Dueling streaming deals, a cheaper iPad facing off against a bookish rival, a check-in from a chipmaker, and a city relocating. No, it’s not the plot for a Hollywood monster movie but the stuff that will dominate high-tech headlines in the coming days. Here’s what to watch as the week unfolds.

1. Netflix (NFLX) streams dreams

CEO Reed Hastings used Facebook to announce a multi-year streaming deal with DreamWorks Animation (DWA) on Sunday night, pointing to a story that contained details.

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News that a satellite the size of a double-decker bus is about to crash to earth shouldnt be of great concern by the time it has broken up in the atmosphere only fragments are likely to reach the surface. 

 But the fragments could land anywhere and in the unlikely event of a piece striking a house in the UK, home insurance would cover the damage, according to AA Insurance.

Part of a falling satellite could potentially cause a lot of damage, given that it may be travelling at up to 4.6 miles (7.5km) per second* and will be white-hot, says Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance.

Although so far as I am aware no-one in the UK has ever claimed for damage from falling space junk, impact from parts of aircraft or chunks of ice that have formed on an aircraft does occasionally happen.  The cost of damage would be met from the ‘impact damage section of a typical home buildings insurance policy and if your car was hit, that would be covered by your comprehensive policy too.

However, under the Space Liability Convention of 1976, the state that launches a space vehicle is responsible for any damage it causes but damage from space debris is so rare that the treaty has never been invoked.  In theory, this means that if a bit of the falling satellite crashed on the UK, the cost of damage could be claimed from NASA, Mr Douglas explains.

Scientists expect the satellite to break up into about 26 pieces as it descends to Earth.  Weighing about six tonnes, the Upper Earth Research Satellite was launched in 1991 to measure the chemical composition of the upper atmosphere.  It completed its work in 2005 and has been gradually descending ever since.

Considering that high quality mattresses come at a high price its definitely worth investing in mattress covers to protect them. In addition, this the cover will stop dust, micro organisms and moisture from damaging the mattress conserving it in condition for the long term.

There are a number of designs and materials in these protective materials starting from cotton to rubber which are used to guard the bed when kids or the elderly suffer from issues of bed wetting. If you get breakfast in bed and spill espresso by accident you might have peace of mind of a cover that stops the liquid causing a stain or even in the case from heavy sweating some people suffer from.

Buy a water-resistant cover if your kids still wet the bed, or in the case where an elderly individual can have just a little accident of this nature.

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Endsleigh offer a great insurance policy for those that rent property and using both exceptional research methods and leading market knowledge, the experts at Endsleigh are able to provide landlords with great cover options.

The current covers available feature a range of new benefits and product features, which in turn allow landlords to choose a policy that best suits their every single need.

Landlord insurance is very different to that of standard house insurance. This is mainly due to the fact that you will have a third party living in the property you choose to rent out. Landlords must therefore invest in an insurance policy that covers this third party. Such an insurance policy can be found with the help of Endsleigh, landlords can even view a policy quote online. Read more…

Buying a universal life insurance may not be as simple as buying a car insurance. There are a lot of aspects to consider during the decision making process, especially if you are serious about enjoying the best life insurance coverage and added benefits. To help you get started with your purchase, we are going to discuss several things to consider when choosing a life coverage in this article.

Instead of looking into the costs or premiums of the insurance policy, you need to focus on benefits first. Look at the basic life insurance coverage amount you get with the universal life insurance policy and make sure you are getting enough protection for your family and loved ones. Read more…

If you own a small business, general liability insurance is advisable. Not only is it inexpensive for small businesses, but general liability cover is needed to protect your business against claims that could end up bankrupting it. No matter how small your business is, accidents can happen and claims can be made, even a simple slip and fall accident.

In some cases, engineers have been sued for flaws in design, as well as contractors who do the actual construction work. Any small business with employees has yet another liability as employees could make a claim against your company. Without insurance coverage, you may end up paying a hefty price. Why take the chance with that when you can ensure your business stays protected by simply paying a little for general liability insurance? Read more…