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RAM Costs Push Amazon Kindle Prices Higher, Sparking Outrage
Amazon has raised prices across its gadget lineup amid a RAM-cost surge dubbed the “RAMpocalypse,” with the Kindle family leading the hike: Kindle (16GB) from $110 to $150, Kindle Kids (16GB) from $130 to $180, Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) from $160 to $200, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) from $200 to $250, and Kindle Colorsoft from $250 to $290. Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft keep their starting prices at $400 and $680, respectively. Other devices also see increases, including Echo devices (e.g., Echo Show 21 from $400 to $500) and Fire TV Sticks (4K Max from $60 to $85). Amazon says memory/storage costs drove the hikes, while critics call it price gouging and warn that older Kindles may be sunset or bricked to push upgrades.
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RayNeo's Cameraless iO Glasses Highlight Privacy-First Wearable AI
RayNeo announced the RayNeo iO Smart Glasses, a camera-free wearable with a 1,300-nit monochrome display and microphones for voice assistants and transcription (no speakers). They feature a physical Smart Crown Dial for UI control, weigh about 33g, and offer captions, transcription, voice memos, notifications, and an Ambient AI Life Log to build long-term habit context. The glasses launch on Sept. 4, with price not yet announced. RayNeo also sells camera-equipped X3 Pro glasses, underscoring options for users who want a display-focused experience without a camera.
Fairphone Gen 6+ Lands in the U.S. as a Repairable DIY Phone
Fairphone’s Gen 6+ is now available in the United StatesDirectly from Amazon or Fairphone, eliminating previous hoops. It retains the company’s home-repairable design with up to 12 modular parts (battery, USB-C port, display, cameras, etc.), and upgrades to Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 with 12GB RAM. Specs include a 6.31-inch OLED display, 50MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide, 256GB storage, and a 4415mAh battery. Pricing sits at $650, cheaper than last year’s $900 through Murena, and it supports AT&T and T-Mobile networks along with modular accessories sold separately.
Budget-friendly Glorious GMMK 3 65% keyboard lands at $35
Grab the Glorious GMMK 3 65% mechanical keyboard at Woot for $34.99 with code WOOTGAMING (usually $139.99). This wired board ships with double-shot PBT keycaps for Windows and macOS, pre-installed linear Glorious Fox switches, and supports hot-swappable switches with an upgradeable aluminum plate/gasket for customizable sound and feel. Note: the wrist rest pictured isn’t included.
Polaroid Go Gen 2 Bundle Drops to $72 with Free Film Pack
Amazon is selling the second-gen Polaroid Go instant camera with a 16‑photo film pack for $71.99 (usually $109.99), the lowest bundle price yet. The Go 2 uses smaller film (53.9mm x 66.6mm) and charges via USB‑C, with a battery that can power up to 15 film packs per charge. Buying the bundle saves about $4 versus the camera alone and includes a free film pack.
Elektron’s budget grooveboxes punch above their price
Elektron’s Model:Samples and Model:Cycles are six‑track grooveboxes that punch above their budget price: Cycles uses FM synthesis while Samples loads pre-made sounds via USB, and both use a hands‑on sequencer with trigs and locks that scales from simple patterns to complex arrangements. Priced at $349 new (often found around $200 used), they’re great for beginners and live jamming, though they have a few drawbacks such as mediocre pads, lack of onboard sampling (needs USB), and limited polyphony.
Sony A7R VI: the 66.8MP powerhorse that can do it all
Sony’s A7R VI combines a 66.8MP stacked sensor with a new XR2 processor to deliver silent, blackout-free 30fps bursts, 8.5 stops of in‑body stabilization, dual USB‑C ports, and AI autofocus, making it a versatile all‑in‑one camera for landscapes, sports, weddings, and product work, albeit with very large RAW files and some ergonomic/battery caveats.
Samsung gears up for Galaxy H1 over-ear headphones to rival AirPods Max
Code hints in Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app point to a Galaxy H1 over-ear headphones launching in 2027, potentially Samsung’s first over-ear model since 2015, likely featuring SSC UHQ codec and AI assistant support to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max.
Trump’s Drone Tariffs Could Push Up Prices for Small Consumer Models
Trump announces broad drone tariffs: 100% duties on large UAS with thermal imaging or over 25kg, and 25% on smaller drones under 250g (plus 15% on components from certain countries and 10% for the UK), effectively shrinking the number of affordable consumer drones in the U.S. and likely raising prices. DJI is expected to bear the brunt as newer models face FCC clearance issues, while Antigravity and Insta360 have offered near-competent domestic options; with limited U.S. drone makers and ongoing policy moves, consumer drone access could become pricier and more restricted.
Samsung Signals Return to Wireless Headphones With Galaxy H1
Samsung appears to be reviving its wireless headphone lineup with an internally named Galaxy H1 spotted in the Galaxy Wearable app, hinting at a launch around 2027; this would mark a return to a category it left behind after the Level Over (2015) and could position Samsung against premium and midrange rivals depending on how the new headphones stack up to the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Pixel Buds 2a drop to $99 at major retailers
Pixel Buds 2a are discounted to $99 (down from $129) at Amazon, Google, Best Buy, and other retailers, available in four colors with ANC, transparency mode, and Gemini integration—an appealing Android-friendly alternative to AirPods; Verge notes solid sound and fit in its Pixel Buds 2a review, and the piece also highlights additional deals like Star Fox for Switch 2, the Anker Nano Smart Display Charger, and the Philips SmartSleep Wake‑up Light.