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Google One AI Pro: A bargain today, but is the price sustainable?
technology6 days ago

Google One AI Pro: A bargain today, but is the price sustainable?

Android Authority’s Brady Snyder argues that Google’s AI Pro bundle—now including 5TB cloud storage, Home Premium Standard, Google Health Premium, and YouTube Premium Lite—for $19.99/month looks like strong value, but rising prices for individual Google services and questions about whether AI Pro’s perks will stay at that price cast doubt on whether the deal can last in the long run.

Bieber’s Coachella Laptop Moment Triggers Reactions, Perry Adds a Witty Comment
entertainment1 month ago

Bieber’s Coachella Laptop Moment Triggers Reactions, Perry Adds a Witty Comment

At Coachella, Justin Bieber performed behind a laptop and browsed YouTube clips of his songs, a moment that drew both praise and criticism for seeming low-effort; Katy Perry joked from the crowd about his YouTube Premium to dodge ads, while Bieber continued the set with guest appearances and support from Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner, leaving the online reaction mixed but Perry’s quip standing out as the moment’s lighter note.

YouTube Premium Price Hike Marks First Increase in Nearly Three Years
technology1 month ago

YouTube Premium Price Hike Marks First Increase in Nearly Three Years

YouTube is raising the monthly prices for its Premium plans in the US for the first time since 2023: Individual from $14 to $16, Family from $23 to $27, Lite from $8 to $9, and Music Premium from $11 to $12. The price rise applies to new sign-ups today, while existing subscribers won’t see the change until June. A three-month $0 trial remains, after which the Individual plan costs $16 per month. YouTube says the hike supports delivering a high-quality experience and creators, with the Family plan continuing to offer the best per-user value.

YouTube Premium Price Hike Hits US Subscribers Amid Streaming Price Surge
technology1 month ago

YouTube Premium Price Hike Hits US Subscribers Amid Streaming Price Surge

YouTube raised US prices for Premium: individual plan to $15.99/mo (+$2), family to $26.99/mo (+$4), and student to $8.99/mo (+$1). Current subscribers will be notified at least 30 days in advance. YouTube says the increase funds a high-quality experience and creator support, while preserving ad-free viewing, background play, and YouTube Music's library; the move is part of the 'streamflation' trend as other streaming services also raised prices in 2026.

YouTube Increases Premium and Music Plans Prices in the U.S.
technology1 month ago

YouTube Increases Premium and Music Plans Prices in the U.S.

YouTube is raising prices in the U.S. for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. The Premium individual plan goes from $13.99 to $15.99/month and the family plan from $22.99 to $26.99/month; YouTube Music rises from $10.99 to $11.99/month for individuals and from $16.99 to $18.99/month for families. A new YouTube Premium Lite price climbs from $7.99 to $8.99/month. The changes apply now for new customers, with existing subscribers seeing the new rates in their next June billing cycle and receiving at least 30 days’ advance notice. YouTube cites ongoing investment in quality experiences and creator support, and notes this is its first price increase since 2023; the company also highlighted its large global subscriber base for Music and Premium.

Google's Gemini App Surpasses 650 Million Users, Closing In on ChatGPT
technology7 months ago

Google's Gemini App Surpasses 650 Million Users, Closing In on ChatGPT

Google's Gemini app has surpassed 650 million active users in Q3 2025, up from 350 million in March 2025, driven by new features and integrations, with Google reporting over 300 million paid subscriptions across its services. The company also announced the upcoming release of Gemini 3 and highlighted strong revenue growth, reaching a record $102.3 billion in Q3.

YouTube Premium Ends Grandfathered Discounts for Early Subscribers
technology1 year ago

YouTube Premium Ends Grandfathered Discounts for Early Subscribers

YouTube is increasing the prices for its Premium and Music Premium subscriptions for long-time subscribers with legacy plans in various countries, including the US and parts of Europe. Subscribers who initially signed up through Google Play Music or YouTube Red will see their rates rise to the current standard pricing, with some receiving a three-month grace period at their existing rate. This change affects users in multiple countries, with specific examples showing increases from 7.99 euros to 10.99 euros in Spain.

YouTube Premium Ends Legacy Discounts, Sparks User Outrage
technology1 year ago

YouTube Premium Ends Legacy Discounts, Sparks User Outrage

YouTube Premium users are outraged as the platform announces a significant price increase, with some subscriptions rising to $40 per month, leading to nearly $500 annually. The price hike, which users were notified about on November 7, is set to take effect on December 7. Many subscribers expressed their frustration online, questioning the rationale behind the increase. The price surge is partly attributed to Apple's 30% cut on purchases. Meanwhile, YouTube is testing a cheaper, ad-supported version of Premium and continues efforts to combat adblockers.