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Jul 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

The End of Easy Cancellations: What Happened?

A recent decision by a federal appeals court has put an end to a rule that would have made it easier for people to cancel their subscriptions. This rule, created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), was supposed to start next week. It would have required companies to let customers cancel subscriptions as easily as they signed up, whether it was a gym membership, Am...

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Feb 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's AI Upgrades: What's Next for Gemini Advanced?

Google recently sent out a newsletter to its Gemini Advanced subscribers, hinting at exciting developments in the coming months. The subscription, priced at $19. 99 per month, is being promoted as a "pass to Google's next-gen AI. " This suggests that the updates might not be limited to just the Gemini app. The newsletter starts by looking back at recent experiment...

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Big Loss, Big Gain: How Xbox Game Pass Impacts Developers

When Xbox introduced Game Pass in 2017, offering players a vast library of games for a monthly fee, it seemed like a dream come true. But for game developers, the story isn't as sweet. According to industry expert Christopher Dring, games on Game Pass might lose up to 80% of their regular sales on Xbox. This subscription model, much like a Netflix for games, has resh...

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Four Stellar Alternatives to Amazon Prime with Free Shipping

Amazon Prime is one of the biggest players in the subscription service game, with almost half of the U. S. population signed up. While their free and fast shipping is hard to beat, there are other options worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best alternatives that also offer free shipping. First, let's talk about Walmart+. Unlike Amazon, Walmart+ is focus...

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

More Content Coming to Prime Video: Apple TV+ Joins the Party

Get ready for even more stuff to watch! Amazon Prime Video is soon adding Apple TV+ as an extra option you can pick in the app. It’s coming to the U.S. first, and it will cost an extra $9.99 a month. That’s what Mike Hopkins, who’s in charge of Prime Video and Amazon’s MGM Studios, said at an event in L.A. Think about it like this: if you subscribe to this Apple...

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