#subscriptionservices — Public Fediverse posts

Ars Technica: Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall. “Google continues to turn the screws on free YouTube users, expanding a test that restricts access to song lyrics on YouTube Music. Users without a premium subscription have found that Google’s streaming music service only shows song lyrics a few times before demanding money.”

Mashable: Grindr is testing a new AI plan that could cost $220 a week. “Grindr has been testing EDGE in Australia and New Zealand, and it’s now expanding the pilot to Canada and some U.S. cities. Because EDGE is an experiment, users may see different prices, the blog post states. On X, multiple posts show the EDGE price as $219.99 for one week or $349.99 for one month.” Holy mackerel.

FTC: JustAnswer trapped consumers in hidden subscriptions that cost 26 times the advertised price: FTC lawsuit reveals question-and-answer service misled hundreds of thousands by advertising $1-5 access while immediately charging monthly fees up to $125 https://ppc.land/ftc-justanswer-trapped-consumers-in-hidden-subscriptions-that-cost-26-times-the-advertised-price/ #FTC #JustAnswer #ConsumerRights #HiddenFees #SubscriptionServices

FTC: JustAnswer trapped consumers in hidden subscriptions that cost 26 times the advertised price: FTC lawsuit reveals question-and-answer service misled hundreds of thousands by advertising $1-5 access while immediately charging monthly fees up to $125 https://ppc.land/ftc-justanswer-trapped-consumers-in-hidden-subscriptions-that-cost-26-times-the-advertised-price/ #FTC #JustAnswer #ConsumerRights #HiddenFees #SubscriptionServices

FTC: JustAnswer trapped consumers in hidden subscriptions that cost 26 times the advertised price: FTC lawsuit reveals question-and-answer service misled hundreds of thousands by advertising $1-5 access while immediately charging monthly fees up to $125 https://ppc.land/ftc-justanswer-trapped-consumers-in-hidden-subscriptions-that-cost-26-times-the-advertised-price/ #FTC #JustAnswer #ConsumerRights #HiddenFees #SubscriptionServices

The Verge: X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles. “X is treating this not as a one-time perk, but as an ongoing service to lure in more paid subscribers. If you secure a new handle, your old one will be frozen. The company says it may eventually offer a redirect option as a paid add-on. But more importantly, if you ever downgrade your X subscription, your account will revert back to […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/20/the-verge-x-is-launching-a-marketplace-for-inactive-handles/

Ars Technica: Sobering revenue stats of 70K mobile apps show why devs beg for subscriptions. “If you’re frustrated by some of your favorite apps pestering you to sign up for a subscription, some new data may help you empathize with their developers more. According to revenue data from ‘over 75,000’ mobile apps, the vast majority have a hard time making $1,000 per month.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/18/ars-technica-sobering-revenue-stats-of-70k-mobile-apps-show-why-devs-beg-for-subscriptions/

California's latest legislation is about to change the game for subscription services, and it’s something both businesses and consumers need to know. Curious about how this new law could impact you? Discover what’s coming and how it could shape the future of customer experience. Don’t miss out!

https://www.kiledjian.com/main/2024/9/29/say-goodbye-to-subscription-hassles-californias-new-click-to-cancel-law-explained

#California #ClickToCancel #ConsumerProtection #SubscriptionServices #AB2863 #EasyCancellation #ConsumerRights #OnlineShopping #DigitalLaw #LegalUpdates #BusinessCompliance #SubscriptionManagement #Ecommerce #MarketingStrategy #CustomerSatisfaction #Transparency #UserExperience #SubscriptionEconomy #BusinessInnovation #ConsumerAdvocacy #DigitalMarketing #RegulatoryChanges #BusinessGrowth #CustomerTrust #TechNews #PrivacyLaw #Compliance #ConsumerAwareness #SmallBusiness #StartupAdvice #LegalCompliance #CustomerExperience #ConsumerEducation #SubscriptionModel #TechTrends

The majority of subscription apps and websites employ dark patterns

https://stackdiary.com/the-majority-of-subscription-apps-and-websites-employ-dark-patterns/

#DarkPatterns #Subscription #Deceptive #Manipulation #FTC #ConsumerRights #Privacy #Marketing #Apps #Websites #OnlineServices #AutoRenewal #Sneaking #Obstruction #Nagging #ForcedAction #SocialProof #UI #UX #UserExperience #DigitalTricks #ConsumerProtection #Transparency #DigitalMarketing #UserManipulation #TechEthics #DesignEthics #DarkDesign #SubscriptionServices #ConsumerAwareness #DigitalPrivacy

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Google One, the company's subscription service offering additional storage for free services like Gmail, Drive, and Photos, has reached 100 million subscriptions. This milestone underscores Google's efforts to transition users from free plans, evidenced by recent changes like discontinuing unlimited storage for Google Drive photos.

