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technology2 hours ago•2 min saved

YouTube Premium Price Hike Hits US Subscribers Amid Streaming Price Surge

YouTube raised US prices for Premium: individual plan to $15.99/mo (+$2), family to $26.99/mo (+$4), and student to $8.99/mo (+$1). Current subscribers will be notified at least 30 days in advance. YouTube says the increase funds a high-quality experience and creator support, while preserving ad-free viewing, background play, and YouTube Music's library; the move is part of the 'streamflation' trend as other streaming services also raised prices in 2026.

via Business Insider|

#price-increase #streamflation #subscription-pricing

technology1 day ago•16 min saved

YouTube Increases Premium and Music Plans Prices in the U.S.

YouTube is raising prices in the U.S. for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. The Premium individual plan goes from $13.99 to $15.99/month and the family plan from $22.99 to $26.99/month; YouTube Music rises from $10.99 to $11.99/month for individuals and from $16.99 to $18.99/month for families. A new YouTube Premium Lite price climbs from $7.99 to $8.99/month. The changes apply now for new customers, with existing subscribers seeing the new rates in their next June billing cycle and receiving at least 30 days’ advance notice. YouTube cites ongoing investment in quality experiences and creator support, and notes this is its first price increase since 2023; the company also highlighted its large global subscriber base for Music and Premium.

via variety.com|

#price-increase #streaming #subscriptions

technology2 days ago•8 min saved

Motorola raises US prices across the Moto G (2026) lineup

Motorola hiked US prices for the Moto G (2026) lineup overnight, lifting the Moto G Play 2026 from $179.99 to $249.99, the Moto G (2026) from $199.99 to $299.99, and the Moto G Power (2026) from $299.99 to $399.99, with the Moto G Stylus (2026) at $499.99 as a benchmark. The increases are attributed in part to rising memory chip costs, and Motorola is pushing promotions on the official store while suggesting third-party retailers may still show the old pricing for now. The piece notes that these hikes could foreshadow further increases for Razr/Edge mid-rangers as well.

via PhoneArena|

#midrange-smartphones #moto-g-2026 #motorola

business12 days ago•3 min saved

Verizon Hikes Discounted Netflix/HBO Bundle to $13

Verizon will raise the monthly price of its discounted Netflix + HBO Max bundle from $10 to $13 for subscribers on eligible plans, effective May 6 or the next billing cycle; HBO Max itself isn’t changing price, and customers will see the new rate automatically and can downgrade or cancel in the Verizon app; the move follows Netflix price increases and aims to maintain value and subscriber retention in a rising-cost streaming market, though some households may reevaluate the bundle or switch to standalone services.

via | Cord Cutters News|

#bundle #business #hbo-max

technology14 days ago•5 min saved

Sony hikes PS5 prices worldwide starting April 2026

Sony will raise PS5 prices globally from April 2, 2026: base PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition up by $100, PS5 Pro up by $150, and PS Portal priced higher as well. Regional MSRPs include US ($649.99 / $599.99 / $899.99 / $249.99), UK (£569.99 / £519.99 / £789.99 / £219.99), Europe (€649.99 / €599.99 / €899.99 / €249.99), and Japan (¥97,980 / ¥89,980 / ¥137,980 / ¥39,980). The changes follow prior regional increases and are framed as necessary to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#price-increase #ps-portal #ps5

technology14 days ago•1 min saved

Sony Hikes PS5 Prices as AI-Driven Chip Costs Bite

Sony is raising PS5 prices globally (US: Standard $649.99, Digital $599.99, Pro $899.99) and the PS Portal to $249.99, citing higher memory-chip costs driven by AI infrastructure; Europe and Japan will follow. The move comes as helium supply risks from the Iran-Qatar conflict threaten chip production, and analysts say the price hikes could dampen console demand this year.

via The Guardian|

#ai-demand #helium-supply #memory-chips

technology15 days ago•2 min saved

Sony hikes PS5 prices as memory costs surge

Sony will raise PS5 prices in the U.S.: disc edition from $549.99 to $649.99, digital edition to $599.99, and the PS5 Pro to $899.99, effective April 2, citing pressures in the global economy and a surge in memory costs that have tightened margins for hardware.

