One of Japan's largest tech companies just launched its own cloud storage service — its main appeal is not its free 10GB storage but its unlimited transfer service
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Rakuten Drive also lets users view and edit documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft 365

Highlights:

  • Rakuten Drive offers free 10GB storage and unlimited file transfers, unlike competitors.
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365 for document viewing and editing.
  • Targets both individuals and businesses with separate plans.
  • Paid “PRO” version increases storage to 1TB, allows bigger file uploads, and extends transfer link expiration.
  • Future integration with Rakuten’s loyalty program planned.
  • jayandp@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    10 months ago

    They also bought Kobo, a Kindle competitor that I actually like. (Partially because you can still easily remove their DRM).

    • Telodzrum@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      The hardware is better, too. It’ll be a cold day in hell before I go back to a Kindle.