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Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? Apple, Samsung … are betting that leasing, subscriptions, and guaranteed buyback programs can make upgrading more attractive. in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] randombullet@programming.dev 7 points 3 weeks ago

Didn't Google used to have Pixel Pass where you get a new phone every 2 years? Then they killed it before the 2 year cycle was up?

Imaging companies promising you a new phone after 2 years and then canceling the program at 22 months and then said oops, here $50 store credit...

LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps – Krebs on Security in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] randombullet@programming.dev 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Do you have any articles about this? Would like to read more about it.

Netflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email address in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] randombullet@programming.dev 9 points 1 month ago (7 children)

I use tailscale and NPM to reverse proxy.

When I want to watch, I turn on the VPN and go to the app. Easy peazy