@pluralistic

"Smart sous vide cooker to start charging $2/month for 10-year-old companion app"

I have this sous vide cooker, this app

Everything moving to 'Subscription Model', absolutely everything

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/08/smart-sous-vide-cooker-to-start-charging-2-month-for-10-year-old-companion-app/

Smart sous vide cooker to start charging $2/month for 10-year-old companion app

“You’ve just lost a LONGTIME and very faithful customer.”…

Ars Technica
@johnweeks @pluralistic performing arts presenters and sports teams have been selling subscriptions for decades…