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HBO Max Raising Prices As Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale HBO Max Raising Prices As Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale
HBO Max Raising Prices As Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale HBO Max is raising its subscription costs as the latest streaming service to implement price hikes. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the HBO Max Basic with Ads plan will rise to $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year. The Standard plan will climb to $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year, while the Premium plan will cost $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year.  The higher prices go into effect for new subscribers on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Current customers will pay the higher prices after their next billing cycle on or after Thursday, Nov. 20. Each increase adds between $1 and $2 month…

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by Chris Spiker
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Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them
Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them After years of hints, hacks, and wishful thinking, two of the country's most iconic snacks are making things official. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Oreo announced a long-awaited collaboration on Wednesday, July 30. Candy and cookie fans will soon enjoy two new products combining the widely popular chocolate and peanut butter treats. The Reese's Oreo Cup and the Oreo Reese's Cookie will have their "hard launch" on Tuesday, Sept. 2. "When we heard the incredible demand for a Reese's and Oreo mashup, we knew we had to make magic happen," said Dan Mohnshine, the vice president of US con…

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by Chris Spiker
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Hershey Raising Candy Prices By Double Digits: Here's Why Hershey Raising Candy Prices By Double Digits: Here's Why
Hershey Raising Candy Prices By Double Digits: Here's Why Hershey is significantly raising prices on candy products as global shortages fuel a large spike in cocoa costs. A spokesperson for The Hershey Company confirmed the double-digit price increases to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, July 23. The decision is tied to rising ingredient costs, not President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that have increased prices of other consumer goods. While the eastern Pennsylvania company said it will hike prices, Halloween candy won't be affected. "We're committed to delivering the treats consumers love while continuing to invest in making our products …

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by Chris Spiker
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Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay The home of "Love Island," Premier League soccer, and many popular movies is about to get more expensive. Peacock is raising its monthly rates by $3 starting on Wednesday, July 23, Vulture reported. It's the biggest price hike since the NBC streaming platform launched in 2020. The ad-supported Peacock Premium plan will climb nearly 40% to $10.99, while the ad-free Premium Plus tier will jump about 20% to $16.99. The new prices take effect for new and returning customers on July 23, while current subscribers will see the hike on or after Thursday, August 22, depending on billing. …

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by Chris Spiker
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Brace For Higher Prices: Here’s What's Expected To Cost More Due To Trump’s Tariffs Brace For Higher Prices: Here’s What's Expected To Cost More Due To Trump’s Tariffs
Brace For Higher Prices: Here’s What's Expected To Cost More Due To Trump’s Tariffs As President Donald Trump embarks on a sweeping worldwide trade war, American consumers are bracing for a significant financial impact that is expected to go well beyond sinking stocks. The administration’s newly announced tariffs, set to take effect almost immediately, will raise prices on a broad spectrum of goods, leaving households to wonder just how much more they will pay at the register. The impending tariffs are expected to affect nearly all imports, with a minimum 10 percent increase on goods from various countries.  However, the most substantial hikes will target products fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Microsoft 365 Raises Prices For First Time In 12 Years: Here's Why Microsoft 365 Raises Prices For First Time In 12 Years: Here's Why
Microsoft 365 Raises Prices For First Time In 12 Years: Here's Why The Microsoft 365 bundle price is increasing in the U.S. for the first time in a dozen years as the tech giant adds artificial intelligence tools into longtime products like Microsoft Word. The cost of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions will rise by $3 per month, the company said in a blog post on Thursday, Jan. 16. It's the first price change since the software bundle launched in 2013 under the name "Office 365". Existing subscribers will see the adjustment at their next renewal. "We understand that our customers have a variety of needs and budgets, so we’re committ…

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by Chris Spiker