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How Much Running Shoes Cost, Depending on the Type of Runner You Are
I’m Lifehacker’s resident marathon runner and senior finance writer—and now, I’m merging my two worlds. While running requires minimal equipment compared to other activities, the right footwear can make or break your experience—and your budget. Let’s break down what various types of runners should expect to spend on shoes, which investments are worth it, and where you can save without…
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Apple says tariffs will cost it at least $900 million this quarter
For the June quarter, we do expect the majority of iPhones sold in the US will have India as their country of origin, and Vietnam to be the country of origin for almost all iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods products also sold in the US. China would continue to be the country or original for the vast majority of…
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Manners cost nothing, unless you’re using ChatGPT
Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT wastes millions of dollars a year, according to OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, and his admission raises serious questions about the sustainability of popular chatbots. Altman revealed the cost in response to a post pondering the electricity consumption of polite users, noting that it’s “tens of millions of dollars well spent”. While Altman’s…
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A lot of Logitech products cost more now than two months ago
Many of Logitech’s products are pricier now than they were in the recent past. In a video published this week, YouTuber Cameron Dougherty detailed increases as high as 25 percent on the company’s PC and gaming accessories, including well-known Logitech gear like the MX Master 3S mouse. I took a peek at a few Internet Archive captures of Logitech’s current…
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Nvidia expects ban on chip exports to China to cost $5.5B – Computerworld
Nvidia now expects new US government restrictions on exports of its H20 chip to China will cost the company as much as $5.5 billion, Reuters reports. Nvidia’s H20 chip is used for AI development; the US government has said it wants to restrict exports of the chip to China because of concerns it could be used to build a supercomputer.…
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Ransomware attack cost IKEA operator in Eastern Europe $23 million
Fourlis Group, the operator of IKEA stores in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria, has informed that the ransomware attack it suffered just before Black Friday on November 27, 2024, caused losses estimated to €20 million ($22.8 million). The security incident became public on December 3, 2024, when the group admitted that the technical problems IKEA online shops were facing were due to “malicious…
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Poor cybersecurity practices cost SMBs £3.4 billion a year – and 28% risk going out of business after a single attack
Small businesses across the UK are losing £3.4 billion a year thanks to inadequate cybersecurity measures, according to new research. Cyber attacks against SMBs have surged in recent years, analysis from Vodafone Business shows, with more than a third experiencing a cyber incident last year alone. Meanwhile, 28% had between one and five attempted attacks, and 6% were targeted up…
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iPhone 17 Pro Max could cost $2,300 due to Trump tariffs
This week President Donald Trump made good on his word to roll out sweeping tariffs on imports from China and elsewhere in the world. As a result of these tariffs, which impact every country in the Apple supply chain, the best iPhones could soon cost double what they do now, with analysts predicting prices ballooning by 43% or more. Like…
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How tariffs will change what gadgets cost, and how they’re made
First things first, some exciting news: The Vergecast has been nominated for a Webby Award! This one means a lot to us, especially because it’s an award you get to vote on. We’d be so grateful if you’d go vote for us once, or 40 times, or however many times the site will allow. (Also, honestly, you should listen to…
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Vehicles That Cost the Most to Gas Up
To understand what the costs are like today, we pulled together data from our tests and database, combined with national gas prices via AAA. With the current national average price of $3.20 a gallon for regular gasoline, several models from CR’s tests cost around $100 to fill their tanks from empty. These vehicles all have a large tank capable of…
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