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Apple stunned the industry when it launched the MacBook Neo in March 2026 for just $599 ($499 for students), especially as most PC makers were raising prices. Unfortunately, that era is already over. On June 25, Apple increased the prices of the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and several MacBook Pro models by up to $300. If you’ve been planning to buy a MacBook, the ongoing Prime Day 2026 sale may be your last opportunity to buy one at the old-time pricing. MacBook Neo Pros Feels responsive in everyday use Premium chassis and no notch Silent, cool, and repairable Extremely…
Capcom held one of its annual summer Spotlight showcases today. While it was light on major announcements, we did learn more about Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, the reveal of new story DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and smaller updates for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Resident Evil Requiem. Here’s a summary of each notable announcement. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionAdditional Side Story: Rudy DLC is available today for $9.99 (free for Deluxe/Premium edition owners). The narrative explores the origin of Rudy, the Royal Feylne, and his ancestors.Players can challenge the powerful elder dragon NergiganteDownloading…
Earlier today, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles by up to $150 in the U.S. Just a few hours before that, Apple announced a similar move for its Mac and iPad portfolio, while also raising the sticker price of its Vision Pro headset and several other products except the iPhone. But it seems these two giants are not done with price hikes yet. Neither company has explicitly said that more price hikes are coming, but their statements suggest otherwise. Take, for example, this statement that Apple shared with The Washington Post earlier today. “We have now reached a…
When Apple finally caved to the memory crisis and increased prices across Mac and iPad on June 25, 2026, most people reacted with disbelief, frustration, or resigned acceptance. Mine was a quiet, slightly wicked smile, and in about two to three minutes, you’ll understand exactly why. My M1 MacBook Air (8GB, 256GB) has been showing its age since last year. It was starting to crack under pressure. Whenever I opened more than 10 or 15 Chrome tabs, it would protest quietly before crashing, forcing me to ration them. Video exports, even casual ones, started taking noticeably longer. I did everything…
Samsung’s next premium book-style foldable may do more than refine its design and get the annual spec bump. A new leak suggests the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide could directly address two of the most annoying foldable complaints, namely the weight and display crease. According to sources who have handled samples of Samsung’s wider Fold 8 model, the phone feels surprisingly light. he actual weight is still unconfirmed, but previous leaks have pointed to around 201g, which would make it lighter than the 215g Galaxy Z Fold 7 and even the 214g Galaxy S26 Ultra. This might not sound…
Samsung just unveiled its newest budget phone, Galaxy A27 5G, starting at $349, which is $50 pricier than last year’s Galaxy A26, yet it actually takes a step back in a few areas that matter for everyday use. What you actually get for the higher price Samsung swapped the A26’s Exynos chip for a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, which delivers a 10 to 20% speed boost, plus a GPU upgrade for smoother gaming and graphics work. The display still rocks a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It now has a punch hole camera cutout instead of…
Xbox consoles are getting a third price increase in roughly 13 months. Effective August 1, the costs of certain Xbox models are being raised worldwide by no less than $100.An Xbox Wire post states that the 512 GB models of Xbox will increase in price by $100 and the 1 TB models by $150 in the U.S. The 2 TB Xbox Series X model is also being discontinued.Xbox does not list the new prices, but this update would indicate that the affected consoles will soon be sold at the following prices:Xbox Series S 512 GB – $499.99 (currently $399.99)Xbox Series…
Apple has raised prices across Macs and iPads as the ongoing memory and storage crunch continues to push up component costs. Several iPad models are now $100 to $200 more expensive than before. This makes the ongoing Amazon Prime Day deals one of the last easy ways to buy an iPad at a more reasonable price before higher official pricing becomes the new normal. We have listed all the ongoing iPad offers below, so check out these deals before the Prime Day sale ends on June 26. iPad (A16, 128GB) jumped from $349 to $449, but Prime Day has it…
Earlier this month, NBA The Run arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC to mixed reviews. Game Informer contributor Danreb Victorio gave it a 7.25 out of 10, summarizing his review by saying, “As it is, it’s too barebones to wholeheartedly recommend, but there’s a great game of basketball waiting for you if you don’t mind only playing online matches.” Today, developer Play By Play Studios announced plans to rectify that when it revealed its roadmap, which includes more content, including an campaign mode.In a new blog post, Play By Play revealed what fans can expect in the coming…
Prime Day has no shortage of earbuds deals, but the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds+ are the two I’d put at the top of the list. We have tested both pairs before, and both delivered the kind of performance that makes their current discounts easy to recommend. Pixel Buds Pro 2 The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are an amazing pick if you want premium earbuds with excellent noise canceling, a tiny and comfortable design, and tight Google integration. They usually sell for $189, but Prime Day brings them down to $160.55. These earbuds are incredibly light and…