… When and if AI in the smart home can deliver genuine value, I’m not convinced people will be willing to pay more for it. Subscription fatigue is real, and AI has already driven up the cost of smart home ownership. …
… Now that the annual subscription covers a decade’s worth of Plex, it’s a win for Plex either way. But it may especially be a win for Plex if you, like me, feel sudden FOMO and consider giving Plex $250 for a lifetime subscription now. …
… In an internal memo to Xbox employees, obtained by The Verge, Sharma admits that “Game Pass has become too expensive for players” and that Microsoft needs “a better value equation.” “Game Pass is central to gaming value on Xbox. …
… While new Game Pass bundles could help grow subscription numbers and revenue in the future, Sharma is also promising to address the “value equation” of Game Pass. …
… That principle is at the heart of this pioneering AI-enabled superfan initiative, which is designed to support human artistry, deepen fan relationships, and create additional revenue opportunities for artists and songwriters.” Spotify hasn’t said exactly when the new tool will launch or how much it…
… A paid subscription, which starts at $7.99 a month after a free one-week trial, adds extras like SOS alerts that connect to a live emergency dispatcher, local crime reports, and up to $100 in stolen phone protection.
… They’re positioning this as a premium subscription add-on service for superfans. …
… The values of inclusion and empowerment that Cook’s Apple publicly espoused proved to be a weaker force than shareholder value. …
… Neither confirmed values from an officially recognised testing organisation nor an EC type approval nor a certificate of conformity with official values are available to date. …
… Practically all of this estimated value comes from AI, enterprise AI in particular, not rockets or satellites. …