Tag archive: Premium

Earlier this week, The Boston Globe rolled out a brand new version of its website coded in HTML5 and operating behind a premium paywall. Ideally designed to cut out Apple's 30 percent cut for revenue generated with a Boston Globe app on the iPad, users can simply so to the Web address in Safari and type in login information to access articles on the site. The newspaper also operates a free site for news junkies at Boston.com, but the… Read More

As the general release date of Windows 7 draw near—that would be October 22, 2009, for anyone keeping track—speculation had begun mounting about Microsoft's pricing strategy for Windows 7, with some industry watchers wondering whether Microsoft would use the generally-positive response to Windows 7 pre-releases (and dissatisfaction with Vista) as an excuse to introduce premium pricing. Today, Microsoft revealed retail and… Read More

Users will be able to rent each title on a pay-per-view basis or watch it as part of CinemaNow's Premium Pass subscription. As part of the agreement, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment titles will be available on a download or streaming basis. Each title can be rented as a pay-per-view, giving the user unlimited access for 48 hours, or can be viewed under CinemaNow's Premium Pass subscription service. The CinemaNow Premium Pass… Read More

MSN Premium, which is targeted at broadband-connected households, includes advanced communication options allowing customers to access their e-mail, calendar and contact information when, where andhow they want it. Rich digital information-sharing features allow customers to get the most out of their digital photo collections; and extensive safety and security features, such as the Pop-UpGuard, help customers have a safe and more enjoyable… Read More