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Google is cutting the price of its AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubling the storage that comes with it, making the plan a more competitive option against similar AI subscription tiers from rivals. What changes with the new plan The updated AI Plus plan now includes 400GB of cloud storage, up from the 200GB subscribers have received since launch. The price drops to $4.99 per month, or local equivalent, and the reduction takes effect on the next billing cycle rather than immediately. The storage increase will roll out over the next few days. 📣We’re updating…
This year is Sonic’s 35th anniversary, and while new crossover content for Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is exciting, fans were largely left wanting by the announcements during this year’s Summer Game Fest Showcase. However, one announcement, which felt almost like an afterthought in the moment, should draw the attention of fans, particularly those who have people with whom they can play multiplayer: Sonic Pico Park.A riff on the popular puzzle/action/platforming game from 2021, Sonic Pico Park adds a layer of Sonic aesthetic and gameplay mechanics to what is already a very successful formula. With an allowance of two to eight players,…
In this era of smartphones, our constant companion not only connects us to a fast-paced world but also guides us through new cities, stores quick notes, and captures irreplaceable memories. Yet, as indispensable as they are, ultimately, their utility is bound by battery life. A sudden low-battery alert during a grueling daily commute, between back-to-back classes, or in the middle of travel can instantly break the rhythm of an otherwise productive day. Recognizing this modern frustration, the INIU Pocket Rocket P50 steps into the spotlight as an ultra-compact Everyday Carry (EDC) power solution engineered specifically for life in motion. Pocket-Sized…
The announcement of a new Crazy Taxi game during the Xbox Summer Showcase made waves for how excited longtime fans were to not only see an updated version of the iconic arcade passenger-delivery game. But following the announcement, a Steam page listing that disclosed generative AI use stirred up controversy. During a recent hands-off gameplay demonstration, I had the chance to seek clarification from series creator and lead producer on Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Kenji Kanno.For reference, here is what the Steam page said regarding the Crazy Taxi: World Tour team’s use of AI:At SEGA Corporation, we utilize generative AI…
Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 today, and if you are wondering whether your iPhone made the cut, the answer is probably yes. Going into the event, there were strong rumors that the iPhone 11 lineup would be dropped from software support this year. Apple surprised everyone by keeping those models on the list. The company even called attention to this decision during the keynote, making clear that no additional models were being cut from iOS 26 support. That means a total number of 29 iPhone models will be getting the iOS 27, which is a first. Every iPhone…
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a new, visually improved retelling of the events of the original Halo game, released way back in 2001. Today, we learned it’s right around the corner, and got a look at the new content Halo Studios is planning to incorporate. The game is set to launch on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and for the first time ever, PlayStation 5, on July 28.The trailer also showed footage of some prequel missions, known as Operation : METEORITE. It’s a three-mission story arc set one year before Halo: Combat Evolved takes place, and follows Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson…
Apple just unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC 2026, and there is one thing every Mac owner needs to know right away — Intel Macs are officially out. macOS 27 will only run on Apple silicon machines, which means the transition Apple started in 2020 has now fully closed the door on its older processors. If you are still on an Intel Mac, you will receive Apple security updates through 2029, but the era of major software upgrades for those machines is over. Every Mac that supports macOS 27 Golden Gate The good news is that if your Mac…
Hellblade studio Ninja Theory announced its next project, an action-adventure game called Senua, set in the Hellblade universe, at yesterday’s 2026 Summer Xbox Games Showcase. In a new interview posted on the Xbox Wire blog about Senua, studio head Dom Matthews has revealed that the experimental horror game Project Mara, announced in 2020, has been canceled. In the interview, Matthews explains that smaller teams at Ninja Theory worked on the first two Hellblade games, but notes that the entire studio is working on Senua. And if everyone is working on Senua, nobody is working on Project Mara, something Matthews immediately addresses. “And…
Bundled security platforms aim to simplify online protection, but convenience comes at a cost. For years, digital security products were sold one function at a time. A VPN protected internet traffic. Antivirus software scanned downloads. Ad blockers removed unwanted content. Many people gradually built a collection of tools and subscriptions across their devices. That approach still works, […]
Nintendo has announced it will host a Nintendo Direct presentation tomorrow, on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 a.m PT/10 a.m. ET. It was announced in the Nintendo Today app, and Nintendo says it will run for approximately 50 minutes, followed by a 95-minute Nintendo Treehouse presentation. It’s been a jam-packed week of reveals for publishers and developers alike across various showcases, like last week’s PlayStation State of Play, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest showcase, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Fans have been clamoring for news from Nintendo about a suspected Direct, and it’s finally happening. As for what to expect, there’s…