Hulu takes jab at Netflix price hike, drops basic plan to $6, starting today

Netflix’s New Prices Hulu’s Previous Prices Starting today Hulu’s basic subscription plan with limited commercials drops from $8 to $6. It’s Hulu No Ads is staying at $12, meaning it will cost twice as much to get its basic plan with no ads. There’s a significant increase on its Hulu + Live TV plan which offers 2 simultaneous screens. The price for that plan is being raised from $40 to $45....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Robert White

I Can't Believe How Badly The Acolyte Is Hiding Its Sith Lord Mystery

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 4. Summary Star Wars: The Acolyteepisode 4 just premiered, and it seems pretty obvious who the mysterious Sith Lord is. The still-unnamed Sith Lord first appeared inThe Acolyteepisode 1, where he gave a chilling speech about how aSith acolytecan kill the dream the Jedi have of how the galaxy can operate. InThe Acolyteepisode 4, Mae is clearly scared of the repercussions of completing the Sith Lord’s “final lesson” of having to kill a Jedi without a weapon....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Daniel Jenkins

Jschlatt under fire as Hatsune Miku collaboration sparks outrage

Jschlatt under fire as Hatsune Miku collaboration sparks outrage Popular YouTuber Jschlatt is coming under fire after he announced his upcoming collaboration with the iconic Vocaloid, Hatsune Miku. Like many content creators, he boasts hisvery own merch line,which includes a plush figure of his avatar, afluffy ram named ‘Rammie.’ It looks like his merchandise is about to get a huge boost, though, as it was recently announced that he will be collaborating with none other than famous Vocaloid Hatsune Miku who will get her own version of the Rammie plush....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · David Williams

Kick streamer arrested after setting his own couch on fire

Kick streamer arrested after setting his own couch on fire Finnish Kick streamer ‘Pullis’ found himself on the wrong side of the law after setting his own couch ablaze several times during a live broadcast. Kickstreamers are generally known for the absurd things that happen on their channels, but one creator on the platform has taken the proverbial cake with the stunt he pulled during a December 2024 broadcast. Finnish streamer‘Pullis,’who boasts over 10K followers on Kick, started his stream by announcing that he was moving to Estonia — before moving slightly to the right, showing that his couch presently was on fire....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Melissa Moreno

Konami reveals Silent Hill f is “independent of the series”

Konami reveals Silent Hill f is “independent of the series” It’s Silent Hill, but not that Silent Hill. Konami finally admitted Silent Hill F isn’t a sequel. Konami has spoken, and the verdict is in: Silent Hill f isn’t a sequel, just a totally standalone spinoff. So if you were clinging to the hope that it’d stitch together the mess left behind by Downpour or Homecoming… yeah, time to let go....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Michael Mann

Leaker proven correct about GTA 6 reveals more about the game’s development

Leaker proven correct about GTA 6 reveals more about the game’s development A GTA 6 leaker who correctly revealed Jason and Lucia’s last names before they were confirmed in trailer 2 has shared more info about the game’s development. Rockstar Games shocked the world in May when they unveiled the long-awaitedsecond trailerfor GTA 6 along with in-game screenshots andcharacter bios. The trailer also revealed the last names of VI’s two protagonists: Lucia Caminos and Jason Duvall....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Daniel Snyder

Look out, space billboards could be coming to a sky near you

It’s an idea that will send a shiver down the spines not only of astronomers who need clear skies to do their work, but also of regular folks who sometimes like to gaze dreamily toward the heavens to immerse themselves in the beauty of the universe. We’re talking about space ads. Space ads created by constellations of small satellites. Having already agreed that the technology now exists for such a venture, researchers at Moscow’s Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology recently conducteda studyto determine the economic feasibility of a space ad mission involving a constellation of sun-reflecting satellites that can take up different positions to create images or words in the skies above cities....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Curtis Harris

Loom cuts down unnecessary meetings, increases productivity

We’re in the age of online and remote work now, and even with pandemic fears easing, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change. Even if you don’t work from home or from another remote location, however, you’ve probably used one of the many video meeting platforms that have become popular in recent years. That means you know how much of a time-sink these live meetings can be, or how they can yank you away from your work at the worst times....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · George Hampton

Mark Cuban wants to see Marques Brownlee guest-star on Shark Tank

Mark Cuban wants to see Marques Brownlee guest-star on Shark Tank Billionaire Entrepreneur Mark Cuban has mentioned that he wants to see Marques Brownlee guest-star alongside him on the Shark Tank TV show, but there’s a catch. Over the years,Marques ‘MKBHD’ Brownleehas skyrocketed in popularity on Youtube with his coverage of just about everything related to the tech space. Running aYouTube channelwith over 17 million followers is very much like running a business, so it would make sense for Marques to invest in other businesses to share his knowledge....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Chelsea Harris

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs iPad Pro: Spec Showdown

The Microsoft Surface is the flagship Windows 2-in-1 device, and it’s now on its fourth iteration. Apple has decided that it wants in on the market, too, and is planning to challenge Microsoft in November with its iPad Pro. Can the iOS tablet really put up a fight, or does its mobile roots force it to fight with one hand tied behind its back? Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Performance Comparing the processor in the iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is tricky because they operate using different instruction sets, and with different operating systems....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Nicholas Sparks

MVP co-founder reveals why Jake Paul vs Logan Paul got turned down by Netflix

MVP co-founder reveals why Jake Paul vs Logan Paul got turned down by Netflix Nakisa Bidarian, the co-founder of MVP, has revealed why Netflix decided against doing Jake Paul vs Logan Paul when Mike Tyson had to postpone the match. Jake Paul was set to take onMike Tysonon July 20, but the boxing legend was forced to postpone the fight after suffering ulcer flare-up. Although the bout was moved to November 15 and Jake Paul decided to battle former UFC fighterMike Perry in July instead, rumors swirled that a brother vs brother headliner could happen instead....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Joel Herrera

NASA shares trailers for original shows coming to its new streaming channel

NASA is gearing up for the launch of its new streaming channel, NASA+. The free channel is part of the space agency’s wider revamp of its website and app, with the new look and fresh content landing on Wednesday, November 8. NASA recentlydropped a trailerfor the new NASA+ streaming channel, which will run without ads. In recent days, it’s also been posting short previews of some of the new series that will be appearing on the channel....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Diana Wells

Nintendo boss isn’t interested in AI generated games & claims “human touch” is essential

Nintendo boss isn’t interested in AI generated games & claims “human touch” is essential Nintendo of America boss Doug Bowser was asked about whether or not Nintendo would be using AI to develop games in the future, and, though he didn’t entirely rule it out, AI game dev isn’t in the cards for them just yet. AI has been increasingly prevalent, withvideo and image generationbecoming more and more normalized as models improve....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Steve Williams