Salesforce hikes prices with AI-enhanced CRM and Slack update

Salesforce has raised prices for its CRM products while introducing AI enhancements for Slack. The strategy, a clear nod to the evolving tech landscape, is designed to leverage AI’s promise to justify the cost increase—pending customer reactions that are, naturally, as mixed as the very algorithms they tout.

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Anysphere Targets AI Coding Power Users with $200 Cursor ‘Ultra’ Plan

Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Anysphere launches a $200/month 'Ultra' plan for its Cursor AI code editor, targeting enterprise teams and power users as its revenue hits $500 million ARR amid fierce competition from Microsoft and Google.The post Anysphere Targets AI Coding Power Users …

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Patreon will increase the cut it takes from new creators

Amanda Silberling / techcrunch - Patreon is bumping its take fee from creators from 8% to 10%, but only for new signups.

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Borderlands 4 Reveals $70 Price Tag, Proving All The Drama Was For Nothing

Zack Zwiezen / kotaku - After weeks of online discourse, drama, apologies, and bad posts, the price tag for the next major Borderlands game has finally been revealed by publisher 2K Games. Turns out, Borderlands 4 won’t cost $80 after all. Instead, the looter shooter sequel is l…

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Flash deal: M4 Mac mini drops to $499 in today's price war

appleinsider - Black Friday pricing has returned on Apple's latest Mac mini, as the M4 model plunges to $499 in a price war between Amazon and B&H.Apple's M4 Mac mini is on sale for $499.The M4 Mac mini with its updated design and 16GB of RAM is $100 off at Amazon and B…

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o3-pro

Simon Willison / simonwillison - o3-proOpenAI released o3-pro today, which they describe as a "version of o3 with more compute for better responses".It's only available via the newer Responses API. I've added it to my llm-openai-plugin plugin which uses that new API, so you can try it ou…

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OpenAI slashes o3 model pricing, launches new o3-pro variant

OpenAI has dramatically reduced the price of its flagship o3 reasoning model by 80% while unveiling the new o3-pro variant. The bold pricing strategy aims to democratize access for startups, research teams, and individual developers—potentially reshaping the competitive contours of the AI services market.

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The Outer Worlds 2 is officially Microsoft's first $80 game

techspot - This doesn't come as a shock, of course. A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced a number of price hikes across its Xbox hardware and software lineup, which it blamed on market pressures and rising development costs.Read Entire Article

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB review: Finally, a powerful $350 GPU

Devindra Hardawar / engadget - NVIDIA releases a brand new video card and AMD follows up with a cheaper one. That's basically been the cycle of the GPU industry for the last decade, with NVIDIA typically leading the pack and AMD rushing to keep up. But with the recent Radeon RX 9070 an…

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German Regulator Probes Amazon’s Pricing Controls

German regulators have raised alarms that Amazon’s pricing controls may be limiting merchant visibility and freedom, potentially flouting antitrust laws. The scrutiny over the e-commerce giant’s price-capping practices could prompt further regulatory action amid growing concerns over competitive fairness.

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Apple Mac mini M4 Price Tumble: A Bargain Tech Moment

Apple’s budget-friendly M4 Mac mini is now available at record-low prices, with significant discounts highlighted on Amazon. The steep price drop is sparking excitement among tech enthusiasts, turning the compact desktop into a hot-ticket item for those chasing affordability without sacrificing performance.

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New iPhone 17 Pro details emerge amid tariff-driven price surge

Rumors around Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro are growing louder with early hands-on impressions showcasing a tank-like build and unexpected thickness, while tariff math suggests a jaw-dropping price above $4000. Tech enthusiasts are both impressed and amused as the flagship’s design and cost become the talk of the town.

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Amazon Slashes Prices on M4 MacBook Air for Record Lows

Amazon’s aggressive pricing strategy has driven the cost of Apple’s 15-inch M4 MacBook Air to record low levels, with discounts reaching up to $223. This deal-oriented move aims to capture consumers’ attention and expand market share amid fierce competition in the premium laptop segment.

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Apple MacBook Air M4 Memorial Day Sale Drives Down Prices

Apple's latest MacBook Air, outfitted with the M4 chip, is seeing a dramatic price drop during Memorial Day sales. The deal is highlighted as a rare opportunity for those eyeing premium performance at a more accessible cost, even if the discounts seem almost too good to pass up.

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Apple Adjusts Trade-In Offers in China for Market Gains

Apple is refashioning its approach in the key Chinese market by revamping its trade‐in program—raising prices on used iPhones and offering extra discounts on new models—to better rival local contenders like Xiaomi and Huawei. This strategic pivot aims to rejuvenate demand amid intense competition.

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Apple Watch Series 10 Price Plummets on Amazon Promotion

Apple Watch Series 10 has slashed its price to a record low of $299 on Amazon following a hefty $100 discount. Savvy shoppers and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about this undeniable bargain amid a fiercely competitive smartwatch market.

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Gearbox Reacts to Borderlands 4 Price Debate Amid Fan Outcry

In response to backlash over steep pricing for Borderlands 4, Gearbox’s CEO Randy Pitchford has publicly addressed the controversy. His remarks, defending the $80 price point as a mark of true fandom, reveal a tongue-in-cheek attempt to balance business pragmatism with fan expectations in a rather ironic pricing war.

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Google’s $250 AI subscription rollout

Google has unveiled a premium AI subscription service priced at around $250 a month. Alongside the rollout, the Gemini 2.5 update is making its debut—marking a notable shift in Google’s AI offerings. Users can now expect enhanced tools at a steep monthly fee that some might call extravagant.

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 Adobe Raises Subscription Prices in AI Era 

Adobe has upped its subscription fees across multiple plans while rolling out generative AI features. With rebranded offerings and steeper costs, users face a choice of paying more for enhanced creative tools or downgrading their features—a move that’s as inevitable as it is eyebrow-raising. 

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Gearbox defends Borderlands 4 $80 price plan

In a defiant response to fan concerns over a steep price tag, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford insisted that true enthusiasts will find a way to pony up $80 for Borderlands 4. The firm’s unapologetic stance turns the pricey spin into a badge of honor for gamers, challenging skeptics with a wink and a nod.

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