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AT&T announced on Friday that it plans to launch a cheaper ad-supported version of HBO Max in June. The telecom giant has only released minimal detail on the plan. It hasn't yet announced pricing or an exact release date for the upcoming cheaper tier. AT&T expects the ad-supported HBO Max tier to combine with global expansion to drive subscriber and revenue growth in 2021. HBO Max will launch in 60 markets outside of the US in 2021. These will include 39 Latin America and the Caribbean territories in late June and 21 European territories in the second half of 2021. The company anticipates ending the year with between 67 and 70 million subscribers. The service had around 61 million subscribers at the end of 2020. The company expects its HBO unit to more than double its revenue in the next five years. "Zach Snyder's Justice League" is one of the high-profile HBO Max exclusives coming in 2021 In response to the pandemic, Warner Bros is … [Read more...] about Ad-supported HBO Max option coming in June

The new HBO Max is available now, and curates over 10,000 hours of content for all ages, drawing from an extensive, 100-year old library owned by WarnerMedia. Launch day premieres include all-new Looney Tunes Cartoons, Anna Kendrick in the HBO Max Original "Love Life," Documentary "On the Record," and famous YouTuber LAurDIY's new series Craftopia. Sesame Street's own Elmo has a show — "The Not Too Late Show with Elmo." After the initial launch, HBO Max Originals will be released on a regular cadence. Upcoming shows will include "The Flight Attendant," based on the best seller by Chris Bohjalian; the "Friends" unscripted cast reunion, and a three-part documentary series on Amy Schumer titled "Expecting Amy." HBO Max pulls from WarnerMedia's century-old library of fan favorites, including content from CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes, and more. A selection of classic films are available through a partnership … [Read more...] about HBO Max launches on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Nothing wrong with recent power price hike: ministry The Saigon Times Daily A worker installs a power transmission line. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has confirmed that the recent power price hike was appropriate - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC - The Ministry of Industry and Trade’s decision to raise the electricity price by 8.36% on average is in line with the Electricity Law and the Government’s relevant decisions and directives, according to a report sent to the Government. The report, sent by the ministry, discusses the formulation, issuance and deployment of Decision 648/QD-BCT on the adjustment of the average electricity retail price and regulations on electricity prices, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported. The ministry stated that the new electricity price was announced in line with the Pricing Law. In addition, electricity bills for March were calculated based on Vietnam Electricity Group’s (EVN’s) process and the Government’s regulations. The higher power … [Read more...] about Nothing wrong with recent power price hike: ministry

Investment bank Wedbush says that the recent Apple stock sell-off creates a "golden buying opportunity" for investors, and predicts that Apple still has a $3 trillion valuation on the horizon. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , lead Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says the bank has added Apple to its "Best Ideas List." He says that, in the wake of a historic December quarter for Apple, Wall Street has been expecting modest cuts to 2021 iPhone forecasts. Despite that, the analyst says recent checks in Asia are continuing to come in bullish. He continues to predict that Apple could ship upwards of 230 million iPhone units during the year. That number is higher than the current Wall Street consensus of 220 million units. Based on the current trajectory, Ives says that Apple could sell north of 240 million units — with an "eye popping" 250 million units possibly in the cards. He adds that demand in China still looks strong coming out of the Chinese New Year. … [Read more...] about Recent Apple sell-off a ‘golden buying opportunity,’ analyst says

Solar power investment heats up again The Saigon Times A solar power farm in Ninh Thuan Province. Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has been asked to evaluate solutions to handle the huge output being generated from new solar power projects in the country - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has asked the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) to evaluate solutions to handle the huge output being generated from new solar power projects in the country. Of this, the unit will give priority to 21 projects recently added to the country’s power development master plan, said a news report on Thanh Nien Online website. The projects, whose combined capacity is less than 1,000 MW, went through the evaluation to prepare for the pilot competitive price mechanism after December 31. According to Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, the current problem the projects face is the commitment to deal with expired panels of investors after … [Read more...] about Solar power investment heats up again

