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And now was acknowledged the presence of the Red Death. He had come like a thief in the night. And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in the despairing posture of his fall. And the life of the ebony clock went out with that of the last of the gay. And the flames of the tripods expired. And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all.So finished the party to end all parties in The Masque of the Red Death, one of Edgar Allan Poes greatest short stories, this about a cloistered group of elites who thought they could live free from consequence and the world outside their walls. Yet like nature, decay, and all other unwanted realities, the Red Death cannot be thwarted by prince and privilege, fiats and decadence. Its a lesson humanity seems doomed to repeat, so why not do it all again in a big splashy A24 horror movie starring Sydney Sweeney?!News of exactly that came Tuesday afternoon when DeadlineThe Plague. However, it is reported A24 wants the film to shoot later this year and that it will be a wildly revisionist and darkly comedic take on the short story.The words wildly and revisionist leave a lot of leeway about what this film could be, however the union of A24 and current It Girl Sweeney certainly shows promise. It was after all A24s partnership with HBO that made Sweeney a star on Euphoria, which is still expecting a third season. Since then Sweeney has gone on to do awards-nominated work in the likes of The White Lotus and Reality, and has produced her own hits, including another indie horror chiller from last year, Immaculate. It is on the last count that the material shows a lot of potential in 2025. After all, the Gothic horror aesthetic appears to be swinging back into popularity, and there is something incredibly Gothic about Poes original tale.While Edgar Allan Poe lived in 19th century America, his sense of literature was defined by an older sensibility. Hence like so many of his tales, 1842s The Masque of the Red Death is set in the Middle Ages where a proud and arrogant Prince Prospero invites a thousand lighthearted nobles of similar opulence and power into a walled abbey. It is there they intend to outlast the arrival of the Red Death (the bubonic plague in all but name) in style and grandeur. While the serfs are left to die outside, the nobles and their retinue will dine at an elaborate masquerade ball in ornately decorated rooms. Nonetheless, Death himself comes in human form to walk amongst them.The story has been adapted multiple times before, most famously by Roger Corman in a kitschy but amusing Vincent Price movie from 1964. That film took the medieval setting of the short story but not much else. It also added a bit of Satan worship and an overt insinuation that Prosperos shindig was devolving into an orgy.We dont know if the new film will get so lurid, or even if it will be a period piece, albeit the recent success of Robert Eggers pot-committed remake of NosferatuMasque revisionist might tease it will be a modernization (similar to how the story was adapted as just one episode in Mike Flanagans Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix in 2023). However, we think it might mean something a bit more fun such as Prospero now being a princess who invites the most debauched into her castle of frivolities.The greater appeal to the story is how timely it feels nearly 200 years after it was written and about 700 years after it was set. The 21st century just lived through a global pandemic that left millions dead, and yet some of the leaders who fiddled while it worsened are newly rewarded with power as they, in turn, attempt to rewrite history.Despite going through a plague, many still think money, power, and dishonesty can shield themselves from the horrors of the natural world or the suffering of others. They insist theyll just build the wall higher.It is in this vein, Sweeney makes a lot of sense considering she already starred in last years Immaculate, a film that was the first in what turned out to be a series of pro-choice horror movies about men trying to control womens bodies in a post-Roe v. Wade America. Bringing that same pointed and scathing sensibility to Poes already incredibly sardonic tale about a royal who thinks he can buy his (or her) way out of meeting the Grim Reaper couldnt arrive at a better moment.

As is the case with most hero shooters, the best character in Marvel Rivals is the one that you are most comfortable with in a specific situation. Winning in Marvel Rivals often means being willing and able to swap between various characters based on what your team needs at any given moment. As such, its important to learn as many characters as possible and to be ready to use them as needed.However, as Marvel Rivals season one update takes shape, were starting to see some heroes rise to the top of the games competitive meta by virtue of their high overall power level. While these rankings may shift slightly based on the situation and your skills, these are the best and worst characters in Marvel Rivals.Marvel Rivals: Every Strategist Ranked Worst to BestStrategists are commonly referred to as Marvel Rivals healers, though thats a simplification of the role. While they should primarily be judged based on their healing output capabilities, the best Strategists bring so much more to the fight.8. AdamAdam Warlocks awkward skill kit just cant keep up with the other support characters. His overall healing output is quite weak, and while his damage can catch enemies off-guard, Warlock is far too vulnerable to regularly contribute to the fight in that respect.Even Warlocks mass resurrection ability feels less valuable than it should be in a game like this. It requires exceptional positioning and timing if youre going to get the full value out of it. Even then, only being able to revive your teammates at partial health makes them easy targets in most scenarios.7. JeffNow that Jeffs war crime of an Ultimate ability has been nerfed, most players have fewer reasons to pick him. Jeffs weak damage output, awkward movements, and largely average healing output can make