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GeForce Now adds Resident Evil Requiem and ten other games this week

26 février 2026 à 15:00

GeForce Now is ending the month strong with another round of eleven games joining the library. Naturally, the list includes Resident Evil Requiem, which launches for PC and consoles tomorrow, complete with ray-traced lighting.

Currently, Nvidia is bundling free copies of Resident Evil Requiem with select graphics cards and RTX 50-equipped gaming laptops. On top of that, Nvidia is giving away free codes for the game with a 12-month subscription for GeForce Now Ultimate, which grants swift access to an RTX 5080-powered gaming machine.

The full list of games joining GeForce Now this week includes:

  • TCG Card Shop Simulator (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass Feb. 24)
  • Blizzard Arcade Collection (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb. 25)
  • Diablo II: Resurrected (New release on Ubisoft Connect, Feb 25)
  • Spellcasters Chronicles (New release on Steam, Feb. 26, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • Resident Evil: Requiem (New release on Steam, Feb. 27, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • Anno: Mutationem (Xbox, available on Game Pass)
  • Arc Raiders (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
  • DEVOUR (Steam)
  • Galactic Civilizations 3 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)
  • MotoGP22 (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)
  • Torque Drift 2 (Steam)

Nvidia has also rolled out a new Game Ready graphics driver to Nvidia GPU users with day-zero optimisations for Resident Evil Requiem, which launches with DLSS support in addition to a suite of ray-tracing effects.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up Resident Evil Requiem this week?

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Fritz! reveals new WiFi 7 line-up at MWC 2026 and details early plans for WiFi 8

26 février 2026 à 14:30

Mobile World Congress is back this year, running from March 2nd to March 5th. In the lead-up, Fritz! is unveiling its new generation of routers, targeting 5G, WiFi 7 and fibre connections. We also get a sneak peek at their plans for WiFI 8.

For those needing to take their speedy connection on the go will be interested in the two new mobile-friendly FRITZ!Box 6835 5G and the FRITZ!Box 6825 4G. The FRITZ!Box 6835 5G, which delivers up to 2Gbit/s over 5G with Wi‑Fi 7 speeds up to 3.5Gbit/s, SIM/eSIM support and USB‑C power for stationary or on‑the‑go use; and the compact FRITZ!Box 6825 4G, offering 4G connectivity with Wi‑Fi 6 and USB‑C power for travel or home setups. Both models support FRITZ! Failsafe for automatic mobile‑network fallback during outages.

For fibre, there is the FRITZ!Box 5630 XGS and FRITZ!Box 5630, supporting XGS‑PON up to 10Gbit/s, GPON up to 2.5Gbit/s and AON up to 1Gbit/s depending on the model. Both include Wi‑Fi 7 up to 3.5Gbit/s, multi‑gigabit LAN ports and FRITZ!OS features such as VPN, smart home integration and telephony.

For mesh networking, the new FRITZ!Repeater 6700 Pro delivers quad‑band Wi‑Fi 7 up to 18Gbit/s with 10Gbit/s and 2.5Gbit/s LAN ports, while the FRITZ!WLAN Stick 6700 brings tri‑band Wi‑Fi 7 to PCs and notebooks.

FRITZ! is also outlining its roadmap for Wi‑Fi 8, which will improve performance across all bands, reduce latency, enhance edge‑of‑home coverage and increase efficiency for IoT devices. The next major FRITZ!OS update will begin preparing supported hardware for the new standard.

KitGuru Says: Are you in the market for a networking upgrade?

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ORIGIN CODE Vortex DDR5-6000 192 GB CL26 Review

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26 février 2026 à 16:40
The ORIGIN CODE Vortex series makes a bold entrance into the DDR5 market, offering a blend of ultra high capacity paired with enthusiast-grade timings that are sure to catch the eye of performance seekers. In this review, we'll examine the Vortex 192 GB memory kit, its performance metrics, compatibility, and overall value proposition. We'll also compare it to other leading options in the market. Join us as we unpack the potential of this promising DDR5 debut.

