Spotify may be planning to hike prices on its most loyal listeners

Spotifyis one of the most popularmusic streaming appson the planet, and its new partnership could result in anew erafor the platform. Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG)recently announceda new multi-year agreement, which could make Universal’sStreaming 2.0vision a reality. While the press release didn’t get into too many specifics, it does say the agreement is meant to “advance the next era of streaming innovation,” which could result in new more expensive subscription tiers on Spotify offering extra benefits and perks for “superfans....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Patrick Harrington

Star Trek's Space Walk Technology Isn't Just Sci-Fi: Russian Scientists Almost Made It Real

Star Trek’s Space Walk Technology Isn’t Just Sci-Fi: Russian Scientists Almost Made It Real The original “Star Trek” TV show and subsequent films were set in a not-so-distant future. In this fictitious future, there was no magical universal energy surrounding everyone like thenonsensical Forcefrom “Star Wars.” Instead, the crew of the USS Enterprise had to rely on technology. The tech in this universe was notably imaginative but not outside the realm of possibility....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Evelyn Gutierrez

Tesla unveils $140,000 Model S Plaid that can go from 0 to 60 in under 2 seconds

Tesla announced a new Model S Plaid car Tuesday that can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 2 seconds and has a range of more than 520 miles. The vehicle — which is listed for $140,000 on Tesla’s website — is available to order now and will be shipped by the end of 2021. According to a brief teaser video shown duringTesla’s Battery Day event, the new model features some eye-popping specs for a production car....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Christine Curry

The best browser games 2022: Find free fun online

Browser games - whether or not you play them regularly, there will always be occasions when you’re glad they exist, if you’re without a console or your PC is underpowered. There is a huge range of great browser games out there just waiting to be discovered. That could mean single-player time sinks, or massively multiplayer RPGs that span continents, some with text-based systems and others with impressive art and graphics. Regardless, you may bet on finding a range of great fun in these games....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1284 words · Richard Phelps

The Nintendo Switch is in its filler era

After years of speculation and wild rumors, it’s official:Nintendo’s new console is on the horizon. In atweet this week, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the company plans to announce its Switch follow-up in the next fiscal year (though that won’t be during its upcoming June Direct). It’s an exciting piece of news, but one that shouldn’t be too surprising to anyone paying attention to the Switch’s first-party game lineup this year: The Nintendo Switch is already in its filler era....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · John Marquez

These amazing leaked photos show the real iPhone 8 in all its glory

The Apple iPhone 8 has been subject to countless rumours and leaks for the past year or so. The biggest talking point has always been the design, would it feature abezel-less front screen?Would it have anembedded Touch ID fingerprint sensor? Will it have an OLED screen? Unfortunately, there have been several contradictory rumours and leaked images, but nowBGRhas obtained what it says are design mockups of the actual iPhone 8 and so give us our best look yet....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Hunter Campbell

This Apple TV+ deal gives you 3 months for less than the price of a latte

This deal is available from now through April 25, so act fast if you’re interested. This is the lowest subscription price we’re likely to see for Apple TV+ outside ofBlack Friday, so unless you want to wait for the holidays to catch up on shows like Silo, Shrinking, Foundation, Ted Lasso and more, now is your best shot at saving some money and watching some seriously good TV. Apple TV+ is a global streaming service which offers on-demand access to a growing list of exclusive content, including Severance, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and much more....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Patrick Maxwell

Warzone devs nerf Lockwood 300 after OP Doom shotgun runs riot again

Warzone devs nerf Lockwood 300 after OP Doom shotgun runs riot again The Warzone devs have, once again, nerfed the Lockwood 300 – otherwise known as the Doom shotgun – by disabling the Dual Trigger that makes it so overpowered. And, well, fans are delighted. Warzonehas always had its share of overpowered deadly weapons, stemming all the way back to the original DMR, busted Mac-10 blueprint, Snakeshot akimbo pistols, and the Cronen Squall....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Barry Ball

What Size SD Card Do You Need For A Security Camera?

What Size SD Card Do You Need For A Security Camera? The right SD card (ever wonder what the SD stands for?) size for your security camera depends on how your system records, the resolution it uses, and how often you review or overwrite footage. If your camera records in 1080p and only when motion is detected, 32GB or 64GB is usually enough. For 24/7 recording or higher resolutions like 2K or 4K, aim for 128GB, 256GB, or more....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Jacob Harris

Why You Can't Edit An iMessage (And Does It Mean The Recipient Read It?)

Why You Can’t Edit An iMessage (And Does It Mean The Recipient Read It?) We’ve all had the familiar experience of writing a text message only to discover a few minutes later that we’ve misspelled a word or included something we wished we hadn’t. iMessage has always had a lot offeatures worth using, but for a long time, editing messages wasn’t one of them. That meant, for better or worse, once you sent a message, you were stuck with it....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Michael Kaiser

5 Of The Coolest Electric Cars With Solar Panel Roofs

5 Of The Coolest Electric Cars With Solar Panel Roofs Electric vehicles have obvious advantages in terms of their positive impact on air pollution and fuel savings, but two oft-cited barriers to entry areslow charging speedsand the lack of charging stations in rural areas. A forward-looking solution some automakers are implementing is the use of solar panels on the roof of their EVs, along with an inverter inside the vehicle to charge the batteries....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1267 words · Justin Carroll

Aaron Sorkin talks Jobs movie at Tribeca Film Festival

Aaron Sorkin took a moment yesterday to speak about his upcoming Steve Jobs movie. The Academy Award-winning screenwriter was answering questions at New York City’s School of Visual Arts for the Tribeca Film Festival last night when the subject of the Sony-backed Jobs film came up. Sorkin of course avoided talking about the drama that surfaced yesterday surrounding the picture’s director and cast, but he did offer up a few details about his script....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Chad Ross

Age of Empires 2 Will Receive a New Expansion After 25 Years

Age of Empires 2is getting a DLC that takes us to Ancient Greece and already has a release date;Chronicles: Battle for Greecewill be available for purchase on November 14, and it will include many new features, such as three new civilizations, an elaborate narrative campaign, and new gameplay mechanics. Age of Empires 2 New DLC The legendary strategy gameAge of Empires IIhas turned 25, and it remains alive and well thanks toAge of Empires II: Definitive Edition, which continues to receive content, such asChronicles: Battle for Greece, which will be released on November 14 for PC and Xbox consoles....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Jerry Crawford