Topic: price increase
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Apple unveils M5 MacBook Air and upgraded MacBook Pro
Apple has launched new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models featuring the M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, with pre-orders starting March 4th and availability on March 11th. The M5 MacBook Air offers double the base storage at 512GB, faster SSD speeds, and support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, but at h...
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Ditch Spotify Premium: 3 Cheaper Music Streaming Alternatives
Several affordable alternatives to Spotify Premium exist, offering robust music libraries and excellent features for a lower monthly cost, making it worthwhile to compare services based on budget and listening habits. Apple Music provides significant value through its Apple One subscription bundl...
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PS5 Pro Upgrades: What's New and Improved?
Sony has released a refreshed PS5 Pro with modest refinements, including internal component upgrades and a lighter design, but it now carries a higher retail price than the original model. The new console is more energy efficient, showing a 3-4% improvement during gameplay, and operates at slight...
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Garmin Bounce Kids Watch: Double the Price, Same Features?
The Garmin Bounce 2 is an updated kids' smartwatch with a round design, a brighter AMOLED display, and new features like two-way calling and music streaming. It retains core safety functions such as real-time location tracking and geofencing, but battery life may be reduced due to music integrati...
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Framework Laptop 16 2025: RTX 5070, Zen 5 CPU & 240W USB-C Charging
The 2025 Framework Laptop 16 introduces significant performance upgrades, including Nvidia's RTX 5070 GPU for a 30–40% gaming boost and new AMD Ryzen AI CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture. It features the world’s first 240W USB Type-C power adapter, enabling full-power operation without battery...
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Apple’s First Water-Resistant iPad Arrives Later This Year
Apple is launching its first water-resistant iPad with the next-generation iPad mini expected by October, featuring protection comparable to the iPhone through a vibration-based speaker system that eliminates traditional grilles. The water-resistant design closes a gap with e-readers like Kindle,...
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Framework Reduces RAM in Premium Laptop Shipments
Framework has announced a pricing revision for its Laptop 13 Pro due to memory supplier cost increases of more than double, affecting existing preorders with adjusted memory configurations and prices. Some customers are being notified of changes to their preorder's memory setup and price, with Fr...
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Amazon RTX 5070 Graphics Card Hits Lowest Price of 2026
The ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 12GB OC graphics card is available on Amazon for $578.10 with free shipping, the lowest price tracked in 2026 for a readily available RTX 5070 GPU. The article notes the deal has expired and the price is gradually climbing. This represents a good opportunity for th...
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Kensington's New Trackball Boasts Dual Scroll Wheels
The Kensington Expert Mouse TB800 EQ is a redesigned wireless trackball featuring a slimmer profile, integrated wrist rest, and three scroll wheels for enhanced navigation and ergonomics, priced at $149.99. It includes a central scroll ring and two additional side wheels for horizontal scrolling ...
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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Playtest Details Leaked in Public App
Fans accidentally saw details about "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" after a developer playtest announcement was mistakenly shared via the official Call of Duty app, revealing new multiplayer modes. The leaked modes include Skirmish (20v20 battles with wingsuits and objectives) and Overload (t...
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Xbox FanFest world tour continues despite creator's exit
Microsoft is proceeding with its global Xbox FanFest tour despite recent layoffs, including the departure of its creator Chris Munson, which critics see as tone-deaf given the company's job cuts. The tour's schedule spans seven cities from August to November, but tickets are only available via sw...
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Google Pixel 11 Leak: Battery Sizes & Price Drops Revealed
The Pixel 11 series will feature 256GB as the base storage across all models, with UK pricing showing both decreases (Pixel 11 and 11 Pro) and an increase (Pixel 11 Pro XL) compared to the previous generation. Battery capacities have been revealed: the Pixel 11 will have 4,985 mAh, the Pixel 11 P...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8: crease-free display, new hinge
The Galaxy Z Flip8 is expected to feature a crease-free folding display with a new hinge mechanism, likely using dual-layer Ultra Thin Glass to minimize the visible crease. The Z Flip8 may be slightly taller but weigh 8 grams less than its predecessor, while retaining the same 50MP main camera, 1...
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MacBook Pro's 'Major Upgrade' Arrives Early Next Year
The next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to feature a major upgrade to an OLED display by late 2026 or early 2027, promising significantly improved image quality and potential battery efficiency. The laptop is rumored to include a thinner design, a touch screen, the Dynamic Island, and new M6 ...
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PlayStation 6 Could Be Delayed Until 2028 or 2029
Sony is reportedly considering a significant delay for the PlayStation 6, potentially launching it in 2028 or 2029. The primary cause is a severe, long-term global shortage of high-performance RAM, driven by demand from AI data centers, which increases costs and creates supply chain hurdles. This...
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NBA 2K26 Joins GTA+ as Rockstar Expands Subscription Service
Rockstar's GTA+ subscription service is adding NBA 2K26, a major sports title from its corporate sibling 2K, marking a significant departure from its previous focus on Rockstar's own games. The addition suggests a potential strategic shift, with parent company Take-Two possibly using GTA+ as a br...
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Microsoft Office vs. 365 Copilot: Why the Confusion?
The traditional desktop Microsoft Office suite has not been renamed to Microsoft 365 Copilot; the name "Office" still refers to the one-time purchase software. Microsoft 365 Copilot is the rebranded name for the subscription service, which includes AI features, desktop apps, and web-based tools, ...
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Fairphone’s repairable phone launches in the US
Fairphone has launched the Fairphone 6 Plus in the US at $649.99, marking its first direct-to-consumer sales in the country via its website and Amazon, with compatibility for T-Mobile and AT&T; European pricing rises to €649. Previously, US buyers could only obtain Fairphone devices through a par...
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Analogue 3D Returns in New Retro Colors
The Analogue 3D console is launching limited-edition transparent colors inspired by the Nintendo 64 "Funtastic" line on December 10, priced at $300 each with a matching wireless controller. The standard black and white Analogue 3D model will also be restocked on December 10, with its price increa...
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Hits Record Low Price
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset is available at a record-low price of $239.39 for a blemished-box unit, which includes the full warranty and free shipping. This flagship headset offers premium features like superior sound, active noise cancellation, exceptional comfort, an...
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