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Nintendo Seeds New Switch 2 Bundles Ahead of Price Jump
technology5 hours ago

Nintendo Seeds New Switch 2 Bundles Ahead of Price Jump

Nintendo announced two Switch 2 bundles before a $50 price increase: a $550 Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle that includes 90 days of Nintendo Switch Online and a $530 Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle, with the console price rising to $500 on Sept. 1. The bundles offer savings versus buying the items separately later, and the Sports Resort bundle arrives Oct. 22. A prior limited-time three-game bundle appears to be phased out as the price hike rolls in.

via Engadget|
#bundles#nintendo#nintendo-switch-online
Apple to Raise iPhone 18 Prices by About $100 Amid Memory Chip Costs
technology1 day ago

Apple to Raise iPhone 18 Prices by About $100 Amid Memory Chip Costs

Reports say Apple will raise the iPhone 18 lineup by about $100 across all models due to higher RAM/NAND memory costs, continuing a trend after Mac and iPad price hikes; Apple attempted to absorb the costs but will now share the burden with consumers, with the Pro model near $1,199 to stay competitive with Samsung and Google, aided by a loyal user base that could tolerate further increases.

via GSMArena.com|
#apple#iphone-18#memory-chips
ESPN hikes its streaming prices, nudging up Disney bundles
streaming1 day ago

ESPN hikes its streaming prices, nudging up Disney bundles

ESPN is raising prices for its Select and Unlimited streaming plans, with Select going to $13.99/month and Unlimited to $31.99/month (annuals also increasing). Disney Plus bundles that include ESPN Select are getting more expensive, while bundles with ESPN Unlimited arent affected. The changes take effect September 17 and represent ESPN0s first standalone price hike since the service launched.

via The Verge|
#bundles#disney-plus#espn
ESPN Unlimited price hike hits WWE streaming, effective Sept. 17
wwe1 day ago

ESPN Unlimited price hike hits WWE streaming, effective Sept. 17

ESPN announced a price increase for its ESPN Unlimited service, raising monthly price from $29.99 to $31.99 and annual price from $299.99 to $319.99, with the change taking effect September 17. Sports Media Watch notes that subscribers on the ESPN/Hulu/Disney+ bundle aren’t affected, and it’s unclear if other bundles will be impacted. ESPN Unlimited launched about a year ago and has hosted WWE premium live events since Wrestlepalooza last year.

via Cageside Seats|
#bundle#espn#espn-unlimited
NVIDIA to hike AI server prices by 15%+ as memory costs surge
technology1 day ago

NVIDIA to hike AI server prices by 15%+ as memory costs surge

Reuters reports Nvidia has informed its largest customers that servers containing its AI chips will see price increases above 15%, driven by soaring memory costs and varying by chip generation and memory configuration. The hikes will affect systems shipped early next year and impact data-center builders for Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. Nvidia is set to report second-quarter results on August 26, underscoring its pivotal role in AI infrastructure.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai#data-center#memory-costs
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Confirmed for UK: Now £419.99
technology5 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Confirmed for UK: Now £419.99

Nintendo has confirmed a price increase for the Switch 2 in the UK, raising the UK price to £419.99 (from £395.99) and Ireland to €499.99 (from €469.99), effective September 1, 2026 in major regions. Japan’s price change occurred in May, with North America and other regions following the September date. Nintendo cites changes in market conditions for the adjustment and does not rule out further price increases in the future.

via Nintendo Everything|
#ireland#nintendo#price-increase
Pixel 11 Pro: Camera magic shines, but a steep price tag weighs it down
phones6 days ago

Pixel 11 Pro: Camera magic shines, but a steep price tag weighs it down

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL offer a true size choice and notable camera upgrades, including Magic Capture and Gemini features like Rambler, but they come at a steep price with a RAM downgrade, smaller batteries, and slower charging. The GPU still lacks the latest Vulkan support, and while the camera gains are compelling, the overall package doesn’t justify the cost for many users, making it a hard recommendation despite some standout features.

