Weekend Round-Up: Netflix's Price Hike, Meta And YouTube's Legal Woes, Sony's PS5 Price Increase And More
Published on March 29, 2026.
The news of Netflix's price increase and legal issues led to a flurry of headlines this week, with companies like Netflix and YouTube being found negligent in a social media trial. The ad-supported plan for all plans now costs $8.99, a dollar increase from the previous $7.99. The premium tier for the premium tier now stands at $26.99 and fees for "extra member" add-ons have also increased. A jury found Meta Platforms and Alphabet's YouTube negligent in the design of their apps, which were found to be harmful to children and intentionally addictive, causing anxiety, depression, and other harmful impacts. Apple is reportedly offering six-figure bonuses to retain its engineers as startups like OpenAI aggressively recruit them.
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