Tech gifts that come with subscriptions & fees. How to manage what's free and what's not.

And check whether the gift works with the devices you already have. Some work best with certain phones or home systems, which ...
Engadget

Ring limits more of its basic security features to its subscription plan

Amazon's Ring smart home division will start charging users for more features that had been available to all customers at no extra cost. Starting on March 29th, you'll need to be on a Ring Protect ...

Getting around subscription fees for tech gifts

Consumer Reports says many popular tech gifts provide basic features for free, but sometimes keep their most sought-after ...
9to5Mac

X (Twitter) to begin charging new users for basic features

It’s been a while since X (formerly Twitter) introduced X Premium (formerly known as Twitter Blue) to let users unlock extra features through a paid subscription. However, it seems that Elon Musk ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I don’t need Photoshop features, I need Photoshop speed

Yes, Photoshop does bring a lot that you don’t need. But the issue with that is more tied to the idea of paying for stuff you don’t need - all those extras are actually very fast and powerful in ...
The Drive

75 Percent of Car Buyers Don’t Want Features Locked Behind Subscriptions

We’ve reached that stage of capitalism where companies have figured out they can make more money not by selling you features, but by locking them behind paywalls and collecting rent. Early attempts to ...