Microsoft Reverses Controversial Subscription Price Hike for Xbox Live Gold
Fifteen hours after announcing a subscription price hike for Xbox Live Gold, Microsoft reversed its decision because of customer backlash.
Weekly Subscription News: Bugs, Boxes and Bucks
Fortnite Crew subscription has a bug, ESPN+ plans to raise its annual price, and Manna Pro acquires dog subscription box Bullymake.
Weekly Subscription News: Ebony, Gelato and Local News
A retired NBA player buys Ebony magazine, WaPo says Google is hurting local news, and a Chicago eatery launches gelato pint subscriptions.
Top Subscription Stories of 2020
This year's top subscription stories include major acquisitions, antitrust concerns, lots of layoffs, an abundance of launches and more.
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Epic Games Launches Fortnite Crew Game Subscription
Developer Epic Games is launching a Fortnite Crew game subscription. For $11.99 a month, Fortnite Crew members get extras and exclusives.
Weekly Subscription News: Babies, Baking and Brands
PayPal customers can use platform to raise 20K, BuzzFeed will buy HuffPost, and Kahoot is launching an educational game subscription service.
Apple Reduces App Store Commission to 15% for Small Businesses
Apple announced that the company is reducing its App Store commission from 30% to 15% for small businesses earning less than $1M per year.
Five on Friday: WiFi Subscriptions, Credit Scores and Restructuring
Planet Fitness announces a digital-only subscription, Epic Games considers subscriptions, and Experian to include subscription payments in credit scores.
Amazon’s Third Quarter Net Sales Increased 37% to $96.1 Billion
Last week, Amazon posted its third quarter financial results, including net sales of $96.1 billion, a 37% increase year-over-year.
Five on Friday: News Orgs, Net Neutrality and Netflix
The FCC officially repeals net neutrality, YouTube launches "Shorts," a rival to TikTok, and Netflix is testing an audio-only mode.
