You Now Have to Pay More for Netflix Without Ads

Related Netflix’sad-supported plangives you a lower monthly subscription cost in exchange for occasional commercial breaks. That doesn’t make it any less irritating, though. The ad-supported plan has been a tremendous success for Netflix’s bottom line. Jason Montoya / How-To Geek More importantly, Netflix wasgenerating more revenuefrom users on the ad-supported plan than the basic plan without ads. It turns out, ads make more money than no ads. As long as Netflix is a publicly-traded company, continuous growth is the most important goal....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Amber Walsh

LEGO's Newest Harry Potter Set Will Break the (Gringotts) Bank

The new set costs a whopping $429.99. It’s no wonder LEGO is billing it as a Collectors' Edition set with an 18+ rating. Although, to be fair, the price isn’t actually too bad for what you get. It’s also absolutely massive, clocking in at 29.5 inches (75cm) tall when fully constructed. There’s even an additional section for the Magical Menagerie next door. But the real excitement comes down below. The underground section of the bank features a spiraling cart track, visiting three separate bank vaults....

July 18, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Kimberly Harper

Peacock Is About to Get More Expensive

Related It seems like these days, many online subscription services are raising their prices. And whatever the reason for that might be, it’s a rather widespread phenomenon by now. Peacock users, sadly, aren’t in the clear. This is no different with Peacock. And it’s just a $2 increase. With pretty much all streaming services bringing up their prices, however, this can add up.

July 18, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Bonnie Perry

Samsung’s 5K Viewfinity S9 Monitor Is Now Available

Choosing thebest monitorfor your PC can be hard. It comes with plenty of connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4 and Mini DisplayPort inputs, along with USB-C compatibility. You might’ve also been able to notice that it has a camera stuck on top. Samsung If you want to buy one, keep an eye out at your retailer of choice. Samsung

July 18, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · Lisa Baker

Xbox Live Gold Is Now Xbox Game Pass Core, With More Games Included

The latter option includes the online multiplayer access of Xbox Live Gold. Microsoft says it will add new games to the subscription 2-3 times a year. Unfortunately, Xbox Game Pass Core doesnt solve the confusion that already existed around Xbox Live Gold. Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek

July 18, 2023 · 1 min · 47 words · Amanda Wilson

You Can Finally Pre-Order The Modular Framework Laptop 16

Related Most modern laptops are difficult to take apart, let alone replacing and upgrading most components. The Framework Laptop 16 has an exciting concept behind it. These modules are as complex, or as simple, as you want them to be. If you want better thermals, you could hook up a pair of fans to it. And if you want better performance in games, a powerful dedicated GPU is also an option....

July 18, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Erin Gross

Latest iPhone 15 Leak Teases the Island for All

With each new generation, Apple debuts a high-end feature limited to the most expensive model. Then, those eventually come to more affordable or smaller handsets. Stay tuned, as we’ll know for sure in the next few months.

July 17, 2023 · 1 min · 37 words · Edward Anderson

Tesla Finally Builds Its First Cybertruck After Years of Delays

Honestly, I’m not sure, as it’s dealt with many delays over the years. However, earlier this year, things changed, and we started hearing reports of a 2023 arrival. Judging by that statement and what we’re seeing today, Tesla appears on schedule. Then, as things improve and production ramps up, we’ll hopefully start to learn more details. That pricedisappearedfrom the Tesla website long ago, and Elon Muskeven confirmedpricing would undoubtedly go up....

July 17, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Kerry Hartman

SunVilla Debuts a Solar-Powered Tool Shed For All Your Gear

SunVillarecently debutedits new smart yard ambitions and a solar storage shed for tools and gear with a built-in battery. The new “Solar-Powered Smart Yard” platform is designed to help modern homeowners do more. Either way, this system delivers clean power for all of it. Related:Are Solar-Powered Cars Realistic?

July 16, 2023 · 1 min · 48 words · Kyle Dixon

The First OnePlus Folding Phone Could Arrive Next Month

Related Back in February OnePlus started teasing that its new folding phone wouldarrive later this fall. Thankfully, the wait is almost over. Sadly, we haven’t heard anything else about theOnePlus Flip, which might have to wait until 2024. It won’t be called the OnePlus Fold, either. So, what can you expect from OnePlus' first folding smartphone? On the back, a fancy faux leather back surrounds a massive triple camera setup....

July 15, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · Ryan Holloway

Cybertruck Could Be the First Tesla With Bi-Directional Charging

Related Many of the most popular electric vehicles on the roadsupport bi-direction charging. However, Tesla’s yet to adopt such a feature. Bi-directional charging and battery sharing are a big selling point for many current EVs. Even the Hyundai IONIQ 6 supports this mode, saying its vehicle candouble as a mobile studio. Related:Can Your EV Power Your House?

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Susan King

Ford Unveils a New Mustang Mach-E Rally Coming This Fall

It’s an electric car that’s highly capable both on and off-road and coming to the United States. The Mustang is officially hitting the dirt for the first time in its sixty-year history. The all-new Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to order in the UK and the US later this fall. This is a high-powered and capable rally car that’ll be available to purchase. It’s an odd approach, but I have a feeling it’ll be limited in numbers....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Melissa Webb

PNY EliteX-PRO Review: Zippy Performance in the Palm of Your Hand

The EliteX-PRO includes a single USB-C port, as well as an LED status light. I was also a big fan of the relatively small form factor. Transferring content couldn’t be easier, and my favorite part of the process? Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek No software is required. Even the 4K videos (saved as MP4s) looked just as fantastic as they did on YouTube. Once formatted though, you’ll be able to offload everything from apps to saved-game progress to the EliteX-PRO....

July 14, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Justin Mcgee