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‘The party is over for developers looking for AI freebies’ — Google terminates Gemini API free access within months amidst rumors that it could charge for AI search queries

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It’s been rumored for a while now that Google is considering charging users for AI powered results, especially concerning the idea of a premium search option which leverages generative AI. Whether that will happen remains to be seen, but Google is ending the era of free access to its Gemini API, signaling a new financial … Read more

Apple Promotes Recycling Your Devices ‘For Free’ Ahead of Earth Day

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Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, Apple has added a banner to its website that reminds customers they can recycle their Apple devices “for free” with the company’s recycling partners. The process can be initiated on Apple’s trade-in page in many countries, with customers able to submit a form to receive a prepaid shipping … Read more

Get an Echo Pop speaker with a free TP-Link smart light bulb for only $23

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If you like the idea of turning on a light just by talking, here’s an affordable smart home starter bundle. For those already comfortable with the automated life, this deal will give you one more thing to control and one more receptacle for your demands. Amazon’s smallest smart speaker, the Echo Pop, bundled with a … Read more

Is this the best time ever for iPhone deals at Verizon? Multiple devices are free without the need for an annoying trade

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If you’ve been eying up an iPhone at Verizon, right now is a great time to consider picking up a deal. As well as several large trade-in rebates from the carrier, there are also an increasing number of promotions not tied to that usual criteria. For example, right now, you don’t need a trade-in to … Read more

Epic Mint Mobile deal: get an unlimited plan for $15/mo plus a second line free

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Mint Mobile has the most stacked line-up of deals we’ve seen yet from this excellent prepaid carrier. Not only can you currently take advantage of the re-introduction of the popular 3-month unlimited plan for $15/mo deal, but the carrier is also throwing in a second line for free if you switch from either AT&T or … Read more

Amazon really wants startups to use AI models including Anthropic – and it’s giving away free credits to all

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled new plans to support AI startups, particularly those partnered with Y Combinator, by setting aside $500,000 in credits per startup for Amazon Bedrock. Previously, AWS provided startups partnered with Activate Provider with $100,000 in free credits; however, the cloud giant’s latest initiative increases this fivefold for the more recent … Read more

Shell Energy’s Superfast Fibre Plus broadband is now only £25.99 per month and gives you a free £50 Amazon gift card

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Looking for a cheap, reliable, and fast broadband deal that won’t break the bank? Then Shell Energy broadband’s latest broadband offer could be perfect.  Shell Energy Broadband’s popular Superfast Fibre Plus tariff is available for just £25.99 per month. Plus, as well as being affordable, this particular broadband package comes with a £50 gift card … Read more

How to Take Advantage of the Samsung Free TV Promotion (2024)

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Earlier this year at CES, Samsung announced its 2024 TV model lineup, which includes screens with Mini LED displays, quantum-dot-enabled OLEDs, and other, more affordable TVs. We like what we’ve seen so far, which makes Samsung’s current TV promotion pretty exciting if a new TV is in your budget for this year. If you preorder … Read more