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Happy Star Wars Day to those who celebrate! But even on these most nerdy of holidays, the tech world moves so fast it’s like it’s jumped to Hyperspace.
If you’ve lost track of the top stories this week we’re here with our trusty lightsaber to cut through the noise so you can get caught up on the most important tech news of the past seven days from Netflix, Rabbit R1, DJI, and Apple.
Speaking of, be sure to head back here on Tuesday, May 7, to read about all the latest hardware announcements from the Apple event. And return next Saturday for another ICYMI news round-up.7. Apple teased “a different kind of Apple event”
Apple’s May 7 ‘Let Loose’ event is just around the corner, and while we’re all but certain to see new iPads – specifically the iPad Pro 2024 and iPad Air 6 – unveiled next week, there could be a surprise or two.
In social media posts, Apple has described its upcoming showcase as “a different kind of Apple event,” which has got us thinking about how this iPad-centric reveal might differ from previous Apple events we’ve tuned into.
There are some obvious but boring conclusions to draw here, like the fact that this ‘Let Loose’ event is being held slightly earlier than other Apple events – proceedings are due to kick off at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST, which is May 8 at 12am AEST in Australia – but we’re hoping Apple justifies its own hype with a more exciting revelation (perhaps we’ll get a sneak peak at the company’s long-awaited generative AI software?).
Read more: Apple is gearing up for a ‘different kind of Apple event’6. Netflix started its Basic tier retirement
Oh, Netflix, you just can’t help yourself, can you? Three months after the streaming titan hinted that it would start to phase out its Basic tier subscription – starting with the UK and Canada – it’s pressing ahead with the unpopular plan. Indeed, Netflix users in the aforementioned nations have reacted angrily to the Basic plan’s removal in June, with many threatening to subsequently close their accounts.
Other countries, including the US, aren’t affected yet. But, with a global rollout likely to happen, we suggest you work through your watchlist of the best Netflix shows, best Netflix movies, and best Netflix documentaries ASAP. Otherwise, you might have to start paying extra or be subjected to ads when you’re automatically switched over from the Basic tier to the Standard with Ads one, if you want to watch them on the world’s best streaming service.
