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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.
- 2India Introduces New Telecom Consumer Protection Rules●Good news for Prepaid Mobile Users in India The Govt just introduced Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment)
India's government has introduced the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, bringing changes for prepaid mobile users. Under the new rules, consumers will get 30-day recharge plans, meaning 12 recharges a year instead of 13, and voice and SMS-only plans will be available. Politician Raghav Chadha highlighted the announcement, calling it good news for prepaid subscribers.
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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.
- 4Starlink 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 Russian attacks for the third time, according to Ukrinform. The repeated damage to the company's infrastructure disrupts internet access for subscribers in the Ukrainian capital and highlights the ongoing toll of strikes on civilian communications networks. Residents and officials are watching how quickly service can be restored amid continued attacks on city infrastructure.
- 6Generate 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 fund a 114 MW community solar portfolio, giving a new batch of distributed projects the capital needed to advance. The deal reflects continued investor appetite for community solar, which lets households and businesses subscribe to local solar projects and receive credits on their electricity bills. The funding is expected to move the portfolio toward construction and operation.
- 7AMD 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.