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ROG Xbox Ally X Gets Nearly $200 Price Hike in Japan Amidst Global Memory and Storage Shortages
The price of the ROG Xbox Ally X has reportedly been hiked in Japan. The handheld's price has gone up from JPY 139,800 ($910) to JPY 169,800 ($1,106) — a hike of JPY 30,000, or nearly $200. Asus has not announced a reason for the price hike, but it could be due to global memory and storage shortages.
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Amazon Echo Show 11 Launched in India With 11-inch Display Alongside Echo Show 8: Price, Features
The Amazon Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 were launched in India on Tuesday, nearly three months after their global debut. The latest smart home devices from the e-commerce giant are powered by the company's custom-designed silicon chip, dubbed AZ3 Pro and AZ3. They sports 11-inch and 8.79-inch full HD touchscreen displays, which allows users to view...
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Redmi Buds 8 Lite Launched With ANC, 12.4mm Drivers, Up to 36 Hours Total Battery Life: Price, Features
Redmi Buds 8 Lite has debuted in select global markets with 12.4mm dynamic drivers, hybrid active noise cancellation up to 42dB, and AI-powered call noise reduction. The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connectivity, and sound customisation through a companion app. They are said to deliver up to 36 hours of total playback with fast chargi...
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TCL Nxtpaper 70 Pro Launched With Dedicated Nxtpaper Key, Stylus Support: Price, Features
TCL has unveiled the Nxtpaper 70 Pro at CES 2026, featuring a Nxtpaper 4.0 display with a dedicated Nxtpaper Key for switching between colour, ink, and monochrome modes. The phone focuses on eye comfort with TÜV and SGS certifications, ultra-low blue light output, and a 1-nit minimum brightness. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, pack...
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Chinese Brands Aiming to Win Users with AI Features That Apple Lacks: Report
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that hel...
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Why Do Some Countries Drive On The Left While Others Drive On The Right? 5 Fascinating Reasons
Ever wondered why some countries drive on the left while others stick to the right? The answer is not random. It goes back to ancient traditions, colonial empires, car design, and even costly national switches that still affect travellers today.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Launched With ANC, Hands-Free Gemini Support: Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE was launched in select global markets on Monday. The latest affordable true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones from the South Korean tech conglomerate arrive as the successor to the Galaxy Buds FE, which debuted in October 2023. At its core, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE comes with active noise cancellation (ANC) and Galaxy AI features...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record, Sells Over 3.5 Million Units in First Four Days of Launch
Nintendo Switch has sold over 3.5 million units globally in four days following its launch on June 5. The hybrid console has set a new record, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally Amid Huge Demand: Here's What's New
The console boasts enhanced features like 4K output, 120Hz refresh rates, and a robust game lineup, including Mario Kart, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda upgrades.
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Gamers Line Up for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch with Global Shortfall Expected
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday. In the Ikebukuro shopping district of Tokyo, dozens of successful applicants to a sales lottery by electronics retailer Bic Camera lined up before the store opened to collect their devices.
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ROG Xbox Ally X Gets Nearly $200 Price Hike in Japan Amidst Global Memory and Storage Shortages
The price of the ROG Xbox Ally X has reportedly been hiked in Japan. The handheld's price has gone up from JPY 139,800 ($910) to JPY 169,800 ($1,106) — a hike of JPY 30,000, or nearly $200. Asus has not announced a reason for the price hike, but it could be due to global memory and storage shortages.
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Amazon Echo Show 11 Launched in India With 11-inch Display Alongside Echo Show 8: Price, Features
The Amazon Echo Show 11 and Echo Show 8 were launched in India on Tuesday, nearly three months after their global debut. The latest smart home devices from the e-commerce giant are powered by the company's custom-designed silicon chip, dubbed AZ3 Pro and AZ3. They sports 11-inch and 8.79-inch full HD touchscreen displays, which allows users to view...
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Redmi Buds 8 Lite Launched With ANC, 12.4mm Drivers, Up to 36 Hours Total Battery Life: Price, Features
Redmi Buds 8 Lite has debuted in select global markets with 12.4mm dynamic drivers, hybrid active noise cancellation up to 42dB, and AI-powered call noise reduction. The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connectivity, and sound customisation through a companion app. They are said to deliver up to 36 hours of total playback with fast chargi...
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TCL Nxtpaper 70 Pro Launched With Dedicated Nxtpaper Key, Stylus Support: Price, Features
TCL has unveiled the Nxtpaper 70 Pro at CES 2026, featuring a Nxtpaper 4.0 display with a dedicated Nxtpaper Key for switching between colour, ink, and monochrome modes. The phone focuses on eye comfort with TÜV and SGS certifications, ultra-low blue light output, and a 1-nit minimum brightness. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, pack...
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Chinese Brands Aiming to Win Users with AI Features That Apple Lacks: Report
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be aiming to capitalise on Apple’s continued delay in rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) features by luring iPhone users to switch to their devices. According to a report, China-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honor, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi have begun promoting apps that hel...
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Why Do Some Countries Drive On The Left While Others Drive On The Right? 5 Fascinating Reasons
Ever wondered why some countries drive on the left while others stick to the right? The answer is not random. It goes back to ancient traditions, colonial empires, car design, and even costly national switches that still affect travellers today.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Launched With ANC, Hands-Free Gemini Support: Price, Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE was launched in select global markets on Monday. The latest affordable true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones from the South Korean tech conglomerate arrive as the successor to the Galaxy Buds FE, which debuted in October 2023. At its core, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE comes with active noise cancellation (ANC) and Galaxy AI features...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Sets Record, Sells Over 3.5 Million Units in First Four Days of Launch
Nintendo Switch has sold over 3.5 million units globally in four days following its launch on June 5. The hybrid console has set a new record, becoming Nintendo's fastest-selling hardware ever.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally Amid Huge Demand: Here's What's New
The console boasts enhanced features like 4K output, 120Hz refresh rates, and a robust game lineup, including Mario Kart, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Legend of Zelda upgrades.
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Gamers Line Up for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch with Global Shortfall Expected
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday. In the Ikebukuro shopping district of Tokyo, dozens of successful applicants to a sales lottery by electronics retailer Bic Camera lined up before the store opened to collect their devices.
