Disney+ is exploring the introduction of a new free tier to attract more users to the streaming service www.thurrott.com/mus... #disney+ #media

To comply with the Digital Services Act, the EU Commission said today that Meta will need to change the design of Facebook and Instagram to make both apps less addictive www.thurrott.com/clo... #meta #facebook #instagram #social

Netflix is reportedly exploring new options to increase engagement on the platform, including adding live channels and streaming bundles www.thurrott.com/mus... #netflix #media

Microsoft detailed today how it's been increasingly using AI-powered discovery to keep Windows users protected against security vulnerabilities www.thurrott.com/win... #windows11 #ai #security #microsoft

Meta just launched a new image generation model in WhatsApp and Instagram that can use photos from public Instagram accounts to create its pictures www.thurrott.com/a-i... #meta #metaai #whatsapp #instagram

The Google Photos app is adding a new Video Remix feature that uses AI to restyle videos, change the background scenery, and more www.thurrott.com/a-i... #googlephotos #googlegemini #ai

Obsidian Entertainment, one of the various studios impacted by the dramatic Xbox layoffs announced earlier this week, has reportedly started shifting its resources towards the development of a new Fallout game www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #xbox #fallout

OpenAI's new GPT-Live models allow ChatGPT to listen and talk at the same time and show visual results through supported widgets www.thurrott.com/a-i... #openai #chatgpt #ai

Spotify is raising today the maximum number of items that can be pinned for quick access from 4 to 20 items www.thurrott.com/mus... #spotify

Netflix will soon diversify its content offering with the addition of videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, People Inc, Hearst Magazines, PMX, and Tastemade www.thurrott.com/mus... #netflix #media

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork agentic tool is coming to the web and mobile following its launch on the desktop earlier this year www.thurrott.com/a-i... #anthropic #claude #claudecowork

Google is planning to take the wraps off the next generation of Pixel devices during an event in New York City on August 12, 2026 www.thurrott.com/goo... #google #googlepixel #pixel11

id Software, the developer of the just-released "Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC, has reportedly lost nearly half of its workforce following the job cuts Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced yesterday www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #xbox

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service will get eight new games in July, including Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, the survival crafting game The Planet Crafter, and more www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #xbox #gamepass

Apple has started offering free 4K upgrades for Mad Men and other TV shows it’s selling on its Apple TV app www.thurrott.com/app... #apple #appletv #media

Nintendo will stop selling all models of the original Nintendo Switch in Europe next year as it prepares to release a new version of the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery in the region www.thurrott.com/gam... #nintendo #nintendoswitch #gaming #eu

Microsoft announced today that it was laying off approximately 4,800 employees, and that will include 3,200 jobs at the company's Xbox division www.thurrott.com/mic... #microsoft #xbox #gaming

Microsoft is starting to roll out support for Google account sign-ins in the version 150 of its Edge browser for Windows and macOS www.thurrott.com/clo... #microsoftedge #google

Microsoft dedicated $2.5 billion to the creation of a new 'Microsoft Frontier' subsidiary that will focus entirely on accelerating enterprise AI adoption www.thurrott.com/a-i... #microsoft #ai

The popular media center Plex is introducing today a new 5-year Plex Pass membership priced at $249.99, which is what the Lifetime membership used to cost before a 200% price increase www.thurrott.com/mus... #plex #plexpass #media

Microsoft has reportedly started testing a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games that may help to make the possible transition to an all-digital future a bit smoother www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #xbox

Conversation focus, an accessibility feature on Meta AI glasses that lets users hear others more easily in noisy environments, is now limited to 3 hours per month unless you pay for a $19.99/month Meta One Premium subscription www.thurrott.com/a-i... #meta #smartglasses

Sony announced today that production of physical discs for new PlayStation games will stop in January 2028. After this date, new games will only be available digitally via the PlayStation Store or via digital codes sold by retailers www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #playstation

Google’s new Gemini Spark agent that launched for AI Ultra Subscribers in the US last month is now available in the Gemini app for macOS www.thurrott.com/a-i... #googlegemini #geminispark #ai

Microsoft is reportedly looking for a buyer for Undead Labs, which is currently developing State of Decay 3. The company is also considering cancelling Marvel's Blade or getting rid of its developer Arkane Lyon www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #xbox

Microsoft has reportedly discontinued its entry-level Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go, which haven’t been refreshed in years www.thurrott.com/mob... #microsoft #surface

