Free updates its Freebox Revolution, Apple slows production of its iPhone 14 Plus, Netflix continues its war against account sharing, this is the recap of the week.
We take stock this weekend on the highlights of the week! While Netflix plans to charge the “ squatters ” of accounts, Free is offering great new features thanks to the latest update of the Freebox Revolution and Apple is slowing down the production rate of its iPhone 14 Plus, which is not finding its audience. Also discover how Russian researchers managed to increase the range of electric cars by 25%.
Netflix cracks down on account sharing
Netflix continues its fight against account sharing on its streaming platform. A new measure, detailed last Tuesday by Netflix, should indeed come into force at the beginning of 2023 and will force each user of the service to pay for their own subscription. Additional fees will therefore be provided for people who decide to add a user who does not live under the same roof.
Read: Netflix will charge you if you use a friend’s account from 2023
More or less fast Pixel 7 Pro
That’s what @suka_hiroaki shared on Twitter this week. This user has indeed found that the performance of the Pixel 7 Pro varies from one smartphone to another depending on the storage chip supplier. The reporter noted that the model powered by a chip from SK Hynix was faster than the one equipped with the chip made by Micron.
Read: Pixel 7 Pro: Some smartphones are faster than others due to different chips
What to expect from the Freebox Revolution update?
Free has just deployed the update bearing the number 1.3.29 of its Freebox Revolution and the novelties are not negligible. The Player has thus been improved, numerous problems with the display of subtitles and QR codes have been corrected, and Free has taken care to solve the problem of zapping between the different channels. New features also reduce energy consumption, and shortcuts have appeared on the home page.
Read: The Freebox Revolution is entitled to a big update, here is the list of new features
The iPhone 14 Plus is not unanimous
It is a report from The Information which reveals that Apple has decided to suspend the production of several parts of the iPhone 14 Plus, which does not attract enough fans. Indeed, the model is not popular enough and the American giant seems to have to revise its objectives downwards and slow down the production rate.
Read: iPhone 14 Plus: Apple suspends production of the smartphone, it fails to seduce fans
Electric vehicle battery efficiency up dramatically
Researchers from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology have found a way to increase the range of electric cars by 25% by changing the shape of the cathode particles. By optimizing the empty space of the cathodes, the scientists managed to obtain a greater density and thus to increase the efficiency of the battery but also its lifespan.
Read: Electric cars: this revolutionary idea can increase battery efficiency by 25%
Our tests of the week
Google Pixel 7: a good photophone that still lacks a bit of power
Google offers here a mid-range smartphone with the perfect quality / price ratio. We love its beautiful screen, its pretty design, and its artificial intelligence capabilities. We regret that the overall power is not up to par and we would have appreciated more novelties compared to the previous model. If you are a gamer, beware, the Pixel 7 tends to heat up in video games.
Read: Google Pixel 7 test: subtle new features
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: almost faultless!
If we put aside its particularly high price, the new graphics card from Nvidia is simply perfect! The GeForce RTX 4090 is the most powerful of the new range and its performance is impressive. With its perfectly successful design, almost no noise pollution, controlled consumption and DLSS 3 technology, the GeForce RTX 4090 offers an incredible technical sheet and becomes the best card currently available on the market.
Read: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review: it’s a real monster!