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A report alleges ZOTAC canceled some RTX 5090 orders with refunds and simultaneously raised prices by roughly 20% on its official store, citing a “System Error.” The store was reportedly under maintenance, with buyers advised to retry purchases after the issue is fixed, while no official company comment has been provided as the situation develops.
Niko Partners predicts a 2026 global price hike for the Nintendo Switch 2 due to tariffs, memory costs, and macro factors, with Nintendo possibly dropping the $449 SKU in favor of $499+ bundles. Nintendo says it will monitor tariff changes, but price pressures from tariffs and memory shortages remain, and Switch 2 Lite rumors add to market chatter.
Leaked information suggests Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is nearing its launch, with rumors pointing to a potential price increase, though there is no official confirmation yet.
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 Pro lineup carries a price jump of about $477 over the Galaxy Book 5 Pro, driven by higher DRAM/NAND costs and the Panther Lake/Core Ultra 7 Series 2 CPU, despite only modest spec bumps. The launch lists six models (two with RTX 50 GPUs and four with Xe3 Arc graphics); the Book 5 Pro was 2,808,000 Won (~$1,904) and the Book 6 Pro is 3,510,000 Won (~$2,381), indicating margins are being protected by passing higher component costs to buyers.
Spotify has raised US prices for its Premium plans (Individual $12.99/mo, Student $6.99, Duo $18.99, Family $21.99), with changes applying immediately to new subscribers and at the next billing cycle for existing ones. The move follows the rollout of Lossless streaming and positions Spotify as more expensive than Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube Music, prompting readers to consider switching to alternatives that offer higher-quality audio or different value propositions.
Spotify will raise U.S. Premium prices next month: Individual plan from $11.99 to $12.99, Duo from $16.99 to $18.99, Family from $19.99 to $21.99, and Student from $5.99 to $6.99, with emails sent to subscribers; this marks the third price increase in four years in the U.S. and follows earlier hikes in the U.K. and Switzerland. Estonia and Latvia will also see price changes. The move comes as Spotify has undergone leadership changes earlier, with Daniel Ek stepping down to executive chairman and two co-CEOs (Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström) running the company.
Spotify will raise the U.S. Premium price to $12.99 from $11.99 starting February, with Estonia and Latvia also seeing increases; the last U.S. hike was July 2024. The move accompanies Spotify’s push into video and creator monetization, including a Netflix podcast partnership and expanded eligibility for its Spotify Partner Program, even as ad revenue remains weak. In its latest results, Spotify reported about 281 million paying subscribers and solid revenue growth, amid a leadership shift with Daniel Ek becoming executive chairman and Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström stepping in as co-CEOs.
Framework raised the price of its Desktop PCs in response to the global RAM shortage: the base 32GB RAM Framework Desktop now starts at $1,139 (up from $1,099), the 64GB configuration is $1,639 (up from $1,599), and the 128GB option is $2,459 (up from $1,999). The move follows earlier RAM-module price hikes and underscores widespread memory-cost pressure that suppliers like Raspberry Pi and PC makers warn could last into 2027.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is expected to launch in late February with a price increase of around $50 on each model, driven by rising component costs, though prices in the US may remain unchanged to boost global sales. The series will be a minor upgrade and is set for release in March.
Samsung plans to raise the prices of its upcoming Galaxy S26 series by $30 to $60 due to rising costs, marking a departure from its previous policy of no price increases for flagship models, except for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The price hike will mainly affect South Korea, while the US prices are expected to remain lower, with the Galaxy S26 starting at $799.99. The increase is driven by rising memory and component costs, as well as currency volatility.
Asus has announced upcoming price increases for certain products starting January 2026, driven by supply chain issues and rising AI compute demand, signaling higher costs across gaming hardware and potential delays in next-gen console releases like PlayStation 6 and Xbox.
ASUS announced that starting January 5, 2026, it will implement price increases on various products due to rising costs in components like memory and storage, aiming to maintain supply stability and quality amidst industry-wide challenges, with specific impacts likely on products such as the ROG Ally.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to have a significant price increase and will likely lack the pre-order incentives offered previously, with rumors suggesting the base model will start at a higher price and include more storage, but buyers may receive less value overall. The new phones may feature minor design refreshes, hardware updates, and deeper AI integration, but the price hike is driven by rising component costs across the flagship market.
Paramount Plus will increase its subscription prices in the US starting January 15, 2026, with the Essential plan rising from $7.99 to $8.99 and the Premium plan from $12.99 to $13.99, as part of ongoing efforts to reinvest in the service and enhance programming, amidst company restructuring and strategic changes.
Paramount+ plans to raise its subscription prices in early 2026 to fund increased content investments, including UFC programming and exclusive deals with creators like the Duffer Brothers, while expanding its programming slate and licensing efforts. The company aims to grow its subscriber base and profitability, with a focus on live sports and original content.