Google Search queries hit an “all time high” in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday. “Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” Pichai says. “Search had a stron… …
Analysts tell GamesIndustry.biz that Microsoft's decision to cut the price of Game Pass and remove Call of Duty as a day-one offering was an expected response to the latter's limited impact on driving subscription revenue, although opinions differ on the impact on Call of Duty revenues. …
… It’s really exciting to see how our AI investments are delivering value for our users, customers and business.” Sundar Pichai, CEO In Q1 2026, YouTube ad revenue was $9.88 billion versus $8.93 billion a year ago , while Cloud reported $20.03 billion compared to $12.26 billion . “Google subscription… …
… Now, Meta is looking to boost its subscription revenue too. The company said earlier this year it would test new types of subscriptions, including those focused on AI features. Elsewhere, Meta has also been pushing its Meta Verified subscriptions more aggressively. …
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(WRITTEN BY A HUMAN THAT LIKES BULLET POINTS) Most people here have probably heard about Plex hiking the lifetime pass to 750USD, effective July 1. If you're still on the subscription and considering buying the lifetime …
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… The number of IAP apps reaching $500,000 or more in revenue increased 20%. Revenue from subscriptions also increased by "double-digit percentage points," though it still accounted for only a relatively small part of the overall ecosystem and remains mostly unconnected to video games. …
… Subscriptions have become the new four letter word, right? …
… It's worth stepping back to clearly explain why Microsoft wants people to buy recurring Game Pass subscriptions instead of buying Call of Duty games up front. The point of moving consumers to a recurring subscription model is to create extra revenue; customers pay more in the long term. …
… The new devices helped boost Mac revenue to $8.4 billion, while iPads reached $6.91 billion. Apple’s services segment, which includes subscriptions like Apple One, Apple Music, Apple TV, and others, soared to another “all-time record” at $30.98 billion.
… Up until now, our business has relied on advertising revenue to operate. …
… Microsoft went ahead and added Call of Duty to Game Pass, but the removal of new entries in the franchise from the service is a clear indication that it was a mistake to add Activision’s big revenue driver into the subscription mix.
