QtrendsA rare seismic doublet in Venezuela has killed at least 188, with rescuers still searching rubble. Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices, blaming surging memory chip costs amid the AI boom, while warning more hikes may come. Amazon Prime Day tech deals continue on day three with discounts on SSDs, gaming monitors, and the Nintendo Switch 2 at $399. Scalpers are already flipping the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Anniversary Edition for over $600, while WD's 8TB SN850X SSD drops to $1,199. Commodores retro phone got a $100 price cut ahead of preorders, and Samsung's Galaxy A27 5G costs more but downgrades two key features.
Amazon Prime Day deals are still running on day three with discounts on SSDs, gaming monitors, and the Nintendo Switch 2 at $399. Commodore cut $100 off its retro phone ahead of preorders. Meanwhile, Samsung's new budget Galaxy A27 5G costs $50 more than its predecessor but removes two key features, drawing criticism.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in rapid succession, killing at least 188 people and causing widespread destruction. Known as a rare 'seismic doublet,' the quakes left rescuers digging through rubble for survivors. The disaster has overwhelmed local emergency services and drawn international attention.
Amazon Prime Day is in its third day with strong tech deals including SSDs, gaming monitors, and other hardware hitting steep discounts. The Nintendo Switch 2 is back at $399 for new customers and $419 for returning ones. Shoppers are still finding deep cuts across storage and gaming categories.
Deals on PC hardware are plentiful during Prime Day, with the AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB at $399 and WD's 8TB SN850X SSD down to $1,199. Meanwhile, scalpers are already flipping AMD's limited-edition Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition for $600 or more, capitalizing on its collectible status.
Apple has raised prices on MacBooks and iPads, citing soaring costs of memory chips driven by AI demand. The iPhone was spared for now, but analysts warn further price hikes from both Apple and Microsoft are likely. The move has sparked debate over affordability in the premium tech market.