Disney+ More Money

The Disney+ streaming service is raising its monthly price to $7.99.

MARCH 25, 2021 It's March 25, 2021. On this day in 1997, Twister became the first featured film to be released on DVD. Remember those? We sure do!     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 343 articles, 12 podcasts, 14 press releases, 329 tweets, and 15 YouTube videos 1. Disney+ Is Getting a Price Increase in the US Disney's raising the price of Disney+ in the US on Friday. The service will go from $6.99 to $7.99/month, and from $69.99 to $79.99/year. The Disney+ bundle is also increasing to $13.99 and $19.99 for the ad-supported and ad-free tiers, respectively. Already a member? Then no changes for you. Hooray! 2. LG Reveals Prices for Its 2021 OLED TV Lineup LG has revealed the prices of its 2021 OLED TVs, which range from $1200-$6000. There's a size for everyone in the lineup, with multiple 55-, 65-, and 77-inch panels coming out this month. The rest are spread out between April and June, so you have a little time to save up. You know you want one. 3. Qualcomm's Making a Nintendo-Switch Like Handheld  Qualcomm, maker of mobile processors like the Snapdragon, is reportedly making an Android-powered, Nintendo Switch-esque device. It's said to have similar, detachable controllers, an SD card slot, 5G, a 6.65-inch 1080p screen, and more. Is it real? Does it have Mario Kart? We're eager to find out. 🦑 Go Deeper Do kids need access to more social media? Instagram seems to think so, as it's said to be working on a kid-friendly version of the app. Allison Matyus has the deep dive on how such a thing could work.     🎱 By the Numbers Which service gets your money? Data: Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, HBO There are a lot of streaming services to keep track of, and it's a little too easy to forget how much each one is or which is the better value. If you don't have a problem with ads, Hulu's ad-supported tier may be the best option, but let's be real, you're probably getting all of them, because each one has something you want to watch.     🔥 Today's Hot Deal The 256GB Apple MacBook Pro with M1 chip is $1199 on Amazon right now, roughly $100 off its regular price. Got the cash and need a new laptop? Pick this one up as soon as you can. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Feeling hot hot hot." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor If you've ever wanted to see an erupting volcano up close, maybe check out this wonderful drone footage of Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano. It's safe, in 4K, and you might even feel a little warmer. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  No bounty on this toy Image: Hasbro Everyone loves Grogu, aka "Baby Yoda" from The Mandalorian, and thanks to Hasbro, you can soon get a Grogu for yourself. The Star Wars Galactic Snackin' Grogu animatronic comes with blue cookies, a metal ball to use The Force on, and even a bowl of purple squids to keep the little guy occupied. You can pre-order it now for $79.99, and it'll ship around December. 🎮 Up-Down-A-B-Start Good for more than wasting time Video games help a lot of people de-stress after a long day, or relax over the weekend. For Waypoint writer Nicole Clark, they became a part of her at-home commute to her workspace, and helped separate work from home when they started to blend together.     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]