him a liability in a valuable role.In Jeffs defense, some top-tier players can use his unusual movements and sneaky attacks to frustrate and pick apart the enemy team. Most players will want to look elsewhere, though.6. RocketThere is quite a lot to love about Rocket, a character that shot up the rankings in Marvel Rivals first season. His resurrection station is invaluable, his healing output is top-tier, hes mobile, and his team-up ability with Punisher and Winter Soldier makes those already viable DPS characters even better. He can also get some useful damage if youre able to utilize his mobility.Rockets biggest weakness is his Ultimate ability. That short-range damage amplifier just cant compete with the other game-changing Strategist Ultimates. When the match boils down to trading Ultimates, Rocket is going to come up short most of the time. Still, hes invaluable to the right team (or triple Strategist compositions).5. LokiPlaying with a truly great Loki is a revelation. While a bad or mediocre Loki feels like theyre barely in the fight, a great Loki can stay alive most of the match, confuse the enemy team with his clones, save your squad with his powerful AoE heal ability, and deal a surprising amount of damage.What makes Loki viable on average is his incredible Ultimate. His ability to turn himself into any other character in the match and deploy their Ultimate almost immediately enables powerful swing scenarios that would otherwise be impossible to achieve. Hes certainly worth learning if you havent been learning him already.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!4. Invisible WomanThe new Strategist on the block, Invisible Woman boasts one of the most well-rounded support kits in the game. Her Psionic Vortex ability can create distance while dealing damage while her telekinetic skills are surprisingly good at enabling quick kills (especially near the edges of a map). Her Ultimate, which generates a massive healing field that turns your allies invisible, is also one of the most effective support Ultimates as well as one of the most frustrating to deal with.Invisible Womans biggest weakness is her raw healing output. Its certainly not bad, but the limited range of her boomerang projectile and the static nature of her projected healing shields can lower her overall healing in the average match. She more than makes up for it elsewhere, though.3. MantisMantis kit revolves around a resource system. Her healing-over-time and damage buffs can only be deployed when she has sufficient resources. Those resources gradually refill somewhat slowly, but Mantis can automatically replenish them by landing a critical strike with her projectiles. Thankfully, Mantis always has access to her stun skill and a powerful Ultimate that greatly buffs her and her nearby allies total health while generating AoE heals.If you cant land headshots as Mantis fairly regularly, youre going to have a much harder time keeping your team buffed and healed. Its especially difficult to rescue a tank with Mantis slower heals if youre not regularly replenishing your resources. Most players will feel up to the task, but Mantis is best paired with someone who can fill those occasional heal gaps.2. Cloak & DaggerThe Dagger part of the Cloak & Dagger package is the best pure healer in Marvel Rivals. Few can match the raw healing output of her lock-on daggers, helpful healing bubbles, and projectile light veils that grant temporary healing boosts. Her recently buffed Ultimate also allows her to create a massive safe space/danger zone (depending on who is standing in it) that can save your team while forcing your enemies to retreat.Its the Cloak part of the equation that determines C&Ds overall power level. Cloaks debuffs and damage output can help pick off staggered foes, but learning when to sacrifice your healing abilities to transform into Cloak takes time. The wrong swap at the wrong moment can cost you a fight.1. Luna SnowAs the most aim-dependent Strategist, Luna Snows overall healing output is closely related to your ability to reliably target your teammates in the middle of a fight. If you cant do that, youre going to have a bad time as Luna.Otherwise, Luna is easily the best Strategist in Marvel Rivals. Her full kit offers an insane combination of stuns, attacks, and raw healing output, but its her Ultimate that makes her the terror of the game at the moment. It turns out that being able to make your team effectively invulnerable to most forms of damage for about 12 seconds is pretty good. Until that Ultimate is nerfed, were living in Lunas world.Marvel Rivals: Every Vanguard Ranked Worst to BestVanguards primarily serve as Marvel Rivals tanks. While that means that many of them are designed to protect their teams, some tanks are far more aggressive and bring the frontline to wherever they go. The absolute best Vanguards dictate the terms of a fight by creating space, absorbing punishment, and getting in sneaky amounts of damage.8. Captain AmericaWhile a great Captain America player is a lore-friendly terror to his enemies and a hero to his allies, most Captain America players will struggle to do much at all during most fights. His shield is easily broken, his damage output is inconsistent, and while hes incredibly mobile, its difficult for him to be nearly as aggressive as he needs to be due to his punishing cooldown management demands.Captain America is probably a few tweaks away from being an absolute menace. At the moment, though, hes a tough sell as a tank.7. Peni ParkerPenis ability to lay traps throughout the map makes her an incredible defensive Vanguard option. There are times when you are simply forced to go through or around Penis webs of death. Her mere presence is a risk that has to be accounted for, and her stun ability is one of the most consistently valuable CC abilities in the game.However, Peni is significantly less viable as an attacking Vanguard. Even a good Peni will struggle to push their team forward while laying traps and staying alive. As more and more players figure out Penis bag of tricks, she begins to feel like less of a threat and more of an annoyance.6. VenomMuch like