All articles tagged with #price hike
Originally Published 6 days ago — by 9to5Google
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.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Wccftech
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.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Kotaku
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.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Steam Deck HQ
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.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by PhoneArena
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Microsoft has increased the price of its Xbox Series X/S development kits from $1500 to $2000, citing macroeconomic factors, affecting developers worldwide. This follows recent price increases for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and other service enhancements.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Windows Central
Microsoft has increased the price of its Xbox Development Kit by 33%, from $1,500 to $2,000, citing macroeconomic factors and tariffs as reasons, which may impact game developers, especially smaller studios, by increasing costs for developing Xbox games.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GameSpot
Microsoft has increased the prices of Xbox Development Kits from $1,500 to $2,000 and raised the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription by 50%, citing macroeconomic factors like tariffs, as part of broader efforts to improve margins amid economic pressures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
HBO Max is increasing its subscription prices across all tiers, with new charges taking effect immediately for new subscribers and soon for existing ones, amid ongoing concerns about rising costs and the cycle of price hikes and ads in streaming services.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Microsoft is increasing the price of its Xbox Development Kit from $1,500 to $2,000, citing macroeconomic factors, shortly after raising Xbox console prices and Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, with the changes affecting global markets and reflecting broader economic conditions and tariffs.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Google
HBO Max has officially increased its subscription prices by about 10%, making it one of the most expensive streaming options in the US, coinciding with a similar hike by Disney+.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Wccftech
Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th-generation processors are experiencing significant price increases in South Korea, especially in the budget segment, with some SKUs like the Core i3 14100F rising by 15% and the Core i9 12900K by nearly 30%, mirroring recent trends in Japan, while prices in North America remain stable.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IGN
Amazon has reduced the price of a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to $54.99, offering significant savings and an opportunity to stockpile before Microsoft's recent price increase to $29.99/month. This allows for substantial long-term savings, especially when stacking codes up to 36 months, and comes amid new game releases and a price hike that increased the monthly rate by 50%. Retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have yet to match the new prices, making now a good time to buy.