Breakthrough Milky Way Image Exposes Hidden Chemistry At Galaxy's Core

26 février 2026 à 16:16
Breakthrough Milky Way Image Exposes Hidden Chemistry At Galaxy's Core Astronomers have captured the largest and most detailed image of the Milky Way’s core to date, revealing a chaotic web of cosmic filaments at our galaxy's center. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, a research team mapped the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), the star formation engine that spans more than 650

NVIDIA Reports Record Earnings As AI Data Center Revenue Soars

26 février 2026 à 16:13
NVIDIA Reports Record Earnings As AI Data Center Revenue Soars NVIDIA is out here living its best life as it rides an AI wave that has yet to break to yet another quarter of record earnings, driven primarily by more explosive growth in its Data Center division. Total revenue for the fourth quarter, which ended January 26, 2026, tallied $68.1 billion for a 20% sequential gain and a massive 73% year-over-year

Balatro gets free Switch 2 update with Mouse Mode support and more

26 février 2026 à 13:00

Balatro is yet another hit indie rogue-like to have been released in the past couple years, with the Poker-inspired deck-builder selling millions of copies across its suite of platforms. Released for the OG Nintendo Switch back in early 2024, Balatro has now gotten a free Switch 2 Edition upgrade, adding full mouse mode support, a framerate bump and more.

In a surprise release, a Switch 2 version of Balatro recently landed on the Nintendo eShop. Being offered a free upgrade for those who already own it on Switch 1, the listing itself does not go into any details regarding what enhancements players can expect.

That said, the publication Nintendo Life has confirmed that the Switch 2 release includes full support for the system’s mouse mode – a welcome addition given the game’s card-based nature. Other noted enhancements include supposed support for HD Rumble 2 as well as a more smooth 60fps.

Balatro Switch 2

Oddly enough however, it appears as though the Switch 2 edition does not include any option to transfer over your progress from Switch 1. Hopefully this gets resolved sooner rather than later.

Regardless, Balatro is a highly addictive and replayable game, and worth experiencing on any system, be it the Switch 1; Switch 2; mobile; PC or wherever else. Now we just have to remain patient for the long-awaited update 1.1.

KitGuru says: Are you a big Balatro player? What’s your preferred platform to play on? Is the lack of save data transfer a dealbreaker? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time release date announced

26 février 2026 à 12:00

PowerWash Simulator was a success not only thanks to its unique concept and satisfying gameplay loop, but also as a result of multiple unexpected crossovers from throughout media. Continuing this trend with their recently-released sequel, the first crossover DLC coming to PowerWash Simulator 2 has now gotten an official release date, with the Adventure Time Pack arriving in early April.

Publishing a new trailer as part of IGN Fan Fest 2026, the team at FuturLab officially confirmed that the PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time DLC will arrive on the 9th of April.

Featuring 5 new levels to clean up, this DLC pack goes all-in on the Adventure Time aesthetics, transforming the artstyle into one which more closely matches the cartoon it’s based on.

Some of the levels will have you clean up Finn and Jake’s treehouse, while others require you to undo antics caused by the Ice King. All-in-all, this DLC seems to be quite faithful to the source material in a bunch of different and welcome ways.

Ahead of the DLC’s launch, FuturLab have also confirmed that PowerWash Simulator will be getting its big 1.2 update next month – set to introduce:

  • Custom Key Rebinding
  • Controller Deadzone Sliders
  • Furniture Improvements
  • Multiplayer Improvements
  • New Cosmetics
  • Free Caldera Chronicles Job

Cleaning up Shrek’s swamp; Bikini Bottom; the Croft Manor and more back in the first game presented a unique look at these iconic spaces in a brand new way, and so it is exciting to see the team doubling down on what worked previously. PowerWash Simulator 2 x Adventure Time officially launches on the 9th of April.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the first big crossover DLC? What was your favourite collab from the previous game? Let us know down below.

