YouTube Raises Prices
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Happy Monday, in case you missed it:
- France starts moving government PCs from Windows to Linux
- White House warned staff on Iran war bets
- Federal Aviation Administration pushes gamers to fill controller shortage
- YouTube raises U.S. premium prices
France Starts Moving Government PCs From Windows to Linux
On April 8–9, 2026, the French government said DINUM, its interministerial digital office, will move its work computers from Windows to Linux.
It also told ministries and public agencies to prepare plans by autumn 2026 to reduce use of non-European tech in tools like collaboration software, antivirus, AI, databases, virtualization, and network equipment.
France says this is about digital sovereignty and having more control over its technology.
This is a real government shift, but not a nationwide ban on Microsoft: the official move starts with DINUM’s own computers.
White House Warned Staff on Iran War Bets
The White House told staff not to use private government information to trade or bet on the Iran war.
The warning went out in a staff-wide email in late March and covered both regular markets and prediction sites like Kalshi and Polymarket.
The warning came after very well-timed trades and bets.
About $760 million in oil futures was traded in less than two minutes, about 15 minutes before President Trump announced a pause in strikes on Iran.
Federal Aviation Administration Pushes Gamers to Fill Controller Shortage
On April 10, 2026, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a new FAA hiring campaign aimed at gamers.
The FAA says gamers may have useful skills for air traffic control, like quick decision-making, multitasking, spatial awareness, and strategy. The yearly hiring window opens April 17, 2026.
The campaign is meant to help fix a real shortage. The FAA had about 6% fewer controllers in fiscal 2025 than in 2015, even though flights increased.
But hiring more people won’t solve everything, because the FAA still has training problems like too few instructors, old systems, and high washout rates.
YouTube Raises U.S. Premium Prices
YouTube is raising U.S. prices for its paid plans for the first time in a few years.
The new monthly prices are $15.99 for Individual Premium, $26.99 for Family, $8.99 for Premium Lite, and $11.99 for Music Premium.
New members pay now, while current members usually get the new price after at least 30 days.
The biggest jump is on the Family plan. YouTube says the increase helps support the service, creators, and artists, but many users are unhappy and say they may cancel.
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