… As spotted by users on the eReaders Forum , Kobo has raised prices on several e-readers again, including the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour. The increases vary by region, but in the US, some devices now cost dramatically more than they did at launch. …
… DRAM is expected to account for 20–23% of phone BOM costs in mid-tier and premium smartphones in Q2 2026 — up from well below 7% a year earlier for LPDDR5X. That’s a dramatic increase, and one that will force manufacturers to either cut elsewhere or pass costs on to consumers. …
… Mid-range smartphones in the $400—$500 segment sit in a narrow band where consumers expect strong specifications but remain highly sensitive to price increases. …
… The source also suggested that Samsung might be trying to keep price increases to a minimum by reusing the older display technology. That’s a fair assumption in light of the RAM crisis and price hikes for other components. …
… The OnePlus Pad 4 is currently limited to India, where it is priced at Rs. 59,999 ~$630 for the 8GB+256GB trim and Rs. 64,999 ~$680 for the 12GB+512 GB spec. The Stylo Pro is priced at Rs. …
… T-Mobile has dramatically shifted its plans and services over the last year. …
… Devices increasingly feel temporary, almost rented, even after paying full price. …
… YouTube Premium prices Old price, July 2023 - March 2026 YouTube Premium prices New prices, March 2026 onwards Individual Monthly YouTube Premium prices Old price, July 2023 - March 2026 $13.99 YouTube Premium prices New prices, March 2026 onwards $15.99 Individual Annual YouTube Premium prices Old… …
… In 2024, Google rebranded it as Gemini and began dramatically improving the service. …
… Moving away from the old variable zoom lens might sound controversial on paper, but replacing the tiny 12MP 1/3.5-inch sensor with a much larger 50MP 1/1.56-inch sensor should dramatically improve image quality. …