All articles tagged with #price cut
Amazon has slashed the 512GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air to $1,099.99, a new record-low price, with delivery options available by week’s end and three color choices; 1TB models are also discounted by $150, while no major discounts are currently listed for the 13-inch models.
Hisense has cut prices on the UR9 RGB LED TVs on launch day: the 65-inch is now $1,999, the 75-inch $2,999, and the 85-inch $3,999 (no price yet for 100-inch), representing a $1,500–$2,000 cut by size and making the UR9 more competitive with OLED rivals, though OLED generally still outperforms RGB LEDs; Samsung’s RGB LED pricing had already dropped and TCL’s QM8L has also seen price reductions.
Microsoft slashed the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (and PC Game Pass) after the 2025 hike, arriving at a perfect moment as a busy slate of day-one games, led by Forza Horizon 6, heads to the service in 2026. The move reinforces the top tier’s value as new titles roll out, with many day-one releases requiring Ultimate/PC Game Pass rather than Premium.
Microsoft slashed Xbox Game Pass price to $22.99/month and said new Call of Duty games will not launch on Game Pass at release, instead arriving about a year after release. The move aims to cut costs and stop COD sales cannibalization, while Microsoft and Activision reportedly plan to add more older Call of Duty titles to Game Pass in 2026. Fans have been weighing which classics they’d like to see (e.g., Modern Warfare, World at War, Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops, Black Ops 2, Ghosts), even as the Modern Warfare reboot is already on the service.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale discounts the new 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max by up to $200, with several configurations shown at $150 off and select 200‑off deals, starting around $2,049. The discounts reflect the lowest prices seen to date for the freshly released laptops, and the roundup also highlights savings on other Apple devices.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale cuts the Apple Watch Ultra 2 price by $300 to $499, making the rugged smartwatch more affordable with cellular, GPS, and up to 36 hours of battery life. It’s praised for its outdoor tracking, health metrics, and advanced features like fall detection and emergency SOS; while a newer model exists, the Ultra 2 remains a compelling option at this discounted price—limited time only.
Novo Nordisk has halved the US price of its weight‑loss drug, a move aimed at broadening access amid strong demand and competition in the GLP‑1 market.
Tesla slashed Cybertruck prices to boost demand, adding a $59,990 dual-motor entry with 325 miles of range and the same 0–60 mph time as the pricier model but reduced towing (7,000 lbs) and payload (2,006 lbs). The top-trim tri-motor version drops $15,000 to $99,990 but loses some free features like supercharging and FSD. The moves come as Cybertruck sales have been weak (under 39,000 in 2024 and about 20,000 in 2025) and Musk’s earlier forecast of 250,000 annual sales by 2025 has not materialized, with Tesla citing production challenges and shifts in model configurations as context.
Tesla trims the Cybertruck price to $59,990 for an AWD model with a 325‑mile range and new features like a powered tonneau cover, bed outlets, and adaptive damping; Musk says the low price is temporary, while the Cyberbeast remains at $99,990 amid multiple price swings, and 2025 sales have slumped, underscoring that the stigma around the truck persists.
Nintendo is trimming prices on several upcoming amiibo: Meta Knight’s Kirby Air Riders drops from $49.99 to $44.99; Mario and Rosalina for Super Mario Galaxy fall from $39.99 to $34.99; Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo are priced at $25; these price updates are visible at major retailers, and Nintendo’s August price hikes are noted in context.
Canada’s reduction of import duties on Chinese-made EVs from 100% to 6.1% cuts the Wuhan-made Lotus Eletre’s price by about 50%, with Lotus predicting immediate demand growth and other automakers likely to adjust pricing as the policy opens the market to more Chinese EVs.
Sony is launching a cheaper, Japan-only digital edition of its PS5 console at ¥55,000 to boost sales domestically amid inflation and competition with Nintendo, marking its first region-locked console since the PS2 and aiming to strengthen its market share ahead of upcoming game releases.
Shares of Novo Nordisk declined after Donald Trump announced plans to reduce the price of Ozempic, a medication produced by the company, leading to concerns about its profitability.
Amgen has reduced the price of its cholesterol drug by 60% following pressure from President Trump, impacting its stock value.
Amazon has reduced the price of the 2025 MacBook Air (256GB) by 20% to a record low of $799, making it an attractive buy for those interested in Apple's latest laptop with the M4 chip, offering powerful performance, long battery life, and a vibrant display.