Sony debuts new PlayStation Plus subscription options

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Sony refines its subscription offerings with the launch of PlayStation Plus's additional tiers, which combine existing offerings: PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now. This new service includes access to multiplayer gaming and a catalogue of select PlayStation games you can install or stream. 

The PlayStation Plus Essential subscription costs US$9.99 (around CA$12.50 converted) monthly or US$59.99 (~CA$75) yearly. It gets the same PlayStation Plus benefits that exist today (like online multiplayer access, two monthly downloadable games, cloud storage for saved games, and discounts). The price will stay the same.

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TikTok reportedly tests 'Watch History' feature

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You might finally be able to see that TikTok you weren't able to bookmark but wanted to see. TikTok is reportedly working on a new Watch History feature to make it easier to find what you've watched so far. It was spotted by Twitter user Hammod Oh and is accessible through the app's settings and privacy menu. The feature is being tested out, so you might not have access to it yet. The company gave its standard response when asked to comment by Mashable. It says it is "always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience."

Before this, TikTok users have resorted to digging through the app's search function to spot previously viewed clips by toggling some filters. But this doesn't show TikToks chronologically, and you need to input a relevant search term. We don't know what the feature will look like if and when it rolls out, but it's certainly an essential feature for making the experience better on the app.

Apple Maps brings detailed 3D buildings, enhanced navigation to Canada

Apple has finally brought its Apple Maps experience to Canada. It offers detailed 3D buildings and improved navigation in select areas, including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Apple proudly claims it has built the map experience "from the ground up." You can expect detailed road markings, land cover, trees, elevation, public transit routes, etc. There's even a new windshield view for drivers and immersive walking directions in augmented reality.

Some of the detailed Canadian landmarks include the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal and Robson Square in Vancouver. The update is rolling out to users with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8.

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Samsung opens pre-orders for iMac-esque Smart Monitor M8

Samsung has just opened pre-orders for its new Smart Monitor M8, which looks quite similar to the iMac sans the computer part. If you don't need what Apple's Studio Display offers, this could be an alternative. It's a 32-inch display with USB-C charging, AirPlay support, and even smart TV features. It houses a 4K UHD LCD display with 400 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB, HDR support, and adaptive picture technology to automatically adjust display brightness and colour temperature.

Its chassis is 11.4mm thin and comes with a flat back, slim bezels, and a height-adjustable stand with tilt functionality. For connectivity and ports, it has Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, a micro HDMI port, and two USB-C ports offering 65W charging output for a phone and laptop. The Smart Monitor M8 even has a high-sensitivity Far-Field Voice microphone, two 5W speakers, and a removable magnetic 1080p SlimFit webcam with Face Tracking and Auto Zoom (similar to Apple's Center Stage feature).

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