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The rise of the always-on economy: subscriptions beyond streaming

We are all familiar with the subscription economy, and it certainly works as a reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were all hooked on our TVs watching Netflix or listening to our favorite music artist on Spotify. Despite how modern it seems to be, the truth is that the subscription economy has been around for some time, surprisingly dating back to around 1800, with the first magazine subscriptions, or the subscriptions for fresh British milk, around 1860. Over the years, the of subscription-based companies has turned the subscription model into an ideal business strategy since it provides unique benefits.…This story continues at The Next Web [...]

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How to find and cancel your unused subscriptions

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Match Score: 130.01

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Match Score: 89.99

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Match Score: 70.53

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: an excellent modernization, but not a total reinvention

It’s been 18 years since the last Metroid Prime game, but I felt right at home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Almost too at home. Whether fighting my way through a volcano, exploring a research base in [...]

Match Score: 62.53

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Cyber Monday subscription and streaming deals are here: Big discounts on Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney+, Proton VPN and more

I love locking in a cheap subscription deal during Cyber Monday. It always feels like I've gotten away with something — for the rest of the year, I can relax in my Scrooge McDuck money pit whil [...]

Match Score: 50.69

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The best streaming deals: Get 50 percent off MasterClass subscriptions, plus save on Starz, Audible, Crunchyroll and others

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Match Score: 47.69

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Black Friday subscription and streaming deals include discounts on Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney+, Proton VPN and more

These days, Black Friday is the longest day of the year. We're only halfway through November, but amazing deals are already popping up for some of our favorite subscription services. This is a gr [...]

Match Score: 40.49

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Black Friday subscription and streaming deals include huge savings on HBO Max, Apple TV+, MasterClass, Rosetta Stone and more

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Match Score: 40.39

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Roku Streaming Stick Plus review: Powered by the TV and perfect for travel

Roku’s streaming player lineup is a little easier to understand in 2025 than ever — but it’s still a bit confusing. With the release of the Roku Streaming Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick Plus [...]

Match Score: 38.28