All articles tagged with #pricing changes
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tells staff that 2026 progress includes a branding shift to XBOX and a Game Pass price drop that boosted sign-ups and retention, but warns that durable growth will require hard choices and continued rapid execution.
Amazon Prime Video is restructuring its plans: basic Prime Video will be capped at 1080p, while 4K/UHD requires the new Ultra tier at $4.99 more per month. Ultra adds more offline downloads (up to 100), Dolby Atmos audio and Dolby Vision, and more concurrent streams (up to five). Basic members will gain Dolby Vision support and increase from three to four concurrent streams; true 4K remains bandwidth- or device-dependent for many users.
Walt Disney World has announced several changes coming in January 2024, including the return of all-day park hopping for guests with park hopper benefits or annual passes, the introduction of "good-to-go days" for annual passholders and cast members, and price increases on annual passes and parking. The changes aim to enhance the visitor experience and provide more flexibility for guests.
Reddit users continue their blackout protest against the platform's new pricing plan, which will force several popular third-party apps to shut down or pay up starting July 1. While some subreddits have reopened, moderators of r/aww, r/videos, and r/music have kept their forums closed, holding out for more movement from Reddit's executives. Over 300 other subreddits are still private, and moderators are polling their users to gauge interest before joining the indefinite shutdowns. CEO Steve Huffman's leaked memo, which warned employees not to sport a Reddit logo in public, has been criticized for "trivializing" the concerns of moderators and volunteers who maintain much of the platform.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has clarified that the new mortgage fees will not penalize borrowers with good credit scores and subsidize borrowers with bad credit scores. However, borrowers with higher credit scores may experience modest increases in fees, while those with lower credit scores may experience modest decreases. Some high credit score borrowers may see significant increases, according to Mortgage Loan Officer Al Bingham.