WhatsApp, Instagram, and Meta AI are getting paid subscriptions, too. WhatsApp, Instagram, and Meta AI are getting paid subscriptions, too. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more.

As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card. By Sopan Deb See more of our coverage in ...

The majority of us have learned to live with overflowing inboxes stuffed with hundreds or thousands of unread emails. If that's not your experience, consider yourself lucky. Over the years, Gmail has ...

Last month, we reported that iOS 26.5 beta 1 hinted at new App Store subscription options. Today, Apple has made that official, with developers now able to set up and test monthly subscriptions with a ...

Apple today announced the launch of a new subscription option for App Store developers: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. The new option allows developers to offer subscribers ...

Try to count how many subscriptions you have. Not just streaming services, but every little thing you pay for on a recurring basis. We're willing to bet you might miss one or two on the first try. The ...

It's 2026, and that means one of the truths we all live with is that many of the services and products we know and love come with a subscription plan and a recurring charge. While we have offered our ...

Spending on AI subscriptions is starting to become a part of some households' budgets as users choose to upgrade to more powerful versions of publicly available generative AI tools, like OpenAI's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Subscriptions are out of control. I can remember a time when the monthly payouts were few: just Netflix, a couple of magazines and a mobile ...

Remember BMW’s subscription seat heater scandal? You’d be forgiven for letting it slip your mind; after all, there’s been more than enough rage bait (automotive ...

According to a report from TechCrunch that was independently verified by CNBC, subscriptions for premium features on Meta apps are expected to roll out in the coming months. The subscriptions will ...

The new year often brings sticker shock. A glance at our bank statements and credit card bills shows just how much we spent during the holidays, serving as a painful reminder that with the festivities ...