via CNBC|

#gaming-industry #memory-prices #price-increase

gaming15 days ago•38 min saved

Sony hikes PS5 prices as April changes roll out

Sony is raising PS5 prices globally starting April 2: PS5 standard to $649.99, PS5 Digital Edition to $599.99, PS5 Pro to $899.99, and PlayStation Portal to $249.99. Regional prices were updated in the UK, Europe, and Japan. This marks the second PS5 price hike in under a year, with Sony citing ongoing global economic pressures; other consoles from Microsoft and Nintendo have also seen price increases, and Bloomberg notes a potential delay for Sony’s next-gen PlayStation to 2028 or 2029.

via The Verge|

#gaming #playstation #price-increase

technology15 days ago•5 min saved

Sony Uplifts PS5 Lineup Prices Ahead of 2026

Sony confirms substantial price increases for the PS5 family (PS5, PS5 Digital, PS5 Pro) and PS Portal, effective from 2 April 2026, driven by ongoing global economic pressures. Price changes: PS5 £479.99/€549.99/$549.99 → £569.99/€649.99/$649.99; PS5 Digital £429.99/€499.99/$499.99 → £519.99/€599.99/$599.99; PS5 Pro £699.99/€799.99/$699.99 → £789.99/€899.99/$899.99; PS Portal £199.99/€219.99/$199.99 → £219.99/€249.99/$249.99. Sony says the hikes will help continue delivering innovative gaming experiences.

via Push Square|

#playstation #price-increase #ps-portal

news16 days ago•14 min saved

RAM Crunch Triggers $50 Price Hike for Nex Playground

RAM shortages driven by AI datacenters force Nex to raise the Nex Playground from $250 to $300 starting April 1; Nex says higher memory and storage costs are not sustainable and this is the second price bump in under two years, though its subscription price remains unchanged and the company apologizes for reduced accessibility.

via Kotaku|

#ai-hyperscalers #gaming-console #news

technology25 days ago•12 min saved

China Smartphone Price Hikes Hit Oppo, OnePlus, and Vivo

Rising RAM and semiconductor costs push Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and iQoo to raise prices on several smartphones in China, effective March 18, with potential global ripple effects though no international price hikes announced yet.

via Notebookcheck|

#iqoo #oneplus #oppo

business27 days ago•15 min saved

Prime Video Ultra Price Hike Brings More Downloads and 4K Perks

Amazon is hiking the price of its ad-free Prime Video tier to $4.99/month starting April 10, rebranding it Prime Video Ultra, which adds 100 offline downloads, up to five concurrent streams, and exclusive 4K/Dolby Atmos streaming, while the standard ad-free plan will gain more downloads and streams; standalone Prime Video remains $8.99/month. The move comes amid a broader industry trend of price increases, with Amazon highlighting new perks and upcoming originals like a live-action God of War series to justify the cost.

via Gizmodo|

#ad-free #amazon #business

gaming29 days ago•5 min saved

Fortnite V-Bucks price hike takes effect amid rising operating costs

Epic Games is raising Fortnite’s V-Bucks prices starting March 19, 2026 due to higher operating costs. Pack prices drop to 800/2,400/4,500/12,500 (from 1,000/2,800/5,000/13,500); Fortnite Crew membership will now grant 800 V-Bucks (down from 1,000); main battle pass loses bonus currency and its price falls from 1,000 to 800 V-Bucks. The OG, Lego, and Music passes also decrease by 200, with an optional season pass available. The move follows Epic’s Google app store dispute resolution.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#epic-games #fortnite #gaming

tech29 days ago•49 min saved

Prime Video Ultra charges $4.99/month for ad-free, 4K streaming

Starting April 10, Amazon’s ad-free Prime Video will be rebranded as Ultra at $4.99 per month, making 4K/UHD streams exclusive to Ultra. Ultra adds up to five simultaneous streams and 100 downloads, Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos; Prime subscribers without Ultra will get Dolby Vision (1080p) back later with other upgrades (downloads and streams increasing). This is part of a broader wave of streaming price hikes.

via The Verge|

#4k #amazon #price-increase

gaming1 month ago•15 min saved

Runescape Membership Hits World of Warcraft Price Point

Kotaku’s Morning Checkpoint reports Runescape’s monthly membership rising to $15 (from $14) and the annual plan to $132 (from $100), putting the price on par with World of Warcraft in many regions. It’s the second increase in under two years, with pre-September 2024 signups grandfathered. Jagex says the hike funds infrastructure, upgraded systems, and new content. The roundup also mentions a Lego Luigi set tease and PlayStation Plus leaks.

via Kotaku|

#gaming #membership #mmo