• Spotify subscriptions are getting another price increase

    Again? Less than a year after hiking up the prices of its subscriptions, Spotify will do so again, it’s told customers via email. The streaming service is sending emails advising of the following changes to its current subscription tiers: Single plans: $1 AUD/month increase to $13.99 AUD Duo plans: $2 AUD/month increase to $19.99 AUD Family/Premium plans: $3 AUD/month increase to $23.99 AUD “We’re increasing the price of Premium Family so we can continue bringing you the best experience,” reads...

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

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    EA increases its EA Play subscription service prices for the first time

    The EA Play Standard and EA Play Pro subscription services are going through a price hike for monthly and yearly members. The changes are affecting EA App, Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.

  • Apple iPad Pro to Get Price Increase for May Arrival—How Much Will It Be?

    Apple's iPad Pro M3 with OLED will be more expensive compared to its past releases. After the delay in the arrival of the iPad Pro and iPad Air in March and April, they were said to be coming this May.

  • ISU student's social media video critical of Blacks in country music draws protest

    A social media video post by an Indiana State University student critical of Black individuals performing country music is drawing scathing criticism from campus and beyond.

  • EA Play Monthly and Annual Subscription Pricing Due to Increase in May | XboxAchievements.com

    The price of a subscription to EA Play is reportedly set to increase soon, with both a standard and Pro annual or monthly membership undergoing a hike

  • 2024 CMT Music Awards celebrate country music tonight. Here's what to know for the show.

    The 2024 CMT Music Awards are underway. For a complete list of winners and nominees, follow along here.The CMT Music Awards are tonight, and country music's biggest stars have flocked to Austin, Texas, to celebrate the genre. The CMT Awards, or Country Music Television Awards, celebrate the best in country music videos and television performances. Fans vote on the winners of each award. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the CMT Music Awards and red carpet arrivals, who will...

  • Apple Watch Series 9 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in Select Countries

    The Apple Watch Series 9 is now available in Apple's refurbished store in Australia and New Zealand for the first time since the device launched in September. These are the first countries where Apple offers refurbished Series 9 models. Availability will likely extend to Japan and the UK soon, as Apple recently added a grayed-out Apple Watch Series 9 search filter to its refurbished store in those countries. The search filter is only visible on these pages in a desktop browser, and it is...

  • Best Apple Deals of the Week: Get the AirPods Pro 2 With USB-C for $189, Plus Low Prices on Apple Watch and iMac

    This week's best deals can all be found on Amazon, which is hosting steep discounts on the AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 9, and the M3 iMac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods Pro 2 What's the deal? Get $60 off AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $60 OFFAirPods Pro 2...

  • Apple increases investment in clean energy and water

    Apple is making significant strides in expanding its clean energy and water conservation efforts worldwide. As part of its ambitious Apple 2030 project, the company has set a bold target to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by the end of this decade. This comprehensive plan encompasses a wide range of initiatives, from […]

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    Postal Service asking for stamp price increase

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter It may soon cost more to mail a card or letter. The U.S. Postal Service is asking for approval to raise the price of stamps for the second time in six

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    Black Country Music: Tracing Its Past to Beyoncé

    Beyonce’s latest album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart this week, making her the first Black woman to ever top that chart. Alice Randall, novelist and songwriter, most recently author of My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future (Atria/Black Privilege Publishing, 2024), discusses the legacy of Black country music and traces its roots to today's historic achievement.