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Digital life
fromNieman Lab
6 days ago

Wired and The Verge lean into personalization

Wired is enhancing its subscription service to foster direct connections between readers and journalists amid a transforming information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Oliver Darcy Rips CNN Execs Hurting Network With Softer' Trump Coverage

CNN's leadership under Mark Thompson has led to a stagnation in innovation and content execution, particularly in the digital landscape.
Digital life
fromAxios
1 week ago

Publishers race against Google Zero doomsday clock

Publishers are diversifying revenue streams by offering new subscription products and direct-to-reader services.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Verge Launches New Site Features Aimed at Deepening Audience Engagement and Announces New Editorial Newsletters

The Verge launched new features to enhance reader engagement through personalized feeds and editorial newsletters.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Grok's AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money | TechCrunch

Grok 4 significantly boosted iOS app revenue and downloads after its launch.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Larry Magid: Paying forever? Subscriptions are taking over tech

The consumer shift from owning software and media to subscription models has created ongoing fees with revoked access upon non-payment.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Telefonica DE shifts VMware support to Spinnaker due to cost

Telefónica Germany switched support from VMware to Spinnaker due to Broadcom's unacceptably high renewal quote.
fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

This AI platform just killed credit limits - now I'm making videos without looking back

"We understood that what holds users back is not the technology, but the frictions in the usage model," says Freepik co-founder and CEO Joaquín Cuenca. "Instead of counting tokens or worrying about how many images they can generate, we want them to focus on creating."
E-Commerce
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

REsides launches tiered MLS subscription model

REsides has launched a three-tier subscription model for real estate professionals, providing greater flexibility and control.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Perplexity just launched an AI web browser

Perplexity has launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser that enhances browsing with integrated AI search tools and assistant functionalities.
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

Developer's Game Pass critique has set off a firestorm

"I think Gamepass is an unsustainable model that has been increasingly damaging the industry for a decade, subsidized by MS's 'infinite money,' but at some point reality has to hit," Colantonio said in a reply to a post from a follower. "I don't think GP can co-exist with other models, they'll either kill everyone else, or give up."
Video games
fromAol
3 weeks ago

8 strategies to keep customers coming back to your business

Building a loyal customer base is essential for business success.
#wearables
Fundraising
fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

Big News: TalkNats is Going Subscription - For Less Than a Cup of Coffee | TalkNats.com

TalkNats is adopting a $3.99/month subscription model to support its operations and community engagement.
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
1 month ago

How leading publishers use data to refine subscription and ad strategies

Publishers are facing declining social media traffic but can still thrive by understanding audience data.
i-Paper's use of a propensity model significantly boosted conversion rates by targeting subscribers effectively.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Raleigh One e-bike launches with VanMoof DNA

The Raleigh One e-bike offers features desired by consumers but requires a monthly subscription for several functions.
#nintendo
fromKotaku
5 months ago
Video games

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

fromKotaku
5 months ago
Video games

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Anysphere launches a $200-a-month Cursor AI coding subscription | TechCrunch

Anysphere's new subscription plan, Ultra, offers significantly more usage of AI models and priority access to new features, competing directly with other pricier plans.
Artificial intelligence
#whatsapp
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Sony Hints At PlayStation Plus Price Increase After Highest Tiers Attract More Players

The PlayStation Plus service offers great value for our players, and we will continue to add more value and adjust our pricing strategy in a dynamic way to maximize profitability.
Video games
Mobile UX
from9to5Google
1 month ago

YouTube Music showing ads on Now Playing screen for free users

YouTube Music is introducing banner ads on the Now Playing screen for non-paying users.
Marketing tech
fromThe Autopian
1 month ago

Online Media Is At A Fork In The Road, So We're Removing Ads For Members - The Autopian

The traditional online advertising model fundamentally undermines content quality and website sustainability.
#adobe
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Adobe to automatically move subscribers to pricier, AI-focused tier in June

Adobe increases subscription prices for Creative Cloud Pro to include generative AI features starting June 17.
#vmware
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Some WHOOP Users Are Experiencing Serious Device Issues

As a subscription, we need to win the business of our existing members every day, every week, every month, every year.
Wearables
#netflix
Marketing tech
fromTECHBOOK
2 months ago

Netflix Plans More Ads in Its Cheapest Subscription

Netflix's ad-supported subscription is becoming popular, with plans for more interactive ads and ads appearing even during playback pauses.
Marketing tech
fromTECHBOOK
2 months ago

Netflix Plans More Ads in Its Cheapest Subscription

Netflix's ad-supported subscription is becoming popular, with plans for more interactive ads and ads appearing even during playback pauses.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Netflix Used UX Design to Win 200 Million Paid Users

Netflix's UX design effectively reduces churn by making cancellation less intuitive and promoting engagement through strategic options.
Video games
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Meet the startup taking on Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation

Nex offers a family-friendly, motion-controlled gaming experience as an alternative to traditional consoles like Switch, PS5, and Xbox.
The subscription model allows families access to over 40 games without purchasing them individually.
#espn
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

ESPN's DTC streaming service set for fall launch

ESPN will launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service in early fall, priced at $29.99 monthly.
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

ESPN's DTC streaming service set for fall launch

ESPN will launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service in early fall, priced at $29.99 monthly.
#streaming-service
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Media industry

ESPN reveals new streaming service - here's what it costs and everything you get

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Media industry

ESPN reveals new streaming service - here's what it costs and everything you get

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Fitness tracker Whoop faces unhappy customers over upgrade policy | TechCrunch

Whoop revised its 5.0 upgrade policy to allow free upgrades for members with over 12 months remaining on subscriptions after customer backlash.
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why Whoop's policy change has fans fuming

Whoop's latest fitness band upgrades have faced user backlash due to changes in subscription costs and unfulfilled promises regarding free hardware upgrades.
#broadcom
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Broadcom sends cease-and-desist letter to holders of perpetual VMware licenses

Broadcom has shifted VMware to a subscription-only model, ceasing perpetual licenses, which has raised user concerns and led to potential legal action for non-compliance.
#microsoft
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Microsoft adds custom SaaS payment plans, variable payments

Microsoft's private offers enable flexible payment options for buyers of SaaS products.
The changes aim to accommodate varying cash flow scenarios for businesses.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

Microsoft has placed new AI features in Notepad and Paint behind a subscription paywall, moving towards a freemium model.
Traditional free access to Windows apps is changing with enhanced AI functionalities now requiring payment.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much

Microsoft has placed new AI features in Notepad and Paint behind a subscription paywall, moving towards a freemium model.
Traditional free access to Windows apps is changing with enhanced AI functionalities now requiring payment.
#ux-design
Mobile UX
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Netflix Used UX Design to Win 200 Million Paid Users

Netflix effectively uses UX design to retain users and reduce subscription cancellations.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Netflix Used UX Design to Win 200 Million Paid Users

Netflix's UX design effectively retains users by simplifying decisions to stay subscribed while complicating the cancellation process.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Netflix Used UX Design to Win 200 Million Paid Users

Netflix's UX design strategies effectively retain users and reduce cancellations, showcasing how design can significantly impact subscription models.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Netflix Used UX Design to Win 200 Million Paid Users

Netflix effectively uses UX design to retain users and reduce subscription cancellations.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
5 months ago

How Netflix Used UX Design to Win 200 Million Paid Users

Netflix's UX design effectively retains users by simplifying decisions to stay subscribed while complicating the cancellation process.
fromTechzine Global
3 months ago

JetBrains offers subscription service with both AI Assistant and Junie

JetBrains AI tools are now more accessible with the new free version and a unified subscription model.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago

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

HBO's Max is now offering an Extra Member option for password sharing at $7.99 per month.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

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

Warner Bros. Discovery has introduced an 'Extra Member Add-On' for Max, charging $7.99 per month to accommodate non-household members on streaming accounts.
Washington Wizards
fromSocial Media Today
3 months ago

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
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

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

Apple's potential iPhone-as-a-service model may offer a solution to declining sales and rising costs due to tariffs, creating a sustainable revenue stream amidst changing market conditions.
Apple
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Vimeo Streaming lets creators roll their own Netflix

"Vimeo is proud to serve the professional creator. We believe creators should be in control of their work and how they are paid..."
Marketing tech
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

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

Meta's consideration of a paid subscription in the UK for an ad-free experience highlights the growing demand for more privacy-oriented options in social media.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
4 months ago

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

Pixel 9a's AI features heavily depend on a paid subscription to unlock full capabilities.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

NBC Sports Boston will soon be available to stream on Peacock

NBC Sports Boston is now available as a monthly add-on to Peacock subscriptions specifically for in-market viewers.
Business
fromTechRadar
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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
5 months ago

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
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

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
5 months ago

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
5 months ago

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
5 months ago

Docker revamps subscription model and improves platform

Docker integrates its entire product portfolio into a single subscription model, enhancing accessibility for developers.
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 months ago

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

World of Warcraft's subscription price remained steady for 19 years to avoid upsetting players, emphasizing alternative monetization strategies.
fromZDNET
5 months ago

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

The Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera is on sale for $120, offering mobility and good motion detection, but has limitations in video quality and costs.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

WWE Raw runs into its first streaming problems on Netflix

Technical glitches marred WWE Raw's streaming debut on Netflix, frustrating fans eager for content.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 months ago

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

Xbox Game Pass is diversifying its offerings with notable titles set for January 2025.
fromhackernoon.com
6 months ago

Some Video Editors Are a Special Kind of Hell

Adobe's subscription model is seen as overly expensive and frustrating, driving users towards more affordable, efficient online editing tools.
fromWIRED
7 months ago

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

Zerocam offers limited daily photo capture for free, while Halide provides advanced features for professional photographers through a subscription model.
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