Netflix is raising prices again, as the standard plan goes up to $17.99 Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeNetflix is raising prices yet again. In its latest earnings report released Tuesday, the streaming service announced that “we are adjusting prices today across most plans” in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. Netflix spokesperson MoMo Zhou tells The Verge that the ad-supported tier is increasing from…

Sonic 4 comes to theaters in March 2027 Image: ParamountThe fourth Sonic movie now has an official release date: March 19th, 2027, according to Variety. Right around the release of the very successful Sonic the Hedgehog 3 last December, news hit that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 was in the works, but at the time, the movie only had a spring 2027 release window. Sonic films have drawn all-star…

Meta’s next smart glasses may be with Oakley Oakleys are considered stylish and popular with athletes — which is probably why Meta’s keen to partner. | Photo by Mark Brown/Getty ImagesMeta may be releasing new Oakley-branded smart glasses later this year, according to a new Bloomberg report. The Oakley-branded glasses, internally referred to as “Supernova 2”, would be based on the brand’s…

OpenAI and Softbank are starting a $500 billion AI data center company Image: The White House (YouTube)A plan to build a system of data centers for artificial intelligence has been revealed in a White House press conference, with Masayoshi Son, Sam Altman, and Larry Ellison joining Donald Trump to announce The Stargate Project. Their companies, Softbank, OpenAI, and Oracle (respectively), along with MGX are listed …

Microsoft is letting OpenAI get its own AI compute now Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeMicrosoft and OpenAI announced Tuesday that they have adjusted their partnership so that OpenAI can access competitors’ compute. The new agreement “includes changes to the exclusivity on new capacity, moving to a model where Microsoft has a right of first refusal (ROFR),” Microsoft says. “To further support OpenA…

Trump says he’s open to Musk or Ellison buying TikTok Image: The VergePresident Donald Trump says he’d be open to his buddies Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok. “Larry, let’s negotiate in front of the media,” Trump said at a press conference with the Oracle co-founder, SoftBank CEO Masa Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to announce a $500 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure investmen…

Trump pardons Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImagesOn Tuesday night, President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Ross Ulbricht, who ran the dark web marketplace Silk Road under the pseudonym “Dread Pirate Roberts.” Ulbricht has been serving a life sentence without parole since 2015, when he was convicted of multiple charges, including the distribution …

Here’s what Bambu will — and won’t — promise after its controversial 3D printer update Using the non-touch screen on an older Bambu P1P 3D printer. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The VergeBambu Lab, the company behind my favorite 3D printers, has given itself one hell of a week. Now, I’ve got answers to some of my burning questions, answers which you might also hopefully appreciate. But first, some backstory. Since last Thursday, …

Volvo announces pricing for delayed EX30 compact SUV Image: VolvoThe compact Volvo EX30 is finally arriving in the US — and with it comes some more clarity about its price. When it was first announced in 2023, the EX30 was positioned as a smaller, more affordable electric vehicle in a market overflowing with expensive, luxury models. And it seemed poised to win over a lot of converts, with a star…

Korg’s first record players are designed for DJs, audiophiles, and archivists The Korg Handytraxx Play is a portable record player designed for scratching on-the-go. | Image: KorgKorg has announced a new collection of portable record players with each model featuring specialized functionality depending on what you like to do with your vinyl. The Handytraxx Play is designed for DJs who perform with their turntables, the Ha…

Microsoft will automatically keep you signed in to your account starting in February Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeMicrosoft is making some changes to the way you sign in to a Microsoft account next month. Starting in February, you will stay signed in to a Microsoft account automatically unless you sign out or use private browsing. It’s a change that people will need to be aware of, especially if they’re using a public compute…

Balatro has sold over 1 million copies since December PlaystackBalatro has crossed a major milestone, selling 5 million copies in its first year. The news was shared on X and featured a shout out to The Game Awards. “To everyone who picked up Balatro after seeing it at @thegameawards, we hope you’re having an amazing time with it!” the post read. Balatro was featured prominently during The Game Aw…

How to mirror your iPhone screen on macOS Image: Samar Haddad / The VergeApple continues to make it easier to use your iPhone with your Mac using the Continuity feature. Introduced with macOS Ventura, Continuity lets you use your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac. It also offers a universal clipboard across devices, call and text syncing, AirPlay streaming — and now, the ability to mirror…

IMDb’s CEO, who founded the site 35 years ago, is stepping down Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for IMDbIMDb founder and CEO Col Needham is stepping down after launching the website 35 years ago, the Amazon-owned company announced on Tuesday. Needham will now serve as executive chair. IMDb chief operating officer Nikki Santoro will take over as CEO. Needham started building the database that later be…

The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImagesThe UK government is going to launch an app that will allow citizens to digitize their driver’s licenses. Science Secretary Peter Kyle announced on Tuesday that the GOV.UK Wallet launching for Android and iOS devices later this year will let users securely store government-issued documents on their p…

WhatsApp will let you share your status on Instagram and Facebook Illustration: The VergeMeta is integrating WhatsApp into its Accounts Center, as WABetaInfo spotted. The change, which is rolling out globally “over the next few months,” lets WhatsApp users share status updates across Instagram and Facebook, as well as enable single sign-on. Meta says the link won’t be turned on automatically, so it’s up to you…

Fujifilm’s new hybrid instant camera features its widest lens yet The Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo Hybrid Instant Camera is expected to be available starting in February 2025 for $349.95. | Image: FujifilmFujifilm has announced a new hybrid instant camera coming to its Instax line that doubles as a smartphone printer. The new Instax Wide Evo Hybrid instant camera is similar to the Instax Mini Evo that Fujifilm lau…

Today’s the last day to get $50 in credit when you preorder Samsung’s new Galaxy devices You can get $50 in credit when you preorder Samsung’s new phones, which you can use toward Samsung’s other products.Samsung’s very likely about to announce the new Samsung Galaxy S25 along with other new devices tomorrow, January 22nd, at its Unpacked event. If you’re at all interested in any of the new gadgets, you might want to jump on Samsung…

Infinity Nikki’s new season brings the game’s biggest update yet Image: Infold GamesClear some room in your closet, stylists: Infinity Nikki’s next update is coming soon bringing with it new content, new locations to explore, and most importantly, new outfits. The Firework Season starts January 23rd. The update will be themed around Lunar New Year celebrations, starting a new Mira Journey battle pass while of…

A federal website on reproductive rights has vanished A screenshot of reproductiverights.gov from the Internet Archive.A federal website for information on reproductive rights and healthcare access is suddenly down, following Donald Trump’s inauguration yesterday. Reproductiverights.gov seemed to be offline as of last night, CBS reports. The Biden administration launched the website in 2022 in the …