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X Premium Plus Subscription Sees Major Price Hike to $22 Monthly
X (formerly Twitter) announces a significant 40% price increase for Premium Plus subscriptions, raising monthly rates to $22 in the US. The change brings enhanced features including ad-free browsing and expanded creator revenue sharing, while existing subscribers retain current pricing until January 2025.
Historic Sony CRT TV Rescue: 440-pound Gaming Relic Saved from Japanese Restaurant
Gaming enthusiasts orchestrate a daring rescue of a rare $40,000 Sony KX-45ED1 television from the 1980s, just days before a restaurant demolition in Osaka. The 45-inch CRT behemoth, crucial for authentic retro gaming, now awaits public display after careful preservation.
Tech Journalism Pioneer Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld Editor, Dies at 58
Renowned hardware journalist Gordon Mah Ung, who shaped tech media for over 25 years through his work at PCWorld and Maximum PC, has passed away at 58. His legacy includes influential hardware reviews, The Full Nerd podcast, and an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity.
AI Artist 'Botto' Disrupts Art World with $5 Million in Digital Sales
Meet Botto, an AI system revolutionizing art creation by generating thousands of images voted on by a decentralized community. With over $5 million in sales since 2021, this collaborative AI artist challenges traditional notions of creativity and ownership.
Apple's M4-Powered MacBook Air Refresh Slated for Early 2025
Apple plans to launch upgraded 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models featuring the new M4 chip in early 2025, ahead of its spring product lineup. The refresh promises improved performance with up to 25% faster multi-core speeds, along with potential upgrades to the webcam and Thunderbolt connectivity.
Roblox Tightens Child Safety with Major Social Feature Restrictions
Popular gaming platform Roblox announces sweeping restrictions on social features for users under 13, including limits on chat and unrated content access. These changes, effective November 2023, come amid heightened scrutiny of child safety issues on the platform.
Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough: Engineers Successfully Share Internet Cables with Quantum Signals
Northwestern University engineers achieve groundbreaking quantum teleportation through active fiber optic cables carrying internet traffic, defying previous assumptions. This breakthrough suggests existing telecommunications infrastructure could support both classical and quantum communications simultaneously.
iPhone18 Pro Rumored to Feature DSLR-Style Variable Aperture Camera
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models may revolutionize mobile photography with professional DSLR-like variable aperture technology. The groundbreaking feature would give users manual control over light and depth of field, though its impact may be limited by sensor size.
Child Safety Concerns Mount as Apple's App Store Found Hosting Age-Inappropriate Content
Investigation reveals hundreds of apps on Apple's App Store inappropriately rated as child-safe, including AI dating simulators and drug-dealing games. The findings highlight serious content moderation issues and call for independent oversight of age ratings.