Sony's New PS Plus Tiers Are Here!

After months of anticipation, Sony's PlayStation Plus rework has finally launched in the US.

June 14, 2022   It's June 14, 2022—National Strawberry Shortcake Day. Do we even have to explain this one? Hope not. Just go enjoy some cake today. Unless you prefer pie, then have the pie equivalent instead. ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 386 articles, 9 podcasts, 10 press releases, 351 tweets, and 14 YouTube videos 1. New PS+ Tiers Arrive With Eclectic Mix of Games to Play The new PlayStation Plus tiers have gone live in the US. To recap, Essential ($59.99/year) is basically what we had before the rework, Extra ($99.99/year) adds the PS4/PS5 Games Catalog, and Premium ($199.99/year) adds trials of full games and PlayStation, PS2, and PS3 games. Got it? Cool. Happy gaming! 2. Amazon Finally Readies Launch of Drone Delivery Service Amazon's drone delivery service is finally ready for primetime. The company has revealed it will launch Prime Air later this year once it receives final approval from the FAA. Is this a worldwide launch? Nah, we're not that cool yet, but people living in Lockeford, California soon will be. Watch the skies! 3. Sonos Accidentally Sends People Free Speakers If you recently bought new speakers from Sonos, but received a couple extras, you're not alone. Unfortunately, Sonos not only charged people for the extras, but also wants them returned. "We will do everything we can to make it right," the company said, but we think the only real solution is to let people keep 'em. 🦑 Go Deeper Did you hope Spotify would eventually have audiobooks? Well, your patience has paid off, as the streamer has announced plans to provide just that. Charlie Sorrel delves into their plan, and how it could be good for us. 🎱 By the Numbers More drones than certified pilots Data: FAA Hope you're not sick of seeing drones in the air, because their numbers are rising, and Amazon's Prime Air is sure to introduce a ton to the skies (and maybe make them more popular?). We could use a few more pilots, though—their numbers are trailing behind their buzzing counterparts. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal An inexpensive tablet that won't break the bank? We've got you. Check out the Fire HD 10 Plus tablet (32GB), which is down to $144.99 on Amazon right now after a generous $50 discount. The best part? It's the version without ads. Heck yeah! Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Is any of this for real, or not?" —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor You've probably heard the term "Web3" more than a few times by now, and while it's a real thing, it also kinda isn't. Say wha? Yeah, let VentureBeat break it down for you. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Even more audio options! Image: KEF In your ongoing quest to get your audio just right, we want you to keep an eye on KEF's LSX II Wireless HiFi System. With this, you should get the high fidelity audio you're looking (listening?) for, whether you're watching movies, playing games, or listening to music. Just need to wait for them to launch on June 23. 🌎 Doin' It Right Recycle, recycle, recycle EV batteries are meant to last a long time, but even they have expiration dates. So what do we do when the time comes? Well, we recycle them, as Leo Raudys, CEO of Call2Recycle, explains to Electrek in this battery-focused interview. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and 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 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]