The increase is the latest for the streaming service, which debuted in 2017 at $35 a month. The company blamed “rising content costs.”
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OpenAI introduces “Santa Mode” to ChatGPT for ho-ho-ho voice chats
On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now talk to a simulated version of Santa Claus through the app’s voice mode, using AI to bring a North Pole connection to mobile devices, desktop apps, and web browsers during the holiday season. The company added Santa’s voice and personality as a preset option in ChatGPT’s...
Critical WordPress plugin vulnerability under active exploit threatens thousands
Thousands of sites running WordPress remain unpatched against a critical security flaw in a widely used plugin that was being actively exploited in attacks that allow for unauthenticated execution of malicious code, security researchers said. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-11972, is found in Hunk Companion, a plugin that runs on 10,000 sites that use the...
Editorials. Diana Achan. Vogue Harper’s Bazaar Mexico. Images by Raul Tovar.
Stunning Sudanese beauty Diana Achan strikes some strong poses in the latest installment of Harper’s Bazaar Mexico. The colorful, artful editorial was shot by Raul Tover. The images are heavy on the maximalism. Achan sports a series of bright, bold, and textured looks with looping knits, furs, and fringe, curated by stylist Erin McSherry. Key...
Cynthia Erivo breaks barriers as Black Elphaba in ‘Wicked’ movie
Cynthia Erivo has made history as the second Black actress to portray Elphaba in a major production of the beloved musical “Wicked.” This role — characterized by her green skin — symbolizes the struggles of being an outcast, a theme that resonates deeply with audiences, particularly within Black communities. Erivo’s performance brings a fresh perspective...
Travis Hunter chooses Adidas in endorsement deal
2024 Heisman Trophy finalist Travis Hunter announced Thursday he’s partnering with Adidas. The Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way player signed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the brand on the same day he was named AP College football player of the year. “Working with Adidas is a special opportunity for me and something that I’m...
Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Lead Federal Trade Commission
Mr. Ferguson, a current Republican member of the agency, will replace Lina Khan, who had aggressively challenged mergers and the power of the biggest tech companies.
Google Unveils A.I. Agent Based on Gemini 2.0
The experimental tool can browse spreadsheets, shopping sites and other services, before taking action on behalf of the computer user.
Why Luigi Mangione’s Reddit and Instagram Were Taken Down, but Not His Goodreads?
Luigi Mangione’s social media accounts attracted swift attention after he was arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive. When do companies scrub a digital trail?
How Crypto Insiders Turned ‘Debanking’ Into a Political Storm
Concerns that crypto companies are being purposely cut off from the global banking system have become a political cudgel at an opportune moment for the industry.