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Monster Hunter, Slime Rancher 2 and more join PlayStation Plus Essential in March

26 février 2026 à 11:00

Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up with 3-4 titles which subscribers can claim and keep forever as long as they have an active membership. Arriving in March, all PS Plus users can look forward to claiming a variety of titles, including Monster Hunter Rise, indie hit Slime Rancher 2 and PGA Tour 2K25.

Making the announcement via the PSBlog, March’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up includes 4 titles in total – all of which will be available to claim from the 3rd:

  • PGA Tour 2K25 [PS5]
  • Monster Hunter Rise [PS4 | PS5]
  • Slime Rancher 2 [PS5]
  • The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road [PS4 | PS5]

As expected, March’s PS Plus offerings are rather varied in nature, and so depending on the type of games you prefer, the headliner for the month could be any of these 4 titles.

PGA Tour 2K25 is the latest entry in 2K’s long-running golf series. While certainly not for everyone, those who enjoy the sport have deemed 2K25 to be a strong entry in the franchise.

Monster Hunter Rise on the other hand needs no introduction, with the highly-popular title having sold over 18 million copies; currently sitting as publisher Capcom’s 2nd best-selling game of all time. If you haven’t played a Monster Hunter game before, Rise is a solid place to start thanks to its refined combat and movement mechanics alongside its greater focus on battling monsters.

Slime Rancher 2 meanwhile is a sequel to the hit farming sim, in which you discover, raise and take care of a variety of different slimes – this time on the brand new Rainbow Island. If you enjoyed the first game then you’ll love its sequel.

Last but not least, The Elder Scrolls Online: Golden Road Collection includes pretty much all of the previous content released for the MMO over the past decade…everything except the 2025 content pass that is. Still, if you have yet to try out ESO, the Golden Road Collection nets you access to countless hours worth of gaming.

As mentioned, all 4 titles will be available to claim and download from the 3rd of March. This means that you have a little under a week to add February’s games to your library before they are removed – the details of which can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of next month’s offerings? Which of the 4 titles are you most excited for? Do you prefer more sim-styled or arcadey sports games? Let us know down below.

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Assassin’s Creed Hexe Director leaves Ubisoft following latest franchise shake-up

26 février 2026 à 10:30

While the Assassin’s Creed franchise is in a bit of an odd spot currently, one of the most interesting upcoming entries in the series is AC: Hexe – a somewhat unique title rumoured to be set in 16th century Europe, featuring elements of witchcraft and possibly a fear system. Unfortunately, in the wake of the recent shake-ups at Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed Hexe’s director ‘Clint Hocking’ has left the promising project.

As reported by the publication VGC, following the recent shake-up at Ubisoft (which included an overhaul to the Assassin’s Creed franchise team), long-time veteran Clint Hocking has been confirmed to have departed Ubisoft.

Announced by the newly-appointed AC franchise leadership team during an internal meeting, Ubisoft confirmed that Hexe has not been cancelled and that development will continue. Jean Guesdon (the director of AC Origins and the beloved Black Flag) is taking over as creative director.

Hexe Ubisoft

Speaking to VGC on this latest change, a spokesperson for the company shared the following:

“We sincerely thank [Clint] for his vision, creative contributions, and dedication over the years, and we wish him the very best in his next chapter. Development on Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe continues with a seasoned team. The game will deliver something distinctive within the Assassin’s Creed franchise. We look forward to sharing more information in the future.”

Assassin’s Creed Hexe was first teased all the way back in 2022. With little-to-nothing seen from the project since – and now this latest spanner being thrown into the works – it will be interesting to see what becomes of the title.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this latest departure? Do you have faith in Assassin’s Creed Hexe? Let us know down below.

