Mozilla is developing a new, browser-only Firefox VPN feature, similar to IP Protection, that will encrypt in-browser traffic and conceal the user's IP address as a premium subscription service.
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Microsoft is rebranding Xbox Game Pass tiers. The Ultimate plan jumps to $29.99/month with the addition of Ubisoft+ Classics and Fortnite Crew, and enhanced 1440p cloud gaming.
Microsoft is testing a full-screen "SCOOBE" interface in Windows 11 to remind users about Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and it may block access to the desktop.
Perplexity AI has partnered with PayPal and Venmo to offer users complimentary access to a Perplexity Pro subscription and its AI-powered Comet browser.
Google is updating its terms to prohibit cross-region YouTube Premium subscriptions. Users using VPNs to get cheaper prices risk having their accounts canceled.
Google's new Gemini for Home is set to replace Google Assistant, bringing multimodal AI and a new subscription model to smart displays and speakers.
OpenAI has launched a new low-cost "ChatGPT Go" subscription in India, a strategic move to convert users in a key market with cheaper pricing and extended features.
Google is now requiring stricter ID verification for its free AI Pro student plan. Users who can't prove their enrollment risk losing their subscription.
Dashlane is ending its free plan on Sept. 16. Free users are being moved to a trial and must upgrade to a paid plan or switch to an alternative.
The Browser Company, creators of the discontinued Arc browser, have launched a new AI browser called Dia, with a $20/month subscription for unlimited AI access.
OpenAI will provide ChatGPT to over 2 million US federal employees for just $1 per agency, per year, a symbolic price to secure dominance in government AI.
Claude AI Hits Weekly Rate Limits: Anthropic Caps Usage for Subscribers, Sparking Developer Backlash
Anthropic introduces new weekly rate limits for Claude AI subscribers, particularly impacting heavy users of Claude Code, sparking backlash over transparency and usage caps.
Apple introduces AppleCare One, a new $20/month subscription covering up to three Apple devices. It streamlines protection and allows enrollment for devices up to four years old.
Paying Claude Code subscribers, especially on the Max plan, are encountering unexpected usage limits, sparking frustration over Anthropic's vague pricing and lack of communication.
Perplexity AI launches its $200/month "Max" subscription, offering unlimited access to Labs (creation tools), early access to Comet browser, and frontier AI models from OpenAI/Anthropic.
JetBrains YouTrack prices increase October 1, 2025, reflecting new features like AI assistance & HelpDesk. Free plan for 10 users remains; new per-user pricing begins.
Midjourney launches its first AI video tool, converting static images into short clips. Available for subscribers, it focuses on artistic motion, distinguishing it from Sora/Veo.
Google AI Ultra is here at $249.99/month, offering advanced Gemini models, Flow, Veo 3, and 30TB Cloud storage.
Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, reducing reboots, launches July 1st but requires a monthly subscription based on CPU cores.
Facing backlash, Broadcom has reversed its 72-core minimum licensing for VMware, reinstating the lower core count. Future licensing changes remain uncertain.