Topic: price inflation
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GPU Prices Skyrocket Once More
GPU prices are significantly inflated across the market, with AMD cards like the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5080 experiencing price hikes of $250 to $500 above their MSRP. Retailers are driving up prices due to limited supply and high demand, evidenced by low transaction volumes on eBay (around 1,100 Nvi...
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FTC Sues Ticketmaster Over Illegal Broker Coordination
The FTC is suing Ticketmaster for allegedly coordinating illegally with ticket brokers to manipulate the market and harm consumers, marking a major push for fairness in the ticketing industry. Ticketmaster is accused of allowing brokers to bypass purchase limits, enabling mass buying and resellin...
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Is a $1,000 Handheld the Future of Gaming?
The ROG Xbox Ally X, priced at $1,000, is a handheld Windows PC with an Xbox interface, signaling a shift away from traditional, subsidized console pricing models. Microsoft is redefining Xbox as a brand beyond a single console, releasing games on rival platforms and exploring hardware like the A...
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The Rare Earth Metal Fueling US-China Tensions
A supply crisis for the rare earth metal yttrium is escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, causing price surges and shipment delays that threaten advanced technology manufacturing globally. Yttrium is indispensable for its thermal and mechanical strength in critical applications like air...
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