SolarCell remote is great but costs premium TV buyers a metal finish

Samsung’s TV remotes went through a few evolutionary phases in recent years, and we seem to have arrived at a point of consistency across different TV lineups. What I mean by this is that every 2024 mid-range and high-end TV model launched so far comes with the same remote, i.e., the SolarCell. That includes 4K […]

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Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A55 costs too much, Galaxy A35 brings too little to the table

The Galaxy A models from Samsung are some of the best-selling phones in the world, but the “5” generation isn’t off to a good start – voters in last week’s poll predominantly think that Samsung missed the mark with the upgrades and the pricing. That is certainly the case for the Samsung Galaxy A55 with […]

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Mojang decides Minecraft needs its own Xbox Game Pass, costs $3.99 a month in the Marketplace

What you need to know Mojang Studios has announced the Minecraft Marketplace Pass, a new subscription service that provides access to a rotating catalog of Minecraft items, packs, and DLC. The Marketplace Pass costs $3.99 a month and is compatible across all Minecraft: Bedrock Edition platforms, with over 150 items. New products will come and […]

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Galaxy AI costs Galaxy S22 users at least $305 and a trade-in

Samsung’s Galaxy AI isn’t coming to your Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, or Galaxy S22 Ultra, and for once, people can’t blame the underrated Exynos 2200 chip for this outcome. The proof is in the pudding, and the pudding is the Galaxy S23 FE. The international variant of the Fan Edition phone sports the same Exynos […]

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Tell your friends the Galaxy Z Fold 5 costs as low as $850

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 has joined this week’s Discover Samsung Spring Sale event and got its own exclusive limited-time offer. If you already own one, you can tell your friends that they, too, can now buy a Galaxy Z Fold 5 and save up to 48%. As you likely know, without any discounts, Samsung’s […]

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Here’s How Much It Costs Apple to Make Its Vision Pro Headset

Starting at $3,500, Apple’s Vision Pro price puts it at the top-end of the AR/VR headset market, but a significant portion of the cost is down to the device’s premium “bill of materials,” which is thought to come in at just over $1,500. According to Omdia’s research, the components used in Vision Pro are estimated […]

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Global foldable phone market slows down due to durability fears and high costs

The foldable phone market was dominated by Samsung in 2023, and market watchers expect a similar outcome in 2024. According to research firm TrendForce, global shipments of foldable phones topped 15.9 million units in 2023. This means foldable phones accounted for roughly 1.4% of the smartphone market last year. It also means that global shipments […]

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Maxed-Out Apple Vision Pro Headset Costs Almost $4,800

A top-specification Vision Pro headset with all optional extras costs $4,795.95, which is $1,296.95 more than the device’s $3,499 starting price. The Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band, a Dual Loop Band, a Light Seal, two Light Seal Cushions, a cover for the front of the device, a polishing cloth, a battery, […]

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AppleCare+ for Vision Pro Headset Costs $499

Today’s Apple Vision Pro pre-order process unveiled that AppleCare+ for the headset is priced at $499. At $499, the Vision Pro’s optional support and service plan is one of the costliest available on any Apple device. This is in line with high-end Mac models at a similar price point to the Vision Pro, which costs […]

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What the Galaxy S24 series costs and when you can buy yours

After months of leaks and speculations, the Galaxy S24 series is official and available for pre-order. Samsung unwrapped its AI-powered flagship phones today at the Unpacked event in San Jose, and they’re up for pre-order in most markets. Here’s all you need to know about Galaxy S24 pricing and availability. The series consists of three […]

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This genius new horror strategy game instantly became one of my favorites — and it only costs a DOLLAR

Few things are more intense and nerve-wracking than a match of Russian roulette. If you’re unfamiliar with the lethal game of chance, it involves loading a revolver with a single round, giving its cylinder a good spin, aiming the firearm at yourself or an opponent, and pulling the trigger to see what happens. If the […]

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Genius new indie game Buckshot Roulette instantly became one of my favorites — and it only costs a DOLLAR

Few things are more intense and nerve-wracking than a match of Russian roulette. If you’re unfamiliar with the lethal game of chance, it involves loading a revolver with a single round, giving its cylinder a good spin, aiming the firearm at yourself or an opponent, and pulling the trigger to see what happens. If the […]

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Galaxy S24 battery and screen replacement costs revealed

After the European pricing of the Galaxy S24 series was leaked, some new information has come to light. Details about the pricing of some of its replacement parts might have been revealed. A Slovenian repair shop (Mobistekla) has listed the prices of several replacement parts for the Galaxy S24 series on its website. If accurate, […]

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The World’s Broken Food System Costs $12.7 Trillion a Year

The United Nations has published a major new tally of the impact the world’s food system has on our health and the planet. According to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the total hidden costs of the world’s food system add up to $12.7 trillion dollars—roughly 10 percent […]

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16-Inch M3 Max MacBook Pro Now Costs $7,200 With All Upgrades

Apple’s top-of-the-line 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro costs $7,200 when you opt for all upgrades. Pricing used to top out at $6,499, but with support for 128GB Unified Memory, maximum memory now costs $1,000. The highest-end 16-inch MacBook Pro has a base cost of $4,000 with 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB Unified memory, and 1TB […]

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The Xbox Series S grabs a massive price hike and now costs as much as a PS5 Digital in Brazil, and Microsoft won’t explain why

What you need to know Game consoles are traditionally more expensive in Brazil than in many other countries due to the price of imports on tech.  A report from The Enemy indicates that Microsoft has raised the price of the Xbox Series S in Brazil.  Microsoft is now recommending retailers sell Xbox Series S at […]

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Nokia 105 Classic arrives with UPI payments support, costs less than INR 1,000

HMD launched the Nokia 105 (2023) in India a few months ago with support for India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system for instant payments. It came with 123PAY to enable UPI payments without internet access. Today, the brand introduced the Nokia 105 Classic in India, which, too, allows UPI payments as it comes with an […]

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Nikkei: iPhone 15 Pro Max component costs are up by 12% compared to 14 Pro Max

All four iPhone 15 series models received a teardown from Nikkei Research, revealing their estimated production costs. The summed-up components inside the iPhone 15 Pro Max are estimated to cost $558, making for a 12% increase from the iPhone 14 Pro Max. For reference, the US MSRP of the baseline iPhone 15 Pro Max is […]

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Netflix Raising U.S. Prices Yet Again, Premium Plan Now Costs $23/Month

Netflix today said that it is increasing the cost of some of its subscription plans in the United States, the UK, and France. Prices will be going up for the Basic and Premium plans in those three countries. In the United States, the price of the Basic plan will increase from $9.99 to $11.99 per […]

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