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technology4 hours ago•2 min saved

Meta Unveils Plus Subscriptions Across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta is rolling out paid “Plus” tiers across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp under the new Meta One umbrella, with Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus at $3.99/month and WhatsApp Plus at $2.99/month. The paywalled features include detailed Story analytics, longer-lasting Stories, themes and reactions, and other exclusives like posting without showing in followers’ feeds. Meta also plans broader tests for AI, business and creator accounts within Meta One, including freemium AI usage tiers and paywalls for image/video generation and other features.

via Engadget|

#facebook #instagram #meta

technology6 hours ago•3 min saved

Meta Expands Revenue with $3.99/Month Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus Subscriptions

Meta is rolling out paid subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram at $3.99 per month, offering features such as aggregated Story rewatch metrics, unlimited audience lists, weekly Story boosts, extended Story durations, and other profile/story enhancements; the rollout is global and may occur in stages, with in-app subscription options available once released.

via 9to5Mac|

#facebook #instagram #meta

business6 days ago•5 min saved

SpaceX's Starlink Hits 10.3 Million Paid Subscriptions in IPO Filing, ARPU Dips

SpaceX's S-1 IPO filing reveals Starlink has 10.3 million paid subscriptions across Residential, Roam and Business plans, though multiple service lines can be tied to a single end-user, and ARPU fell to $66/month as the company expands internationally and offers cheaper plans. Starlink Mobile serves about 7.4 million monthly devices; the Connectivity segment generated about $11.3B in 2025 revenue with $4.4B operating income, and accounted for roughly 60% of SpaceX's total $18.7B revenue. SpaceX posted a Q1 net loss of around $4.3B and a 2025 net loss of $4.9B; Starlink terminal costs have fallen ~59% since 2022. SpaceX sees a large TAM for Starlink ($870B) and a $26T AI enterprise market, with plans for satellite data centers; total satellites ~9,600 and satellite assets near $12.9B.

via PCMag|

#arpu #business #ipo

technology6 days ago•3 min saved

Google Reworks AI Tiers, Cuts Prices, and Bundles YouTube Premium

Google unveils revamped AI subscription tiers (AI Pro and AI Ultra) with bigger storage up to 30TB and a price cut to compete with rivals, now bundling YouTube Premium; updates include rebranded Nest Aware as Home Premium Standard and the launch of Google Health Premium, plus Gemini features (including Gemini Spark) and a new prompt credit system with a beta rollout.

via PCMag|

#ai #gemini #google

technology7 days ago•16 min saved

PlayStation Plus Raises Extra and Premium Prices Worldwide, 12-Month Plans Largely Unchanged

Sony has increased PS Plus prices for Extra and Premium in multiple regions (new 1-month and 3-month rates), while the 12-month option largely remains unchanged; Australia shows increases even for 12-month. The rollout followed Sony's note about Essential price hikes and has drawn criticism, with many users shifting to annual subscriptions to avoid monthly increases.

via Push Square|

#playstation #price-increase #ps-plus

technology8 days ago•8 min saved

Plex Raises Lifetime Plex Pass to $750, Effective July 2026

Plex announced a $500 hike for its Lifetime Plex Pass, boosting the price from $250 to $750 and taking effect on July 1, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. UTC. Existing Lifetime Pass holders keep their benefits, and the standard Plex Pass (subscription) remains $7 per month or $70 per year. Buyers can still lock in the old price of $250 before the change. Plex says the increase funds ongoing development and outlines a roadmap that includes improved downloads (grouping by show) and updates to its mobile apps.

via MacRumors|

#media-server #plex #plex-pass

business9 days ago•8 min saved

PS Plus Essential Price Hike Hits New Subscribers From May 20, 2026

Sony says PS Plus Essential prices rise for new subscribers starting May 20, 2026 in select regions: 1-month goes to $10.99/€9.99/£7.99 and 3-month to $27.99/€27.99/£21.99, while the 12-month option stays the same. Current subscribers aren’t affected unless their plan lapses (with Turkey and India exceptions); the full regional scope of the change isn’t clarified.

