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iPhone 17 event is official, Apple acquisition strategy, TV+ price rise

Benjamin and Chance prepare to have their jaw dropped in the run up to the September 9 Apple event where we expect to see iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and maybe AirPods Pro 3. There’s an interesting report on Apple’s strategic calculus when it comes to acquiring other companies, and Gemini might become the brain of Siri. Also, Apple TV+ ups its monthly price by a hefty 30%. And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on the last fifteen years of Apple event slogans, and whether there’s a trend of de

Miss your landline? Verizon's new Family Line lets 5 phones share one number

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Verizon's new Family Line gives you a single shared mobile number. You can share the number across as many as five smartphones. Verizon Family Plus with Family Line will cost you an extra $10 a month. My wife and I got rid of our landline years ago, relying solely on our individual mobile phones to make and receive calls. One feature I miss about our home phone was the way we could shar

PlayStation Plus Subscribers Are Eating With These Free September Games

On Sept. 2, all PlayStation Plus members can play games like Psychonauts 2, the 2021 Game Awards nominee for Game of the Year. The original Psychonauts was highly praised for its comedic storytelling and unique characters when released in 2005, and the sequel received acclaim for its creativity, art style and humor. PlayStation Plus is similar to Xbox Game Pass, offering subscribers a large, constantly expanding library of games. Subscribers can choose from the Essential, Extra and Premium tier

Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Is Now Streaming. Here's How to Watch

See at Disney Plus Carries Thunderbolts Disney Plus See at Disney Plus See more details Days before the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie starts streaming on Sept. 3, Marvel's Thunderbolts has dropped on Disney Plus. The action-packed anti-hero flick premiered in theaters on May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen, among others. The movie follows castoffs who team up for a dangerous mission after naviga

When to Stream 'South Park' Season 27, Episode 4

Comedy Central Predicting what will happen in a South Park episode is hard, but anticipating when a new installment will stream might be even tougher. The hit satirical series had its season 27 premiere date pushed by two weeks and then announced its second installment would drop two weeks after the first. Since then, it's become customary for new episodes to air every other week. While we don't have additional details on what the next South Park will entail, another aspect of the show is mor

Apple TV Plus Offers 54% Discount After Uptick in Cancellations

Apple TV Plus joined the price hike trend last week and raised its monthly subscription by 30%, from $10 to $13. The move sparked a wave of cancellations, and, seemingly to plug the leak, the streamer has unveiled a new, albeit temporary, 54% discount. Instead of $13, people who attempt to cancel their subscriptions will be offered the service at $6 for two months. Subscribers on the tvPlus subreddit confirmed the deal, with one user sharing a screenshot of the message they received from Apple.

14 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows on Apple TV Plus

So, you've got Apple TV Plus and you're looking for some solid sci-fi TV shows to add to your watchlist. Well, look no further. Before you ask, yes, Severance is on this list. But that groundbreaking series is just the tip of the genre iceberg. Want to know more? Well, please, read on. It's no secret that Apple's streaming service (which just raised its monthly price) has flown under the radar for some time. It feels like many of the streamer's titles show up on the platform without much promot

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Perplexity has cooked up a new way to pay publishers for their content

Perplexity is launching a new revenue-sharing plan for publishers that will pay them every time its AI assistants use an article to answer a question, The Wall Street Journal reports. Perplexity is launching the plan (and partially paying for it) with a new Comet Plus subscription that gives subscribers access "to premium content from a group of trusted publishers and journalists." Comet Plus costs $5 per month, and based on Perplexity's description, it's primarily designed to account for the a

Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Hits Disney Plus This Week. Here's When to Watch

See at Disney Plus Carries Thunderbolts Disney Plus See at Disney Plus See more details Days before the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie starts streaming on Sept. 3, Marvel's Thunderbolts will drop even sooner. The action-packed anti-hero flick premiered in theaters on May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen, among others. The movie follows castoffs who team up for a dangerous mission after navigating

