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Disney+ Revamps Perks Program, Adds Hulu: Here's What You Can Get

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Annoyed by streaming price hikes? How about six months of DoorDash DashPass or two months of Super Duolingo? (Credit: The Walt Disney Company) Perhaps to offset disappointment with recent price hikes, Disney this week launched a new Perks program for streaming subscribers with various experiences, sweepstakes, and discounts. Disney first launched its subscriber Perks program in 2023, but back then, it was limited to Disney+ subscribers.
Disney+ Revamps Perks Program, Adds Hulu: Here's What You Can Get

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jibin Joseph

Disney+ Revamps Perks Program, Adds Hulu: Here's What You Can GetAnnoyed by streaming price hikes? How about six months of DoorDash DashPass or two months of Super Duolingo? Perhaps to offset disappointment with …
Target Confirms Launch Day Switch 2 Stock, But Prepare to Line Up Early

1 week ago | me.pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Just days after YouTuber Jake Randall tipped a restock of Nintendo Switch 2 at Target, the retailer has officially confirmed availability. When preorders went live for Target’s online store on April 24, the stock sold out in just two hours, according to a press release. Now, a new batch of standalone Switch 2 consoles and the Switch 2 + Mario Kart bundle will be available at physical stores on June 5 and on Target.com on June 6.
Target Confirms Launch Day Switch 2 Stock, But Prepare to Line Up Early

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jibin Joseph

1 day agoThe Nintendo Switch 2 has been at the center of perpetual online discussions since the console was shown off in earnest in April, with much of the chatter focused on its price. But with just days to go before the June 5 launch, we now find ourselves confronting the newest Switch 2 topic: ugly box …
Report: Tesla's Robotaxi Service Will Launch on June 12 in Austin

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Tesla is preparing for a June 12 launch of its robotaxi service in Austin, Bloomberg reports, citing a source familiar with the development. June 12 is a date discussed internally, and it is still subject to change, the source added. CEO Elon Musk first announced Tesla’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service in an earnings call in January. A couple of months later, the company began testing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology with a small group of employees in Austin and San Francisco.
2025 Smartphone Sales Rankings Reveal a Surprise Leader and a Red Flag

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Though Apple is facing tariff-related pressure and a disappointing AI rollout, its iPhones were still the top-selling phones in Q1. Five out of the top 10 best-selling models on Counterpoint Research's global sales tracker are iPhone models. But it's not the high-end Pro versions that top the list. In a reversal from the last two years, the base variant of the latest series, the iPhone 16, leads the chart, followed by the iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, and iPhone 15.
Still Looking for a Nintendo Switch 2? Try Costco on Launch Day

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Costco currently lists the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle on its website, which says the handheld 'is expected to be in stock and available for purchase soon.' (Credit: Cheng Xin/Getty Images) Nintendo's Switch 2 arrives on June 5 and preorders are largely sold out, but a few unexpected retailers say they will have the gaming handheld in stock. Costco now has a dedicated page for the Switch 2, which says the console will be available for purchase on June 5.
Be Careful With Facebook Ads for AI Video Generators: They Could Be Malware

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on interest in AI video tools by posting malware-laden ads on Facebook and LinkedIn, according to Google's thread intelligence unit. (Credit: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Cybercriminals have been posting Facebook ads for fake AI video generators to distribute malware, Google’s threat intelligence unit Mandiant reports. The campaign aims to lure social media users into visiting malicious websites.
iOS 18 to iOS 26? New Report Says Apple Will Shake Up Its OS Names

1 week ago | me.pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

We are all used to hearing bizarre rumors about Apple products, but every now and then, one still manages to catch us off guard. With just 10 days left until WWDC 2025, Bloomberg reports that the next version of iPhone software might not be called iOS 19. Apple wants to align its operating systems with the year rather than version number. That means Apple plans to jump from iOS 18 to iOS 26.
iOS 18 to iOS 26? New Report Says Apple Will Shake Up Its OS Names

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Apple wants to bring some consistency to the naming of its software. The upcoming versions will be labelled based on the year, rather than the version number, Bloomberg reports. (Credit: Eric Zeman/PCMag) We are all used to hearing bizarre rumors about Apple products, but every now and then, one still manages to catch us off guard. With just 10 days left until WWDC 2025, Bloomberg reports that the next version of iPhone software might not be called iOS 19.