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Budget Smartphone Prices Surge as RAM Shortage Hits Samsung and Google
technology10 days ago

Budget Smartphone Prices Surge as RAM Shortage Hits Samsung and Google

Samsung and Google have raised prices on their budget smartphones, with increases ranging from $30 to $100 in the US, driven by a global RAM shortage. Samsung’s Galaxy A17 5G now costs $270, up from its $200 launch price, while Google’s Pixel 10a has jumped from $499 to $599. These hikes are part of a broader trend affecting the tech industry, with some analysts predicting elevated costs could persist through 2030.

via Engadget|
#google#price-hikes#ram-shortage
T-Mobile Raises Regulatory Fees for Second Time in 2026, Adding $1 to Monthly Bills
telecommunications15 days ago

T-Mobile Raises Regulatory Fees for Second Time in 2026, Adding $1 to Monthly Bills

T-Mobile is increasing its Regulatory Programs and Telco Recovery Fee by $1.00 per voice line, effective October 12, 2026. This marks the second fee hike this year and the third in 18 months, raising the monthly cost to $5.49 per line. Mobile internet lines will also see a $0.50 increase, rising to $2.60 per line. These changes affect all customers regardless of their specific plan or price lock status, as the fees are separate from base plan pricing.

via Droid Life|
#mobile-billing#price-hikes#regulatory-fees
Disney+ and Hulu prices rise for fourth straight year, with ad-free tiers now over 3x launch cost
technology18 days ago

Disney+ and Hulu prices rise for fourth straight year, with ad-free tiers now over 3x launch cost

Disney has raised prices for Disney+ and Hulu for the fourth consecutive year, effective September 23, 2026. Standalone ad-free plans for both services increased by $2.50 to $21.49 per month, while ad-supported tiers rose by 50 cents to $12.49. The ad-free bundle for both services increased by $2 to $21.99, but the ad-supported bundle remained unchanged at $12.99. Hulu + Live TV packages saw the largest increases, rising by $10 each. Disney justifies the hikes by citing competitor increases and investments in features, though the ad-free Disney+ price is now over three times its 2019 launch price.

via TechSpot|
#consumer#disney#hulu
Streaming Price Hikes Outpace Inflation and Cable
business1 month ago

Streaming Price Hikes Outpace Inflation and Cable

Streaming services have raised prices far faster than inflation since 2022, with Apple TV up about 200% (from $4.99 in 2019 to roughly $15/mo), Disney+ at $11.99 with ads, Paramount+ cheapest tier up 80%, and Netflix Premium up 125% since 2013; a full eight-streamer lineup costs about $151/mo now vs around $90 four years ago. Cable prices have risen about 3.9% annually, so cord-cutting isn’t saving money, and some Gen Z hacks (like cycling subscriptions) offer only partial relief.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#apple-tv#business#disney
September 2026: Fall streaming season kicks off as price hikes roll out
entertainment1 month ago

September 2026: Fall streaming season kicks off as price hikes roll out

Fall streaming brings new seasons and reboots across Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock and more, even as prices rise. Apple TV+ debuts Slow Horses Season 6 (Sept. 16); Netflix launches The Gentlemen Season 2 (Sept. 3) and adds a Netflix reboot of A Different World (Sept. 24); Paramount+ rolls out MobLand; Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story debuts Sept. 17; The Great British Baking Show returns with Nigella Lawson as a judge (date TBA). The MarketWatch guide also notes you can keep monthly costs near $50 by rotating services and watching for bundles and time-sensitive deals, while highlighting the best shows worth streaming this September across Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more.

via MarketWatch|
#entertainment#netflix#price-hikes
Streamflation widens as Apple TV leads a wave of price hikes across streaming
technology1 month ago

Streamflation widens as Apple TV leads a wave of price hikes across streaming

A market-wide surge in streaming prices — dubbed Streamflation — has hit subscribers. Apple TV has raised its price to $119/year, while Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO Max have all increased prices since Oct 2025. The changes push more viewers toward higher bills and fewer affordable options, as services trim or restructure plans and users vent on social media about paying more for content that’s spread across multiple apps.

via New York Post|
#apple-tv#disney#netflix
Cancel the Streaming Rip-Off: Why I Dropped Peacock and Apple TV+
entertainment1 month ago

