Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year
… Plex says monthly and annual subscription prices aren’t changing today, and nothing will change for existing lifetime pass holders. Those changes came last year. …
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TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads
… The ad-free subscription is opt in, meaning TikTok can argue that its users have a choice to avoid targeted ads. Meta implemented a similar approach for Facebook and Instagram users in the UK last year, after the same subscription model was rejected by EU regulators. …
The cost of the smart home is going up
… Google is also expanding access to its Home Brief feature, which summarizes what happened around your home at the end of each day, to third parties, and adding the ability to use natural language to create routines, such as “make my home look occupied when I’m not here.” Image: https://platform.the… …
Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit
… Image: Here’s an example of suggested content that will appear alongside AI Search responses. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Granular-links.png?quality=90&strip=all And finally, Google is also making specific sources easier to find with a new feature that highlight… …
Call of Duty never made much sense for Xbox Game Pass
… Going forward, the subscription service will drop from $29.99 to $22.99 per month, less than a year after getting a major hike. …
These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Mother’s Day
… That way, you’ll at least be able to gift something more thoughtful than an Amazon or Walmart gift card — even if those are still totally viable options in our book. --- In this article --- Gifts for film and TV buffs Whether your mom is a movie buff or an avid sports fan, there are a number of sub… …
Nintendo is raising Switch 2 prices
Nintendo is raising the price of its Switch 2 console globally, “in light of changes in market conditions,” and is now forecasting a drop in sales over the next year. …
The 5 biggest changes coming to Gemini
… It can do things like send emails, scan monthly credit card statements for hidden subscription fees, or create a summary of your meeting notes. …
360-degree cameras have a new superpower
… Instead, check out how Splatica re-created all the objects in my backyard by generating a 3D point cloud: Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/TKOtSrRda7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/firefox vrGUL… …
The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor
… If you’re an existing user not thrilled with the changes, you can switch back to the Halide Mark II interface at any point.