Audio player loading… Disney Plus could sell the rights to some movies and TV shows to offset its streaming losses. Per Bloomberg (opens in new tab) , The Walt Disney Company is reportedly looking into the prospect of licensing Disney Plus films and TV series to raise some much-needed cash. The report comes ahead of Disney's Q1 2023 earnings call on Wednesday, February 8, at which CEO Bob Iger is expected to reveal details about the company's revamped streaming strategy. Disney is under pressure to cut costs across its streaming division. The company's Q4 2022 direct-to-consumer operating losses (opens in new tab) – essentially, how much money it pumped into its two main streamers, Disney Plus and Hulu – amounted to an eye-watering $1.5 billion. That figure was almost double what Disney injected into its streaming division in Q3 2022 ($0.8 billion). Understandably, Iger and company are concerned about hemorrhaging even more money over the next 12 … [Read more...] about Disney Plus may follow HBO Max’s lead and sell content to its rivals
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The Best Smart Lights of 2023
Table of Contents What To Look For in a Smart Light in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Smart Light System: Philips Hue Starter Kit Best Smart Light Bulb: Philips Hue Light Bulb Best Smart Light Strip: Govee 65.6 ft Light Strip Best Outdoor Smart Light: Govee Outdoor Ground Lights Update, 01/29/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best smart lights you can buy. What To Look For in a Smart Light in 2023 The hunt for the best smart light can be complicated. Not only are there different smart lights for different uses, but there’s also an abundance of brands and varieties lining the shelves. So, how do you know what to look for to ensure you’re choosing the best light for your home lighting? There are a few things to look at, but most importantly, you need to know what kind of smart light solution you need . Are you illuminating a pathway, or need to start replacing your interior bulbs? Is it Christmas and you’re … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Lights of 2023
The Best Outdoor Solar Lights of 2023
Table of Contents What to Look For in an Outdoor Solar Light in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Outdoor Solar Floodlight: Ring Smart Lighting Solar Floodlight Best Outdoor Solar Spotlight: Nekteck Solar Spot Light Best Outdoor Solar Path Lights: Hampton Bay Solar Light Best Outdoor Solar String Lights: Brightech Ambience Pro Best Outdoor Solar Wall Light: Aootek Solar Light Best Outdoor Solar Garage Light: TBI Security LED Solar Lights Update, 01/23/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best garage light pick with the TBI Security lights. What to Look For in an Outdoor Solar Light in 2023 Before you start buying outdoor solar lights, you should consider a few things. First and foremost, inspecting your landscape and picking the areas you might want to illuminate is a good idea. Then, you can decide which type of solar light would be most suitable for that part of your property. There are several types of outdoor solar … [Read more...] about The Best Outdoor Solar Lights of 2023
Best domain registrar (February 2023)
Picking the best domain registrar gives you a head start when it comes to creating a solid website. After all, your readers will find your site through your domain name (once you create one that's unique to your business). Registration isn't difficult, but first you must choose from the hundreds of companies competing for your business, and there are several things for you to consider before committing to one firm. A domain registrar is an entity that registers domain names with an international body called ICANN, which manages domain names (and TLD - top level domains such as .com or .org) globally. It therefore acts as a proxy and will make sure that you're the official recognized owner of that domain name. Some of the best website builder (opens in new tab) services and the best web hosting (opens in new tab) providers also offer domain registration services, which makes so much more sense to go for an all inclusive, one stop shop offer. To help you get started on … [Read more...] about Best domain registrar (February 2023)
Musk says he saved Twitter from bankruptcy, but it still has big money problems
Elon Musk says Twitter has stabilized its finances after being close to bankruptcy, but the company still faces money problems and at least seven lawsuits alleging it stopped paying bills after Musk bought the social network. A new report says an attempt to boost Twitter Blue subscription revenue isn't paying off much yet, and a plan to charge for API access has angered users and developers. In a tweet on Sunday , Musk said he's had an "extremely tough" three months because he "had to save Twitter from bankruptcy, while fulfilling essential Tesla & SpaceX duties... Wouldn't wish that pain on anyone. Twitter still has challenges, but is now trending to breakeven if we keep at it. Public support is much appreciated!" Musk had said on November 4, 2022, that Twitter was losing over $4 million a day. He reduced Twitter's expenses by laying off half its staff, terminating thousands of contractors , and issuing an ultimatum that caused many employees to resign. After the … [Read more...] about Musk says he saved Twitter from bankruptcy, but it still has big money problems
Samsung’s stunning new 77-inch OLED TV is now available to pre-order
Audio player loading… Samsung has announced that its 2023 flagship 77-inch S95C OLED TV is now available for pre-order in the US, and that shipping is scheduled to start later this month. The TV will cost $4,499.99 (around £3,750) , and customers who pre-order from Samsung.com (opens in new tab) or participating retailers will receive free in-home installation – normally a $250 extra cost. Samsung first released OLED TVs using the company’s QD-OLED display technology in 2022, but only in 65- and 55-inch screen sizes. Despite last year’s limited size range, the new Samsung TVs with QD-OLED, a tech that combines a self-emissive OLED panel with a Quantum Dot layer, deeply impressed us, with the 65-inch S95B OLED earning a 5-star rating and a spot on our list of the best 4K TVs . The new 77-inch version was originally announced at CES 2023, where we declared it to be the best TV we saw at CES (in the “TV you are likely to buy this year” category). Similar to … [Read more...] about Samsung’s stunning new 77-inch OLED TV is now available to pre-order