Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, will increase prices across its vehicle range by up to 4% starting January 2025, citing rising input costs and operational expenses. This follows similar price hikes by Hyundai and Audi, reflecting a broader trend in the automotive industry.
Sony has quietly doubled the price of the PlayStation 4 Complete Edition of Horizon Zero Dawn on the PlayStation Store, just weeks before the release of the remastered version for PlayStation 5 and PC. This move has raised eyebrows, particularly after a recent price hike on the DualSense controller.
NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 graphics card is facing a shortage in Europe, leading to significant price increases. This follows rumors of NVIDIA ending production, potentially paving the way for the highly anticipated RTX 5090. The article explores the price trends, potential reasons for the shortage, and the implications for gamers and the market.
Sony has raised the price of the PlayStation 5 in Japan, citing economic factors like inflation and a weakening yen. Analysts believe the increase is likely limited to Japan for now, but it could influence the pricing of the upcoming PS5 Pro and other console manufacturers. The price hike has also fueled speculation about the release date and price of the PS5 Pro.
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has announced an increase in milk prices, effective from June 26th. However, to compensate consumers, KMF will also be increasing the amount of milk in its half-liter and one-liter packets by 50 ml.
Hero MotoCorp, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has announced an increase in ex-showroom prices for selected motorcycles and scooters, effective from July 1st. The price hike, which will vary by model and market, is attributed to rising input costs. Despite the price increase, Hero MotoCorp experienced a decline in sales for motorcycles and scooters in May 2024 compared to the previous year, though export sales witnessed a significant surge.
Tata Motors, India’s leading automaker by revenue, will increase the prices of its commercial vehicles by up to 2% from July 1. This price hike aims to offset the impact of rising commodity prices. The increase will apply to all models and variants of commercial vehicles, with specific percentage adjustments varying depending on the model.
Alleged Canadian pricing for the upcoming Google Pixel 8a has sparked concerns about a potential price increase. Advertisements spotted by PassionateGeekz show the phone starting at CA$708.99, a significant jump from the CA$599 launch price of the Pixel 7a. However, there are reasons to be skeptical about these leaks, including the lack of official confirmation and the unusually specific price points. A more reliable leak from Europe suggests a more modest price hike of around $60. Additionally, the leaked pricing images do not show the Pixel 8a itself. Despite the pricing rumors, a new real-life video has emerged, showcasing the phone’s design, which appears similar to the Pixel 7a with more rounded corners to match the Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8a is expected to debut at Google I/O next month, along with potential announcements about Android 15 and the Pixel Fold 2.
EA Play subscribers in the UK can now enjoy the action-adventure game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor as part of their subscription. This move comes ahead of an expected price hike for the service, with the standard tier increasing from $4.99 to $5.99 per month and the Pro tier from $14.99 to $16.99 per month. The inclusion of Jedi: Survivor in EA Play could help soften the blow of these price increases.
