Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console business models
… We’ve already seen PS5 sales plummet after price rises, and Valve also raised Steam Deck prices by more than $200 last month. …
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… YouTube is putting AI labels where you’ll actually see them Pope Leo warns of the risks of AI in major papal document Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’ Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features Sony’s first RGB TV is a statement piece Valve r…
The cost of the smart home is going up
… Amazon has started charging $20 a month for Alexa Plus if you don’t pay for Prime, and Google has put many Gemini for Home features behind a paywall. Top-tier subscriptions from Ring, Google Nest, and camera company Arlo have risen sharply in recent years, all now boasting AI features. …
Writers are fleeing the Substack Tax
… Unlike some of its biggest rivals, Substack takes a 10 percent cut of total subscription revenue. That tax may not seem substantial at first, but it quickly adds up as creators gain subscribers and begin charging more for their subscriptions. …
Streaming
… Now legacy entertainment giants are in the game with their own subscription services, like Peacock, HBO Max, Paramount Plus, and the Disney Plus / Hulu / ESPN Plus bundle, while Apple TV Plus attacks around the edges. …
Apple
… In theory, this means you could get a subscription with a reduced annual fee but without having to pay for the full subscription in one go. The new type of subscriptions are available on iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 or newer, Apple says . …
Comcast
… Image: Comcast NBC’s Paris Olympics coverage will have AI-generated recaps, split screen, and more Jay Peters Jun 26, 2024 A pandemic-era internet subsidy is officially ending Lauren Feiner May 31, 2024 Comcast bundles Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV Plus for $15 / month Emma Roth May 21, 2024 Comca… …
PlayStation
… PlayStation exclusives aren’t coming to PC anymore Jay Peters May 18 Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus Jay Peters May 18 Cameron Faulkner May 12 Scuf’s new pro-grade wireless PS5 controller has buttons on its sides. …
I have a new go-to browser
… Also great that there’s no subscription!” — Matt “A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve listened to in a long time. …
Food
… Uber One offers a similar bundle with Disney Plus in the UK . …