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#subscription-model

Cars

Tesla China launches Enhanced Autopilot subscriptions

Tesla launches Enhanced Autopilot subscriptions in China, leading to speculation about Full Self-Driving launch. [ more ]

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#xbox-game-pass

WGB

5 days ago

Tech industry

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Game Pass, confirms Microsoft

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 confirmed to launch on Game Pass. [ more ]

WGB

3 weeks ago

Video games

Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus aren't growing. How does that effect Xbox?

Non-mobile gaming subscriptions have plateaued, with Xbox Game Pass playing a significant role in changing the subscription model. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

7 new titles confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in March

New headline titles added to Xbox Game Pass in March 2024 include Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun, SpongeBob SquarePants, and MLB The Show 24.

Xbox Game Pass brings a diverse range of genres to players with seven new games in the first wave, hinting at more additions to come. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

Xbox Game Pass: New games for February 2024

Xbox Game Pass is adding 35 new games in February, with three games specifically highlighted.

Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass get access to a diverse library of AAA and indie titles on Xbox consoles, PCs, and compatible devices. [ more ]

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#samsung-galaxy-ring

ReadWrite

Wearables

Samsung Galaxy Ring price leaks are disappointing fans

High price point for Samsung Galaxy Ring disappointing fans. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Wearables

Samsung Galaxy Ring price leaks and there will be a monthly subscription too

Samsung Galaxy Ring pricing estimated at $300-$350 in the US and ₹35,000 in India, with a monthly subscription under $10 for Samsung Health. [ more ]

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#generative-ai

Fast Company

Artificial intelligence

Amazon's Alexa is reportedly getting an AI makeover-and a monthly subscription fee

Amazon plans updated Alexa with generative AI to compete with evolving chatbots, considering a subscription fee model. [ more ]

The Verge

Tech industry

Amazon Alexa's big AI upgrade could require a new subscription

Amazon plans to introduce a more advanced, conversational version of Alexa that users will have to pay extra for through a separate subscription. [ more ]

Mashable

3 months ago

Artificial intelligence

New Adobe 'AI Assistant' will tackle your long, dense PDFs

AI Assistant for PDF interaction introduced by Adobe with chatbot interface

Adobe plans to expand generative AI capabilities for reading and understanding text and more [ more ]

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#vmware

channelpro

DevOps

Rimini Street extends service offering to VMware products

Rimini Street offers support services for perpetually licensed VMware customers facing model changes. [ more ]

Theregister

DevOps

Why Broadcom may set the future of software licensing

Season 2 of House of the Dragon will only consist of three episodes in June, September, and December.

Broadcom's new subscription model for software licenses is causing significant price hikes for some VMware customers. [ more ]

Ars Technica

DevOps

Broadcom execs say VMware price, subscription complaints are unwarranted

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware led to the elimination of perpetual licenses, causing complaints of rising costs among users.

Broadcom executives defend the subscription model, arguing that it can lead to cost savings for customers using multiple VMware components. [ more ]

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Media industry

Vox Media introduces a membership program at $5/month to diversify revenue streams, offer exclusive content, and strengthen reader loyalty. [ more ]

#openai

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT's mobile app revenue saw biggest spike yet following GPT-4o launch | TechCrunch

The launch of OpenAI's GPT-4o has led to a significant increase in revenue and subscription upgrades among mobile users. [ more ]

WIRED

2 weeks ago

Data science

With OpenAI's Release of GPT-4o, Is ChatGPT Plus Still Worth It?

OpenAI releases GPT-4o model with text, audio, and image processing capabilities for free, departing from previous subscription-based model. [ more ]

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#user-experience

cyclingnews.com

2 weeks ago

Graphic design

Welcome to the new Cyclingnews

Cyclingnews revamped their kit design, logo, brand colors, and layout after five years to enhance user experience and better serve their readers. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Amazon Music follows Spotify with an AI playlist generator of its own, Maestro | TechCrunch

Amazon Music has introduced Maestro, an AI playlist generator allowing users to create playlists using spoken or written prompts, including emojis. [ more ]

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#advertising

Tribalfootball

3 weeks ago

Online marketing

Ratcliffe demands end to Man Utd staff working from home - Tribal Football

In order to support websites and content creators, it's important to disable ad blockers or subscribe for ad-free experiences. [ more ]

Axios

3 months ago

Privacy technologies

Scoop: Substack is helping creators sell ads

Substack is piloting a program to help creators on its platform find advertisers and coordinate ad buys.

The pilot program aims to test if an advertising and subscription model can coexist without cannibalizing paid subscriptions. [ more ]

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WIRED

JavaScript

The Easy-to-Use Abode Smart Lock Is Great for Renters

Subscription fee needed for detailed notifications and history tracking.

Abode Lock is compatible with various security setups and hubs, offering flexibility for users. [ more ]

VG247

Podcast

They'd never get away with THIS nowadays! The Best Games Ever Podcast episode 96

The premium, extended version of the podcast is available for paid subscribers, supporting the show's production while the main show remains free. [ more ]

#ai-features

Gadgets 360

Artificial intelligence

Limitless AI Pendant Unveiled, Can Remember Everything It Hears

Limitless AI Pendant records spoken words for easy recall without note-taking. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Artificial intelligence

Samsung may charge users for Galaxy S24 AI features after 2 years

Samsung may start charging for its Galaxy AI features in the future.

AI features that require server time have an ongoing cost, as seen with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. [ more ]

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AdExchanger

Marketing

Can Streaming TV Make Shoppability Happen?; The Pro-Anti-Sharing Consensus | AdExchanger

Streaming audiences dislike ads but can't avoid them, necessitating innovative monetization solutions.

Shoppable TV faces challenges due to the difference in consumer behavior between traditional shopping networks and video-on-demand platforms. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Startup companies

Rubrik's IPO filing hints at thawing public markets for tech companies | TechCrunch

Rubrik filed to go public indicating a warming IPO market for tech companies

Rubrik's revenue growth is being driven by subscription model [ more ]

The Verge

Web design

Affinity users won't be forced into paying subscriptions following Canva acquisition

Canva and Affinity promise to maintain perpetual licenses for Affinity software alongside any subscription options.

Affinity design software suite is positioned as a viable alternative to Adobe's subscription-based Creative Cloud software. [ more ]

WIRED

Video games

Mobile Gaming is Having a Moment-and Backbone Wants to Unite It

Backbone+ perks include game capture tools and promotions.

Subscription may not be worthwhile for everyone due to the cost. [ more ]

Iapp

3 months ago

EU data protection

MEPs question European Commission's 'pay or OK' response

MEPs question Meta's 'pay or OK' model legality

Concerns over clarity of European Commissioner's response [ more ]

Adweek

Startup companies

TechCrunch Is Shuttering Its Subscription Product and Laying Off Staff

TechCrunch laid off eight staff members as part of a larger restructuring

The publisher plans to wind down its paid subscription product, TC+ [ more ]

Spiegel

Germany news

(S+) Aufstand gegen die AfD: Stoppt das Volk die Rechtsextremen? Die SPIEGEL-Titelstory

Access to all articles, videos, and podcasts for a monthly fee. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Should We Give Up On Owning Games? | Spot On

Digital game sales are on the rise and publishers are emphasizing the subscription market.

Ubisoft rebranded its subscription service as Ubisoft+ and said gamers need to get comfortable with not owning games. [ more ]

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