via Push Square|

#business #gaming #pricing

gaming13 days ago•7 min saved

Xbox Lifts Online Multiplayer Paywall, Unveils Ad-Supported Game Pass Tiers

Microsoft has removed the Xbox Live multiplayer paywall, making online multiplayer free and revamping Game Pass with a Free Tier that includes ads plus multiple paid options (Starter, Premium, Ultimate, PC Game Pass). The company is also exploring an a la carte subscription model and rumored Netflix bundle, while Project Helix aims to unify console and PC gaming across devices.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#ad-supported #game-pass #gaming

entertainment21 days ago•17 min saved

Gen Z Subscribes for One Title, Drops Others, and Skips Full-Price Games

A new study from Dentsu and IGN Entertainment finds more than half of Gen Z chase a single title by subscribing and unsubscribing from streaming services, signaling weak platform loyalty. The same cohort also shows—along with broader gaming trends—reluctance to buy full-price games (62%) and a shift away from physical media (71% music, 70% TV/movies). The Generations In Play: 2026 Audience Insights Report, based on 6,250 respondents across the US, UK and Australia, also notes Gen Z is 13% more likely to attend opening weekends. The takeaway for platforms is to focus on enduring IP and monetization through subscriptions and value-added features rather than relying on a large catalogue.

via Variety|

#audience-insights #entertainment #gen-z

technology27 days ago•3 min saved

Google Signals Openness to Ads in Gemini, While Prioritizing Subscriptions

Google has not yet added ads to the Gemini AI app, but on an earnings call its chief business officer said ads could be viable if done well; the company is focused on AI Mode (its conversational Search) and already has ads in AI Mode and AI Overviews, while Gemini remains ad-free and Google emphasizes paid Gemini subscriptions and premium features, with no rush to introduce advertising.

via Business Insider|

#advertising #ai #gemini

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

New App Store Monthly Subscriptions Bring Annual Pricing With 12‑Month Commitment

Apple announced a new App Store option that lets developers offer subscribers monthly payments at a discount typically tied to annual pricing, with a 12‑month commitment. Users can cancel anytime, and Apple will show completed versus remaining payments and send renewal notices. Developers can configure and test these subscriptions in App Store Connect and Xcode, with a live rollout on iOS 26.4+ and related platforms next month; the US and Singapore are currently excluded from this feature.

via MacRumors|

#app-store #developers #ios-26

gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Smart Glasses Tap AI Behind a Paywall After Free Trial

Gizmodo reports L’Atitude 52°N’s Berlin AI smart glasses will launch May 26 at $399, but all AI features will be paywalled after a year’s trial; without paying, users get base features like music and media capture. The glasses emphasize travel-use cases (an AI tour guide with computer vision) plus translation and a voice assistant, but the AI tools require a recurring subscription whose price hasn’t been disclosed. The Berlin model features a 12-megapixel camera and 1080p recording (no screen), and relies on open-ear audio, sparking skepticism about whether ongoing costs justify the device for most buyers.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #berlin-model #gadgets

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Xbox cuts Game Pass prices as Call of Duty shifts to delayed day-one access

Microsoft has cut Game Pass prices six months after a large hike, with UK Ultimate dropping to £16.99 and PC Game Pass to £10.99, while new Call of Duty titles will no longer be added day one and will arrive on Ultimate and PC Game Pass about a year after release; existing COD games remain in the library, sparking mixed reactions and concerns about future removals.

via BBC|

#call-of-duty #game-pass #pricing

technology1 month ago•17 min saved

Meta experiments WhatsApp Plus, a cosmetic-focused premium tier

Meta is rolling out a paid variant of WhatsApp called WhatsApp Plus that emphasizes cosmetic upgrades (premium stickers, themes, pinned chats, and custom ringtones). Pricing is reportedly modest (PKR 229 to €2.49), while core messaging remains free; Instagram Plus is also being explored with similar premium concepts, and no release date has been announced.

via Engadget|

#meta #note-extra-tag-not-allowed #premium-features

tech1 month ago•47 min saved

WhatsApp tests paid Plus plan with stickers and customization features

Meta is trialing a WhatsApp Plus subscription on a limited Android group that unlocks premium features such as exclusive sticker packs, themes, custom app icons, premium ringtones, and bulk chat settings (including pinning up to 20 chats) for €2.49 per month (about $3); iOS support is planned for later, and WhatsApp Business isn’t included in this test, with Instagram Plus also being tested by Meta.

via The Verge|

#android #meta #stickers