Captain America, Venom is a mobile Vanguard who can easily wreak havoc behind enemy lines. Unlike Captain America, Venom has the sustainability required to survive his dives and get back to the safety of his team.Venoms biggest problem at the moment is his damage output. His awkward medium-range attacks can sometimes prevent him from being as aggressive and consistent as he needs to be while pursuing the enemy team. Even his Ultimate bolsters his survivability rather than compensates for his damage.At the moment, there are other diving Vanguards that can do more in the backlines.5. GrootA great Groot player can use this Vanguards walls to isolate targets, block paths, prevent damage, and generally reshape the map in your teams favor. On top of that, Groot boasts one of the better Vanguard Ultimates in the game and some surprisingly strong damage output.However, a bad or mediocre Groot player will use those same walls to do more harm to your team than the enemy squad. If those walls dont go up when and where they need to, your team will quickly be overwhelmed while the opposing squad thanks you for the free shields. The swings can be wild, but a great Groot is an asset.4. ThorThor can practically fly across the map while picking off enemies and granting himself invaluable health boosts. Hes a mobile melee menace. You dont know fear until you have a Thor hammering away at your head with the confidence of a Vanguard who knows he can get out of trouble as soon as it appears. As if that wasnt bad enough, Thor can also unleash a devastating barrage of projectiles at the temporary cost of his easily replenished resources.While Thors Ultimate is still quite bad (the God of Thunder deserves better), it at least offers him another escape option that forces enemies to scatter.3. MagnetoAs one of the only true shield tanks in Rivals, Magneto earns his keep simply by being able to block incoming damage by throwing up a barrier. More importantly, Magnetos ability to shield himself or project a shield on an ally is one of the best ways to either press an attack or escape a flank. His projectiles are also sneakily strong if youre able to use them at a moderate distance while tracking your enemies.Granted, Magneto is held back slightly by his slow movement speed and weak Ultimate. The former makes it tough for him to get back into the fight and the latter is far too finicky to be more than a situational annoyance. Hes still a true main tank option, though.2. HulkHulk is often banned at high levels of play due to his powerful team-up abilities. Even when hes by himself, a good Hulk will ruin your day with his generous leap abilities, strong shields, and devastating strikes. Hulk is the ideal dive tank; the kind that can get into and out of trouble while causing it all the while.While it takes time to learn Hulks movements (meaning he tends to get melted at lower ranks), great Hulk players can practically carry a team before using their Ultimate to unleash their final form and slam enemies into the ground like theyre playthings.1. Doctor StrangeAs the best overall solo tank in the game, Doctor Strange is also the best Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. His powerful shield is equally valuable on attack and defense, his projectiles are surprisingly strong, his ability to fly gets him out of trouble most tanks cant escape, and his Ultimate has the potential to help wipe a team every time he uses it.While great Strange players are separated by their ability to consistently create portals that transport allies or trap foes, he tends to be the best overall tank in every situation at any rank.Marvel Rivals: Every Duelist Ranked Worst to BestThe largest class in Marvel Rivals, Duelists are the games primary damage dealers. Despite their seemingly simple objective, their diverse designs often make them the most complicated characters in the game. Just dont assume the most complex Duelists are always the best.19. Black WidowThe only truly bad character in Marvel Rivals, Black Widow is a traditional sniper in a game not designed to support that role. The cover is too ample and the action is too fast for her to effectively pick off targets in time to change the fight.Black Widow either needs a massive damage boost or a rework to become relevant at any level of play. Well see which comes first.18. Scarlet WitchWhile shes one of the easier Duelists in Marvel Rivals, it doesnt take long to see through Scarlet Witchs illusion of power.Scarlet Witchs primary fire doesnt require much aim, but its easy to counter her flanks once you know how to look for them. Unfortunately, Scarlet Witchs other abilities cant compensate for that core deficiency, and her Ultimate is far too slow to be viable at anything other than the lowest levels of play.17. Iron FistIron Fists fast movements, quick strikes, and ability to lock on to a target make him a nightmare for new players. Even veterans can occasionally use Iron Fists aggressive style of play to generate some havoc at higher ranks.By and large, though, Iron Fist can be bested by even the slightest bit of cooperation. Its hard for Iron Fist to effectively deal with coordinating targets until he gets his Ultimate, which tends to be a problem as players quickly learn to work together.16. Black PantherBlack Panther is certainly capable of weaving his way in and out of a fight while picking off surprised enemies. His incredible agility and burst damage potential make him a sneaky favorite among those who favor diving damage dealers.Unfortunately, Black Panther is also a combo-dependent character who needs to be able to play a specific way to be effective. If his big combo is interrupted, he typically has to get out or die. Hes also cursed with one of the weakest overall Ultimates in the game at the moment.15. Spider-ManSpider-Man is undoubtedly the most difficult Duelist to learn and master in Marvel Rivals. The top Spider-Man players in the world are truly feared. They can pretty much go where they want and do what they want while causing enemy players to scramble and/or panic.The other 99% of Spider-Man players are often a detriment to their team. They will dive