Topic: tariff impact
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Don't Wait to Buy a Console – The Price of Patience
The traditional expectation of console prices dropping after launch has been upended, with current-generation consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S maintaining or increasing their prices due to factors like international tariffs and shifting market conditions. Console manufacturers are moving...
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Ford CEO's $30,000 EV Strategy Amid China Tariffs
Ford is developing a $30,000 universal EV platform to cut costs and broaden market accessibility, targeting multiple vehicle models by 2027 despite engineering and supply chain challenges. The company faces intense competition from Chinese manufacturers like BYD, leading to the creation of an ind...
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Hits Record Low Price in First-Ever Sale
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a highly portable camera offering superior video stabilization over smartphones, now available at its lowest price since launch. The Creator Combo bundle includes essential accessories like an extended battery handle and wireless microphone, currently discounted by $240 t...
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Cavela Raises $6.6M to Slash Pre-Tariff Manufacturing Costs
Cavela, an AI-powered sourcing platform, secured $6.6 million in seed funding to help businesses automate supplier discovery and negotiation across over 40 countries, addressing challenges from shifting global trade policies. The platform uses AI agents to handle the entire supplier search proces...
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Volvo's New American-Made Hybrids Are Range-Extended EVs
Volvo is developing a new generation of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) for the American market, which will be built at its South Carolina factory as a strategic response to market conditions. The vehicle is designed as an electric car first, with a gasoline engine acting only as a gener...
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Philips Hue Launches New Budget-Friendly Smart Bulbs
Philips Hue has launched new budget-friendly smart bulbs, called Hue Essential, to make smart lighting more accessible without high costs. These Essential bulbs offer basic smart functionality at a lower price but have limitations like reduced dimming and fewer color options compared to premium m...
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Play Multiplayer Games on Your Credit Card-Sized Arduboy
The Arduboy FX-C is the latest version of the handheld gaming device, featuring a USB-C port that enables direct multiplayer gaming when two units are connected via cable. A limited Founder's edition with purple buttons is available for $99, with a two-pack bundle offered, and a more affordable S...
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Xbox Dev Kit Prices Are Soaring
Microsoft is raising the price of its Xbox Development Kit from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase, as part of broader price hikes on consoles and subscriptions. The company attributes the increases to macroeconomic factors, including tariffs on Chinese imports, and is working to shift production o...
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Cyber Monday Gaming Deals: 45+ Offers for PS5, Xbox & Switch
Cyber Monday offers significant discounts on gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as PC components and accessories, with major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy participating. Notable deals include a Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundle, a PlayStation 5 Slim at $100 off, ...
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Fellow Aiden Coffee Maker Deal: WIRED's Top Pick
The Fellow Aiden coffee maker is available at a 15-20% discount during Amazon's October Prime Day, offering a premium brewing experience with both customizable options and one-touch simplicity. It features advanced brewing controls for variables like temperature and method, along with a Guided Br...
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Score Up to $200 Off Top Headphone Brands This Prime Day
The October Prime Day event offers significant discounts up to $200 on premium audio gear, including noise-canceling headphones, wireless earbuds, and gaming headsets, making it an ideal time to upgrade listening equipment affordably. Key deals highlighted include the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) ...
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Black Friday: Save Up to $30 on Top Nintendo Switch Games
A holiday promotion offers savings of up to $30 on Nintendo Switch games, amiibo figures, and accessories, with standout titles like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom available for $29.99. Nintendo's strategy has shifted towards the next-generation Switch 2 console, an...
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First Look: M64 Console Hardware and Controller Revealed
The M64 console and controller from ModRetro modernize the classic Nintendo 64 design with a translucent shell and updated features while retaining nostalgic elements like the original cartridge slot and controller shape. It uses an FPGA to authentically replicate N64 performance, allowing high-d...
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iPhone 17 Price Leaks: What All 4 Models Could Cost
The iPhone 17 base model will maintain its $799 starting price, offering upgrades like a 120Hz display and A19 chip. The iPhone 17 Air and Pro models are expected to see significant price increases, with the Air starting at $1,099 and the Pro at $1,199. These price hikes may reflect economic fact...
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