via Android Central|
#gemini-features#google-pixel-11-pro#google-pixel-11-pro-xl
Pixel 11 price hike ends Google's value edge for Pixel fans
technology6 days ago

Pixel 11 price hike ends Google's value edge for Pixel fans

Android Authority argues the Pixel 11 line abandons Pixel’s historic value by raising prices (base Pixel 11 to $899, Pro/Pro XL and Fold higher), erasing the long‑standing value edge as Samsung and Apple push similar flagship pricing. The piece notes the overall cost pressure from RAM shortages and the AI boom, suggests Google could have absorbed more costs to keep Pixel affordable, and warns that pricier Pixels reduce consumer options even as features like HiLight and software updates continue.

via Android Authority|
#android#google#google-pixel
Peacock hikes prices again as streaming bills climb
business7 days ago

Peacock hikes prices again as streaming bills climb

Peacock is hiking subscription prices for the fourth time in as many years, with the Standard Ad-Based plan rising from $10 to $13, Premium Plus from $17 to $20, and Peacock Select from $8 to $9; changes take effect today for new and returning customers, while existing subscribers have until Sept. 17 to see the bump. The move comes despite Peacock posting its first profitable quarter and reinforces its emphasis on Bravo/Reality TV content like Love Island, The Traitors, and related programming, a trend mirrored by price increases across other streaming platforms.

via Engadget|
#business#love-island#nbcuniversal
Peacock Hikes Prices Across All Plans for Aug 2026 Rollout
business7 days ago

Peacock Hikes Prices Across All Plans for Aug 2026 Rollout

Peacock is raising prices across all plans in August 2026. New rates apply immediately for new and returning subscribers; existing customers will see the changes on their next billing date on/after Sept. 17. Price changes: Select Monthly $7.99→$8.99; Select Annual $79.99→$89.99; Premium Monthly $10.99→$12.99; Premium Annual $109.99→$129.99; Premium Plus Monthly $16.99→$19.99; Premium Plus Annual $169.99→$199.99.

via TVLine|
#business#nbcuniversal#peacock
Peacock Implements Fourth Price Increase in Four Years
business7 days ago

Peacock Implements Fourth Price Increase in Four Years

NBCUniversal’s Peacock is raising prices across all plans, effective Aug. 18 for new/returning customers and Sept. 17 for current subscribers. The new rates are Peacock Premium (with ads) at $12.99/month, Premium Plus at $19.99/month, and Peacock Select at $8.99/month, marking the streamer’s fourth price hike in as many years. Peacock recently turned its first quarterly profit in Q2 2026 and ended June with about 48 million paid subscribers.

via Variety|
#business#nbcuniversal#peacock
iPhone 18 Pro Max rumor roundup: bigger battery, brighter display, and higher prices
technology10 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max rumor roundup: bigger battery, brighter display, and higher prices

Early rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro Max describe a bigger 5,567 mAh battery on eSIM models, a Samsung M16 OLED display for brighter, more efficient visuals, and an energy-efficient A20 Pro chip, all boosting endurance; despite display-cost savings, production costs are expected to rise up to 38%, potentially lifting prices by $100–$300. The design gets minor refinements with a thicker chassis and a new dark cherry color, plus increased trade‑in incentives. Launch is slated for September 9 with pre-orders likely on September 12, and camera/AI enhancements including Siri improvements aim to justify the upgrade.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#battery-life#iphone-18-pro-max
iPhone 18 Pro to Start at 256GB, but Price Hikes Loom
technology14 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro to Start at 256GB, but Price Hikes Loom

TrendForce says the iPhone 18 Pro will begin with 256GB of storage, matching the iPhone 17 Pro, while its bill of materials is estimated to be about 38–40% higher. As a result, base prices could rise by roughly $200–$300, with starts around $1,399 for the Pro and $1,499 for the Pro Max, ahead of a September launch amid broader Apple price increases driven by memory-chip shortages.

via MacRumors|
#bill-of-materials#iphone-18-pro#price-increase