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Tech Missives covers various technology topics, including: tech news; digital media; streaming services; Linux/open source software; and blogging.

Netflix is now the most expensive on-demand streaming service

Netflix has announced a price hike across all of its tiers. This now makes Netflix the most expensive streaming service, eclipsing HBO Max.

As of January 2022, support for the BlackBerry OS, and thus the classic BlackBerry phone, has been discontinued.

A look back at Diverse Tech Geek for 2021, including the top 10 blog posts and a few noteworthy site changes.

Kickstarter has announced plans to shift its platform to incorporate blockchain technology. Also: what are the alternatives to Kickstarter?

Google has released its 2021 annual results for its “Year in Search” list. Netflix, “Black Widow,” and sports dominate the results.

NordPass released the worst passwords of 2021; among the entries include Superman, “Star Wars” and Winnie-the-Pooh.

A look at how cord cutting is going for me so far, as well as whether it’s really been cheaper versus cable TV.

A review of Apple TV+, Apple’s streaming service and the home of “Ted Lasso” and the “Peanuts” specials. But how well does it stand up?

A look at streaming service profile avatars on the most popular services, from Netflix to HBO Max, plus the few services without avatars.

A review of Peacock, the streaming service launched in 2020 by NBCUniversal (and its owner, Comcast). How does it compare to other services?