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NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 takes the lead at Mindfactory, AMD remains ahead overall

26 février 2026 à 06:00
The latest sales figures from German online retailer Mindfactory show a noticeable shift within the graphics card market. While AMD’s RDNA 4 models continue to dominate the overall rankings, a new frontrunner has established itself within NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series. The GeForce RTX 5080 is now the best-selling model of the current NVIDIA generation at […]

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Windows 11: Control Panel loses another setting option

26 février 2026 à 06:00
Microsoft continues to make major adjustments. In the current preview version 26300.7877 (KB5077232) of Windows 11, another classic feature from the old Control Panel is being moved to the modern Settings app. This time, it’s the option to rename local user accounts. A small switch with symbolic explosive power. Account names in Settings in the […]

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World of Warcraft: Midnight brings a breath of fresh air to Azeroth with the Prey system, split raids, and the new Zul’Aman.

26 février 2026 à 06:00
World of Warcraft: Midnight, the eleventh expansion of the online role-playing game, is about to be released and marks the second chapter of the overarching Worldsoul saga. Blizzard is positioning Midnight as the content-rich middle part of a planned trilogy that breaks new ground in terms of both narrative and gameplay mechanics. Among other things, […]

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Windows 11 25H2: When Release Preview suddenly plays beta

26 février 2026 à 06:00
There are moments when you realize that modern update infrastructure is less like a precision clockwork and more like a remote-controlled automaton. This is exactly what happened to users of Windows 11 25H2 in the Release Preview channel. Build 26200.7921 installed, everything clean. A glance at the Insider settings – and suddenly it says: Beta. […]

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Trend Micro Apex One: Malware protection with critical security vulnerabilities

26 février 2026 à 06:00
The name sounds like a line of defense. The reality is more unpleasant. Security researchers have discovered several vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, some of which are critical, that enable precisely what endpoint security is supposed to prevent: code execution and privilege escalation. For companies with on-premises installations, this is not a theoretical problem, […]

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Xbox under new leadership: Asha Sharma announces return to console and new hardware

26 février 2026 à 06:00
Phil Spencer’s resignation marks the end of an era for Microsoft’s gaming division. After nearly four decades with the company and around ten years at the helm of the Xbox brand, Spencer is handing over responsibility at a time characterized by strategic upheaval, growing service offerings, and declining hardware sales. His successor is Asha Sharma, […]

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With forgotten means to new heights! – Origin Code Vortex DDR5-6200 CL26 2x 16 GB Kit Review with Overclocking and Teardown

26 février 2026 à 05:30
In times of DRAM shortages and absurd prices, the industry usually comes to a standstill – manufacturers wait and see, and new products are only released when sufficient purchasing power can be expected. However, today’s test is anything but normal. Origin Code, which until now had been nothing more than a phrase in the wave […]

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Reçu hier — 25 février 2026 1.3 🖥️ Tech. English

Hitman World Of Assassination Gets Limited-Time Mission Starring Milla Jovovich

25 février 2026 à 23:45

A free Hitman World of Assassination Elusive Target mission starring Milla Jovovich from the Resident Evil films is available to play until March 24.

Hitman World of Assassination's Elusive Target missions, a series of limited-time events, date back to the 2016 Hitman game. Players get a limited time (sometimes as brief as 48 hours) to complete the mission. Past missions have starred known performers like actors Sean Bean and Jean-Claude Van Damme, rapper Eminem, and MMA fighter Conor McGregor.

The latest mission, titled The Harbinger, centers on Ether Corporation CEO Lilith Devereux, played by actress Milla Jovovich, best known from her starring role as Alice in the Resident Evil films. It revisits the Patient Zero storyline as part of the Patient Zero Requiem season, which also includes a paid cosmetic pack.

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The new content is available to play now until March 24 as a free download. The Patient Zero Requiem season is also playable as part of the free demo for Hitman. Note that this new content is not available on Meta Quest's Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded.

