Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features
… For creators and businesses, Meta is testing two new plans. Meta One Essential will cost $14.99 and includes perks like the Meta Verified badge. …
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WhatsApp tests ‘Plus’ subscription that adds stickers and more for a few bucks a month
WhatsApp users are getting some new customization features — for a price. …
TikTok is letting UK users pay to remove ads
… Image: “Enjoy” personalized ads feels like a bit of a stretch there, TikTok. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-11-133605.jpg?quality=90&strip=all “Advertising on our platform is already helping thousands of British businesses reach new customers, in… …
Supernatural isn’t dead after all
… While Meta did not comment on who would be the CEO of Supernatural Health, Meta spokesperson Che’von Lewis told The Verge that the original founders and coaches are behind Supernatural Health. The new app is expected to launch later this fall, along with new content. …
Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day
… Product: Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 4K | https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.birdfy.com%2Fpages%2Fnew-product-feeder-metal-2-4k, https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/565706/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBirdfy-Smart-Bird-Feeder-Camera-4K-Ultra-HD-Free-AI-I… …
How one founder’s bet on ‘the old school web’ is paying off
… He built them to help inform his metal detection hobby — by pinpointing the modern-day locations of old structures and trails, he’d identify new places to go looking for artifacts. …
Virtual Reality
… Aftermath previously reported that Camouflaj studio heads had been let go and that the developer is now just “a handful of employees” working on “the new user experience for upcoming hardware.” Meta is closing down three VR studios as part of its metaverse cuts Jay Peters Jan 13 Meta has discontinu… …
Jony Ive’s funky Ferrari
… Finally, in the lightning round, it’s time for Brendan Carr is a Dummy, Meta’s new subscription tiers, Sony’s exciting new TV tech, and an update on the incredible rising price of everything. …
Social Media Platforms
… Any accounts users currently have connected in Meta’s Account Center will automatically transfer to the new Meta Account that’s rolling out “over the next year.” 1 / 4 Image: Meta Jay Peters Apr 23 Bluesky posts can now have higher quality images. …
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. …