too deep, they will do little damage, they will die, and they will probably blame you for it. Those swings in viabilitypun intendedmake it hard to rank Spider-Man higher.14. Mister FantasticThough technically a melee character, Mister Fantastics outstretched arms are effectively projectiles that can double as sweeping strikes. Hes also one of the most durable Duelists in the game and even has an ability that allows him to eat quite a bit of damage before reflecting damage to the enemy team.Unfortunately, the rest of Mister Fantastics kit isnot great. Youll rarely find the chance to use his ability to grab enemies and slam them together, and his Ultimate arguably makes him weaker than he is in his base form. Mister Fantastic is just a bit too limited in a competitive meta.13. Squirrel GirlThere are times when Squirrel Girls ability to pepper an area with bouncing explosives makes her a feared damage dealer. Hey, it worked for Junkrat in Overwatch. Like Junkrat, Squirrel Girl can effectively lockdown a choke point while using her mobility and traps to stay alive long enough to be a menace.Unfortunately, Squirrel Girl struggles to adapt to situations that force her to do more than fill a confined area with explosives. Shes fine to have during the good times and a liability when things start to go sour. Even her recently buffed Ultimate still isnt quite good enough to turn the tide of a fight.12. Star-LordStar-Lord functions like Marvel Rivals version of Overwatchs Tracer. Despite his ability to fly, Star-Lord is supposed to get relatively close to enemies, shoot them down, get out of the fray, and do it all again. Its not until he triggers his powerful Ultimate that he can truly unleash death from above.If your aim and movements are less-than-perfect with Star-Lord, youre going to have a bad time. An inconsistent Star-Lord is too vulnerable and too weak to do more than tickle enemies before floating away to his death. He has a presence at higher ranks, though players skilled enough to use him well tend to favor other options.11. Iron ManIron Man could lose or gain a couple of spots on this list based on whether or not hes paired with a Hulk. With a Hulk, Iron Man gains a massive damage boost that makes it much easier for him to sneak behind a team and delete weaker targets.Without that boost, Iron Man has to be surprisingly accurate and incredibly evasive to effectively disrupt enemy strategies while getting picks and staying alive. Iron Mans nuclear bomb of an Ultimate can ignore even the best Strategist Ultimates, but you have to be confident in your ability to both quickly acquire and utilize that ability to get the most out of him.10. MagikMagik is a fascinating melee DPS character. Her kit revolves around her ability to use portals to move between short distances before unleashing sweeping strikes that launch enemies into the air. Shes basically a Devil May Cry protagonist in a hero shooter.Is that good? It really depends. Magik is as frustrating as any dive character in Marvel Rivals and generally more durable than most heroes in that pack. However, you have to know how to pick your spots, how to pull off various attack combos, and when to back out to get anything substantial out of her. She tends to be better than Black Panther and Spider-Man on average, though her ceiling may be slightly lower.9. Winter SoldierWinter Soldier is another weird DPS character. While he has a gun, its limited max ammo and precision shots often require you to rely on Buckys other, combo-oriented abilities. A good Bucky will hook players out of position, uppercut them into the air, and kill them with a little help from his team. If Bucky doesnt have a little help from his team (or misses his combos), then he can struggle to do more than chip away at high-health foes while waiting for his next attack window.Buckys Ultimate makes all those efforts worth it, though. If you kill an enemy with that diving strike (or shortly thereafter), your Ultimate will automatically be reset. From there, you can continue that combo as long as there is an enemy left to kill with that ability. When properly deployed, its one of the scariest Ultimates in the game.8. NamorNamor is defined by his ability to summon two (three if hes playing with Luna Snow) squids that function as auto-firing turrets. They can be attached to almost any surface and are especially good at targeting otherwise hard-to-hit flying and flanking characters.What makes those turrets incredibly powerful is the rest of Namors kit. His primary and special attacks can greatly increase the fire rate of his turrets while dealing quite a bit of damage on their own. Properly placed Namor turrets can tear through anything that Namor decides to focus on while disorienting the enemy team. His Ultimate is slightly weaker, though it can easily knock down enemies and leave them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.7. The PunisherAs a pretty standard guy with a gun character, The Punisher finds himself near the middle of these rankings. There is nothing especially exciting about his third-person shooter playstyle. If your aim is good, youll probably be an effective Punisher. If notwell, hes at least a character whos easy to understand and get better at.Generous learning curve aside, great Punishers have become fixtures at high levels of play. Punisher can upset even the best-laid plans with his raw damage output that tears through shields and sends tanks into hiding (especially when hes paired with Rocket Racoon). Hes not quite as dynamic as some of the other Duelists, but mechanically gifted players will find him to be wonderfully consistent and occasionally devastating.6. PsylockeMuch like Genji in Overwatch, Psylocke is meant to poke at characters from a distance before using her quick strikes to deliver devastating final blows. She also boasts a powerful Ultimate that can quickly eliminate any enemy within a sizeable zone of death.Unlike other flanking characters, Psylockes primary attacks are effective enough at moderate distances to allow her to pick her attack spots rather than entirely rely on that aggressive style of play. If your aim is decent