Plex
Coverage of Plex in the Nexus archive.
- Blockbuster new Raspberry Pi project turns any screen into old-school VCR
Anthony Caccese developed an open-source Raspberry Pi project called 240-MP that replicates an old-school VCR interface for playing media files and Plex libraries on CRT TVs or modern screens. The project uses MPV as a command-line media player and supports local storage and network shares, with future plans to add Jellyfin and RetroArch compatibility.
- New social features further Plex’s evolution from media server business
Plex is introducing new social features, including personalized lists for movies, shows, and episodes, a community forum for discussions, and Match Scores to predict user preferences. These updates aim to enhance user interaction and expand Plex's role beyond a media server.
- Plex adds new social features ahead of a major price hike for its lifetime pass
Plex is introducing new social features to compete with platforms like Reddit and Letterboxd, ahead of a significant price increase for its lifetime pass. The company has evolved from a personal media server to a streaming hub offering ad-supported content and movie rentals.
- Plex appeal fades as Lifetime Pass jumps to $750
Plex is increasing the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99, effective July 1, in an effort to encourage recurring subscriptions over one-time payments. Existing Lifetime Plex Pass holders will not be affected by the price change. The move reflects a growing trend in the tech and streaming industries towards subscription-based models.
- Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year
Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $749.99, after doubling it last year from $119.99 to $249.99. The new price will take effect on July 1st.
- Plex's 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription
Plex is increasing the price of its Lifetime Pass by 200% to $750, effective July 1. The new price will not affect current Lifetime Plex Pass holders. This change forces users to consider another subscription option.
- Plex's lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750
Plex's premium plan is increasing in price to $750, tripling its current cost, effective June 30. This change affects the lifetime subscription cost of Plex's service. The new price will be implemented at 8:01PM ET.
- New Lifetime Plex Pass Pricing
Plex has introduced new pricing for its Lifetime Plex Pass, with the change being announced on the company's blog. The news was discussed on a comments thread with 5 comments and 10 points. The pricing update is related to the media streaming service provided by Plex.
- Plex's price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin
Plex has raised its prices, prompting some users to switch to alternative services like Jellyfin. The price hike has sparked discussion among users, with some expressing dissatisfaction. The development may impact Plex's user base and revenue.
- Attention data hoarders: Alexa loses its Plex appeal as voice feature gets canned
Plex is discontinuing its Alexa integration, causing frustration among users who relied on voice commands to manage their personal media libraries. The Alexa skill for Plex will be retired on June 15, leaving users without voice-activated access to their media.