Jack Foster 
Summary Plex increased the cost of the Remote Watch Pass from $1.99/month to $2.99/month ($19.99-$29.99/year) starting June 1, 2026. Introductory pricing ends June 1, 2026; renewals go to the regular subscription price. Higher Watch Pass costs could push non-Plex Pass users toward Jellyfin or other self-hosted alternatives. If you’re a Plex Remote Watch Pass subscriber, … Read more
The truth is out there: that of Ryan Coogler X-Files The pilot has an incredible cast, and I hope this is a sign that Hulu will give the project a full series order. (Even with a strong nostalgia factor and Coogler’s Oscar, nothing is certain, as said Buffy the Vampire Slayer (fans know that well.) … Read more
Apple today launched a new video to promote the Mac, with students being the main target. It bears the slogan “Great ideas start here”. The Mac is having a moment. MacBook Neo appeals to new users of the platform, and Mac mini and Mac Studio are in high demand when it comes to AI innovations. … Read more
Sergio Flores/Getty Images Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix. Paxton argues that the streaming service collected user data, including from children’s accounts, despite the company’s claims to the contrary. The suit claims that Netflix makes “billions of dollars each year by secretly … Read more
ChatGPT should seem “smarter and more accurate” starting today, according to OpenAI. In fact, the company is replacing the default model with an update called GPT-5.5 Instant. OpenAI also says the model upgrade reduces “gratuitous emojis” in responses. GPT-5.5 Instant is the new default ChatGPT template GPT-5.5 Instant arrives on May 5 (5/5), which is … Read more
Podcasts are wildly popular, and it’s easy to see why: from sports to true crime, comedy, news and more, there seems to be one for almost everything. Here’s how to use Apple Podcasts and get the most out of your podcast experience. Apple Podcasts Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of … Read more
Every year, Apple prepares a new chip for its latest iPhones. But the A20 Pro chip for this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra looks like it could be very special. Here are his two big rumored upgrades. #1: A20 Pro will be the first 2-nanometer iPhone chip You can always bet on Apple … Read more
Apple this week stopped offering a 256GB storage option for the Mac mini worldwide. As a result, the desktop now has a higher starting price. In the United States, for example, the Mac mini now starts at $799 with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, whereas it previously started at $599 … Read more
Earlier this year, Apple launched its new iPhone privacy feature, Limit Precise Location, but only a few carriers initially supported it. Following the launch of iOS 26.5 this week, Apple now says the feature is available to many more users. ‘Limit Precise Location’ is rolling out more widely, but you still need an iPhone or … Read more
It’s a terrifying meeting of minds. The horror survival game Phasmophobia just launched a three-week crossover event with the Alan Wake franchise. It is rightly called Phasmophobia by Alan Wake and features reimagined maps and character skins for Wake and co-protagonist Saga Anderson. The game will now ask players … Read more