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Amazon is updating its ad-free streaming offering by introducing Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier designed for viewers who want to watch content on Prime Video without advertisements. The move formalizes and expands the platform’s ad-free option while also introducing updated pricing and subscription choices for users. A New Premium Ad-Free Tier Prime Video Ultra will officially launch on April 10, offering subscribers the ability to remove advertisements from their streaming experience for an additional $4.99 per month. The new plan is not a standalone service; users must already have either a Prime membership or a Prime Video subscription…

Peacock is adding several AI-powered features to its mobile app, including vertical NBA broadcasts, a personalized Bravo video hub, and an in-app Jeopardy trivia game designed to keep viewers engaged beyond traditional streaming. The new AI features are designed to make the app more interactive and turn the Peacock app into a mobile entertainment hub for fans. Instead of scrolling through titles, you will soon be able to watch sports highlights, explore personalized video feeds, and even play games tied to popular NBCUniversal franchises. Vertical NBA video is coming to Peacock Peacock is introducing live NBA broadcasts formatted vertically for…

Guitar Hero and Rock Band ruled my life for a long stretch of time. I poured thousands of hours into those franchises, and probably even more dollars as I accumulated as much DLC as possible. I even played competitively in tournaments for a couple of years. Today, I still mourn the loss of the genre, which is why I was exhilarated to meet with Echo Foundry Interactive, a team consisting of former developers of Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and other rhythm games, to see their upcoming title, Sound System.Sound System plays much like the classic Guitar Hero games that introduced…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a series of malware-infected video games that appeared on the popular PC gaming platform Steam. The agency is now asking players who may have downloaded these compromised titles to come forward and provide information that could help identify victims and track down the people responsible. FBI seeks victims in ongoing malware investigation The investigation is being led by the FBI’s Seattle Division, which recently launched an online portal asking potential victims to report if they installed certain Steam games that contained malicious software. According to the agency, several titles distributed through the…

Last year’s launch of Nintendo Switch 2 ushered in a new era for the most iconic name in video games, and while Nintendo was building its nascent platform, it chose a game about destroying everything in sight to be one of its flagship titles. That game was Donkey Kong Bananza, which arrived from the team that released another game that helped bring Nintendo into a new era in 2017: Super Mario Odyssey. Donkey Kong Bananza stood alongside Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, and others to announce the Switch 2’s presence as a continuation of Nintendo’s most…

Apple just dropped the fourth developer beta of iOS 26.4 — and historically, that’s the point where a stable release stops feeling hypothetical. Worth getting excited about, too; this update is full of features that actually matter in daily life. A few of them, frankly, should have shipped years ago. But here we are. The security fix Apple should have made sooner Previously buried deep enough in Settings to qualify as a hidden feature, Stolen Device Protection now activates automatically when you update. It forces Face ID or Touch ID before anyone can access your Passwords app, trigger Lost Mode,…

Amazon is giving Alexa+ a bit more personality. The company has introduced new chat styles that let you change how the voice assistant responds to you, ranging from calm and friendly tones to something a little bolder. One of the new options can even throw in censored profanity, adding a cheeky edge to conversations with your smart speaker. What are the new chat styles on Alexa+? Last month, Amazon rolled out three new personalities for Alexa+ that can change how the assistant talks. A Brief style focuses on short, direct responses without extra commentary. Chill delivers answers in a more…

Marvel Maximum Collection, the retro compilation of six Marvel arcade and early console games, has a release date,  and it’s only a couple of weeks away. You can take a trip down comic book memory lane on March 27.The collection of classic Konami sidescrolling action games is being assembled by Limited Run Games, and it will be available in both digital and physical formats. The collection includes titles from across Arcade, NES, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis, most of which have never been ported to other modern platforms. Here is the full line-up:X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade)Captain America and The…

Netflix is officially bringing the demon slaying Kpop idols back. The streaming giant has officially confirmed that a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is now in development, following the success of the animated musical action film that blended fantasy battles with pop stardom. The original movie followed the members of a fictional KPop girl group Huntrix. They perform as global pop stars, but in secret, they protect the world from supernatural threats through their magical singing. Inside Netflix’s plans for the KPop Demon Hunters sequel Netflix confirmed that the sequel will reunite the creative team behind the first film. Directors…

Despite the rising cost of hardware components, Samsung’s next ultra-premium smartphone might not see a price hike. A new report suggests that Samsung may decide not to raise the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the reason might come down to Apple. Apple’s first foldable iPhone could be the reason Samsung is considering keeping its upcoming foldables’ price closer to the current generation to remain competitive. Why Samsung is making this move Apple is widely expected to release its first foldable iPhone as early as this year. Reports are suggesting that Apple is increasing its initial production plans.…