and you know how to pick your targets, you can easily top the charts as Psylocke with minimal support.5. HawkeyeHawkeye was the absolute terror of Marvel Rivals at launch, though a recent update made him slightly less effective at greater distances. All that really means, though is that Hawkeye cant quite take over a high-level game as easily as he once could.Otherwise, Hawkeye is an incredibly dangerous sniper who is mobile enough to get where he needs to be and powerful enough to still kill many characters with a single shot. Yes, it helps if your aim is good, but Hawkeye can still pull off lucky shots at slightly shorter distances. His Ultimate is probably the weakest part of his kit, but its more of a nicety than a necessity.4. Moon KnightMoon Knights Ultimate ability just got a buff that verges on being broken. As it stands, his Ultimate ability almost instantly summons a swarm of explosives from the sky that deal lethal (or nearly lethal) damage to anything in their path. Its incredibly difficult to avoid and often swings a fight in Moon Knights favor.Outside of his Ultimate, Moon Knight is quite good at prowling the corners of a map and peppering enemies with help from his Ankhs, stationery objects that reflect Moon Knights attacks on nearby enemies. If those Ankhs arent destroyed, Moon Knight will win the fight. Even if they are, it doesnt take much for him to get quick kills and build towards his Ultimate.3. HelaThe other terror of Marvel Rivals launch, Hela was hit with a relatively minor nerf that made her only slightly weaker than before. Much like Hawkeye, she is still able to deliver devastating precision strikes from across the map that can melt through tanks and delete most everything else with a single shot.Unlike Hawkeye, Helas Ultimate is one of the best in the game. If your team cannot focus on Hela and shoot her out of the sky, her Ultimate will kill you or force your squad to run and hide in spots that will often leave them in a bad position.2. WolverineIf youre going to take the time to learn a slightly more complicated character, make sure it is Wolverine. Like other diving characters, Wolverine is looking to get into the backlines and terrorize isolated targets. Unlike other diving DPS heroes, Wolverine is surprisingly durable. That durability makes it much easier to trap enemies or simply chase them down and catch them in a storm of strikes.That combination of abilities makes Wolverine one of the most effective tank busters in the game. If Wolverine gets hold of a tank (much less a weaker character), that tank had better pray their team is quick enough to intervene and save them. Generally speaking, it takes a lot of coordination to defeat a Wolverine who knows how to hit his tackles, dives, and powerful Ultimate ability. Thats why hes often banned at higher ranks of competitive play.1. StormWhen Marvel Rivals launched, Storm was widely considered to be one of the worst characters in the game. Now, Storm is the best Duelist in Marvel Rivals. Storms base attacks deal a surprising amount of damage, are incredibly quick, and can hit multiple foes. Her alternate fire abilities allow her to easily finish weakened enemies, and her Ultimate is practically guaranteed to kill multiple targets if the other team doesnt use their support Ultimates to block it.It doesnt stop there. By simply existing, Storm can provide team-wide damage and speed buffs that turn the tide in otherwise even fights. Once you master her flight movements (its actually better to stay closer to the ground with her), youll find that Storm is often the top-performing DPS at every level of play.

A new survey of game developers shows significant interest in the Vision Pro for gaming, with big growth expected from soon-to-be made visionOS games. Here are the details.Game developer survey reveals plans for new visionOS gamesAs published by GamesBeat, a recent Game Developers Conference survey sought to gauge engagement from developers with Apples new spatial computing platform.The data points to big growth coming soon. Heres what it says:Although only 8% of VR/AR developers are currently making games for Apple vision OS, the platform looks to be growing its foothold. Almost one-fifth (18%) of respondents say their next games will be on the platform, and one-fourth are interested in Apples VR headset.These three data points are all interesting in their own ways.First, its a bit surprising that 8% of VR/AR game developers are currently working on a visionOS project. We certainly havent seen much from their efforts yet, as Vision Pro gaming options have been scarce so far. That number is encouraging to hear.Second, the fact that 18% of respondents confirmed their next game would be on Vision Pro shows how much growth we should see soon.The final question is especially relevant too, especially when comparing visionOS interest to that of other platforms.Notably, 26% of respondents said that visionOS was of high interest to them as a game developer, while only 25% said the same for PlayStation VR2a platform that might be about to bolster Apples Vision Pro efforts.The survey involved over 3,000 game developers in total, a sizable group that provides a solid glimpse into what creatives in the gaming community are planning.What do you think of the Vision Pro gaming survey results? Let us know in the comments.Best Vision Pro accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Netflix is hiking its prices once again. Starting today, the cheapest Netflix plan will cost $7.99 per month, while the top-of-the-line plan with 4K streaming will cost you a cool $24.99 monthly. Netflixs latest price increaseHere are the details of the impending Netflix price increase, which impacts all three of its plans: Standard with ads: $7.99 (up from $6.99) per monthStandard without ads: $17.99 (up from $15.49) per monthPremium: $24.99 (up from $22.99) per month The price increases affect users in the United States, Canada, Portugal and Argentina. In a letter to shareholders today, Netflix said the price increase will let it continue to invest in programming: As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will occasionally