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- 1Disney+ updates terms to allow ads on all subscriptions●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that it can show advertisements before movies regardless of which subscription tier a user is on, including plans previously sold as ad-free. The change has drawn criticism from subscribers and consumer advocates, who see it as a unilateral rewrite of what customers originally paid for, and it is being tracked on consumer rights wikis.
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Disney+ has updated its subscriber agreement so that every plan, including ad-free tiers, can carry advertising. The change means subscribers no longer have a guaranteed way to avoid ads, a move critics see as another step in streaming services abandoning ad-free promises after lowering prices on such tiers. Viewers are discussing what this means for the value of premium plans and whether competitors will follow.
- 3Starlink to offer gigabit download speeds to existing users▼Starlink is launching gigabit download speeds for existing users as fees may rise
Starlink is rolling out gigabit download speeds to its existing customers, according to a report by Notebookcheck. The upgrade comes as the satellite internet service signals that subscription fees may rise. The move would put Starlink's top-tier speeds closer to competitive fibre offerings, though pricing changes could affect current subscribers.
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Kyiv-based internet provider Kolo.TV has been struck by a Russian attack for the third time, according to Ukrinform. The repeated hits on the company's infrastructure underscore the ongoing threat to civilian telecommunications in the Ukrainian capital, disrupting service for subscribers and forcing repeated repairs. The attack adds to a pattern of Russian strikes targeting energy and connectivity infrastructure across Ukraine.
- 5Generate raises $117 million for 114 MW community solar portfolio▼Generate secures $117 million to finance a 114 MW community solar portfolio, giving a new batch of distributed projects the capital to move forward
Generate has secured $117 million in financing to support a 114 MW community solar portfolio. The funding gives a new batch of distributed solar projects the capital needed to move forward, adding momentum to community solar development, which allows households and businesses to subscribe to local renewable energy without installing panels themselves.
- 6AMD Ryzen AI Max PCs to run Perplexity's Portable Computer on Windows●Systems using AMD Ryzen AI Max Series processors can run Portable Computer on Windows for Perplexity subscribers. Source
AMD announced that systems built on its Ryzen AI Max Series processors will be able to run Perplexity's Portable Computer application on Windows, offered to Perplexity subscribers. The move pairs AMD's on-device AI silicon with Perplexity's AI assistant software, part of the broader push toward so-called agentic PCs that handle AI workloads locally. AMD shared the announcement through its newsroom, drawing attention from tech and semiconductor watchers.
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Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have gone on strike, halting performances by one of the world's leading orchestras. The work stoppage comes amid stalled contract negotiations between players and orchestra management, though details of the disputed issues have not been made public. The strike affects scheduled concerts at Severance Hall and leaves audiences and subscribers awaiting word on whether performances will be canceled or rescheduled while both sides seek a resolution.