After announcing tests of premium subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp earlier this year, TechCrunch and Bloomberg report that Meta is launching a global rollout over the next few weeks and is also starting to test subscriptions for Meta AI. …
… The two options for Ultra matches OpenAI’s approach for its Pro tier, which also now comes in $100 and $200 per month tiers. Link: Everything new in our Google AI subscriptions, fresh from I/O 2026 | https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/google-one/google-ai-subscriptions | Google
… But now Google is seeing dollar signs in the prospect of selling AI-driven subscriptions in the smart home. …
… Canva has made the full version of Cavalry available for free instead of locking the motion graphics software behind its own user subscriptions, after the design platform acquired it back in February. …
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… …
CNN has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity, claiming that the startup’s AI tools generate “verbatim” copies of its work, as reported earlier by CNN. …
… In other words, Google wants other companies to put Google Home’s AI in their products — and charge you a Google Home Premium subscription. With manufacturers now able to build Gemini-powered speakers and cameras, it seems entirely possible that Google may never make another Nest device again. …
… 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…
… Image: Here’s an example of suggested content that will appear alongside AI Search responses. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Granular-links.png?quality=90&strip=all And finally, Google is also making specific sources easier to find with a new feature that highlight… …
… Link: OpenAI Models in OpenClaw, Done Right — OpenClaw Blog | https://openclaw.ai/blog/openai-models-in-openclaw-done-right | OpenClaw