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Artificial intelligence

Google Considering Making Users Pay for AI Search Results

Google is considering charging users for access to AI-powered search results to increase profits.

The shift to monetizing AI technology through subscription services may impact Google's bottom line and user experience. [ more ]

Finbold

Artificial intelligence

Google mulls charging for AI-powered search

Google is exploring premium search features powered by AI for its subscription services.

The rise of large language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT presents a challenge to Google's traditional ad-based search model. [ more ]

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Ars Technica

1 day ago

Tech industry

Cable TV providers ruined cable-now they're coming for streaming

Comcast launches Streamsaver bundle to counter streaming competition. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Tech industry

The DOJ lawsuit isn't just about the App Storeit's about Apple's growing control over everything, starting with your own car

The Biden DOJ sued Apple for iPhone monopoly

The lawsuit highlights worries of Apple dominating digital life. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Tech industry

Dating Apps Have Hit a Wall. Can They Turn Things Around?

Dating app companies like Match Group and Bumble are struggling to meet investors' expectations and retain market value.

Young users are hesitant to pay for subscription services on dating apps, impacting revenue growth for companies like Match Group and Bumble. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

2 days ago

Business

Why Tencent Holdings Was Rallying Today | The Motley Fool

Tencent beats profit expectations with strong high-margin business performance. [ more ]

Observer

2 weeks ago

Marketing

Alphabet Execs Call YouTube Shorts a 'Long-Term Bet for the Business'

YouTube Shorts is a long-term business bet, helping meet the demand for short-form video content and driving significant revenue for Alphabet.

YouTube's ad revenue continues to be a substantial contributor to Alphabet's overall earnings, with promising growth prospects. [ more ]

Polygon

EA Sports NHL 24 coming to Xbox Game Pass right in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs

EA Sports NHL 24 added to Xbox Game Pass on April 18, just in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs. [ more ]

Polygon

F1 23 is on Game Pass now, so play one of the best sports game story modes

Subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PS Premium offer a wide variety of games for a monthly fee.

Story modes in sports games often struggle to integrate scripted narratives with the unpredictable nature of sports. [ more ]

VG247

Despite our fears, the 'future of gaming' probably won't be dominated by services like PS+ and Game Pass

Subscription services becoming dominant in the games industry is not supported by current data.

Subscription services offer more choice for players, developers, and publishers and have been more additive than cannibalistic. [ more ]

Kotaku

Baldur's Gate 3 Will Never Be On Game Pass Or PS Plus, Says Dev

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke stated that their games, including Baldur's Gate 3, will not be available on subscription services like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus.

Vincke expressed concerns about subscription models potentially giving too much power to a select group of curators who determine which games make it to market. [ more ]

VG247

You'll never see Baldur's Gate 3 on PS+ or Game Pass, and for good reason

Swen Vincke, director of Baldur's Gate 3, is against subscription services becoming the dominant way of accessing games.

Vincke believes that subscription models can limit creative freedom, monopolize the market, and hinder discoverability for developers. [ more ]

RAIN News

Music

U.S. recorded music revenue hit new high ($17B) in 2023, but not when adjusted for inflation; streaming rules. - RAIN News

Total U.S. recorded music revenue in 2023 reached $17.1 billion, with streaming contributing 84%.

Paid subscriptions to music services accounted for over half of the total revenue in 2023. [ more ]

The Atlantic

2 months ago

Digital life

Please Upgrade to 1TB If You Want to See Your Baby Again

Cloud storage can become overwhelming with accumulated data.

Having multiple cloud storage subscriptions can lead to duplicated costs and neglected accounts. [ more ]

BuzzFeed