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The Best Ebook Subscription Services for Your Literary Needs
You can read countless ebooks, listen to audiobooks, or browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions.
Our Favorite Period Products
Try a subscription service—or opt for budget- and eco-friendly gear like a menstrual cup, period underwear, or reusable pads.
Subscriptions Are Eating My Paycheck!
Plus: In memory of Jim Warren, a whole lot of space trash, and Omicron’s path.
All the Cyber Monday Deals on Subscription Services
Keep your belly full, your kids busy, and your digital life secure with these Black Friday deals on subscription services.
All the Black Friday Deals on Subscription Services
Keep your belly full, your kids busy, and your digital life secure with these Black Friday deals on subscription services.
Substack Is Now a Playground for the Deplatformed
The company’s CEO says the old way of social media is broken—but is his alternative much different?
9 Free Streaming Services to Save You From Subscription Hell
You may not have heard of Tubi, Pluto TV, or Kanopy—but they’re the perfect cure for subscriber fatigue.
11 Fun Subscription Boxes for Kids of All Ages
These monthly deliveries will help kids start coding, read about the world, cook, or learn science.
How to Save Money on Your Digital Subscriptions
You don’t have to be tied down to multiple costly services month after month.
Apple World's Full Scope Is Coming Into Focus
This week, Apple doubled down on its vision of a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of products, software, and services. The catch? You need to be all in on Apple.
Game Subscriptions Open Doors for Players With Disabilities
Services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Now allow users to easily see if a new title is accessible without having to buy it first.
Paywalls, Newsletters, and the New Echo Chamber
When everything is subscription-based, how many news sources will any one person actually read?
5 Best Snack Subscription Boxes to Satisfy Every Craving
We did the hard work of snacking to help you level up your nosh game.
Would You Pay $6 a Month Just to Listen to Podcasts?
Podhero aims to take on Spotify—and the entire podcast advertising business—by charging listeners a subscription fee.
Netflix’s Plan to Auto-Cancel Subscriptions Is Radically Sane
If you haven't used your account in two years, the streaming giant will stop charging you. Imagine that.
What Is Fleeceware, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
Sneaky developers are charging big bucks for basic apps. Here's how to spot a scam in sheep's clothing.
Flipboard Jumps Aboard the Subscription Video Train
The news aggregator is charging $3 per month for Flipboard TV. The service will be ad-free to start.
The Hidden Gems of Apple Arcade
After Sayonara Wild Hearts, dig into these lesser-known subscription standouts.
The On-Demand Economy Brings Us Something Useful: Nature
Subscription services for plants could help reknit our frazzled souls, stimulate our boxed-in minds, and enliven our indoor world.
Subscriptions Are About to Swallow Gaming
If you thought the streaming wars were bad, wait until you see what the videogame industry has in store.
Apple's March 25 Event Will Be Its Biggest One This Year
Because it's all about services, which will define the future of the company.
Roku Breaks Free From Boxes and TVs
The Roku Channel will soon be available to stream from within the Roku app, and will add paid subscription options like Showtime.
How to Save Money Just by Going Into Your Phone’s Settings
So you forgot to cancel your Hulu subscription after the free trial ended. Here's how to get out of it.
The MoviePass Reboot Is Here. Will Moviegoers Want It?
MoviePass is once again changing up its plans—this time with an eye on survival.