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How to Make the Cheapest Vitamix Blender Work Like the Expensive Ones
We may earn a commission from links on this page. While the Vitamix Explorian E310 is the cheapest model of Vitamix you can get, it doesn’t mean they’re cutting corners on its capabilities. However, the fancy preset functions that you’ll see on their higher-end models, like the Ascent X5, are not present on the Explorian model. This easily seems like…
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Custom Keyboards Are Expensive (But Totally Worth It)
Summary Custom mechanical keyboards are expensive due to the use of premium materials and pricey components like switches and keycaps. Barebones kits offer a cheaper alternative to “true” custom builds, but they’re still expensive. Building a semi-custom keyboard using a pre-built model with hot-swappable switches is the most affordable option. If you’ve fallen down the custom mechanical keyboard rabbit hole,…
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Nikon’s cameras will get more expensive after June 23rd
After months of remaining quiet about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods may affect its business, Nikon has announced a “necessary price adjustment” for its products that will come into effect for the US starting on June 23rd, 2025. The company hasn’t shared any specifics on which of its imaging products will see a price increase, or how…
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Google’s New AI Ultra Subscription Plan Is Really, Really Expensive
Google announced a lot of new stuff today at I/O, but few things were more eye-watering than the company’s new Google AI Ultra subscription. At $250 per month, it’s by far the most expensive subscription Google has yet launched. So it makes sense it comes with everything. And I mean everything. For starters, subscribers at this tier get to use…
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‘There is no law of computer science that says that AI must remain expensive and must remain large’: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna bangs the drum for smaller AI models
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna believes smaller, domain-specific AI models represent a prime opportunity for enterprises to truly capitalize on the technology. Speaking at IBM’s 2025 Think conference in Boston, Krishna reflected on the course of the generative AI boom so far, noting that the industry has matured significantly compared to last year – as have enterprises and their expectations of…
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As Video Games Get More Expensive, I’m Turning to Subscriptions
Summary Games are getting pricier due to rising development budgets, advanced quality expectations, and increased marketing expenses. Cloud gaming services eliminate the need for expensive hardware, allowing gamers to play on various devices for a fraction of the cost. Subscriptions like Game Pass offer access to numerous games, providing more value and allowing gamers to finish new, high-budget games for…
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The sequel to Sony’s best headphones could be even more expensive — what we know
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best headphones you can buy, because they’re good at just about everything you need from them. But that may not be the case for much longer, with leaks suggesting the WH-1000XM6 headphones are coming later this month. And now we might know how much they’re going to cost. According to leaker Roland Quandt, over on…
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Why Are MacBooks So Expensive to Repair Out of Warranty?
Summary Proprietary parts and glued components contribute to high MacBook repair costs. Labor costs are essential in determining MacBook repair prices, not just parts. Apple’s premium brand strategy influences repair pricing and pushes for new purchases. Your AppleCare has run out, or you never bought the extended AppleCare+ plan, and now something has gone wrong with your MacBook. You take…
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How I Avoided an Expensive NAS Upgrade
Summary Instead of buying a new NAS, you could convert an old desktop into a budget-friendly NAS using spare parts. Use PCIe HBA cards to add more SATA ports for cheap storage expansion. TrueNAS Scale and OpenMediaVault are free alternatives to paid NAS operating systems like Unraid. Sometimes, you need to upgrade your NAS on a budget. I know I’ve…
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Trump Has Paused an Order That Would Have Made Shein and Temu Purchases More Expensive
After a brief scare on February 4, the USPS has lifted the world’s shortest shipping suspension, confirming that it will continue to deliver packages from China and Hong Kong to the U.S., although those packages might still get more expensive soon. The news follows a temporary halt on Chinese parcels resulting from President Trump’s February 1 executive order that applied…
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