Topic: pricing concerns
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Google Pixel 11 Poll: Clear Winner Emerges
Consumer sentiment toward the Google Pixel 11 lineup is cautious, with high pricing strategies identified as the primary barrier preventing widespread adoption across all models. The Pixel 11 Pro has emerged as the most desirable device among interested buyers, while the standard model shows resi...
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Steam Machine's 8GB VRAM Is Fine, But Valve's 4K60 Claims Are Not
The Steam Machine's 8GB VRAM is a deliberate design choice to balance cost and performance for a mid-range living room device, though its marketing claims of achieving 4K60 gameplay in all titles using upscaling are contentious. Hardware constraints, such as the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and the c...
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PowerColor Alphyn AM10 Wireless Gaming Mouse: Hands-On Review
The PowerColor Alphyn AM10 is a wireless gaming mouse with a high-end Pixart PAW3395 sensor and ergonomic design, offering solid performance but held back by mediocre battery life and a premium price. It features multiple connectivity options (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C) and straightforward sof...
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Dell’s new XPS 14 improves on nearly every front
The 2026 Dell XPS 14 returns to form with exceptional build quality, a physical function row replacing capacitive touch buttons, and strong performance from Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" processors. The OLED model offers a stunning 2880x1800 tandem OLED touchscreen, while the IPS...
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This Extravagant Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Other Screens For You
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is a high-end gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX CPU, RTX 5090 GPU, and up to 128GB RAM, but pricing is expected to be extremely expensive due to current RAM shortages. Its standout feature is a 4K, 240Hz Mini LED display with Extreme Low Motion Blur ...
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Valve Imports 13 Tons of VR Headsets in a Single Day
A German container ship arrived in Los Angeles on June 10th carrying Valve's first mass-produced Steam Frame VR headsets, with import records showing nearly 13 tons of actual product after accounting for container weight. Valve's total stockpile of Steam Machine consoles has reached an estimated ...
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Asus Announces Dream OLED Xbox Ally X
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 features significant hardware upgrades including a larger 7.4-inch 120Hz OLED screen, drift-resistant Gulikit TMR joysticks, a transforming D-pad, and improved haptics, along with a redesigned "Action" button that replaces the previous "Library" button. The display now offer...
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GTA 4 & RDR2 May Get Current-Gen Upgrades But PC Gains Could Be Minor
Rockstar Games may be preparing current-gen upgrades for *GTA 4* and *RDR 2*, with hints from support page discoveries and leaks about potential re-releases. Console players could see significant benefits, but PC gamers might experience fewer improvements since both games already perform well on ...
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Star Fox Review: Old Fox, Same Old Tricks
The remake of Star Fox 64 offers polished visuals and cinematic cutscenes, but lacks innovation and feels overpriced at $50-$60 for a campaign that lasts only one to two hours. Cooperative play requires two systems or a split Joy-Con setup where one player steers and the other uses mouse controls...
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Bethesda's Fallout 4 Anniversary Patches Face Lengthy Delays
The Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition launched with significant technical issues and mod incompatibility, causing widespread player dissatisfaction, especially among PC gamers. Bethesda has acknowledged the problems and plans a series of patches, including a hotfix next week and two more substantial ...
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Google & Xreal's Project Aura XR Glasses Are Real
Google and Xreal's "Project Aura" XR smart glasses, powered by Android XR, offer a comfortable middle ground between display-less smart glasses and fully immersive headsets, with a lightweight design and 70-degree field of view. The glasses feature hand tracking controls using pinch and drag gest...
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iPhone 18 launch event: All new products expected in September
Apple’s September 9 event, the first under incoming CEO John Ternus, is expected to unveil up to eight products, including the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, the foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods Ultra with cameras, new Apple Watches, and smart home upgrades. The iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first foldable, is the...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Date Leaked: March 11
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is reportedly scheduled for an unveiling on February 25, 2026, with a market release on March 11, continuing the company's established launch pattern. The lineup is expected to consist of three models (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) and may feature advanced AI hardware, with ...
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5 Mini PCs Under $500 That Beat Valve's Steam Machine
Valve's upcoming Steam Machine, launching in 2026, features high-end AMD hardware for 4K gaming but is expected to be costly and lacks dedicated entertainment apps beyond gaming. Several mini PCs under $500 offer powerful alternatives with modern processors, ample RAM, and extensive connectivity,...
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Asus Revives Dual-Screen OLED Gaming Laptop at CES 2026
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 2026 features a major redesign with two identical 16-inch 3K OLED touchscreens, replacing the previous tilted secondary display to vastly increase usable screen area. It introduces a versatile 320-degree hinge and kickstand, enabling five distinct user modes including a ...
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