Hitman World of Assassination is available in VR on Steam for $69.99 and PlayStation VR2 as a $9.99 add-on to the $69.99 PS5 game. IOI also announced the game is available on Mac via Steam and the App Store.

Sci-Fi Job Sim Space Control Is Equal Parts Charm & Cringe

25 février 2026 à 23:33

Drawing inspiration from animated comedies like Rick & Morty and Futurama, Space Control is an absurd adult-oriented job simulator that will make some players laugh, and others cringe.

As part of Steam’s Next Fest, MoonMonster Studios has released a brief playable demo of their upcoming comedic job simulator, Space Control. The thirty-minute demo offers an early glimpse at a game that I found to be equal parts charming workplace parody and infantile shock comedy.

The Facts

What is it?: A comedic, cartoon-inspired space job simulator.
Platforms: Quest and PC VR (Previewed on Quest 3S via Steam Link)
Release Date: Q2 2026
Developer: MoonMonster Studio
Publisher: MoonMonster Studio
Price: $TBD (demo available for free)

The demo opens with a short setup exposited by a corporate onboarding video delivered with impressive voice acting. You play as a human from Earth who’s been abducted by Glorpo Incorporated, an intergalactic megacorporation, to work off a debt that "you" owe the company. The only problem is that you don’t owe the company anything. They’ve abducted you accidentally, in place of the actual debtor. But since Glorpo “doesn’t do returns,” you’re pressed to work anyway.

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Space Control intro captured by UploadVR

Unfortunately, in this early build, the gameplay is not totally polished. There’s a feature in the game called “Force Grab” which allows you to pull distant objects toward you. This feature is in fact critical in the first two minutes of the game, since you’re trapped and must grab a heat gun to thaw your way out of cryo-sleep. I spent about ten minutes in my first playthrough simply trying to get this feature to work. I eventually managed to make it happen, but not in the way the developers intend.

For reference, I played this demo on a Quest 3S using Steam Link (the demo is only available on Steam for now, though the game will release on Quest alongside its PC VR release). I suspect the final game will not include these control issues.

After escaping your cryo-pod, you spend the next several minutes in your living quarters. Wandering around and picking up objects in these first moments is fun and silly. There are sentient dry-erase markers with distinct personalities (one screams in pain when using it to draw, while another seems to enjoy being used a little too much). There’s a Polaroid-style camera that incongruously ejects the same picture every time you use it (a photo of the space station’s supervisor stamped with the text “Back To Work”). There’s space goo to toss around, a rubber alien chicken to squeeze, fidget spinners, books with stupid titles, and so much more. The environment is simply brimming with distraction, a fun thing in VR.

Next, you’re introduced to a colorful cast of silly coworkers, each with exaggerated personalities. The tone in these first five minutes is instantly reminiscent of vintage Futurama (which I love). Your new friends are an offbeat, ragtag group of misfits dumped into the same metaphorical sinking ship. The characters’ designs are expressive and fun, their dialogue is snappy and delivered perfectly by their voice actors, and the space station environment brims with small gags and visual jokes.

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Space Control VR gameplay captured by UploadVR

At this point in the demo, I’m feeling great. Despite the technical speedbumps, we’re moving along and having fun, and I can see myself really bonding with my hapless crewmates. If the gameplay continues to build on the silliness and mechanical interest of the starting area, I think Space Control could be something special.

By the end of my time with the demo, I’m not so sure.

The early charm of the characters and presentation are quickly outbalanced by the game’s insistence on infantile humor. While I’m by no means a prude, and while I enjoy the stupidity of the cartoons from which this game takes inspiration, Space Control is far more interested in shock humor than actual wittiness.

For example, there’s a whole game mechanic that involves shoving various butt-plugs into abductees’ butts. While a fifteen-year-old version of myself might have found this and many more of the game’s intended punchlines funny (maybe), my adult self spent more time cringing and wishing the writers had done something (anything) else.

