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$30 a month for Ultimate — I don’t think Game Pass is worth it anymore

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has jumped to $30 a month, and for the first time, the subscription doesn’t feel worth it to me. While Microsoft has added perks like Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics, and improved cloud streaming, these extras don’t align with what I actually value.

Windows Central

Game Pass gets major price hike 'to offer more flexibility, choice, and value,' Microsoft says with a completely straight face

The once unbeatable deal is starting to look a little iffy.

PC Gamer

Xbox continues incessant price-increasing ways, now with Game Pass. Is the subscription service even worth it anymore?

Every day feels like a fresh new hell in the gaming industry these days.

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Why Nothing’s AI Essential could finally break Android and iOS

The future of smartphones is personal.

Creative Bloq

Morning Mail: voters back net zero target, Trump lectures generals, IVF breakthrough

Latest Essential poll shows support for level of emission cuts while One Nation support doubles

The Guardian - AU

This secure SSD subscription service may well be the perfect protection against physical tampering and a ransomware attack - but it's neither cheap nor fast

Flexxon launches AI-powered SSD with 1TB storage and subscription based ransomware protection, but speeds below 1,700MB/s may limit its appeal.

TechRadar

Polling shows Donald Trump’s ratings are poor – but they could be worse

It’s nearly eight months since Trump’s second term as United States president began. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of US national polls, Trump’s net approval is currently -7.4, with 51.6% disapproving and 44.2% approving.

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What are September's Playstation Plus' Monthly Free Games And How Can You Get Them?

Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder are free for PS Plus members from 2 September 2025 until 6 October.

International Business Times UK

Arlo’s new lineup of smart home cameras include AI features for better alerts

Arlo has announced a new lineup of smart home cameras with AI features that will provide users with better alerts.

Tom’s Guide

Overlooked Analyst-Approved Dividend Plays You Can Count On

With appealing dividend yields and payout ratios, plus the votes of confidence of a majority of analysts, these lesser-known dividend firms may be worth a look.

MarketBeat

Arlo upgrades its security camera line-up with its first ever pan tilt models

Arlo debuts new Essential, Pro and Ultra security cameras

Easier for Labor to form government in Tasmania than Liberals after final election results

Although the Liberals won four more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election, it’s easier for Labor to form a government. Federal polls from Morgan and Essential are also covered.

The Conversation

Paramount Plus Subscription: The Price, The Plans And Other Things To Know About The Streaming Service

Everything you need to know to to get the most out of your Paramount Plus subscription.

Cinemablend

Morning Mail: poll underlines Aukus doubts, YouTube ban for children, UK to recognise Palestine

Essential survey shows majority think the submarines will never be delivered; government changes its mind on platform ban

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‘The only thing that gets me out of my tent’: the camping essentials you need (and what you don’t)

From foam wash to hammocks, seasoned campers share their non-negotiables – and the kit to skip

Android Central

Nothing's Essential Space just got smarter with Google Calendar sync and more

Nothing has rolled out a significant update to its Essential Space, introducing Google Calendar integration for to-do lists, alongside new editable AI features for memory and summaries.

Nothing Phones get an essential new update, but not all models – is yours on the list?

There's a Nothing Phone update boosting one of the exciting features of the phone

Benzinga

Paramount Plus Slashes Prices To $0.99 Per Month For Premium Plan: Get Showtime, NFL Games, Offline Access For Less Than $2

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) has launched a limited-time summer promotion offering its Premium streaming plan — which includes Showtime, live sports and offline access — for just $0.99 per month for two months.

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Operation Sports

NBA 2K25 Included with PlayStation Plus Until July 1

NBA 2K25 is now included with PlayStation Plus on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Starting today and running through July 1 at 12 PM ET, anyone with an Essential, Extra or Premium subscription can add the game to their library.

Operation Sports

NBA 2K25 Coming to PlayStation Plus on June 3

NBA 2K25 is coming to PlayStation Plus on June 3 for Essential, Extra and Premium subscribers for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

The Conversation

Likely final House seat outcome: 94 Labor, 44 Coalition, 12 Others

The ABC has called Labor wins in 93 of the 150 House of Representatives seats. The Coalition has won 43 seats, the Greens one and all Others 11, with two seats (Bradfield and Calwell) remaining undecided.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Liberal showdown, toxic algae spreads, Trump backs down on China tariffs

Sussan Ley takes on Angus Taylor in leadership spill as voters urge PM to spped up reform; US trade U-turn welcomed by markets

The Guardian - AU

The polls were off in Australia’s election – but it’s the uniformity that has experts really asking questions

While there is growing transparency in the industry, issues such as sample sourcing, response rates and weighting still present challenges

The Conversation

Major YouGov poll has Labor easily winning a majority of seats in election

A YouGov MRP poll has Labor clearly winning a majority of seats in the federal election – 84 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives.

The Conversation

Labor maintains clear lead in all polls and is likely to win election

Labor leads by between 52–48 and 53–47 in four new national polls from Resolve, Essential, Morgan and DemosAU. While Labor’s vote slumped from a high 55.5–44.5 in Morgan to 53–47, such a slide hasn’t been seen in any other poll. Labor remains the likely winner of the election this Saturday.

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