Apple Price Hikes Spark Asia Tech Selloff on Memory Cost Concern - Bloomberg.com

Apple Price Hikes Spark Asia Tech Selloff on Memory Cost Concern  Bloomberg.com

Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI

Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surge by 25% Australians woke up on Friday to higher prices for Macbooks and iPads after Apple hiked worldwide, blaming an AI-driven cost crunch for computer parts. The iPhone range was unaffected but experts predict Apple will raise prices for its flagship product later this year. Microsoft also lifted its Xbox prices overnight amid a wave of increases for phones and devices. Continue reading...

By Luca Ittimani

Apple, Microsoft hike prices over surging chip costs

Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.

Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Crocs, Microsoft, Robinhood & more

Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

What smart people are saying about price hikes by Apple and Xbox

Apple and Microsoft's Xbox hiked prices on the same day due to a global shortage in memory chips driven by AI demands. Reuters Apple increased MacBook and iPad prices by 20% due to worldwide demand for AI-driven chips. Xbox raised prices by up to $150, citing a memory chip shortage driven by AI infrastructure needs. Here is what leaders in business and tech are saying about the price hikes. Apple and Xbox are raising prices on consumer devices as the AI boom has caused a global shortage of ...

Xbox Raises Console Prices Up To $150 As AI Depletes Memory And Storage Supply - Forbes

Xbox Raises Console Prices Up To $150 As AI Depletes Memory And Storage Supply  Forbes

Apple’s MacBook, iPad price hike is an AI warning users can’t ignore

Apple's recent price hikes on MacBooks and iPads in India signal a significant shift in consumer electronics, driven by the AI boom. Soaring demand for memory chips by AI infrastructure is creating a global shortage, forcing manufacturers to prioritize enterprise clients. This scarcity is pushing up component costs, and Apple is passing these expenses to Indian consumers, potentially ushering in an era of rising gadget prices.

By MANISHA SINGH

Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model

Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than $100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year. The increase comes as the company is undergoing a significant round of layoffs under new […]

By Jennifer Maas

Behind Asian markets tanking: Apple’s price hike, AI-driven chip shortage, and more

By Akash Mandal

Macbook, iPad price hike: Why has Apple increased its product prices by nearly ₹1 lakh?

The base prices for several MacBook and iPad models have seen a hike between 20% and 42% in comparison to their original prices.

Italy regulator probes Microsoft over 'Microsoft 365' price hike

Antitrust opens probe into price increase for Microsoft 365 subscription service

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 26 - Italy's Antitrust Authority on Friday opened a probe into the price increase for the Microsoft 365 subscription service. The authority said it has launched an investigation into Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. and Microsoft S.r.l. for unfair commercial practices related to information about the increased price for subscriptions to the Microsoft 365 service. The Antitrust Authority said in a statement that this information was presented to consumers in a fragmented ma...

By ANSA

Italy's watchdog probes over Microsoft 365 price hike and AI integration

Apple has already jacked up its Irish prices after announcing global increases last night

Microsoft is also hiking the price of Xbox gaming consoles.

Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost

Apple is increasing the prices of MacBooks and iPads worldwide due to rising costs of memory and storage chips.

By Abubakar Ibrahim