Neowin News Feed for: Argentina

Netflix hikes prices again, with cheapest plan now starting at $7.99/month

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:20:01 +0000

The change in Netflix's subscription plan was announced during Netflix's Q4 2024 earnings results, which reported the addition of 19 million new subscribers. Read more...

Google launches News Showcase in the UK and Argentina

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:34:01 +0000

Google News Showcase is rolling out in the UK and Argentina, offering license fees to local, national, and independent publishers who curate their articles and give access to their paywalled content. Read more...

Apple reportedly getting ready to open new stores in Mexico and Latin America

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:24:01 +0000

According to a credible report, Apple is looking to significantly expand its retail locations in Latin America, the first step being a new Apple Store coming soon in Mexico City. Read more...

Samsung testing "Safety Truck" that lets you see what the driver sees, for road safety

Justin Luna — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:22:01 +0000

Overtaking a long truck can be difficult-- and dangerous. In line with this, Samsung plans to install cameras on trucks that show the driver's view, so it can be seen whether it's safe to pass or not. Read more...

Think game consoles are expensive? PS4 gets $1100 price tag in Argentina

Andy Weir — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:55:17 +0000

Next-gen games consoles aren't exactly cheap for most of us on a budget - but spare a thought for gamers in Argentina, where Sony has priced its new PlayStation 4 at the equivalent of over $1100 USD. Read more...

PayPal to stop conversions of Argentine pesos to USD

Paul Ferson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:03:30 +0000

After the government in Argentina passed a ruling to limit dependency on the US dollar, PayPal became the easiest method of converting. As a result, the functionality is to be pulled in Argentina. Read more...

Argentina halts the sale of iPhones and BlackBerries [Update]

Michael Stanclift — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:36:19 +0000

In a bid to strengthen the local economy, government has banned the sale of consumer electronics that are not made in Argentina. iPhone and BlackBerry fans may turn to the black market to get a fix. Read more...

Chile: Google Earth Moves a Village to Argentina

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:34:39 +0000

The Chilean government wants Google to fix its geographical search program that places village Villa O'Higgins, named after Chilean independence hero Bernardo O'Higgins, Santiago, on the Argentine side of the border. "Chile has asked for... Read more...

UK News: England 1 - 0 Argentina

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 07 Jun 2002 13:32:01 +0000

England have won a famous victory over deadly World Cup rivals Argentina. Sven Goran Eriksson's team held on for a nail-biting win after skipper David Beckham converted a penalty a minute before half time when... Read more...

Hacking 'legal' in Argentina

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:43:10 +0000

An Argentine judge has ruled that hacking is legal by default in the country, arguing that the law covers crimes against people, things and animals, but not cyberspace. It is the first case against computer... Read more...