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Reddit paywalls to hit this year as paid subreddits confirmed
Paywalled subreddits are coming this year, confirmed by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
In a prerecorded video AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Friday answering redditors’ questions about the company’s Q4 2024 earnings, Reddit executives shared some more information about its plans to monetize the social media forum.
Back in August 2024, Huffman hinted that paywalled subreddits were on the way, saying, “we will unlock the door for new use cases, new types of subreddits that can be built that may have exclusive content or private areas, things of that nature.”
When asked about the progress of monetizing subreddits during Friday’s video, Huffman said, “it’s a work in progress right now so that one’s coming. We’re working on it as we speak.” In a separate question about key features for 2025, Huffman confirmed that users can expect to see the introduction of paid subreddits this this year.
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Reddit had remained a pretty consistent platform since its inception in 2005. But its IPO last year triggered some significant changes in an effort to increase shareholder value. The most notorious one was hiking up its API fees, effectively shutting popular third party apps like Apollo. Reddit also made licensing deals with Google and OpenAI in exchange for letting their web crawlers access the site.
There weren’t many details about what a paid subreddit model might look like, but as mentioned in the AMA, the platform is actively looking for other ways to bring in revenue. Huffman also mentioned the introduction of a marketplace for buying products through the platform, though he described it as more of a longterm plan.
COO Jen Wong also chimed in about the importance of licensing deals for AI chatbots like Google Gemini and ChatGPT, in addition to “marketing intelligence and social listening” customers. Reddit also has its own AI chatbot called Reddit Answers which sources information from the Reddit community.
All that’s to say, expect more changes to come from Reddit, and expect them to come with a cost.
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This Alienware curved ultrawide monitor is a stellar deal at under $300
SAVE $50: As of July 28, the Alienware 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor (AW3425DWM) is on sale for only $299.99 at Amazon. That’s $50 off its current list price and just $30 away from its lowest price ever.
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Gaming hardware tends to come with outrageous price tags, especially curved ultrawide gaming monitors. But every once in awhile, we come across a deal that stops us in our tracks. The Alienware AW3425DWN monitor is that deal.
As of July 28, you can get the Alienware 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor (AW3425DWM) for only $299.99 at Amazon. While it originally retailed for $399.99 (which is still a stellar price), the monitor recently got a permanent price drop to $349.99. Now it’s even cheaper with an extra $50 discount.
If you’re wondering why the monitor is so cheap, there are a few main factors. One, it’s a VA panel, which can often have issues with smearing and motion handling, depending on the game. On the other hand, it has deeper blacks and better contrast than an IPS panel and you don’t have to worry about burn-in as you do with an OLED panel. For what it’s worth, users on Reddit have mostly excellent things to say about the AW3425DWM.
The 1500R curved panel wraps the game around you and is pretty steep, which may take a bit of getting used to. You’ll be fully immersed in any game or world you choose. As Redditors have pointed out, it also serves as a great all-rounder for productivity and web browsing as well as gaming.
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The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response rate aren’t the highest around, but they should serve most gamers just fine. Plus, for the price, it’s honestly hard to complain. Other perks include AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA Adaptive Sync Technology, VESA DisplayHDR 400, WQHD resolution, plenty of ports, and a small footprint design with an adjustable base. Any way you slice it, it’s hard to believe it’s under $300.
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Level up your content creation toolkit with 35% off the DJI Mic 3
SAVE $76: As of July 28, get the DJI Mic 3 (1 TX + 1 RX) for $143 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219. That’s a discount of 35%.
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Whether you’re a content creator or just looking for a great mic to enhance your personal recordings, DJI is where it’s at when it comes to excellent audio equipment. True, the company may be famous primarily for its drones, but its microphones are some of the best tech on its roster, and it’s a good idea to grab a DJI mic when it’s on sale—like right now.
As of July 28, get the DJI Mic 3 (1 TX + 1 RX) for $143 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219. That’s $76 off and a discount of 35%.
This tiny mic is perfect for recording interviews, giving your videos better, clearer narration, or just making sure you’re capturing spoken words that you want in your content. This particular bundle comes with one transmitter, one receiver, a charging case, and Lightning and USB-C phone adapters to get you started recording right away.
This pocket-sized mic is great for taking on the go. You can throw it into a bag or keep it on you while traveling, and it’s small and out of the way. It’s possible to pair up to four transmitters with a receiver to sync audio, and it’s unobtrusive in just about every setting. Plus, it has adjustable voice tones, adaptive gain control, and a slew of other features to help make the audio you capture perfect for any use case.
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If you’re ready for a significant upgrade for your content creation supply kit, this mic will be an invaluable addition, especially at this price.
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Zafros new smart dehumidifier just launched with a 10% discount
SAVE $33: As of July 28, the Zafro 150-Pint Smart Dehumidifier is down to $296.99 at Amazon. That’s a 10% discount off its $329.99 list price.
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The Zafro 150-Pint Smart Dehumidifier is currently $296.99 at Amazon, down from $329.99. It covers spaces up to 7,500 square feet, so it’s a solid pick if you’re dealing with a big basement or a larger area rather than just one damp room.
It uses an advanced compressor system designed around Zafro’s “Silent by Nature” approach, keeping things quiet without sacrificing power. It comes with a 2.11-gallon water tank and a drain hose, so you don’t have to empty it manually constantly. It also meets the newer, stricter Energy Star 6.0 certification, meaning it runs efficiently without spiking your electricity bill.
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There’s ambient lighting built around the humidity readings, cycling through yellow, green, or red depending on how humid the room is, so you can get a quick glance at the room’s conditions without checking the display.
It’s WiFi-enabled with six smart presets, including a dedicated Laundry Mode that speeds up drying damp clothes. You get full remote control through the Zafro app, plus a 24-hour timer and safety features like a child lock, auto-defrost, and auto-shutoff when the tank’s full — useful if you’ve got kids or pets around.
Musty room? Not for long — grab Zafro’s dehumidifier for $296.99 at Amazon.
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