X makes its basic API tier more costly, launches annual subscriptions | TechCrunchX has revised its API pricing, increasing the basic tier to $200 with new features and discounted annual plans.
Runware uses custom hardware and advanced orchestration for fast AI inference | TechCrunchRunware offers rapid image generation through optimized servers, seeking to disrupt traditional GPU rental models with an API-based pricing structure.
Mistral launches a free tier for developers to test its AI models | TechCrunchMistral AI launched a free tier for developers to experiment with its AI models, aiming to attract more users and reduce costs.
Google Audio Book CreatorGoogle Text-to-Speech AI API is cost-effective for audiobook creation, offering free usage up to 1 million characters.
Reddit downplays risks of developer backlash, decentralized social media in its IPO filing | TechCrunchReddit's IPO forthcoming, but complications like API pricing issues not fully addressed.Reddit's push to lock down user-generated content for AI training led to backlash among the community.