Nothing CEO Says Phone Prices Are Going to Keep Going Up
Nothing CEO Carl Pei warned that smartphone prices will keep climbing as RAM costs have doubled twice since the Phone 4A was conceived, now representing over half of a device’s bill of materials. The mid‑range Phone 4A saw its launch price rise roughly $100 compared with its predecessor, and similar hikes are evident across Samsung and Google line‑ups. Pei also cautioned that holiday discounts will be muted because memory scarcity limits price flexibility. The trend signals broader supply‑chain pressure on the Android market.
I Held the Trump Phone
Tech journalist Allison Johnson handled the long‑rumored “Trump phone,” discovering it is essentially a mid‑range HTC Android handset with a cheap gold‑tone finish and pre‑installed Truth Social. The device, marketed under the Trump Mobile brand, has seen only a handful...
Govee’s Rechargeable Smart Table Lamp Is Down to $60
Govee’s Table Lamp Classic, a rechargeable smart LED lamp, is now priced at $59.99 on Amazon, a $20 discount and its lowest price to date. The lamp offers up to 30 hours of battery life, 500 lumens of peak brightness,...
Blink’s Six-Piece Outdoor Camera Kit Is a Great Deal Under $200
Amazon is offering a Blink six‑piece outdoor security bundle for $166.99, a discount of over $200 compared with buying each component separately. The package includes a Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+, five Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras, and a Sync Module Core....
The Bill that Would Let Jimmy Kimmel Sue Brendan Carr Is Here
The bipartisan JAWBONE Act, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Ron Wyden, would let individuals sue government officials who illegally pressure social‑media, AI or broadcast firms to delete content. The bill also mandates transparency for any official communication with...
The Apple Watch Series 11 Is Back to Its Best Price
Apple has trimmed the price of its newest smartwatch, the 42mm GPS‑only Apple Watch Series 11, to $299 – a $100 discount that aligns with the lowest price seen on Amazon, Walmart and Target. The Series 11 upgrades battery life to up...
Everything You Need to Know About Prime Day 2026
Amazon’s Prime Day 2026 is scheduled for June 23 through June 27, with daily deal drops at 12 AM, 8 AM and 1 PM PT. The shift from its traditional July slot is driven by overlapping events such as the FIFA World Cup and the U.S. 250th...
Nintendo Direct June 2026: All the News and Trailers
Nintendo’s June 9 Direct will run about 50 minutes, followed by an hour‑long Treehouse Live session, and arrives as the company raises the Switch 2’s price ahead of the holiday shopping rush. The showcase is expected to fill a thin game slate...
The Rivian R2 Is Too Much Fun to Let Drive Itself
Rivian unveiled the 2027 R2, a smaller, lower‑priced electric SUV aimed at mainstream buyers. Pricing begins at $59,485 for the dual‑motor Launch Package, with a single‑motor Standard version slated for $46,485 in 2027. The R2 delivers up to 656 hp, 0‑60...
Apple’s AI Pitch Will Live or Die by Its Privacy Promise
At WWDC 2026 Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features spanning iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. The company emphasizes that queries run on‑device whenever possible and otherwise use its Private Cloud Compute, which now relies on...
Marshall’s Stockwell Speaker Gets a Replaceable Battery that Runs Twice as Long
Marshall unveiled the Stockwell III, a refreshed version of its portable Bluetooth speaker, priced at $249.99 and shipping from August 4. The new model doubles battery life to more than 40 hours and introduces a user‑replaceable battery, aligning with growing repairability standards....
The 7 Biggest Storylines From Summer Game Fest 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026 highlighted a strategic pivot toward proven, single‑player experiences as Sony unveiled *God of War Laufey* and Wolverine, while Microsoft earmarked *Gears of War: E‑Day* as an Xbox‑exclusive. The event also underscored *Grand Theft Auto VI*'s calendar dominance, pushing...
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: All the News and Trailers
Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase 2026 highlighted a mixed exclusivity roadmap, announcing that Gears of War: E‑Day will not launch on PlayStation while confirming that major first‑party franchises like Fable and Halo will still see multi‑platform releases. The event also unveiled...
The First Story-Rich Showcase Was Packed with Narrative-Driven Games
Fellow Traveller’s inaugural Story‑Rich showcase highlighted over 20 narrative‑driven indie titles, delivering a mix of new releases, platform upgrades, and post‑launch content. Notable announcements include a free second act for Ambrosia Sky with a price hike to $24.99, free Switch 2...
The Cutest Games From the Wholesome Direct 2026 Showcase
The Wholesome Direct 2026 showcased over 50 low‑stress titles, highlighting several standout releases. Hidden Folks 2, a sequel to the 2017 hidden‑object hit, is slated for 2027 on PC and mobile, while Moomin: Midsummer Madness will arrive on PC and...