ask our members to pay a little more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix. To that end, we are adjusting prices today across most plans in the US, Canada, Portugal and Argentina. Netflixs latest price increase comes the same day the company reported monster earnings for Q4 2024. The streaming service added 18.9 million new subscribers in the quarter, beating analyst expectations of 9.6 million additions. It now has a whopping 302 million paid subscribers around the world. Netflix also reported revenue of $10.25 billion, beating estimates of $10.11 billion. Earnings-per-share came in at $4.28, compared to estimates of $4.20. It also declared a $15 billion share buyback program. Netflix last increased its prices in October 2023, when the Premium tier increased from $19.99 to $22.99 monthly. Shortly thereafter, Netflix discontinued its popular ad-free Basic subscription. This served as an effective price increase for anyone wanting an ad-free Netflix experience, raising the ad-free floor from $11.99 to $15.49 per month (now $17.99 with todays price hike). As a refresher, heres what you get with each Netflix plan. Standard with ads: Ad-supported, all mobile games and most movies and TV shows are available. A lock icon will appear on unavailable titles.Watch on 2 supported devices at a timeWatch in 1080p (Full HD)Download on 2 supported devices at a timeStandard without ads: Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile gamesWatch on 2 supported devices at a timeWatch in 1080p (Full HD)Download on 2 supported devices at a timeOption to add 1 extra member who doesnt live with youPremium: Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile gamesWatch on 4 supported devices at a timeWatch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDRDownload on 6 supported devices at a timeOption to add up to 2 extra members who dont live with youNetflix spatial audioAre you still a Netflix subscriber? How much are you willing to pay for the service? Let us know down in the comments. Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Eat my dust, cops.Hot PursuitChinese carmaker BYD recently unveiled the Yangwang U9, a fully electric hypercar that has an absolutely wild trick up its sleeve.As a recent promotional video demonstrates, the Yangwang U9 can leap over small obstacles including large potholes and even road spikes deployed in a police roadblock thanks to an active suspension setup.BYD goes as far as to show the car leaping like a cheetah, clearing an eight-foot pothole at 75 mph without a human behind the passenger seat.Whether the unusual feature will actually have any real-world applications rather than renderingthe hypercar an expensive death trap remains to be seen. Losing traction to all four wheels while driving at faster-than-highway speeds seems incredibly unsafe, and that's besides the purported goal of evading law enforcement during a high-speed chase.But it's certainly an eyebrow-raising party trick that makes the Yangwang U9 stand out in an increasingly crowded high-performance EV segment.Car WarsThe Yangwang U9's specs don't disappoint. Thanks to its 1,287 horsepower drivetrain, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.36 seconds, putting it in a simlar class to Tesla's Model S Plaid.The car also recorded a blistering lap time at the Nrburgring Nordschleife lap in Germany in November.Besides being able to hop over obstacles, BYD has given its lineup of cars other unusual abilities. For instance, the Yangwang U9's much-larger SUV counterpart can float on water thanks to being equipped with an "Emergency Floating Mode"thatit says can stop it from sinking for half an hour.Unsurprisingly, the Yangwang U9 isn't cheap, with a price tag of a whopping $236,000.And in case you want to show off the vehicle's active suspension in public, make sure the cops aren't nearby to give you a ticket as one owner appears to have found out the hard way.More on hypercars: Elon Musk Says He Wants Future Tesla Roadster to HoverShare This Article

President Donald Trump's second term is underway, and already off to a raucous start.As the world waits with bated breath to see what wild promises the US's 47th president will deliver on like the 25percenttariff he's threatened on goods from Canada and Mexico it seems that incoming immigrants from South America will be among the first targets.On Trump's first day back, he made good on an array of promises targeting migrants, such as shutting down an app-based Biden-era visa lotterysystem that's stranded tens of thousands of migrants waiting for their lawful visa appointments in Mexico indefinitely a limbo that seems likely to now be permanent.He likewise took aim at migrants and US-born minorities on our side of the border, executing an order that effectively halts US government agencies from issuing citizenship documents to US-born individuals whose parents are not naturalized citizens. The direction also instructs heads of executive agencies to roll out new marching orders focused on aggressive immigration enforcement and deportation within 30 days, while removing key oversights on enforcement agencies like ICE.It's all gearing up to what Trump has promised will be a national wave of mass deportations a likely meat grinder of human cruelty, but also a formidable logistical challenge that will almost certainly forge new frontiers in surveillance tech by scrutinizing both the border and the country's population for signs of undocumented immigration."While AI offers vast potential to streamline operations and secure borders, its misuse intentional or not could lead to dangerous outcomes," United Nations AI advisor told the New York Post in a provocative feature about the Trump administration's plans to use AI in its immigration crackdown. "Theres a slippery slope where AI can be weaponized, eroding civil liberties, violating privacy, and fostering systemic bias. Under the Trump administration, the aggressive expansion of AI in border security could turn these tools into mechanisms for mass surveillance and control."The stakes are particularly high because the president returns to Washington with a friendly host