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4k Video Downloader+

4k Video Downloader+ is a program created by InterPromo GMBH used to download videos from YouTube and other video sources.

Alltech Services Inc

AllTech Services, Inc.

Amazon Fire TV

Amazon Fire TV is a line of streaming devices and smart TVs powered by Amazon's Fire OS (based on Android). The primary Fire TV devices is the Fire Stick line, which consists of portable HDMI…

Amazon Kindle

Amazon Kindle is a product line of e-readers made by Amazon.

Apple authorized service provider program

The Apple Authorized Service Provider Program is a program created by Apple that attempts to provide third party authorized repair technicians with sufficient resources to repair Apple products.

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is a media streaming service launched by Apple Inc. on November 1st, 2019.

ASUS "sliding clip" battery connector defect

ASUS laptops manufactured between 2020 and 2024, including the Zephyrus G14 and Strix G16 series, feature a hazardous battery connector design where a non-insulated metal sliding clip can easily pop…

ATSC 3.0

ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGenTV (in the U.S.A.) or TV 3.0 DTV+ (in Brazil), is a television protocol for terrestrial (over-the-air) broadcasting. It promises to deliver over 4K resolution and 120…

Audible

Audible is an audiobook and podcast service company owned by Amazon. The service platform has a dual content model that allows for individual purchases and downloads as well as streaming content…

Bambu Lab LAN mode guide

Hi everyone, I just thought I'd share my experience with using my P1S offline and blocking its access to the internet from your router (just in case Bambu Lab decides to do something about all the…

Bosch Spexor

Bosch Spexor is a portable alarm device sold by Bosch, dependent on cloud services from the manufacturer.

Brainly

Brainly (originally Zadane.pl) is a Polish company and platform founded in 2009 by Michał Borkowski dedicated towards students assisting each other for homework online. In recent years, the platform…

Brave browser

Brave is a free and open source web browser based on Chromium. Privacy focused by design, it comes equipped with a dedicated ad-blocker that operates independently from the Chromium codebase and is…

Brother Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service

The Brother Industries Ltd.: Refresh Program Subscription Service is an opt-in Subscription-as-a-Service launched in August 2021. The program's purpose is to automatically re-order and deliver…

Canon Camera Connect

Canon Camera Connect is a mobile app for iOS and Android that connects to Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-equipped Canon cameras to enable remote shooting, geotagging, and media transfer to smartphones. Since…

Disney+

Disney+ is a video streaming service created by Disney in 2019.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro locks its own hardware after five power cycles unless the owner downloads DJI's proprietary smartphone app, creates an account, & agrees to terms of use that include binding…

DJI Osmo Pocket 3

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a 3-axis gimbal camera, released in 2023 by DJI. During the camera's setup process, it forces the user to download, install, and use the DJI Mimo smartphone app. The…

Games as a service

Main article: Software as a service Games as a service (also known as live-service games) is a business model designed to monetize games after their initial sale or free download. It is typically…

General Electric refrigerators

The first household General Electric (GE) refrigerators were made in 1925, and GE is continuing to produce and evolve their refrigerator products to the present day. GE has been gradually adding more…

Google Chromebook
Google OnHub

Google OnHub was a line of WiFi-enabled internet routers sold by Google from 2016-2022. They were intended to provide high signal strength in a better looking package than typical routers, to…

Google Pixel

Google Pixel is a consumer electronic device that Google develops and equips with specialized versions of Android or ChromeOS.

Google Pixel Buds

The Pixel Buds are a line of wireless earbuds developed and marketed by Google. The first-generation Pixel Buds were launched on October 4, 2017, at the Made by Google launch event, and became…

Google Pixel Watch

The Pixel Watch is a line of smartwatches developed and marketed by Google. The first-generation Pixel Watch was launched on October 13, 2022, and was first previewed in May 2022 during the Google…

HBO Max

HBO Max (previously Max) is a streaming service created in 2020 by Warner Bros. In May 2023, the service rebranded to Max, but this has since changed.

Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 is a third-person cooperative shooter game for PlayStation 5 and Windows, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and released by Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2024.

Hikvision

Hikvision is a video surveillance company providing products and services to over 180 countries and regions, which was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

Hisense H9G Smart TV

Hisense H9G Smart TV was manufactured and sold by Hisense between 2020 and 2023. During that time, it was considered the company's flagship model, and still retails at $1,400 on Amazon as of February…

HP Reverb G2

The HP Reverb G2 is a Virtual Reality (VR) headset produced by HP Inc., and was developed in cooperation with Valve and Microsoft. It was marketed to be used with SteamVR and Windows Mixed Reality…

IKEA ÅSKVÄDER

IKEA ÅSKVÄDER is a modular powerstrip sold by IKEA.

Instagram

Instagram is a global social-media platform and subsidiary of Meta since 2012. Founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, Instagram focuses on sharing photos and videos.

IPhone

The iPhone is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple. It was first unveiled on 09 January 2007, by then CEO and founder Steve Jobs.

Itch.io

Itch.io is a website used to find and share video games made by independent developers online.

Life360

Life360 is a location-based social networking application developed by Life360, Inc., a San Mateo, California–based technology company. Designed primarily for families, the app enables users to share…

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac

Microsoft Office 2019 update 16.78.3 (23102801) was the last functional version of Office 2019 (perpetual) for Apple macOS computers, released on 31 October 2023. If automatic updates are enabled as…

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft 365 (sold as Office 365 from 2010 to 2020) is a suite of productivity software applications that includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. The addition of "365" to…

MIRC

mIRC is an IRC client for Microsoft Windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.

Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is a media streaming service and publisher, founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph formerly for remote video rentals, it eventually became the pioneer of the video streaming…

Netflix delisting 23 game titles

Netflix is a subscription based video-on-demand streaming website that primarily distributes original and acquired films and TV shows in multiple languages to end consumers. It also offers a library…

Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console manufactured and distributed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Nintendo DS. The Nintendo 3DS had five revisions: the Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo…

Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is a series of hybrid portable/home game consoles released by Nintendo since 2017 with the original Nintendo Switch. The most recent model in the series is the Nintendo Switch 2…

Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo Switch Online (or NSO for short), is a paid online gaming subscription service for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, similar to PlayStation Network on the PlayStation consoles and…

Nitro Pro

Nitro Pro is a Portable Document Format (PDF) editing application and electronic signature software.

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX

Panasonic Lumix S5IIX is a full-frame digital single-lens mirrorless camera (DSLM) sold by Panasonic under its Lumix S line of cameras, targeting professional photographers/videographers.

Patreon

Patreon is a monetization platform co-founded in May 2013 by musician Jack Conte and developer Sam Yam. It is operated by Patreon, Inc.; which provides business tools for content creators to run…

Philips Hue: MotionAwareTM

With the introduction of the latest version of the original Hue bridge known as the Bridge Pro, the updated hardware included a new feature known as MotionAware™ that "transforms Philips Hue lights…

Pixel 5a

This phone was infamous for bricking after 1-2 years and the issue was swept under the rug with an extended warranty program. The Pixel 5a is acknowledged to have a high incidence rate of motherboard…

Presonus removes VSL mixing app from VSL audio interfaces products line

Audiobox VSL is an audio interface product line released by Presonus in 2011

Printer tracking dots

Tracking dots, also known as printer steganography or machine identification codes (MICs), are an often-overlooked yet serious privacy concern. These tiny, nearly invisible markings are added by many…

Reddit

Reddit is an American social media network for social-news aggregation, content rating, and forums. As of December 2024, Reddit is the eighth most-visited website in the world.

