All posts tagged: AdSupported

Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Supported Tier: When Does It Start, How Much Will It Cost and More

Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Supported Tier: When Does It Start, How Much Will It Cost and More

Xbox Cloud Gaming is one of the key selling points of Xbox Game Pass, and it generally works well. The service lets gamers stream Xbox titles to a wide range of devices, including phones, tablets, handhelds and select smart TVs from Samsung, LG and Hisense. However, following the Xbox Game Pass price increase from November, streaming alone may not be enough to keep some subscribers on board, which is where an ad-supported tier could come into play. Microsoft confirmed the existence of an ad-supported tier last year but has not shared details on when it will launch or what it will include. New screenshots shared by players suggest the tier may be arriving soon, though questions remain about how it will work and what limitations it may have. Don’t miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. When will the Xbox Cloud Gaming ad-supported tier launch?  Microsoft hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but it’s expected to roll out sometime this year, according to Windows Central. Last month, …

Ad-Supported ChatGPT and the Real Cost to User Privacy Today

Ad-Supported ChatGPT and the Real Cost to User Privacy Today

What happens when a platform you trust for private, intelligent conversations suddenly starts showing you ads? In this breakdown, Will Lamerton walks through how OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertisements into ChatGPT has sparked serious concerns about privacy, trust, and the ethical complexities of monetizing artificial intelligence. This shift marks a dramatic departure from earlier assurances by OpenAI’s leadership, who once described pairing ads with AI as a “last resort.” For users who rely on ChatGPT for everything from brainstorming ideas to sharing sensitive information, the implications of this change feel deeply personal, and potentially unsettling. This overview provide more insights into the ripple effects of OpenAI’s ad-driven strategy, unpacking what this means for user data, transparency, and the future of AI ethics. You’ll discover why privacy advocates are sounding alarms over the potential for data tracking and whether assurances of non-intrusive advertising hold up under scrutiny. Could this move signal the beginning of a slippery slope toward more invasive practices? Or does it reflect the harsh financial realities of maintaining innovative AI systems? These questions …