X makes its basic API tier more costly, launches annual subscriptions
Elon Musk-owned social network X made changes to its API pricing and limits today and also announced annual plans with a discounted rate. The company raised the prices of the…
This Android skin has an AI that can order coffee and manage subscriptions
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR HONOR has announced its Magic OS 9.0 Android skin in China. The new software brings an AI agent that can execute over 900 tasks…
Bluesky raises $15M Series A, plans to launch subscriptions
Decentralized social app Bluesky announced on Thursday that it has raised a $15 million Series A round, following its $8 million seed raise last year. This funding comes as Bluesky…
Amazon revamps Ring subscriptions with AI video search
Amazon is revamping its subscription offerings for its Ring video doorbells and cameras. A new service, called Ring Home Premium, will include features like 24/7 recording and AI-powered video search,…
YouTube apologizes for falsely banning channels for spam, canceling subscriptions
A misfire of YouTube’s systems led to the accidental banning of YouTube channels affecting numerous creators who were informed their channels were removed for “Spam & Deceptive Practices.” YouTube has…
I’m sick of subscriptions, paying for AI is the last thing on my mind
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority I can’t convey how much I hate subscriptions and the trend towards everything-as-a-service. Unfortunately, even today’s smartphone AI features aren’t going to be safe from…
Starlink Mini drops residential subscriptions and opens up to all in the US
TL;DR The Starlink Mini dish can now be purchased by anyone in the US. The kit is priced at $599 and has a 30-day trial. Subscribers can choose between two…
YouTube confirms crackdown on VPN-based cheaper Premium subscriptions
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Some YouTube Premium subscriptions recently started getting canceled for using VPNs to access cheaper regional pricing. A YouTube spokesperson confirmed the company has systems…
US sues Adobe for hiding termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Adobe alleging that the company deceives consumers by hiding the early-termination fee and making it difficult for people to cancel…