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T-Mobile has introduced three new T-Mix plans—Standard, More, and Loaded—priced starting at $55, $75, and $95 respectively. The plans let subscribers select specific perks and subscriptions to include, with costs scaling as more lines are added, such as $115 per month for four lines on Standard or $240 for four lines on Loaded.
T-Mobile announced three new T-Mix wireless plans that let customers select included subscription perks called 'Picks,' which can be applied to services like Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, Apple Music, YouTube Premium, and others. Customers can change their selections during four annual windows without altering their monthly bill, and Picks can also be used toward wireless features like T-Satellite or device promotions. The plans are set to launch next month, with Apple TV costing one Pick through June 2027 while some services like Apple Music require two.
Students who paid to upgrade from free Google AI Plus student plans to discounted AI Pro subscriptions are reporting that Google unexpectedly canceled the upgrades and issued refunds they didn't request. Rather than reverting to their original free AI Plus plan, affected accounts dropped to the free tier, losing prior benefits including expanded Google One storage. One UK student said the cancellation left their storage full, forcing them to pay again to restore capacity.
YouTube is redesigning its Android and iOS apps, relocating the Subscriptions tab from the bottom navigation bar—where it has sat since 2017—into a new top bar on the Home screen. The update also introduces custom feeds, letting signed-in users type descriptions of content they want to see and generate tailored feeds, with new dedicated tabs for Live, Music, and Movies & TV. Custom feeds are launching first for English-speaking, signed-in users in the U.S. on mobile and desktop, with free accounts capped at 3 saved feeds and Premium members at 8.
A new e-Conomy SEA report from Google, Temasek and Bain & Company found generative AI adoption in Southeast Asia has reached about 243 million people in under three years, equal to 58% of the working population. Despite this rapid uptake, only 1-2% of the population pays for personal AI subscriptions, according to the report. Bain partner Florian Hoppe told CNBC companies are instead monetizing AI through e-commerce conversion and customer service automation.
During Meta's Q3 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said more than 10 million people have used Muse since its early September launch in the US and Canada. He said Meta is moving into a scaling phase for the agent and plans to build commerce tools to charge businesses transaction fees, noting shopping purchases through Muse average about $200 each.
A new report examines the hidden ways artificial intelligence technology is increasing everyday expenses for consumers, even those who don't pay for AI subscriptions. The analysis points to indirect costs passed on through businesses that have adopted AI tools.
The WiCi eGPU has been introduced as a new wireless graphics processing unit that connects via Wi-Fi. Its primary focus appears to be on supporting AI workloads rather than gaming performance. The device aims to eliminate the need for physical GPU connections, offering a new approach to high-performance computing.
WIRED's Reviews team refreshed its annual guide to coffee bean subscriptions for 2026, naming Atlas Coffee Club as the top overall pick, Trade Coffee as the best for varied tastes, and Podium Coffee Club for enthusiasts seeking prize-winning beans. The September 2026 update also added Beanz as a new top pick, revised pricing and tariff information, and reorganized several other listed services.
Apple announced that creators will soon be able to offer video content through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, including subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content. The feature builds on Apple's existing subscription system, which since 2021 has let creators charge for premium audio perks like ad-free listening and bonus episodes across more than 170 countries and regions.
Autonomy, the car subscription startup that once pledged to buy 23,000 EVs, is now adding internal combustion engine vehicles for the first time. The company will offer gas-powered Ford models like the Mustang, F-150 and Bronco Sport, sourced from Galpin Motors, starting in California with plans to expand through dealer partners in other states.
Retro, a friend-focused photo-sharing app founded by former Instagram engineers Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, closed a Series A round of more than $21 million in December, according to an SEC filing spotted by Business Insider. The filing was made under the startup's legal name, Lone Palm Labs, and Pitchbook now pegs the company's valuation above $100 million.