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‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers
‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers Playasia, a popular retailer for buying video games and other Asian products, has reassured customers that video games are not manufactured in China. The Trump administration’s planned import rule changes on May 2nd will impose new tariffs on goods imported from China, but it […]
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GPU prices are out of control again
GPU prices are out of control again The great GPU shortage has returned, with prices skyrocketing across various retailers. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is now available for $850, a $250 markup from its MSRP of $599. Nvidia RTX 5080 prices have increased to over $1,500 on the street, a full $500 higher than […]
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Nintendo Switch 2 preorders were a total mess — at first
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders were a total mess — at first Nintendo Switch 2 preorders were delayed and initially plagued by technical issues when they finally launched in the US at 12AM ET. Many users experienced problems, including being asked to update addresses or losing payment details, which prevented them from completing their orders. Target […]
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On TikTok, Chinese factories are trolling anxious American shoppers
On TikTok, Chinese factories are trolling anxious American shoppers Chinese factories are creating viral TikTok videos showcasing their products at significantly lower prices than American consumers pay. The videos, which claim to show Chinese manufacturers producing popular brands like Hermès handbags and Lululemon activewear, have garnered millions of views on TikTok. The prices shown in […]
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