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Netflix raises prices on all US subscription plans
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Netflix has increased prices across its US subscription tiers, with the ad-supported plan rising from $8 to $9 per month. The standard ad-free plan now costs $20, up from $18, and the premium plan is $27, previously $25. The changes take effect immediately for new subscribers and will roll out to existing ones in coming weeks.
A group calling itself the Internet Yiff Machine has released 93 gigabytes of data purportedly stolen from P3 Global Intel, a platform used by Crime Stoppers programs and law enforcement for managing anonymous crime tips. The data, containing sensitive personal information on millions of tips, was sent to Straight Arrow News and the Distributed Denial of Secrets archive. Navigate360, which owns P3, has not confirmed the breach but hired a digital forensics firm to investigate.
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X has moved its X Pro tool, formerly known as TweetDeck, exclusively behind the $40-a-month Premium+ subscription, removing it from the standard Premium plan. The change took effect recently without prior notice to users. Documentation partially reflects the update, confirming access requires the higher tier.
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and Republican Senator Josh Hawley have called on the Energy Information Administration to require annual reporting on data center energy use. The bipartisan letter, sent on Thursday, aims to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure. It highlights concerns over electricity costs for families amid expanding data centers.
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Spotify is testing a new tool called Artist Profile Protection to help artists verify releases on their profiles. The optional beta feature allows artists to review and approve tracks before they appear, combating fake or AI-generated content. It aims to ensure listeners access legitimate music from their favorite artists.
Razer unveiled its updated Blade 16 gaming laptop on Wednesday, featuring Intel's Core Ultra 9 386H processor from the Panther Lake series and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics. The laptop supports up to 64GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and a brighter 16-inch OLED display. Pricing starts at $3,500 for the base model.
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Dell has reintroduced its Precision Pro business laptops alongside a new series of slim Dell Pro models, a compact Pro 5 Micro PC, and a conferencing monitor. The company emphasizes portability with its thinnest and lightest laptops to date, featuring a new configurable motherboard for customization. Most products will ship in May, with the Pro 5 Micro available from March 31.
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