Microsoft’s lofty goals for Xbox profit are behind the price hikes and studio shutdowns

Jess Weatherbed / theverge - Pressure from Microsoft to achieve industry-topping profit margins has led to Xbox being butchered over the last two years, after not imposing specific targets on the gaming unit in the past. Citing sources with knowledge of internal matters, Bloomberg re…

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Apple drops trade-in option for Vision Pro owners

Asma Hussain / ithinkdiff - Apple has confirmed that the first-generation Vision Pro cannot be traded in toward the new M5 model or any other Apple product. The update comes directly from Apple’s press materials, where the fine print now reads, “Apple Vision Pro is...Read more at Ap…

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Apple’s 18-inch foldable iPad reportedly delayed until 2029

Kerem Gülen / dataconomy - According to Bloomberg, Apple is delaying its 18-inch foldable iPad until 2029, with an expected price of up to $3,900, as the company diversifies its manufacturing operations away from China. This strategy involves relocating the production of numerous d…

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Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review: The Crown of the Dorks

Kyle Barr / gizmodo - The headset is faster, comfier, and better for gaming, but sorry, you'll still look awkward.

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Folding iPad release may have been delayed until 2029

appleinsider - Apple's rumored large folding iPad reportedly has engineering challenges that are pushing its release until 2029 at the earliest.What a large folding iPad could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple has two folding devices that are rumored to be und…

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Apple TV teams up with Peacock to launch $15 streaming bundle

Craig Donaldson / pocket-lint - The new Apple TV and Peacock can save you $9 a month.

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Report: Apple’s Upcoming Home Hub May Cost Around $350

Laurent Giret / thurrott - Apple's upcoming home hub device could be much more expensive than competing smart displays from Amazon and Google.The post Report: Apple’s Upcoming Home Hub May Cost Around $350 appeared first on Thurrott.com.

Back to Top / Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 15155 / 3 stories in 4 months

Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Cheaper Than We Expected

bgr - Apple has yet to confirm the existence of its foldable iPhone, but recent reports suggest it might be more affordable than initially expected.

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Brendan Carr wants to let internet providers charge hidden fees again

Jess Weatherbed / theverge - Broadband customers may find themselves blighted by unexpected charges again, thanks to Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr. The FCC has submitted a proposal to revise “unnecessary” requirements for internet service providers to itemiz…

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Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively -- just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla's current offerings.

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Logitech’s new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off

Cameron Faulkner / theverge - The MX Master 4 is Logitech’s latest wireless mouse in the MX series, featuring a new haptics-equipped thumb grip that can provide tactile feedback while multitasking. It just launched last week at $119.99, but Best Buy has it available in multiple color …

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Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Is Further Proof The Deal Was Always Too Good To Be True

bgr - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs $29.99 a month, and it's the latest sign that the service was never going to be able to sustain its value.

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Tesla has its best sales quarter ever as EV tax credit expires

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The tax credit's expiration on September 30 motivated buyers to take advantage of the $7,500 incentive, giving Tesla a shot to return to sales growth in 2025.

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The second-gen Apple Watch SE drops to a record-low price ahead of Prime Day

Kris Holt / engadget - If, like me, you're wondering how it could possibly be October already, perhaps you need a watch. Probably one with a calendar function. Strangely enough, there are some solid deals on several Apple Watch models right now ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal …

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The sweetest slice of Pi: Raspberry Pi 500+ sports mechanical keys, 16GB, and built-in SSD

Richard Speed / theregister - Big performance on offer, but be prepared to spend $200 HANDS ON Raspberry Pi has unveiled a fully loaded version of its computer-in-a-keyboard, featuring oodles of RAM, an SSD, and a clicky, mechanical keyboard. However, you'll pay a relative premium for…

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