Topic: subscription pricing
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HBO Max hikes prices for third consecutive year
HBO Max is increasing prices for the third consecutive year across all subscription tiers, affecting both monthly and annual plans. Specific price hikes include the Basic with Ads plan rising by $1 to $10.99 monthly, the Standard ad-free plan increasing to $18.49, and the Premium 4K plan going up...
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What Is ChatGPT Go? Your Quick Guide
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go, a more affordable subscription tier priced around $4.50, to increase accessibility in markets where the standard $20 fee is prohibitive, though it is not available in the United States. The plan offers significant upgrades over the free version, including higher me...
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X Rebrands Verified as Premium Business and Organizations
X has rebranded its premium services into two tiers: Premium Business with a gold checkmark for companies and Premium Organizations with a grey checkmark for government bodies. Premium Business offers tools for scaling, including credibility boosts, visibility features, and support, with pricing ...
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Microsoft 365 Premium: Office + AI for ChatGPT Plus Price
Microsoft 365 Premium combines Office applications with advanced AI features like Copilot, directly competing with ChatGPT Plus at $19.99 per month. The subscription targets professionals and solopreneurs, offering high usage limits for AI tools and including Office apps for up to six users with ...
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Instagram's Controversial Ad Model Expands to UK After EU Ban
Meta is launching a "pay or consent" advertising model in the UK, requiring Instagram and Facebook users to either accept personalized ads or pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience. The subscription costs £2.99 per month via web browsers but rises to £3.99 on mobile apps due to commissions c...
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Xbox Game Pass Adds 8 New Games, Including The Outer Worlds 2
Xbox Game Pass is adding eight new titles, including major sequels like *The Outer Worlds 2* and *PowerWash Simulator 2*, enhancing the service's appeal with diverse genres and day-one releases. Key features in the new games include shared progression in *PowerWash Simulator 2* for cooperative pl...
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ZoraSafe App to Shield Seniors Online at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
ZoraSafe is a cybersecurity app designed for seniors to protect them from online threats and educate them through gamified learning, set to debut at TechCrunch Disrupt. The app features QR code scanning, analysis of suspicious messages, and a community-driven database for reporting scams to prote...
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Peloton Unveils New AI-Powered Hardware for a Smarter Workout
Peloton is launching a Cross Training Series with updated equipment featuring 360-degree swivel displays and movement tracking cameras, enabling seamless transitions between cardio and strength workouts in a unified ecosystem. The new lineup includes AI-powered Peloton IQ, which provides real-tim...
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Microsoft Office Adds Anthropic, Ending OpenAI Exclusivity
Microsoft is integrating Anthropic's AI models into Office 365 to expand generative AI features beyond its exclusive partnership with OpenAI. The decision is based on performance evaluations, with Anthropic's model excelling in specialized tasks like visual design and spreadsheet automation. Micr...
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Midjourney Unveils AI-Powered Video Generator
Midjourney has launched its first AI-powered video generation tool, allowing users to convert static images into short animated clips (up to 21 seconds) with customizable motion effects. The feature is available only on Midjourney’s web platform and Discord server, requiring a paid subscription s...
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Apple Secures $750 Million F1 U.S. Streaming Rights for 5 Years
Starting in 2026, Formula 1 will stream exclusively in the U.S. on Apple TV under a five-year, $750 million agreement, ending ESPN's current rights after 2025. The partnership includes full access to all F1 sessions for Apple TV subscribers at $12.99/month, with some free content available, and i...
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Opera's New AI Browser Comes With a Price
Opera Neon is a new subscription-based AI browser priced at $19.90 per month, currently available only to a limited group of initial testers with others needing to join a waitlist. The browser integrates multiple specialized AI agents, including Tasks for creating project workspaces and Do for ha...
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Create AI Images on Snapchat with Just Text Prompts
Snapchat has launched the Imagine Lens, a new feature for Snapchat+ Platinum and Lens+ subscribers that generates and modifies images based on text prompts. This tool allows users to create original visuals or alter existing snaps with custom or pre-loaded prompts, offering enhanced creative cont...
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New AI Browser Launches & Fujifilm X-T30 III Debuts
Nimo Infinity is a Chromium-based browser that uses an AI assistant to create personalized "Dynamic Apps" by integrating data from multiple connected applications into a single interface. The browser is currently in early access, offering a free version with limited features and a $20 monthly sub...
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VSCO Adds AI Editing and RAW File Support
VSCO has introduced advanced AI image editing capabilities, including support for high-resolution RAW files and non-destructive editing, through a new "AI Labs" section. The update features an AI-driven object removal tool that intelligently replaces unwanted elements while preserving resolution ...
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Spotify Lets You Block Kids' Music From Your Recommendations
Spotify is introducing managed accounts for children under 13, available to Premium Family subscribers in countries like the US, UK, and Australia, offering a controlled, music-focused environment within the main app. Parents can filter explicit content, block specific songs or artists, and disab...
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FunFitLand Launches Moving Meditation for Mindful Fitness
FunFitLand launched FlowFit: A Moving Meditation Series, a VR experience blending mindfulness with physical activity, marking a major update to its platform. FlowFit features guided sessions in serene environments, focusing on tension release and inner balance through fluid movements, led by ...
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Xbox Dev Kit Prices Are Soaring
Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox Development Kit from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase, as part of broader price hikes on consoles and subscriptions. The company attributes the increases to macroeconomic factors, including tariffs on Chinese imports, and is working to shift production o...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Brings Back GameCube Classic July 3
Nintendo is adding "Super Mario Strikers" to the Switch 2’s retro GameCube lineup on July 3, continuing its effort to revitalize classic games for modern audiences. The original 2005 "Super Mario Strikers" is praised for its fast-paced, chaotic gameplay and iconic Mario characters, with sequels o...
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