Renault Zoe connected services subscription

The Renault Zoe electric vehicle comes with connected services that let owners monitor battery level, charging status, schedule charging and remotely control climate functions via the My Renault…

Retroid Pocket MINI Handheld

The Retroid Pocket Mini is a compact handheld gaming console designed for enthusiasts of retro gaming. Released in late 2024, it features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, ideal for…

Roku

Roku, Inc. is an American technology company, founded in October of 2002, known for their "Roku" line of products which consist of Smart TVs & streaming players.

Samsung Odyssey

Samsung is a well known manufacturer of monitors and a pioneer of curved screen technology. Their Odyssey lineup of curved gaming monitors is all-encompassing, ranging from small, affordable VA…

Scribd

Scribd Inc. is a digital document library founded in 2007 by Jared Friedman, Trip Adler, and Tikhon Bernstam.

Seattle Avionics

Seattle Avionics is a company that specializes in providing software for general aviation aircraft. FlyQ EFB was an electronic flight bag application available for iPad and iPhone which was primarily…

SiriusXM

SiriusXM (also known as SiriusXM Holdings) is a radio streaming service founded in 1990 by David Margolese and Martine Rothblatt. The company went public on September 13, 1994.

Snapchat

Snapchat is a social media and camera app founded in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, Reggie Brown, and Bobby Murphy. In March 2017, Snapchat would become a publicly traded company in the New York stock…

Sony x900h television

The Sony X900H (XH90 in Europe) Television is a 4K LCD TV produced by Sony in 2020.

Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds

The WF-1000XM4 are true wireless earbuds designed by Sony. They were launched on June 8, 2021.

SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a music streaming platform founded in 2007. The SoundCloud website was made public in October 2008.

Spotify

Spotify is a global music-streaming service founded in 2006 in Sweden by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. It allows users to stream music, podcasts, and other audio content via a freemium model…

Spotify Car Thing

The Spotify Car Thing was a physical device that allowed extended control of the Spotify app. When connected to a device running the Spotify app, the Car Thing accesses an API for communication with…

Steam

Steam is a digital storefront and service for video-game distribution, operated by Valve Corporation. Launched in 2003, it has grown to become the largest digital-distribution platform for PC gaming…

Storj.io constantly removes free or low cost services

In February 2024, Storj announced the discontinuation of its Free Tier, effective April 1, 2024. This change required all users to transition to paid Pro accounts to continue using the service.

Switch Game Key-Card

The Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key-Card is a game cartridge available for Nintendo Switch 2 that differentiates from regular game cartridges by containing only a game license instead of game data inside…

Telegram

Telegram is an instant messaging (IM) app created in 2013 by Pavel Durov and Nikolai Durov. The company was originally founded on the British Virgin Islands and has an LLC in Dubai since 2017.

Telly

Telly is a line of free smart TVs created in 2023 by Ilya Pozin. The TV is free, as the cost is recuperated by displaying ads on an auxiliary display below the main 55-inch screen.

The Economist

The Economist is a weekly digital and printed newspaper founded in 1843. Though mostly written and edited in London, they also have other editorial offices in the United States of America, Europe…

Thinkpad X1 Carbon

The Thinkpad X1 Carbon is a laptop series made by Lenovo, a Chinese-American multinational technology company, advertised as portable, thin and durable, while offering "full PC power and…

Uber

Uber Technologies, Inc is an American multinational company that provides a variety of transport-related services. In recent years they have been involved in a number of controversies associated with…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp (officially WhatsApp Messenger) is an American instant messaging (IM) and voice-over-IP (VoIP) service owned by technology conglomerate Meta.

Winston-Salem Journal

The Winston-Salem Journal is an American daily newspaper primarily serving the eponymous area. It is owned by Lee Enterprises.

Wyze

Wyze Labs, Inc. (formerly Wyzecam), also known as Wyze, is an American technology company that was incorporated on 19 July 2017.

Zoom (product)

Developed by Zoom Communications, Zoom workplace or commonly referred as Zoom, is a video calling platform allowing that can be downloaded on devices and be used for free, but with certain…