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technology14 hours ago•11 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Rumors Point to Ultra Branding, Tight Timeline, and a $2,000+ Price Tag

MacRumors rounds up the latest whispers about Apple's foldable iPhone, noting potential 'Ultra' branding and a design that includes a ~5.5-inch closed display expanding to ~7.8 inches with a 4:3 aspect ratio, a raised two-lens camera bump, and a slim 4.5mm profile that omits TrueDepth in favor of Touch ID. Release timing remains hazy—September launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro is possible, but some reports push to 2027 due to manufacturing hurdles. Pricing is expected to exceed $2,000, potentially reaching around $2,300 for top configurations. A full iPhone Fold rumor roundup is linked in the piece.

via MacRumors|

#apple-rumors #foldable-iphone #iphone-fold

technology22 hours ago•5 min saved

YouTube Premium price hike in US, with 90-second ad rumors blamed on a bug

YouTube has raised Premium pricing in the US to $15.99/month for individuals and $26.99 for families, with Premium Lite at $8.99; the changes take effect on June 7, 2026, and are noted in subscriber emails. Separately, reports of 90-second unskippable ads are said to be a UI bug that inflates ad timers; YouTube says there is no 90-second non-skippable format and a fix is rolling out. Free users will still face more ads as the service monetizes content.

via Ars Technica|

#ads #bug #premium

business1 day ago•3 min saved

LA28 Ticket Frenzy: Early Drops Bring High Prices and Tech Glitches

LA28 kicked off the Olympics’ earliest ticket release with local presales and a general drop, pricing tickets from $28 to $5,519 and adding a 24% service fee. While nearly half of tickets are under $200 and most under $400, many fans still feel priced out amid demand-driven pricing. Users faced access issues like “Access Denied” during time-slot windows, though LA28 said pricing reflects analytics, venue capacity, session type, and demand. Multiple future drops are planned, with limits of 12 tickets per person (plus 12 for soccer).

via Front Office Sports|

#business #la28 #olympics2028

technology1 day ago•17 min saved

Cloud-Driven PCs Signal Owning Hardware Is Becoming a Luxury

Framework CEO Nirav Patel warns that RAM shortages and global supply-chain woes are pushing the PC industry toward cloud-first computing, meaning the computer in the cloud now outsizes the computer in the hand and ownership may become costlier or subsumed by subscriptions; he also teases a Linux-oriented Framework device as RAM/SSD prices continue to rise.

via Gizmodo|

#cloud-computing #framework #pcs

soccer1 day ago•3 min saved

World Cup Ticket Shuffle Shortchanges Premium Buyers

Fans who bought Category 1 World Cup tickets discovered their seats were reclassified into lower-tier categories, with some premium sections reserved for even pricier hospitality packages. The Athletic reports a new Front Category 1/2 tier that reopens higher-priced seats in rows that were originally listed under Category 1, leaving buyers feeling misled and financially squeezed as prices for some seats surged (e.g., $900 second-row corners, $3,360 front-category seats).

via Defector|

#fifa #hospitality #pricing

world11 days ago•1 min saved

China tightens cremation rules, banning storage in 'bone ash apartments' as funeral-cost reforms roll out

Regulators in China unveiled new rules to tackle fraud and price opacity in the funeral industry, amid high burial costs in Beijing and online debate over empty 'bone ash apartments' used to store cremated remains ahead of Tomb-Sweeping Day.

via BBC|

#china #cremation #funeral-industry

entertainment11 days ago•2 min saved

Barbie Dream Fest Leaves Fans Fuming Over Sparse Setups and Sky-High Prices

Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale, touted as the ultimate Barbie fan event, drew criticism for sparse, cheaply constructed installations (including a lifesize Barbie house described as a 'cheap backdrop'), an unremarkable 80s roller disco, and ticket prices that climbed to $452.50 for a so-called Dream Pass, leaving attendees and observers comparing it to other festival flops and calling the experience underwhelming at best.

via theguardian.com|

#barbie #barbiedreamfest #disappointment

technology13 days ago•6 min saved

Foldable Duet: Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Wide Create Twofold Paths for Samsung’s Foldable Line

