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Spotify Discontinues Car Thing Smart Player
December 09, 2024

Spotify has pulled the plug on Car Thing, its hardware product that allowed users to control the company’s streaming service through car speakers when connected to a phone by using both voice recognition and preset buttons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber Cooperates With FTC Investigation of Subscription Cancellation Policies
November 27, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly is investigating consumer complaints that Uber Technologies signed them up for Uber One subscriptions without their consent and made it difficult for them to cancel those subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Facebook Slashes Price for Ad-Free Subscriptions in Europe
November 12, 2024

Meta is lowering the price of ad-free subscriptions for European Facebook and Instagram users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Lowe’s Targets Subscribers With Personalized Home Repair Support
November 04, 2024

The Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, announced by the home improvement retailer Monday (Nov. 4), gives members of the MyLowe’s Rewards program access to free, personalized information about products in their homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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NY Times Sees Digital Subscriptions Slow as Consumers Cut Spending
November 04, 2024

The New York Times has reportedly seen digital subscriptions slow amid weakened consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Subscription Economy Faces New Consumer Expectations, Regulatory Demands
October 18, 2024

While Netflix raised membership prices in Japan, Italy, Spain, and parts of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMEA), it faces an evolving subscription economy framed by consumer demand for transparency and control. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Disney Streaming Options Now Part of Kroger Paid Membership Program
October 08, 2024

The Kroger Co. added Disney streaming options to its paid membership program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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CNN and Reuters Move News Behind Paywalls
October 01, 2024

CNN and Reuters are joining other digital news platforms in setting up paywalls to increase revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Netflix Co-CEO: Putting the Audience First Is Key to Authentic Personalization
September 20, 2024

Being authentic is a great way for any brand to elevate personalization to its customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...