Buying an android phone is no longer enough — google wants you to subscribe too
Google's latest AI features at I/O 2026 require subscriptions starting at $7.99/mo, shifting Android's value from hardware to recurring payments.
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Plex tripling lifetime Plex Pass price to $750 in July
Plex is raising the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass from $250 to $750 on July 1, 2026, to fund ongoing development, while existing users retain their benefits.
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Nova Launcher could soon add a proactive AI assistant that sucks up all your data
Nova Launcher beta reveals a built-in AI assistant called "Nova AI" tied to a new "Nova Plus" subscription, requiring deep access to SMS, call history, location, and more.