I accept that not all types of humor are made for me. What I find annoying might make someone else howl, and I love that. If you find posters of hairy privates and butt plugs to be funny, you’re gonna love this game. For me, most of the humor is a miss.

Which is a real shame, because the gameplay is great. The job simulator portion of the demo has us manning a handful of command stations, each more ridiculous than the last.

We must abduct new debtors and process them into the workforce. This involves stripping their clothes, taking care of any of their health needs, ensuring they look the part of the respectable worker, and sending them on their way.

The mechanics of this process are well-crafted, with all our tools and devices (yes, even the butt plugs) reacting well in VR. The tools that we use are silly, fun to use, and inventive, and the fully voice-acted abductees are highly varied and do their best to say stupid, fun, or funny things. Our coworkers are there as well, helping us in their own way, and throughout the process we’re learning more about them and the overarching story of Space Control.

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Space Control offers sitting, standing, and roomscale modes. The game has a vignette effect for turning. It also uses hand tracking and controllers.

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Space Control's job simulator gameplay captured by UploadVR

It all comes together pretty well, in the end. But the biggest challenge for Space Control’s developers will likely center on the game’s tonal target.

The humor often feels too infantile, yet the language and themes clearly aim for an adult audience. Characters casually swear, and the script isn’t shy about using the most explicit language. As a parent, I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting my 11-year-old play it, but I could imagine Space Control being perfect for her if only they had cut the language and eliminated the overtly sexual jokes.

That said, I’m 42-years-old. I can imagine teens (whose parents aren’t such helicopters as me) gasping between laughs at the game’s absurd props and crude punchlines. Comedy is subjective, and jokes that make me cringe might be exactly what another player hopes for in a VR comedy game.

The demo ends abruptly enough that it feels more like a teaser than a vertical slice. As the screen fades out, I get the feeling that the real comedic escalation and narrative momentum lie beyond the cutoff point.

Based on this brief preview, Space Control shows genuine promise. Its interactive design is strong and its environments are lovingly crafted and richly detailed. Its cast has potential to become genuinely endearing over time. The biggest question mark, for me, is tonal balance. If the rest of the game leans closer to the clever absurdity of its premise and less into blunt, smack-you-in-the-face shock humor, the game will appeal to a massive audience (me included). If not, there’s still a lot to love, especially for fans of dumb comedy.

MoonMonster Studios plans to bring Space Control to Meta Quest and PC VR this April. You can wishlist the game at those storefronts, and sample the demo now as part of Steam Next Fest.

Windows 11's Latest Update Surprises With Speed And Lots Of New Tricks

25 février 2026 à 21:50
Windows 11's Latest Update Surprises With Speed And Lots Of New Tricks The latest Windows 11 update has drawn praise for focusing almost exclusively on new features and performance improvements, rather than deeper AI integration, indicating a possible pivot by Microsoft. Some recent updates and comments from Microsoft leadership focused almost solely on AI, and many users were vocal about their disappointment.

ASML's Triple-Laser EUV Tech Breakthrough Aims To Boost Chip Production By 50%

25 février 2026 à 20:55
ASML's Triple-Laser EUV Tech Breakthrough Aims To Boost Chip Production By 50% You know who ASML is, right? For those who are just joining us, ASML is the guys who make the tools that the TSMC and Intel and Samsung guys use to make their bleeding-edge chips. The Dutch company is the only firm in the world capable of commercializing Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography machines, which are absolutely vital to the production

YouTube Upgrades $7.99 Premium Lite Plan With Great New Features

25 février 2026 à 20:38
YouTube Upgrades $7.99 Premium Lite Plan With Great New Features Google expanded YouTube Premium Lite from its limited pilot program to the United States back in March of 2025, and just under a year later, it has received two additional features that make it an effective alternative to YouTube Premium for users not interested in Shorts or Music. While YouTube Premium Lite still does not offer ad-free
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