mknelson

"Don't tariff me, bro!"

Check with your local independent reseller (hi there!) AFAIK they can still offer the 2 and 3 year up front AC+. You can extend those with the subscription if you want.

AS @Jrobards pointed out the pre-paid has a lower cost than the subscription. 10-15% depending on the device and term.

@Dmskalnm - AC+ extends the manufacturers warranty and adds accidental damage coverage. Typically it's only usable for things beyond minor damage. It's like the warranty on your car plus collision insurance.

22july2013 said:

(As the article says) we've been using Apple Pay to purchase Walmart goods for five years... here in Canada. And I don't think it's limited to in-store purchases... I believe both their online website and their app for iOS (maybe even for Android) also both accept Apple Pay.

Since 90% of Walmart's products appear to be made in China, I presume China is putting pressure on Walmart to track their users so the Chinese Communist Party can purchase Walmart's user data. ;-)

That's because Chip and Pin and tap are pretty ubiquitous here in Canada. It's pretty difficult to get the processor to shut tap off (although you can set a limit).

Tap activated is all that's needed - ApplePay just works.

Walmart's main concern may be that they aren't covered if it's a stolen card which was tapped - no security (thanks banks) but the store will often still be liable.

jeffharris said:

Lights blinking to the music?
pass the bong, dooooooood…

The floor lamp looks nice. It would be great in a corner.
Does it work with HomeKit?

I made a Plug-in junction box with a Lutron Caseta switch and an outlet, so I could plug a bunch of lights into one switch.

Yes, all the Nanoleaf lights work with HomeKit and work very well. Some of the older ones work with HomeKit only. The newer ones are Matter so are more cross platform.

One thing I really like about the Nanoleaf lights is the scenes run on the lights themself rather than on a controller like with some others (ZWave, Phillips iirc).

At least the subscription is optional and only for select effects.

macgui said:

I can't stand the affectation she employs as a singing style. That she was chosen to mumble the title song for No Time to Die was beyond disappointing. It's fortunate that it's easy to avoid her music.

Still beats all the country artists who fake twang their vocals.

"Dude, you're from around here - we don't have that accent!"