Do you want to add Facebook like reactions to your WordPress blog posts? Emotional reactions allow users a way to provide quick feedback on your articles. In this article, we will show you how to add Facebook like reactions to your WordPress posts. What is Reactions? Facebook recently added more ways for users to show their reaction on posts in their timelines. Aside from just clicking like on the post, they can also show other expressions. However this Facebook feature is not yet available for WordPress sites. You can still use the old Facebook like button . However there are other WordPress plugins that allow you to engage readers with post reactions or with points system . Since Facebook’s implementation is the fastest and more visually appealing, we found a WordPress plugin that allows you to add facebook like reactions to your WordPress posts.. Let’s see how you can add the functionality similar to Facebook reactions in your WordPress blog posts. Setting … [Read more...] about How to Add Facebook Like Reactions to Your WordPress Posts

Huawei Vietnam responds to Google’s Android suspension By Van Ly and Chi Thinh A woman uses the Google Chrome app on her Huawei smartphone. Google intends to suspend its business with China’s top mobile phone maker, threatening future access to Gmail, YouTube and Chrome – PHOTO: THUY DUNG HANOI, HCMC – Chinese technology firm Huawei Vietnam has said it will continue to build a “safe and sustainable software ecosystem” to provide the best experience for all users globally, following Huawei’s use of the Android operating system being restricted by Google. Huawei’s response followed a May 20 report from Reuters, which said that U.S. tech giant Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services, except those publicly available through open-source licensing, in a blow to China’s top mobile phone maker, which the U.S. government has sought to blacklist around the world. Holders of current Huawei smartphones … [Read more...] about Huawei Vietnam responds to Google’s Android suspension

Locals set camps to protest Việt Pháp Steel Factory for causing pollution. — Photo dantri.com.vn Viet Nam News QUẢNG NAM — Residents of Điện Bàn Township in Quảng Nam Province have set up protest camps outside Việt Pháp Steel Factory, objecting to the pollution it is causing, online newspaper D ân Trí reported. The factory began operations in 2009, and locals have b een complaining that since then, they have had to deal with severe noise, air and water pollution. People said the factory recently added a 10pm to 4am daily work shift, so the noise was unceasing now. A local named Thắng said: “Of late, the factory has been operating day and night. We have to cope with loud noise and dark, stinky smoke all the time now.” For a week now, locals have put up barriers and stopped lorries from going in and out of the factory. They hope to pressurise the factory into shifting out of the residential area. Nguyễn Thị Hà, one of the residents at the protest camp, said … [Read more...] about Residents protest against polluting factory in Quảng Nam

Feature AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple doesn't release ratings data, but third party data says the limited series "Defending Jacob" is the closest thing the service has to a breakout hit. Defending Jacob , the Apple TV+ limited series starring Chris Evans as a lawyer whose teenaged son is accused of murdering a classmate, wraps up its run with its finale episode May 29. The series, which combines elements of family drama, psychological thriller and courtroom procedural, was based on a novel of the same name by William Landay. Since Apple TV+ launched in November 2019, it hasn't had seen any of its shows emerge as a massive, culture-grabbing smash. But in recent months, there have been various indications that Defending Jacob has been something close to a breakout for Apple. … [Read more...] about Just as it ends, ‘Defending Jacob’ looks like the most popular Apple TV+ show

This week Apple executives are once more slated to attend Allen & Co.'s annual conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, where they will hobnob with fellow corporate leaders from companies like Amazon, Facebook, Disney, and AT&T. Apple's attendance was reported by Variety , though the trade publication didn't name specific guests. Most likely the company will send CEO Tim Cook and senior VP Eddy Cue , both of whom have been Sun Valley regulars . The conference is a prime opportunity for business leaders to network with each other and forge preliminary business deals. In 2018, some other guests included media baron Rupert Murdoch, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Past deals originating at Sun Valley have included Disney's $19 billion ABC/Capital Cities buyout, and Bezos' takeover of the Washington Post . This year's conference comes at a critical time for Apple, as it's preparing to launch two new services this … [Read more...] about Apple heads to Sun Valley 2019 conference as Apple TV+ launch looms