Samsung is launching two Galaxy Z Fold 8 models—the Ultra and the Wide—catering to different users: Ultra is the flagship with a taller, lighter design, 8.0-inch inner display, triple camera with telephoto, 5,000mAh battery, and about $1,999; Wide focuses on practicality and affordability with a shorter/wider body, 7.6-inch inner display, dual cameras, 4,800mAh battery, and around $1,799. Both run Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, but Ultra emphasizes premium features while Wide prioritizes multitasking usability and value, letting buyers choose based on priorities like premium experience vs. budget-friendly productivity.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#foldable-phones #galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra #galaxy-z-fold-8-wide

technology13 days ago•13 min saved

PC RAM Prices Dip, But Analysts Expect a Short-Lived Slide

DDR5 RAM prices have ticked down slightly after AI-driven demand eased, with some kits discounted by up to $40; but analysts warn the drop may be temporary as AI workloads continue to drive demand. Even with current discounts, prices remain well above historic lows, and manufacturers have signaled further price increases in 2026, suggesting any relief may not last.

via Kotaku|

#ai #memory #pc-gaming

business14 days ago•17 min saved

Netflix Lifts Ad-Free Price as Ad-Supported Tiers Take Center Stage

Netflix raised its standard ad-free plan to $19.99/month, highlighting a broader industry shift where ad-supported tiers are becoming more lucrative and central to pricing. As platforms push ads and improve targeting, the ad tier is growing in value while overall costs rise; observers note streaming CPMs remain higher than traditional TV, and even as Apple stays ad-free for now, the trend suggests ad-supported options will continue to gain prominence across the streaming landscape.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ad-supported #advertising #business

business14 days ago•2 min saved

Netflix Raises Prices Again, Adds Fees for Extras

Netflix raises prices again, increasing monthly rates across plans and adding fees for extra members. The standard plan with ads is now $8.99, standard $19.99, premium $26.99, with extra member fees of $7.99 (ads) or $9.99 (no ads). Existing members will be notified in the coming weeks, while new members see the new prices first; this is Netflix’s second price hike in two years as it expands live programming and podcasts.

via CBS News|

#ad-supported #business #netflix

business15 days ago•4 min saved

Netflix hikes prices again as ad-supported option grows

Netflix raises prices across its plans: the ad-supported standard increases to $8.99, the standard without ads to $19.99, and the premium to $26.99, marking the second hike in just over a year. The company says the moves will fund more quality content and improvements as it expands into podcasts, live events and games, while Deloitte data show households spend about $69 monthly on streaming and two-thirds opt for ad-supported options.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ad-supported #business #content-expansion

business15 days ago•17 min saved

Netflix Hikes U.S. Plans Again, Doubling Down on Investment

Netflix raised U.S. prices for its plans for the second time in just over two years: Standard With Ads is $8.99/month, Standard is $19.99/month, and Premium is $26.99/month. The changes apply to new members starting March 26, with existing members notified ahead. Netflix says the higher pricing funds reinvestment in quality entertainment and improved member experience, signaling pricing power amid competition.

via Variety|

#business #netflix #pricing

gaming16 days ago•35 min saved

Nintendo trims digital Switch 2 game prices to align with physical editions

Nintendo says digital Switch 2 titles will be priced lower than physical copies starting in May, with the digital version of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book listed at $59.99 versus $69.99 for the physical. The company says both formats offer the same game experience and that the price change reflects production and distribution costs, though regional pricing may vary (e.g., UK listings around £55.74). Other Switch 2 titles have shown mixed pricing (Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia at $69.99, Mario Kart World at $79.99). The Switch 2 launched with strong sales, but Nintendo has slowed production due to weakening US demand according to Bloomberg.

via The Verge|

#digital-games #gaming #nintendo

gadgets16 days ago•17 min saved

Switch 2 Physical Game Cards Priced Higher Than Digital Starts May 2026

Starting in May 2026, Switch 2 games will have divided pricing with physical cartridges costing more than digital downloads. The first title affected, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will be $70 physically versus $60 digitally. Nintendo says the split reflects production and distribution costs and that retailers set physical/digital prices, with publishers often following. This could make physical ownership more of a premium for future Nintendo titles, while the digital option remains cheaper.

via Gizmodo|

#gadgets #gaming #nintendo