of Big Tech moguls, eager to change their wardrobes for a chance at an expedited top-secret security clearance,a process Trump has already overhauled via executive order.Take Kevin Cohen, the American-born tech founder behind Israeli startup RealEye, whose company is focused on AI-powered mass-surveillance and threat detection."We have to be smarter... and find more creative ways to make sure everybody crossing the border is who they say they are," Cohen told the Post."RealEye's systems analyze behavioral patterns, travel data, and communication trends to highlight areas of concern in a fact-based, automated manner," reads the company's PR Newswire copy in an eerie blend of LinkedIn-meets-Person-of-Interest startup jargon."The technologies also support long-term monitoring and tracking, enabling proactive intervention against evolving threats."Who's included in that definition of "evolving threats" remains to be seen. RealEye has also partnered with the military of the Philippines as well as an unnamed law enforcement entity in Israel, both of which have long histories of human rights abuses perpetuated in the name of law and border enforcement.Israeli defense companies are prized by enforcement agencies around the world, as their weapons and surveillance tech is often "live tested" on occupied Palestinian territories before being adopted in the West, as Antony Loewenstein details in his 2023 book "The Palestine Laboratory." Deployment of such aggressive surveillance measures on American soil isn't without precedent just think back to the NSA under ObamaChief among those concerns is the efficacy of AI in such a massive and chaotic environment as the US-Mexico border, nevermind the US writ large. The domestic rollout of AI-based facial recognition software by enforcement agencies has been a nightmare in cities like Detroit, which had to halt use of the tech after AI led to three false arrests in summer of 2024. Other horror stories abound, like a California man who was falsely accused of shoplifting by Sunglass Hut's AI-powered loss prevention software and then arrested by incredulous police.According to reporting by the Post,the Trump administration is expectedto support its AI-monitoring program with massive investments into everything from AI-powered autonomous drones to robot dogs which are already roving Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and a $101 million expansion of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Autonomous Surveillance Towers.This expectation is supported by analysis from The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists the progenitors of the Doomsday Clock which writes that "an already multibillion-dollar border and surveillance industry is set to win big under Trumps plans for new border enforcement spending, immigration surveillance, and mass deportation."Those, by the way, started under Trump's predecessor Joe Biden, who was himself no immigration dove and who started many of the programs Trump will almost certainly leverage in his new crackdown.Case in point, the DHS got a $5 million allocation during Biden's final daysThe Oval Office isn't the only government body enticed by the techno-future. In September, a bipartisan bill called the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act" passed through the Senate and is now waiting on a Congressional hearing. If passed, the legislation would order the DHS to "develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations" essentially writing into law the provisions which Trump's executive orders are beginning to lay out.On a practical level, Orwellian tech-entrepreneurialism might provide law enforcement with some flashy toys to play with not to mention lucrative contracts for Silicon Valley but it does nothing to solve the economic issues underlying the immigration crisis, instead Band-Aiding over the systemic issues with astronomically expensive shows of force.More on Immigration: MAGA Figures Turn on Elon Musk for Not Hating Immigrants EnoughShare This Article

The price of a Netflix subscription is going up again.The price hike is not limited to one specific type of plan, either. The amount of the increase depends on the size of your plan. If you pay for the ad-supported tier (i.e. the least expensive option to stream Netflix) that is going up; from $6.99 to $7.99. If you pay for the standard tier with no ads, thats going up too, from $15.49 to $17.99. And if you pay for the premium tier youll now pay $24.99, instead of $22.99 a month. (Besides the ads, the prices determine how many simultaneous streams you have watch across multiple devices, as well as the level of HD quality video you can watch on those streams.)This is Netflixs first major price increase since the fall of 2023. Its also the first time they are raising prices on their ad-supported tier since it was introduced a few years ago.Netflix announced the price increase in their new earnings report, writing in part...As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will occasionally ask our members to pay a little more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix.Back In ActionNetflixloading...READ MORE: We TriedSquid GameBeef JerkyNetflix just experienced one of its biggest quarters ever in terms of subscriber growth. They announcedthey had added almost 19 million subscribers in the last quarter. The company now boasts more than 301 million users worldwide.Popular recent Netflix shows includeSquid Game,Cobra Kai, andBridgerton. (And dont forgetStranger Things, which is set to finally debut its last season later this year.)The service also recently began broadcasting weekly episodes of WWEsMonday Night Rawworldwide.Get our free mobile appThe Best Netflix Movies of 2024These are the Netflix movies worth putting on your end-of-the-year watchlist.Gallery Credit: Emma Stefansky

