Pixel 4 Impresses With Camera Upgrades As Netflix Raises $2 Billion
Google's latest Pixel 4 earns praise for its advanced camera capabilities, though questions remain about its premium pricing strategy. Meanwhile, Netflix secures two billion dollars in debt to combat upcoming streaming rivals, and NordVPN confirms a recent security breach.
TechCrunch reviews the new Pixel 4 and highlights significant camera improvements alongside a highly useful Recorder app. However, the review notes that the device fails to address consumer demand for a more affordable phone, a preference clearly established by the success of the budget-friendly Pixel 3a.
In other major news, Netflix announces a two billion dollar debt raise to fund additional content spending ahead of fierce competition from Disney+ and Apple+. Additionally, NordVPN confirms a security breach where an expired internal private key leaves the VPN provider vulnerable to server impersonation attacks.
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