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Plex Boosts Lifetime Pass to $750, Sets July 1 Lock-In Deadline
technology10 days ago

Plex Boosts Lifetime Pass to $750, Sets July 1 Lock-In Deadline

Plex will raise the Lifetime Plex Pass price from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026, after already doubling from $119.99 to $249.99 in March; buyers can lock in the current $249.99 price until 12:01 AM UTC on July 1. Plex says it would rather push recurring subscriptions to fund ongoing development, and existing lifetime holders are unaffected. The shift means you’d need roughly 11 years of current annual pricing to break even on a lifetime purchase, while Plex continues to offer local streaming for free and keeps remote streaming gated behind a subscription.

via The Verge|
#lifetime-subscription#plex#plex-pass
Plex hikes Lifetime Pass to $750 as it leans into subscriptions
technology11 days ago

Plex hikes Lifetime Pass to $750 as it leans into subscriptions

Plex will raise its Lifetime Plex Pass from $250 to $750, effective July 1, 2026, a 200% increase that won’t affect current holders. Plex had toyed with dropping Lifetime passes but says the price reflects ongoing value as it pivots from a pure media server to a broader streaming platform; monthly and annual plans stay the same. The hike funds continued development and new features (mobile/app improvements, metadata, downloads, open API, FAST channels), and comes amid profitability pressure as Plex competes with Jellyfin, Emby and Kodi. At $70/year, the lifetime price would take about 11 years to become a better value.

via Ars Technica|
#lifetime-pass#plex#price-hike
FFXIV Arrives on Switch 2 This August With a Separate Subscription
gaming1 month ago

FFXIV Arrives on Switch 2 This August With a Separate Subscription

Final Fantasy XIV Online is arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 this August, kicking off with a one-month free early access period; after that you’ll need a standalone Switch 2 subscription (existing players get 50% off and can keep their characters). You do not need Nintendo Switch Online to play. The Switch 2 port coincides with the announcement of the Evercold expansion for January 2027, with more details to come on the official site.

via Nintendo Life|
#evercold-expansion#final-fantasy-xiv#free-trial
NYT Expands Crossword Empire with Midi, a 9x9 Daily
business3 months ago

NYT Expands Crossword Empire with Midi, a 9x9 Daily

The New York Times adds Midi Crossword, a 9×9 daily puzzle, to its NYT Games lineup, sitting between the Mini and the Daily Crossword for subscribers. The move is designed to grow daily engagement at minimal incremental cost, with puzzles paid to contributors (roughly $500 per puzzle, more for Sundays) and some in‑house production by puzzle editor Ian Livengood; Games is a sizable business—over a million subscribers and billions of plays, contributing around $50 million in annual revenue.

via Nieman Lab|
#business#crossword-puzzles#digital-publishing
Xbox Game Pass May Get Bundled Third-Party Services and a PC Merge, New Report Claims
gaming3 months ago

Xbox Game Pass May Get Bundled Third-Party Services and a PC Merge, New Report Claims

A new Insider Gaming report cites Tom Warren of The Verge, suggesting Microsoft could modify Xbox Game Pass by bundling third‑party services and potentially merging the Game Pass Premium tier with PC Game Pass. This comes after Game Pass Ultimate rose to $29.99/month and a yearly cadence of about 75 day‑one releases, with PC Game Pass currently at $16.49/month for PC access. Warren also cautions that he does not expect changes in 2026. The piece also notes broader Xbox context, including AMD’s hint that the next Xbox could launch in 2027 as a PC‑consol hybrid and a nod to Microsoft’s handheld efforts like the ROG Ally Xbox devices.

via Insider Gaming|
#bundling#gaming#microsoft
Nex Playground: Kinect-inspired motion gaming for the whole family
gaming4 months ago

Nex Playground: Kinect-inspired motion gaming for the whole family

Engadget’s review of the Nex Playground finds a $249 motion‑tracking box that brings Kinect‑like family play to your living room, supporting up to four players with easy setup, offline play, and a solid library of kid‑friendly titles. Yet its biggest flaw is the ongoing cost: most games require Nex Play Pass subscriptions ($89/year or $49 for three months) plus a $29 Sports Pack, and there’s no option to buy games individually. Still, polished hardware and continuous updates make it a compelling, family‑oriented alternative to traditional consoles.

via Engadget|
#family-gaming#gaming#kinect
Tesla Ends Autopilot as Standard, Shifts to FSD Subscriptions
technology4 months ago

Tesla Ends Autopilot as Standard, Shifts to FSD Subscriptions

Tesla is scrapping Autopilot as a standard feature and shifting Full Self-Driving to a monthly subscription. The $8,000 one-time FSD option disappears on Feb 14, 2026, with current pricing about $99/month and a likely price rise as the software improves. Existing owners keep their features, but new buyers will buy a car that requires ongoing payments to access driver-assist features—a Netflix-like model that regulators view as a way to sidestep branding issues and boost recurring revenue.

via Digital Trends|
#autopilot#fsd#pricing
Mothership Launches as a Bold New Platform for Gender and Gaming Discussions in 2026
media-and-culture4 months ago

Mothership Launches as a Bold New Platform for Gender and Gaming Discussions in 2026

Mothership is a new independent website launched by former Polygon staff, focusing on gender and identity in gaming, as a response to the collapse of mainstream gaming media and the sale of Polygon. It aims to provide quality journalism without ads, emphasizing underrepresented perspectives and a critical, identity-first approach to gaming culture.

via Kotaku|
#diversity#gaming#gender
Top AI Voice Recorders: Features, Reviews, and Recommendations
technology10 months ago

Top AI Voice Recorders: Features, Reviews, and Recommendations

A tech journalist tested the Plaud NotePin, a wrist-worn AI voice recorder, for a week and found it to be a well-designed, convenient device but hampered by high costs, slow cloud-based processing, and better alternatives like on-device transcription apps such as Google Recorder. Despite its features, the device's price and reliance on subscriptions make it a less attractive option compared to using existing smartphones with free apps.

via Android Central|
#ai-voice-recorder#plaud-notepin#subscription-model
Developers Criticize Xbox Game Pass Amid Industry Concerns and Layoffs
technology10 months ago

Developers Criticize Xbox Game Pass Amid Industry Concerns and Layoffs

Raphael Colantonio criticizes Microsoft's Game Pass for being an unsustainable and potentially harmful model for the gaming industry, citing massive costs, declining subscriber numbers, and industry layoffs, while acknowledging its benefits for indie developers and consumers. The debate has sparked mixed reactions, highlighting concerns about the long-term impact of such subscription services on game development and industry health.

via Polygon|
#game-pass#gaming-industry#industry-critique