Netflix Says Sharing Is Caring

Netflix says it's not trying to keep people from sharing their passwords and accounts.

April 22, 2021 It's April 22, 2021. It's National Earth Day! We're big fans of our little blue planet, so let's do what we can to keep it going for another million years, okay? Okay.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 313 articles, 13 podcasts, 16 press releases, 476 tweets, and 10 YouTube videos 1. Netflix Says It's Not Cracking Down on Password Sharing Contrary to what some may think, Netflix isn't trying to stop people from sharing their account passwords. Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings said as much during an earnings calls, saying to do so would be "like turning the screws." So share away, friends! But responsibly. 2. Microsoft Removes Xbox Live Requirement for Free-to-Play Games Free-to-Play games are becoming a little more 'free' on Xbox platforms, as Microsoft has removed the Xbox Live Gold requirement that was once needed to play online with friends. Over 50 games are impacted by the change, including Destiny 2 and Apex Legends. Will Sony do the same? 3. Apple AirTags Have Limited Android Support Apple's AirTags were designed to work with iOS and iPadOS, but they kinda work with Android, too. An Apple Support article reveals any NFC-capable Android device can interact with the AirTags, but only when they're in Lost Mode. Ideal? Probably not, but it's better than no Android support at all, right? 🦑 Go Deeper Making more technology solar-powered seems like a great idea, right? Not necessarily. Charlie Sorrel has the deep dive on a new pair of solar-powered headphones, and why every device shouldn't rely on the sun for power.     🎱 By the Numbers Four generations of Xbox consoles Data: VGChartz The Xbox Series X and Series S have only been around for five months, but based on the performance of their predecessors, they'll likely have a tough time overtaking the Xbox 360. It doesn't help they're as hard to find as the PS5, but Xbox is typically seen as the #2 to Sony's PlayStation these days.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal This Acer 27-inch 2K monitor is $80 off on Newegg right now, dropping it to an even $200. Pick one up and refresh your at-home setup now! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Ocean waves recharge my batteries, too." —Rob LeFebvre, Senior News Editor If you ever find yourself and your electric car in Yell, one of the North Isles of Shetland, Scotland, take note of its EV Charger. Not just because it's the only one, but because it's powered entirely by ocean waves. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Better together Image: The House of Marley The Get Together Duo speakers come to us from The House of Marley, flaunting a 20 hour battery life, rich stereo sound, and everything else you'd expect from portable speakers. Best of all? They're made using bamboo and recycled plastic. Just in time to celebrate Earth Day. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Mortal Kombat!!! Mortal Kombat is known for a lot of things—violence, Sub-Zero, "Get Over Here!"—but did you know it helped create the ESRB, the group that assigns age and content ratings to games? Let Polygon tell you all about it.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]