Similarly, YouTube Premium recently achieved the same milestone after nine years with ad removal and extra features. Google's new AI Premium Plan, priced at $200 per year, offers enhanced features like a beefed-up version of Gemini (formerly Bard chatbot) and access to generative AI features within services like Gmail and Docs. Notably, subscriptions to the AI Premium plan cannot be made through Apple's App Store payments or shared across family groups.

#GoogleOne #YouTubePremium #AI #SubscriptionServices #GoogleDrive #GooglePhotos #GoogleCEO #TechNews #Storage #DigitalServices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Google One, the company's subscription service offering additional storage for free services like Gmail, Drive, and Photos, has reached 100 million subscriptions. This milestone underscores Google's efforts to transition users from free plans, evidenced by recent changes like discontinuing unlimited storage for Google Drive photos.

Similarly, YouTube Premium recently achieved the same milestone after nine years with ad removal and extra features. Google's new AI Premium Plan, priced at $200 per year, offers enhanced features like a beefed-up version of Gemini (formerly Bard chatbot) and access to generative AI features within services like Gmail and Docs. Notably, subscriptions to the AI Premium plan cannot be made through Apple's App Store payments or shared across family groups.

#GoogleOne #YouTubePremium #AI #SubscriptionServices #GoogleDrive #GooglePhotos #GoogleCEO #TechNews #Storage #DigitalServices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Google One, the company's subscription service offering additional storage for free services like Gmail, Drive, and Photos, has reached 100 million subscriptions. This milestone underscores Google's efforts to transition users from free plans, evidenced by recent changes like discontinuing unlimited storage for Google Drive photos.

Similarly, YouTube Premium recently achieved the same milestone after nine years with ad removal and extra features. Google's new AI Premium Plan, priced at $200 per year, offers enhanced features like a beefed-up version of Gemini (formerly Bard chatbot) and access to generative AI features within services like Gmail and Docs. Notably, subscriptions to the AI Premium plan cannot be made through Apple's App Store payments or shared across family groups.

#GoogleOne #YouTubePremium #AI #SubscriptionServices #GoogleDrive #GooglePhotos #GoogleCEO #TechNews #Storage #DigitalServices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Google One, the company's subscription service offering additional storage for free services like Gmail, Drive, and Photos, has reached 100 million subscriptions. This milestone underscores Google's efforts to transition users from free plans, evidenced by recent changes like discontinuing unlimited storage for Google Drive photos.

Similarly, YouTube Premium recently achieved the same milestone after nine years with ad removal and extra features. Google's new AI Premium Plan, priced at $200 per year, offers enhanced features like a beefed-up version of Gemini (formerly Bard chatbot) and access to generative AI features within services like Gmail and Docs. Notably, subscriptions to the AI Premium plan cannot be made through Apple's App Store payments or shared across family groups.

#GoogleOne #YouTubePremium #AI #SubscriptionServices #GoogleDrive #GooglePhotos #GoogleCEO #TechNews #Storage #DigitalServices

Upscribe, raising $4M, wants to drive subscription-first DTC brand growth - Upscribe founder and CEO Dileepan Siva watched the retail industry make a massive ... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/PWYvNs0fQc0/ #artificialintelligence #subscriptionservices #customerexperience #directtoconsumer #brandmanagement #customersuccess #recentfunding #uncorkcapital #dileepansiva #jeffclavier #enterprise #ecommerce #startups #upscribe #funding #shopify #tc

Spotify’s podcast ad revenue jumps 627% in Q2 - In the minutes before its quarterly earnings call this morning, Spotify played adv... - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/SAMRkCBntU0/ #subscriptionservices #streamingmedia #entertainment #applemusic #podcasting #technology #clubhouse #megaphone #earnings #danielek #joerogan #software #parcast #podcast #spotify #apps #ceo #cfo

Google and Facebook must pay media for content reuse, says Australia - The Australia government has said it will adopt a mandatory code to require tech giants such as Goog... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/WVKCK7MozYc/ #competitionandmarketsauthority #subscriptionservices #onlineadvertising #advertisingtech #onlineplatforms #europeanunion #onlinecontent #searchengines #unitedkingdom #searchengine #localsearch #newzealand #australia #facebook #france #google #media

As meal-kit melee stretches on, Sun Basket whips up $30M Series E - Sun Basket, a provider of a healthy meal delivery service, has raised another $30 million in venture... more: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/3x0NqSgwbCA/ #subscriptionservices #correlationventures #pivotnorthcapital #baselineventures #sapphireventures #unileverventures #venturecapital #augustcapital #foodanddrink #justinekelly #sanfrancisco #foodservice #industries #blueapron #sunbasket #adamzbar #startups