Do you want to make the internet work better for millions of people?IFTTT helps everything work better together. With over 25M users, 160k Pro customers, and 1,000+ supported services, we are the established no-code standard for connecting anything in our growing digital world. We believe IFTTT can become the platform of choice for Digital Creators and DIYers looking to automate their businesses, grow their communities, and connect their homes.This working hours for this position would be 9:00am-5:00pm PST (Monday-Friday).As a Support Specialist, you will work directly with our Pro community. This role involves collaborating with a small team that works cross-functionally with every team at IFTTT. Youll have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we build the platform of the future. This position is fully remote.What have you done in the past?You have a passion for troubleshooting. Youre comfortable with digging through logs to find the root cause of an issue.You have a knack for trendspotting. Youre able to instinctively notice when similar reports are a cause for concern.Youre comfortable testing and re-creating unique issues users report to try to solve the problem or escalate to the relevant team.Youre positive and candid. When you see something that needs attention, you say something.What will you do at IFTTT?Efficiently triage questions and feedback from IFTTT Pro usersHelp IFTTT Pro users build Applets with filter code (JavaScript)Audit and improve IFTTT help documentationHelp to continuously improve the platform documentation and in-product explanationsBecome an IFTTT expert who can answer internal questions from fellow IFTTTersIdentify and reproduce technical issues, documenting product enhancements, and user experience improvementsQualificationsWhat key qualifications are we looking for?Expert in efficient troubleshooting and problem-solvingFluent in written and spoken EnglishExperience interacting with APIs and user authentication (OAuth 2)Experience with ZendeskExperience working remotelyExperience with email support or CRM toolsPlus: fluency in multiple written languagesPlus: Experience with JavaScriptAdditional InformationThe hourly rate for this position is $13-$25 USD. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include skills, education, training, experience, or location.

Time zones: EST (UTC -5), CST (UTC -6), ART (UTC -3), UTC -4, UTC -4:30, UTC -3, UTC -2About RainforestRainforest QA is a team of smart, dedicated people who love working together to help our customers succeed. As a small startup, we value extreme ownership, problem solving and moving quickly.Rainforest provides Quality as a Service (QaaS): everything a software company might need including tooling, expertise, and a workforce to solve functional testing needs. Weve built our no-code test automation platform for engineering leaders who want to catch more bugs without slowing down the release process or burdening engineers.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced, collaborative, passionate Customer Success Manager to join our Tribe! This CSM will guide customers through seamless implementation, advise them on inserting Rainforest into their software development lifecycle, keep them abreast of the latest product enhancements and best practices, and own the commercial relationship.Weve identified an ICP that gets genuinely excited when we introduce our one-of-a-kind solution. Our product is intuitive and innovative, and our fully-managed service is exceptional.The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success working in an early-stage startup and owing customer relationships from onboarding to adoption and expansion. They are comfortable and confident working with technical personas (CTO, VP Eng, Head of Product), familiar with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and passionate about creating an exceptional customer experience. Youll serve as a customer advocate representing the voice of the customer internally and collaborating with cross-functional roles to consistently improve the customer experience.ResponsibilitiesOwn a book of 40+ accounts with ACV of $50k+ from onboarding to adoption and expansionAim for 100%+ net dollar retention of ICP customersAct as the trusted advisor, consultant and project manager to product and development teams looking to ensure quality software delivery to their customersBuild value-based relationships with customers ensuring alignment on key goals, from executive sponsor to individual contributorProvide coaching and training to improve adoption and usage of Rainforest within the customer organizationIdentify successful customers and turn them into advocates and promoters as measured by referrals, CSAT, and NPS scores, as well as participation in case studies, webinars and blogsSynthesize feedback and patterns to share with our Product teamAbout You3+ years as a Customer Success Manager within a early stage SaaS technology companyDesire to work in a customer-facing role and develop relationships with customers at multiple levelsConfidence managing the commercial components of customer relationships including renewals and upsellsExperience working with Product, Development, Engineering, and/or QA organizationsAbility to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutionsTrack record of deploying a consultative and solution-oriented approach for customersStrong listening skills; someone who really hears what the customer needs even if it means having to dig a level (or a few) deeperExperience working closely with C-level executives within customer organizationsHighly organized, with strong project management skills to help clients meet deadline-driven goalsHow we'll reward youCompetitive salaryEquityUnlimited paid-time offCompany off-sites to bond with your team and explore exciting destinations around the world100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. 85% for dependentsVoluntary 401k programPaid parental leaveFully remote cultureAbout The CompanyRainforest QA is a Y Combinator company and has raised more than $50 million from top investors. Were fully remote, with our team distributed around the globe. We champion a belief that life is about more than work and that were all responsible for fostering a culture that supports a diverse set of lifestyles.A Note on Diversity and InclusionAt Rainforest we believe that diverse teams improve our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.