YouTube is testing a new version of its Premium Lite subscription tier in Australia, Germany, and Thailand, with limited ads on most videos, excluding music content, Shorts, and non-interruptive ads during browsing. The original Premium Lite subscription, which began testing in Europe in 2021, was short-lived and phased out in October 2023, lacking offline and background viewing. Early tests in Australia show the pricing at $9 a month compared to $17 for the full Premium access, aligning with original Lite costs. In other news, Amazon Studios is seeking a new gaming hit after the success of Fallout, with the God of War adaptation experiencing shifts as the showrunner and executive producers depart. Additionally, Moley Robotics aims to introduce robots into the kitchen with their X-AiR model starting at $105,000 but lacking certain skills like peeling carrots, offering a glimpse into the future of culinary technology.
