GitHub Copilot shifts to usage-based pricing June 1 - why that's no surprise
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AI-assisted codingAdobe Creative CloudGitHub CopilotSamsung WalletT-Mobilebillingconsumer dealsdeveloper toolshardware reviewssecurity workforceservice availabilityusage-based pricing
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This is a ZDNet roundup of consumer tech and developer news dated 27 Apr 2026. Headline: GitHub Copilot is switching to usage-based pricing on June 1 (preview in early May) — users who run out of credits will be unable to use the service. Other stories cover product deals and reviews (LG CineBeam, Bluetti power station, Samsung Wallet travel feature, Terramaster SSD enclosure, Nex Playground, etc.), carrier promotions from T‑Mobile (trade-in and 5G home internet deals), major discounts (Adobe Creative Cloud Pro), comparisons of AI image models, and workforce sentiment (research saying nearly 1
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