I tried ChatGPT Go, and I don’t think I can ever go back to the free version

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Love it or hate it, ChatGPT is the search engine of choice in 2025. Even with its many flaws and quirks, there’s no denying that ChatGPT has become an integral part of everyday research and productivity for so many people. The free version has served me well enough for quick answers and casual use, but it has its limitations. So, when OpenAI announced ChatGPT Go, a new $ 5-per-month plan, I was immediately curious. I’ve been intrigued about the capabilities of

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La Liga Soccer: Stream Oviedo vs. Real Madrid Live From Anywhere

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso will be determined for his side to maintain its good start to the new La Liga season as they travel to newly promoted outfit Real Oviedo on Sunday. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens. Los Blancos kicked off the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half Kylian Mbappé penalty. Oviedo, meanwhile, played its first La Liga match since 2001 last Friday, crashing to a dis

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La Liga Soccer: Stream Levante vs. Barcelona Live From Anywhere

Segunda Division champions Levante face a tough test of their La Liga credentials on Saturday as they take on Catalan giants Barcelona. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens. Levante secured a return to Spain's top flight in some style last term, but the Frogs worryingly slipped to defeat to Alaves -- a club widely tipped to be battling relegation this term -- in their season opener last weekend. It was business as usual, meanwhile, fo

Marvel's 'Thunderbolts': Release Date and Time on Disney Plus

See at Disney Plus Will carry Thunderbolts Disney Plus See at Disney Plus See more details Disney Plus subscribers recently learned the Lilo & Stitch live-action would start streaming on Sept. 3, and now we know Marvel's Thunderbolts will drop even sooner. The action-packed anti-hero flick premiered in theaters on May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen, among others. The movie follows castoffs who te

New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac. And in Happy Hour Plus, after Chance already beat Benjamin on the annual predictions made in January, the pair craft up another three picks for the rest of 2025. Subscribe a

Apple TV Plus Raises Price on Monthly Plan

Watching Ted Lasso is about to be more expensive as Apple TV Plus is increasing its monthly price again for US and international customers. The company announced Thursday that the streaming service will now cost $13 a month in the US, effective today. The last time Apple raised its streaming subscription price was in 2023, bumping it up to $10 per month. If you're an existing subscriber, you can expect to see the price change 30 days after your next renewal date. Apple said the cost of its annu

La Liga Soccer: Livestream Every Game of the 2025-26 Season From Anywhere

The race for the Spanish top flight restarts as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético prepare for another fierce title battle in La Liga. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the 2025/26 La Liga season as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available there. Hansi Flick's first season in charge at Barcelona was one to remember, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a domestic double. Unsurprisingly, t

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PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Play Marvel's Spider-Man and More Now

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can, and PlayStation Plus subscribers can now become the famous web-slinger in Marvel's Spider-Man. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. There are three PlayStation Plus tiers -- Essential ($10 a month), Extra ($15 a month) and Premium ($18 a month) -- and each gives subscribers access to games. However, only Extra and Premium tier subscribers can access t

Jackery Explorer 1000 Deal: $350 Off Battery Bank Right Now

Are you an outdoor adventurer looking to turn your boring campsite into a well-lit glamping ground? The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is marked down to $449, almost $350 off its list price, a supercharged price reduction for a product that's otherwise a little spendy. Jackery portable power stations have found their way onto multiple WIRED lists, including our roundup of the best power banks, as well as our favorite portable power stations, thanks to their consistent, relatively quiet operation. The

The tablet that made me ditch my Kindle and iPad now has a worthy follow-up

TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is available for $249. This tablet can switch from full color to an E Ink-like display with the press of a button, it has 256GB of storage, and an eye-catching matte display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Nxtpaper 11 Plus can get heavy when you use it one-handed and doesn't include a case or stylus, though you can buy them separately. $249 at Walmart Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on