The UK’s CMA is pressuring Apple and Google to abandon their anti-steering rules on their mobile app stores. The competition regulator would also like Apple to open up contactless payments on iPhones www.thurrott.com/app... #apple #google #appstore #playstore #competition

Apple has just released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2 to fix various security vulnerabilities on the three platforms www.thurrott.com/mob... #iOS #iPadOS #macOS

WhatsApp is inviting users to reserve their unique username in the app before the feature launches later this year www.thurrott.com/clo... #whatsapp #meta #social

The Fitbit Air is Google’s new entry-level fitness tracker, and it's probably the first Fitbit product designed “for the masses” with a screenless design, a $99 price, and an optional AI coach www.thurrott.com/sma... #fitbit #fitbitair #wearables

Open just released three new GPT-5.6 frontier models as a limited preview, and the AI startup said it's proceeding that way at the request of the US government www.thurrott.com/a-i... #openai #chatgpt #ai

The new Windows Insider Channel system that made its debut earlier this year is ready to roll out in Windows Update for all Windows 11 users www.thurrott.com/win... #windows11 #windowsinsider

Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pros will reportedly use the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips that currently power the latest models released in March www.thurrott.com/app... #apple #applesilicon #macbook

YouTube is looking to improve the viewing experience for its TikTok-like Shorts video, and it's now rolling a new 'Clear Screen' mode and 2x speed option www.thurrott.com/mus... #youtube #youtubeshorts

Apple is reportedly skipping Pro, Max, and Ultra versions of its upcoming M6 chip to prioritize the development of a more varied and powerful M7 lineup www.thurrott.com/app... #apple #applesilicon

Microsoft will raise the price of Xbox consoles by $100 for 512 GB models and $150 for 1 TB models starting on August 1. The price increases will affect all markets worldwide www.thurrott.com/gam... #xbox #gaming #microsoft

After Google settled with Epic Games worldwide, the company will start lowering its Play Store fees and expand billing choices for developers. The changes will go live in the US, the UK, and the EEA on June 30 www.thurrott.com/clo... #google #playstore #android

Apple has just raised the price of all iPad models and all Mac models except the Mac Mini due to the AI-fueled memory and storage crisis www.thurrott.com/a-i... #apple #mac #ipad #ai

Microsoft announced today the introduction of new financial connectors in Microsoft Excel, along with reusable Copilot Skills www.thurrott.com/a-i... #microsoftexcel #microsoftcopilot #ai

Microsoft now sells cheaper versions of its 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X Series chips and just 8GB of RAM, with prices now starting at $849 www.thurrott.com/har... #microsoftsurface #surfacepro #surfacelaptop

Select Xbox Insiders are getting access to a more flexible gamertag system, the ability to stream games while they're installing or updating in the background, and more www.thurrott.com/gam... #xbox #gaming

The standard edition of GTA VI is priced at $79.99, and there's also a $99.99 Ultimate Edition with exclusive content. The game's physical edition, however, will only include a download code and no disc www.thurrott.com/gam... #gtavi #rockstargames #gaming #xbox #playstation

The optional June update for Windows 11 introduces a new Screen tint accessibility feature, and it also brings several changes to make Widgets less distracting www.thurrott.com/win... #windows11

Google Chrome users can now use information saved in Google Wallet, including passports and digital IDs, to fill out forms on the web www.thurrott.com/clo... #googlechrome #googlewallet #android

Microsoft is reportedly working on more than a “dozen” movie and TV projects based on its gaming intellectual properties www.thurrott.com/gam... #microsoft #gaming #xbox #entertainment

Meta unveiled today a new collection of cheaper smart glasses starting at $299, and they're available with three frame styles and multiple color options www.thurrott.com/har... #meta #metaglasses #smartglasses

Valve has finally announced the price of its Steam Machine, and it will start at $1,049/€1,039/£879 for the model with just 512GB without a controller www.thurrott.com/gam... #gaming #valve #steam #steammachine

Amazon’s new Alexa+ assistant is continuing its global rollout that started last fall, and it just launched in early access in Brazil www.thurrott.com/a-i... #amazon #alexa #ai

Instagram is rolling out the ability to add a unique caption to each slide on a carousel post, which has been a long-requested feature from the community www.thurrott.com/clo... #instagram #meta #social

Google has stopped manufacturing its 2nd-gen Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers, which are being replaced by the new Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker www.thurrott.com/sma... #googlenest #smartspeakers #smarthome