Cancel the Streaming Rip-Off: Why I Dropped Peacock and Apple TV+

In this entertainment/opinion piece, the author argues that TV streaming services have become overpriced after recent price increases (notably Peacock and Apple TV+), offer dwindling value, and trap viewers with endless options but little to watch. He mocks the current catalog, insists the era of “Peak TV” is over, and urges readers to cancel subscriptions (starting with Peacock and Apple TV+) to avoid paying cable-like prices for marginal content.

via New York Post|
#apple-tv#cancel-subscriptions#entertainment
Rising health costs push US employers toward employee-purchased plans via HRAs
business2 months ago

Rising health costs push US employers toward employee-purchased plans via HRAs

With health-plan prices rising at the fastest pace in 15 years, more US employers are dropping traditional group-health coverage in favor of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs/ICHRA). In 2026, over 20,000 companies adopted HRAs, a 53% jump from 2025, giving workers stipends to buy their own plans on ACA marketplaces or other exchanges. HRAs shift cost and decision-making to employees, who face higher deductibles and varying network access, while ACA premiums also rose about 20% after subsidy terms changed.

via Bloomberg.com|
#business#employer-sponsored-insurance#health-insurance
Upgrade Now: Five Reasons to Choose iPhone 17 Over the iPhone 18
technology2 months ago

Upgrade Now: Five Reasons to Choose iPhone 17 Over the iPhone 18

Five reasons to buy the iPhone 17 now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18: anticipated price increases for the 18 lineup and foldables, a split-launch that delays non-Pro models until 2027, a potential downgrade for the base iPhone 18 to control costs, uncertainty around some 18 upgrades, and higher trade-in value for your current iPhone if you upgrade now.

via MacRumors|
#iphone-17#iphone-18#price-hikes
iPhone 18 Pro debuts amid price hikes—should you still buy the 17 Pro?
technology2 months ago

iPhone 18 Pro debuts amid price hikes—should you still buy the 17 Pro?

Apple is prepping a September launch for the iPhone 18 Pro family (and a foldable), with likely price hikes. The 18 Pro adds a smaller Dynamic Island, a variable-aperture main camera, new colors including red, and a C2 modem enabling satellite 5G, while the Pro Max gains a bigger battery; both use a 2nm A20 Pro chip and 12GB RAM. Price guidance sits around $1199–$1399 for the Pro and $1299–$1499 for the Pro Max, prompting readers to consider the iPhone 17 Pro today at $1099–$1199 for better value if the newest features aren’t essential.

via 9to5Mac|
#c2-modem#iphone-17-pro#iphone-18-pro
Sony Hints at PS Plus Price Hikes, Emphasizes Value and Profitability
gaming3 months ago

Sony Hints at PS Plus Price Hikes, Emphasizes Value and Profitability

Sony executives say PlayStation Plus price increases are under consideration, stressing they’ll balance service value against consumer costs and use multiple levers—pricing, tier mix, and content acquisition efficiency—to boost profitability, with higher tiers now comprising about 40% of subscribers and PS Plus posting record profitability in FY2025.

via Insider Gaming|
#gaming#playstation-plus#price-hikes
Trump's State Fair Flops: Empty Seats, Pricey Bites and a Failing Ferris Wheel
politics3 months ago

Trump's State Fair Flops: Empty Seats, Pricey Bites and a Failing Ferris Wheel

A skeptical take on Trump's Great American State Fair portrays a costly, poorly attended event plagued by a malfunctioning ferris wheel, power cuts, high prices, and political controversy—including a Confederate flag incident and abandoned performances—leading the writer to conclude that an unpopular president should not host such a celebratory spectacle.

via The Guardian|
#attendance#controversy#donald-trump
Switch 2 Lifts Hardware Spending as PlayStation and Xbox Suffer Historic May
business3 months ago

Switch 2 Lifts Hardware Spending as PlayStation and Xbox Suffer Historic May

May 2026 delivered the worst May for US PS and Xbox console sales on record amid price hikes, with PS5 down 58% YoY and spending down 43%, and Xbox down 12% YoY though spending rose 7%; Nintendo Switch 2 boosted hardware spending by 38% and logged about 5.9 million units in its first year, the second-fastest selling handheld in US history. Analysts warn further price hikes (including an expected August Xbox rise) could curb demand until the holiday season, with a rebound unlikely before 2028 as memory costs rise.

via TechSpot|
#business#circana#nintendo-switch-2