The 16 Best Apple TV Plus Shows You're Probably Not Watching

Since its inception, Apple TV Plus has felt like an undiscovered gem. That's not to say that the streamer doesn't have hits. Obviously, there are titles like Severance, Ted Lasso and Seth Rogen's new Emmy-nominated comedy The Studio that all deserve your attention. But outside of those three shows, it still feels like most people are uninformed about the epic content library on Apple's streaming platform. Sci-fi fans, I put together a separate list of the streamer's best sci-fi offerings. If yo

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Best Senior Phone Plans of 2025

T-Mobile also offers discounted versions of many of its regular plans for customers over 55. For those who want a bit more functionality, data and extras like getting a new phone every couple of years, T-Mobile's slightly discounted Go5G Plus 55 is worth checking out. Its Go5G Plus 55 plan is $75 per month for one line or $110 per month for two lines (expandable to $165 per month for three lines or $220 per month for four lines) with autopay enabled. Note that current discounts make this plan c

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The same photos, four ways: How Android brands see the world differently

Robert Triggs / Android Authority It’s the perfect time of the year to take snaps of pretty, colorful things. But as we know, not every camera captures the same scene in quite the same way. Often, the differences are small, but when it comes to color science, every brand has its own take on what the perfect picture looks like. Despite years of innovation and brand partnerships, it seems impossible to please everyone. Whether it’s Samsung’s historic oversaturation or more modern issues with blan

'Thunderbolts' Streaming on Disney Plus: Release Date and Time

See at Disney Plus Will carry Thunderbolts Disney Plus See at Disney Plus See more details Disney Plus subscribers recently learned the Lilo & Stitch live-action would start streaming on Sept. 3, and now we know Marvel's Thunderbolts will drop even sooner. The action-packed anti-hero flick premiered in theaters on May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen, among others. The movie follows castoffs who te

The 26 Best TV Shows on Disney Plus

Disney Plus is the place to go to for epic streaming entertainment. After half a decade, the Disney-owned streamer has built a reputation for having a bevy of must-watch content. You could even say that, like Netflix before it, the expansive entertainment platform has become somewhat of a utility in my home. That shouldn't come as a surprise for those in the know; it's easily one of the best streaming platforms out there. Anything with the name Disney on it can come with a set of expectations.

Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version offers so much - including GPT-5?

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched over two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. ChatGPT Plus perks also included access to OpenAI's most advanced models, making the $20 plan almost a no-brainer for superusers. However, as OpenAI's offerings have evolved over the past couple of years, so have its plans. Also: How ChatGPT co

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Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 6, Apple tabletop robots

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics. And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. S

OnePlus will limit bootloader unlocking, but it’s not all bad news

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR OnePlus is placing new restrictions on bootloader unlocking. It requires filling out an application form and limits the number of requests to one every 30 days. Thankfully, these limitations only apply to Chinese users (so far) and only on devices running at least ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. Android has evolved significantly in the last decade, and one noticeable shift has been in the decline of custom development in Android. Custom ROMs or mods are f

Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version offers so much - including GTP-5?

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched over two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. ChatGPT Plus perks also included access to OpenAI's most advanced models, making the $20 plan almost a no-brainer for superusers. However, as OpenAI's offerings have evolved over the past couple of years, so have its plans. Also: How ChatGPT co

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Massive deal: The Edifier W820NB Plus headphones are too good for a mere $36.88

High-end headphones are exciting, but every time I get a pair, I feel like I am being robbed. I mean, some of the best headphones out there can cost $300-$500 or more. I simply don’t feel comfortable shelling out that much on a pair of cans. I am all about value per dollar, and yesterday, our sister site SoundGuys.com partnered with Edifier to offer an exclusive coupon on the Edifier W820NB Plus headphones. Get this: you can buy them for a mere $36.88, and they are actually pretty fabulous headp

Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 5, Apple tabletop robots

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics. And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. S