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Max is going to make you pay for people you share your password with

Max introduces a new charge for extra account members outside of the household.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Max now offers Extra Member to your plan, but it will cost you

Washington Wizards

Max is going to make you pay for people you share your password with

Max introduces a new charge for extra account members outside of the household.

fromGSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Max now offers Extra Member to your plan, but it will cost you

more#password-sharing

fromSocial Media Today

X Launches Updated Post Analytics Display

The revamped UI for X's post analytics pages offers users an improved way to track individual post performance, showcasing engagement and reach metrics comprehensively.

Mobile UX

Apple

fromComputerworld

Why iPhone-as-a-service may make sense as tariffs bite Apple

Apple may need to pivot to an iPhone-as-a-service model to ensure continued sales amidst rising costs and tariffs.

Marketing tech

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Vimeo Streaming lets creators roll their own Netflix

Vimeo Streaming allows creators to monetize content easily, providing a professional streaming experience without coding skills.

What Happens if Libraries Can't Buy Ebooks? (opinion)

This decision drastically curtails traditional purchasing options. More troubling, it signals an acceleration of a broader industry trend toward subscription-only models, raising profound questions about the future of academic scholarship.

Online learning

Marketing tech

fromwww.bbc.com

Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK

Meta is exploring a paid subscription option in the UK to offer an ad-free experience.

The move addresses growing privacy concerns regarding data tracking on social media.

fromAndroid Authority

Pixel 9a buyers aren't getting any special AI perks from Google

Google's Pixel 9a focuses on AI features, but many advanced functions require a paid subscription, limiting the full potential of its Gemini capabilities.

Gadgets

#streaming-service

fromBoston.com

Boston Celtics

NBC Sports Boston will soon be available to stream on Peacock

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

CNBC's new streaming service can cost up to $600 a year

fromBoston.com

Boston Celtics

NBC Sports Boston will soon be available to stream on Peacock

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

CNBC's new streaming service can cost up to $600 a year

more#streaming-service

Business

fromTechRadar

Office 2024 LTSC vs Microsoft 365 Business: what are the differences?

Office 2024 LTSC is a one-time purchase offering classic Office apps, whereas Microsoft 365 Business operates on a subscription model with added features.

Podcast

fromHer Campus

Substack: An Enriching Escape From an Overwhelming Social Media Landscape

Substack fosters mindful media consumption through its subscription model, promoting intentional engagement over excessive content.

Growth hacking

fromDigiday

How to grow a creator-based newsletter business, with Puck's Sarah Personette

Puck's model is evolving to incorporate more contributors as newsletters transform into their own brands, while still centering on its journalists.

Media industry

fromThe Drum

Ringier Axel Springer Poland's Danuta Bregua on pioneering region's digital subscriptions

Ringier Axel Springer Poland is integrating AI across operations and enhancing audio content to leverage emerging media trends.

Media industry

Max's ad-supported tier is losing CNN and the Bleacher Report

Max will remove live sports add-ons from its cheapest tier, necessitating subscribers to upgrade to higher-priced tiers for access.

Podcast

fromPodcaster News

Podimo Surpasses 1 Million Paying Subscribers In Its First Five Years - Podcaster News

Podimo achieved 1 million subscribers by understanding local markets and curating tailored content.

The podcast subscription business has significant growth potential beyond initial perceptions.

Artificial intelligence

fromZDNET

Why Anthropic's latest Claude model could be the new AI to beat - and how to try it

Claude 3.7 Sonnet improves performance in complex reasoning tasks and requires a subscription for extended features.

DevOps

fromTechzine Global

Docker revamps subscription model and improves platform

Docker integrates its entire product portfolio into a single subscription model, enhancing accessibility for developers.

fromGameSpot

Why WoW Subscription Prices Have Never Gone Up--"It's A Prickly Audience"

We never raised the price... just leave the price. We could figure out how to come up with other things to sell them.

Video games

fromZDNET

The Arlo flagship battery-powered security camera is down to only $120

The Pro 5S security camera is a compact, versatile solution for surveillance with solid motion detection, but it comes with high costs and subscription requirements.

Digital life

fromKotaku

The Switch 2 Shouldn't Lock Classic Nintendo Games Behind A Subscription Paywall

It feels more than a little absurd that the only way to (legally) access these games in the year 2025 is to effectively rent them for an annual fee.

Video games

4 months ago

WWE Raw runs into its first streaming problems on Netflix

Monday's technical glitches seemed to spike during Raw's main event, which pitted CM Punk against Sami Zayn.

Miscellaneous

fromKotaku

4 months ago

Wow, Xbox Game Pass Is Ending January With A Surprising Amount Of New Releases

Xbox has revealed a new selection of games coming to Game Pass, with highlights including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap and Citizen Sleeper 2, catering to diverse player preferences.

Video games

fromWIRED

5 months ago

Use These 'Anti-AI' Camera Apps to Keep Your Photos From Looking Overprocessed

Zerocam offers a free, basic photography experience with a limit of five photos a day, while Halide provides extensive control for serious photographers with a premium subscription.

Digital life

Wearables