Talking Tech: RIP sharing your Netflix account for free

First, Netflix preps an plan with ads. Now, they're going to start charging users for sharing their accounts with others outside their household. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Thursday, October 20 It's Thursday. You know what that means: another round of tech headlines. It's Brett Molina overly excited about the return of the NBA and ready to get you up to speed on all things tech. Let's pour one out for Netflix as we know it. First, they're going to feature ads for the first time ever as part of a new basic plan available next month for $6.99. Then comes the real gut punch: Netflix will start charging you for sharing your accounts. That's right, children of parents with a Netflix subscription, or friends who maybe split the cost to watch "Stranger Things" or other Netflix programming: You're going to have to pay up. How does it work? Subscribers will soon have the option to create a sub-account for someone who's not in their household. They get their own login and account preferences. The owner of the primary account will then pay extra to include that sub-account. It makes sense why they are doing this. Netflix leaves a lot of money behind not requiring everyone to have a unique account. Plus, the competition in streaming has grown fierce with countless other options. But just like when Netflix used to deliver our movies or TV shows by mail – remember DVDs? – we'll reminisce about sharing our Netflix passwords to watch "Bridgerton." What else happened in tech? New iPads from Apple. And there's a new Apple TV coming, too. It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. These courses will help protect yourself. Unsending texts on iPhone. Here's what really happens when you delete a message. Thursday tech tip Not every unwanted item in your home is destined for the trash can, especially electronics. From cellphones to car batteries, these seven items should never get tossed straight in the trash. One more thing Charge your electric car and get a Mexican pizza? Sign me up. Taco Bell is adding EV charging stations at more than 100 of its restaurants.  That's a wrap! Thanks for reading.  Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @brettmolina23. Netflix to crack down on account sharing in early 2023 Sharing your Netflix password with people who are not in your household? Netflix says it will begin to "monetize" account sharing early next year. Apple unveils new iPad lineup, updated Apple TV 7 everyday items to never dispose of in the trash These 5 tech hacks will save you time and money These videos, games were created to teach you how to protect yourself...   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102