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Nintendo Switch 2 — GameStop reveals trade-in prices for your original Switch
After Trump’s tariffs hit pause on the Switch 2’s rollout in the U.S., we finally got some new details this week. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off on April 24, and the standalone Switch 2 will keep its $449 price tag as elsewhere in the world. That’s still a chunk of change, though, and the nearest thing to a…
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iPhone Prices Won’t Be Affected By Tariffs But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
In our last report, U.S. President Donald Trump offered relief to other nations from their reciprocal tariffs while imposing 125% tariffs on Chinese products. However, this tariff was later taken back on certain electronic products, including smartphones. In the latest turn of events, we’ve learned that this isn’t a permanent solution as these products will be subject to a special…
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Google shakes off tariff concerns to push on with $75 billion AI spending plans – but analysts warn rising infrastructure costs will send cloud prices sky high
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the company will still spend $75 billion on building out data centers despite economic concerns in the wake of US tariffs. While many were paused or reduced yesterday, heavy tariffs still remain on China, potentially raising the cost of infrastructure projects deemed necessary to enable the development and rollout of AI. Speaking at the…
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How to Save if Tariffs Raise Prices on Tech and Appliances
If the tariffs do persist, there are still ways to save money on electronics and appliances. Here are things to keep in mind as you shop: Don’t wait to buy items you already planned to purchase. If you were gearing up to buy a new appliance, doing it now makes sense, especially if you have money budgeted for it. Big…
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How to Save on a Car, Even If Prices Go Up Due to Tariffs
The experts at Consumer Reports say that, for almost any outcome, it will still be important to stick to established buying strategies: Be patient, be flexible, don’t make a purchase out of panic, and consider keeping the car you already own. “It never pays to rush out and make a rash decision that you might regret,” says Jake Fisher, senior…
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Nvidia cuts RTX 50-series prices across Europe
Nvidia has cut prices on its RTX 50-series of GPUs across Europe this week. The price cuts are thanks to a stronger Euro against the dollar, allowing Nvidia to cut the price of some of its latest GPUs by nearly five percent due to better exchange rates. Videocardz reports that the RTX 5090 has dropped by more than four percent…
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These Sonos Speakers Are on Sale for Their Lowest Prices Ever
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sonos takes their user-friendliness seriously. When people complained about an update on their companion app that got rid of many cool features, Sonos listened and put them back. That’s the kind of commitment to their customers you can expect from…
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T-Mobile is raising prices on some of its prized legacy plans
T-Mobile is letting some legacy plan customers know that a price increase is coming, 9to5Google reports. Many Reddit users on r/tmobile said the carrier sent them text messages that their plans will raise by $5 per month per line starting on April 2nd. In an internal memo obtained by CNET, T-Mobile consumer group president Jon Freier says the price increase…
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Drive Up Tech Prices
Image: Gage Skidmore/Flickr/Creative Commons President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs that could reshape the North American tech landscape, adding $50 billion in new costs for imports from Canada and Mexico alone. The tariffs — 25% on all imports from Canada and Mexico, 10% on Chinese goods, and 25% on European Union tech components like semiconductors — are set to disrupt…
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Tariff busters — 25 best deals to get now before prices skyrocket
The cost of buying a new laptop or smartphone could soon increase. The Consumer Technology Association, the organization behind CES, forecasts that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico, and Canada could increase the price of consumer tech by as much as 68%. A recent CTA study predicts that tablets, smartphones, and vide game consoles could also…
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