Netflix may have finally figured out games
…t the only subscription service changing up its offerings, as Apple Arcade has similarly been backing away from indie titles of late, despite once being a haven for premium-priced smartphone games…
Search
Discord adds a free Xbox Game Pass ‘starter edition’ for Nitro subscribers
Discord is announcing the launch of Nitro Rewards today, a new program for subscribers that bundles benefits from third parties like Microsoft, Logitech, and SteelSeries, into a Nitro subscription. The main addition…
Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes
…fan relationships, and create additional revenue opportunities for artists and songwriters.” Spotify hasn’t said exactly when the new tool will launch or how much it will cost beyond a Premium subscription.
Google’s Nest Cam with Floodlight is selling at its lowest price yet
…floodlight behavior from the Google Home app, including settings for different timing and motion-sensing responses, and incorporate them into your smart home routines for when you’re home or away. Even…
360-degree cameras have a new superpower
…Splatica says it’s waiving its subscription fee for those first 1,000 users, who should each be able to turn around 10 minutes of 360-degree footage into little 3D worlds…
The Vergecast Vergecast, 2026 edition
…On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s publisher, Helen Havlak, to talk about ads, subscriptions, our website, our audience, and more. Then, Nilay and…
The perfect successor to Lost has been hiding from me for years
…I currently have subscriptions to four different streaming services and I still pay for cable. It makes it easy for a show like From to slip through the cracks. At least there…
Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax
…That tax may not seem substantial at first, but it quickly adds up as creators gain subscribers and begin charging more for their subscriptions. A calculator on Substack’s own website estimates…
Pebblebee’s Halo can help track lost items and keep you safe, and it’s on sale for $50
…you’ll need Pebblebee’s Alert Live subscription (which costs $24.99 a year), but the good news is the service is included free for the first year, making the Halo an…
Apple’s iPhone revenue jumps to $57 billion despite chip shortages
…Apple’s services segment, which includes subscriptions like Apple One, Apple Music, Apple TV, and others, soared to another “all-time record” at $30.98 billion.