Tag: Pricing


  • Xbox Game Pass price hike sparks subscriber backlash

    Xbox Game Pass price hike sparks subscriber backlash

    What changed with Game Pass pricing? Microsoft has rolled out a sweeping pricing update for Xbox Game Pass, effective across the company’s main subscription tiers. The Game Pass Core tier has been renamed to Essential, while the Standard tier is now labeled Premium. The most impactful change is the price of Game Pass Ultimate, which…

  • Xbox Game Pass Price Increase Triggers Cancellations Across Portugal

    Xbox Game Pass Price Increase Triggers Cancellations Across Portugal

    What changed for Xbox Game Pass in Portugal Microsoft announced a price increase for Xbox Game Pass, and the ripple effects were felt quickly across Portugal. The Ultimate tier, previously the most expensive option for many players, now costs 26.99€ per month, marking a substantial 50% jump. Alongside the price change, Microsoft rebranded two other…

  • Game Pass Overhaul: Higher Prices and New Tiers Explained

    Game Pass Overhaul: Higher Prices and New Tiers Explained

    What changed Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Game Pass subscription, reshaping tiers, pricing, and benefits across markets, with Germany at the center of the rollout. The changes rename the bundles: Core becomes Essential (9 EUR/month), Standard becomes Premium (13 EUR/month), while Ultimate remains the top tier at 27 EUR/month. In addition, unlimited…

  • Snapchat to Charge for Saved Memories: 5 GB Cap and Upgrades

    Snapchat to Charge for Saved Memories: 5 GB Cap and Upgrades

    Overview: Snapchat Introduces a 5 GB Cap on Memories Storage n Snapchat announced a new policy that places a hard limit on how much you can store in Memories, the app’s feature for saving photos and videos. The cap is set at 5 GB per year, after which items in Memories may be deleted unless…

  • Microsoft Reshapes Game Pass: New Pricing and Tiers Explained

    Microsoft Reshapes Game Pass: New Pricing and Tiers Explained

    Overview: a full restructuring of Game Pass Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Xbox Game Pass service. The lineup reorganizes the three existing tiers into Essential, Premium and Ultimate, rebrands the levels, and introduces new benefits across the board. One notable change: cloud gaming becomes a standard feature across all plans, reducing the…

  • Microsoft Game Pass Price Changes: Tier Overhaul and Higher Costs

    Microsoft Game Pass Price Changes: Tier Overhaul and Higher Costs

    Overview of the overhaul Microsoft has announced a sweeping overhaul of Game Pass, rebranding the tiers, changing prices, and altering what is included at each level. The move adds cloud gaming across all tiers and bundles extras with the top tier, Ultimate. Existing subscribers will be moved to the new structure, and in Germany that…

  • Opera Neon AI Browser Rolls Out to Selected Testers

    Opera Neon AI Browser Rolls Out to Selected Testers

    Opera Neon AI Browser: A New Era in Web Browsing Opera is pushing into AI-first browsing with Neon, a new web browser designed around intelligence and automation rather than just speed. After a preview release earlier this spring, the company has begun shipping a polished version to a select group of testers who will pay…

  • Pricing Showdown: Google Gemini vs ChatGPT

    Pricing Showdown: Google Gemini vs ChatGPT

    Pricing Showdown: Google Gemini vs ChatGPT Two of the most talked-about AI chat assistants, Google Gemini and ChatGPT, are locked in a pricing rivalry as they expand features and capabilities. While performance varies by task—Gemini often handles complex information better, ChatGPT tends to excel at logic tasks—pricing remains a decisive factor for both individuals and…

  • Google Gemini vs ChatGPT Pricing: Plans and Costs Explained

    Google Gemini vs ChatGPT Pricing: Plans and Costs Explained

    Overview: Gemini vs ChatGPT Pricing Two of the most talked-about AI chatbots—Google Gemini and ChatGPT—are continually evolving, and their pricing reflects the balance between personal use and enterprise needs. This article breaks down the monthly plans, what each tier includes, and how the costs align with features. Whether you’re shopping for a solo toolkit or…

  • Trump tariffs threaten Ikea prices as US market braces

    Trump tariffs threaten Ikea prices as US market braces

    Tariffs on the horizon: what the plan entails In a late-week announcement on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said tariffs would rise across several import categories to push domestic production. The plan would include 50 percent tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets and related products, starting October 1, 2025, and a 30 percent tariff on…