Topic: price increase
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Trump Phone Price Hike: Cost Rises by $250
The Trump T1 Phone price has surged to $749, a $250 increase from its original $499 launch cost, with the manufacturer adjusting pricing overnight without formal announcement. Despite robust hardware specifications like 512GB of storage, the device suffers from minimal technical evolution, having...
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Nintendo Confirms UK Switch 2 Price Hike
Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will see a UK price increase from £395.99 to £419.99 starting 1st September 2026, with Ireland rising from €469.99 to €499.99 to align with other Euro regions. Price hikes are global, including Japan (¥49,980 to ¥59,980), the US ($449.99 to $499.99), Canada ($...
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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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iPhone 17 Pro After a Year: What Lasted, What Didn't
The iPhone 17 Pro's new Ceramic Shield 2 glass proved highly durable, with only faint surface marks after nearly a year of caseless use, though the aluminum frame has minor chips. Battery endurance was a standout feature, matching Pro Max-level stamina for a full day of intensive use, prompting t...
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iPhone 18 Pro BOM Costs Estimated to Jump 40%
The iPhone 18 Pro's bill of materials could rise by up to 38% compared to the iPhone 17 Pro due to the global memory chip shortage, likely pushing the baseline price to around $1,399. Memory components (RAM and storage) are the main cost driver, expected to account for 34% of the BOM initially an...
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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro: Should you wait?
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to cost $200–$300 more than current models, making the iPhone 17 Pro a better value before the new lineup launches. The iPhone 17 Pro will be discontinued after the iPhone 18 announcement, and its current price is unlikely to drop significantly through th...
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iPhone 18 Pro rumors: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, more
The iPhone 18 Pro, expected September 9, 2026, will retain a similar design but feature a smaller Dynamic Island via under-display Face ID, shrinking it by roughly 35% and pushing screen-to-body ratio near 98%. Major internal upgrades include a 2nm A20 Pro chip with 10-15% better performance and ...
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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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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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Google exec warns Pixel 10a price hike likely after Pixel 11 increases
Google has indicated that upcoming Pixel 11 and Pixel 10a models will see price increases, breaking the competitive pricing trend set by the Pixel 10. The price hikes are driven by rising component costs and enhanced features, with the Pixel 11 offering more advanced technology at a premium. This...
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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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Apple Testing MacBook Neo With More RAM
The upcoming MacBook Neo will feature an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM, a significant upgrade from the current A18 Pro and 8GB configuration. Component shortages and the possible discontinuation of the 256GB base model are expected to raise the Neo's price above the original. Apple is also develop...
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Google Pixel 11 Pro spotted on Google website
A leaked image of the Google Pixel 11 Pro, appearing on Google Fi's website, confirms its design and a new "Dune" colorway, matching a previous Amazon leak and indicating the final design is finalized. The Pixel 11 Pro is distinguished from the Pro XL by microphone placement, and European reports...
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Apple Raises Apple Music & Apple One Prices Citing Rising Licensing Costs
Apple raised prices on Apple Music and most Apple One bundles, citing rising licensing costs, with the individual plan now $11.99, the family plan $19.99, and the student plan $6.99. Apple One bundle prices increased for the Family plan to $27.95 and the Premier plan to $39.95, though the individ...
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Windows 11 struggles with 8GB RAM, even Microsoft admits
Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 11 performs poorly on 8GB of RAM, as testing shows the system becomes sluggish with memory usage near 90% during basic multitasking. A "RAMageddon" pricing crisis has forced manufacturers like Microsoft to ship premium laptops, such as the 2026 Surface Lapt...
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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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Plex launches 5-year membership pass at $250
Plex has replaced its $250 Lifetime Pass with a $750 Lifetime Pass and introduced a new five-year subscription option, signaling a major shift in pricing strategy. The company, which has raised $87.6 million but not yet achieved profitability, is steering users toward recurring subscription reven...
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Matic robot vacuum price jumps $250 in September
The Matic robot vacuum's price will increase by $250 to $1,495 starting September 9th, due to a tenfold rise in component costs. To compensate, Matic is offering a free year's supply of replacement bags and extending the return policy to six months for direct purchases. The vacuum is praised for ...
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Amazon’s 2023 Fire HD 10 Tablet Gets 4GB RAM Upgrade
Amazon has upgraded the base 32GB Fire HD 10 tablet from 3GB to 4GB of RAM, increasing the price from $139.99 to $154.99 for smoother multitasking. The 64GB storage variant of the Fire HD 10 continues to ship with only 3GB of RAM, while other features like the 10.1-inch display, 2GHz processor, 1...
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