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Netflix raises prices again, increasing monthly rates across plans and adding fees for extra members. The standard plan with ads is now $8.99, standard $19.99, premium $26.99, with extra member fees of $7.99 (ads) or $9.99 (no ads). Existing members will be notified in the coming weeks, while new members see the new prices first; this is Netflix’s second price hike in two years as it expands live programming and podcasts.
Netflix is raising prices on all subscription tiers in the US, with the ad-supported Standard plan going from $8 to $9, the ad-free plan from $18 to $20, and the Premium plan from $25 to $27. Adding another member now costs $8 on the ad-supported plan or $10 on the ad-free plan. The changes will roll out to current subscribers in the coming weeks, and existing members will be emailed about the price updates ahead of the switch.
Warhammer Community announces Spearhead, a UK weekly magazine in partnership with Hachette that bundles miniatures, terrain, paints, and tools to introduce players to Warhammer Age of Sigmar and grow twelve Spearhead armies. Each issue includes lore, guides, and progressive tutorials, plus step-by-step painting tips. A premium subscription adds legendary monsters and heroes. Available now in UK retailers or via Hachette’s site.
Pokemon Champions will offer 30-slot free storage, with a Starter Pack lifting storage to 80 and a planned paid subscription to increase storage, add more teams, unlock premium missions, and play extra battle songs. A premium Battle Pass will speed up access to Mega Stones and certain Pokemon. The game releases on Nintendo Switch in April, with a mobile release later in the year; pricing for paid options hasn’t been announced yet.
ZDNET reviews Hilo, a wrist-worn, FDA-cleared blood pressure monitor that continuously tracks BP and can alert to hypertension. It’s accurate and durable but requires monthly cuff calibrations, costs about $80 per year after the first year for full app access, and data access is limited otherwise. Sleep tracking is weak, and the overall price undermines its appeal compared with cheaper cuffs or other wearables.
1Password is raising the annual cost of its individual and family plans, with the individual rate jumping from about $36 to $48 per year and the family plan from $60 to $72; the new prices apply at the next renewal after March 27. It’s the biggest price increase in years, though the service remains a leading password manager and occasional discounts may still appear.
1Password will raise prices for both individual and family plans starting with renewals after March 27, 2026: individual plans rise from $3.99 to $4.99 per month and family plans from $6.95 to $7.99 per month, with the company saying the increase funds ongoing innovation and security. The upgrade also notes new features like saving logins and payment details, phishing protection, and faster device setup, and the price change takes effect at the next renewal after March 27.
Mashable Deals highlights a limited-time offer from 1min.AI: a lifetime subscription for $74.97 (regularly $540) that unlocks access to popular AI models including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Sonnet, Llama, and Mistral, plus bundled tools for writing, image generation, translation, research, and more. The Advanced Business Plan adds 4,000,000 monthly credits (with potential to earn up to 450,000 more), supports up to 20 members with shared workspaces and unlimited assets, and credits rollover if unused. The deal ends Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
YouTube Music now caps the number of song lyrics non‑Premium users can view, requiring a Premium subscription to unlock more lyrics. This follows other features being gated behind Premium, with US pricing around $11/month for Music Premium or $14/month bundled with YouTube Premium; European pricing varies.
Tesla clarifies that Full Self-Driving remains with the vehicle even if ownership changes and confirms a February 14 shift to a $99-per-month FSD subscription, with potential price increases as capabilities grow.
Apple unveils Creator Studio, an all‑in‑one pro‑apps subscription offering 10 apps for $13/month or $130/year (students/teachers pay $3/month or $30/year). Standalone Mac apps remain available as one‑time purchases, and Creator Studio apps can coexist on the same device; updates are generally synchronized, but a few apps have quirks (Pixelmator Pro on an old version, iWork apps listed as two Mac App Store versions). Premium features in the free apps (Keynote, Pages, Numbers) require a subscription, and the Content Hub stock library is exclusive to subscribers. The plan can be shared via Family Sharing for up to six accounts (education plans can’t be shared), with up to 10 devices supported per subscription. Some apps—iMovie, GarageBand, Photomator—aren’t getting major Creator Studio updates. AI features have usage caps and rely on OpenAI tech, with Apple stating user content won’t be used to train models. System requirements vary by app.)
Google is expanding its AI Plus mid-tier subscription to 35 countries, including the United States, with a starting price of $7.99 per month, adding access to Gemini tools, Flow filmmaking, and NotebookLM as part of the broader rollout.
Apple Creator Studio launches on Jan 28 as a $12.99/month (or $129/year) subscription bundle that unlocks Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage, plus premium templates, a Content Hub and AI features. Pixelmator Pro arrives on iPad for the first time; Mac apps remain available as one-time purchases, while iPad editions are subscription-only. An education plan is available; standard plans support up to six users via Family Sharing and offer a one-month free trial. If you cancel, existing projects stay on your device but can’t be edited in paid apps without an active sub; Pixelmator Classic will stop getting updates.
Apple launched Creator Studio, a $12.99/month (or $129/year) all‑in‑one subscription that unlocks six Mac/iPad apps—Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage—with AI features and updates to included iWork apps (Keynote, Pages, Numbers). Standalone purchases remain available, but full functionality now requires the Creator Studio bundle. New subscribers get a 1‑month free trial (plus a 3‑month trial for eligible new Macs/iPads), with family sharing for up to five and student pricing of $2.99/month or $29.99/year; requirements include latest OS versions and supported hardware.
Google is rolling out its cheaper AI Plus plan to 35 countries, including the United States, at $7.99 per month (promo price $3.99 for the first two months). The plan includes Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro in the Gemini app, Flow AI filmmaking tools, NotebookLM for research/writing, 200GB storage, and sharing with up to five family members. It also grants 200 monthly AI credits for video generation, and Google One Premium 2TB subscribers will soon get access. The current higher-tier AI Pro remains at $19.99 per month with more features and credits.