AI is changing how software companies charge customers. Welcome to the pay-as-you-go future.
AI is transforming SaaS pricing from traditional per-seat licenses to usage-based, pay-as-you-go plans, driven by the rise of costly inference models.
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Meta lays off Reality Labs employees while continuing to hire hundreds more
Meta lays off Reality Labs staff, impacting Oculus Studios and VR fitness app Supernatural, while pursuing new hires and restructuring efforts.
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Updated 2025-05-01T21:14:05Z
Apple earnings live updates: Stock slips after service revenue misses but profit beats
Apple's earnings call is today at 5 pm ET. AAPL stock was down 15% YTD before the report.
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The best cheap cell phone plans in 2025
Through extensive testing, we've selected the best cheap cell phone plans with affordable, dependable coverage and enough data for various use cases.
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Updated 2025-05-01T21:04:39Z
Amazon earnings live updates: Stock falls 5% as 2nd-quarter guidance disappoints
Amazon's reported earnings that narrowly beat estimates but gave weaker guidance for the second quarter. The earnings call is set for 5 p.m. ET.
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The best 85-inch and 83-inch TVs: Extra-large displays for immersive viewing
An 85-inch TV offers a big-screen experience even in large rooms. Our experts have picked the best 85-inch TVs from TCL, LG, Hisense, and Samsung.
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Meta has a new stand-alone AI app. It lets you see what other people are asking. I'm confused.
Meta's new AI app has a public feed where people can choose to publicly share their conversations. Do I really want to see that?
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Apple's huge stream of App Store revenue could be at risk
Tim Cook increasingly counts on Apple's App Store fees. Will a US court ruling in a case with Epic Games reshape the tech giant's revenue model?
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Farmers are using IoT to take the guesswork out of growing
Farmers are eager to save time and cut costs. Precision agriculture and IoT technology might be the answer.
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Tello Mobile review: The top carrier for low-data users
Tello Mobile's budget phone plans operate on T-Mobile's network and can cost as low as $5/month through a customizable "Build Your Own" plan.
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Howard Lutnick says the 'great jobs of the future' will be fixing robots in factories
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC that maintaining robots in factories will be the kind of jobs people will soon do for their whole lives.
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The best 100-inch TVs of 2025 for a theater-like experience at home
TVs in the 98- to 100-inch class are perfect for buyers who want to enjoy movies, sports, and video games on a giant screen.
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Mint Mobile review: The top budget carrier for long-term value
Mint Mobile offers some of the most cost-effective phone plans in the long run, with four data tiers starting at just $15/month.
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Here's an exclusive look at the 34-slide deck this generative AI adtech startup used to raise $6 million from Greylock
Paramark raised $6 million from Greylock for its generative AI tool to help marketing teams measure business value and improve ad campaigns.
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AI slowdown? Big Tech earnings are telling a different story.
Microsoft and Meta shrugged off concerns about their big AI investments by showing data center demand remains strong and increasing capex forecasts.
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