of the new tiers offer unlimited talking and texting in the U.S., plus perks like LTE tethering, Carryover Data, and Always-On Data. Carryover means that unused data will roll over for one month, while Always-On just means that Verizon will throttle speeds to 128 kilobits if a person hits their data cap, instead of charging extra.

The 10 gigabyte plan, notably, is the only one of the two with unlimited calling to Canada and Mexico.

To sign up, eligible customers must agree to turn on automatic payments by default.

Samsung

Samsung takes out full-page ad to apologies to Galaxy Note 7 users

Dan Uff November 8, 2016 0

This morning, Samsung (KSE) has taken out a full-page ad in The Korea Herald, The New York Times, and The Washington Post to apologies for the problems that Galaxy Noter 7 users had with the device.

Below is a copy of the ad:

Here are excerpts of the ad, which was written by Samsung's President and CEO, Gregory Lee:

"An important tenet of our mission is to offer best-in-class safety and quality. Recently, we fell short on this promise. For this we are truly sorry."

"We will re-examine every aspect of the device, including all hardware, software, manufacturing and the overall battery structure. We will move as quickly as possible, but will take the time needed to get the right answers."

Samsung has yet to determine the cause of the fires in the original and replacement units.

At last check, it has been determined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that their have been more than "10 other fires" since the recall from persons who refused to return the phone to Samsung.