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On July 20, 2026, Nintendo filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, arguing it has no legal obligation to pass tariff rebates on to consumers. This stands in contrast to FedEx and UPS, which have voluntarily announced refunds, while Sony and Microsoft face similar lawsuits.
In GameStop's fiscal Q1 2026 earnings, collectibles (trading cards and the like) reached a 41.8% share of sales, making it the single largest category. But the CEO's claim of 'more than half' goes even further than the official disclosed figures suggest — in reality, hardware and software combined still account for the majority.
Apple raised prices for its Japan iPhone 17 lineup by 8.0–11.3%. Comparing pre-tax yen prices with US prices, the converted rate for the four main models clusters around ¥161–164 per dollar, closing in on the current exchange rate.
Databricks' internal benchmark revealed a cost reversal: Sonnet 5, despite its lower per-token price, cost more per task than Opus 4.8. We unpack the structure—driven by completion rates and harness selection—alongside Uber's budget overrun case.
Against the backdrop of geopolitical risk in Taiwan, Apple has reached a preliminary agreement to bring Intel on board as a second manufacturing base for its AI-oriented advanced chips, reducing its reliance on TSMC. This agreement represents a strategic move by Apple to secure multiple domestic supply sources for its self-designed chips and stabilize its supply chain.
In the first quarter of 2026, the global laptop market appears headed for an unprecedented situation. The latest forecast data released by TrendForce, a global market research firm, carries content shocking enough to send a chill through the entire PC industry. Among its findings, […]
On January 5, 2026, shockwaves ran through the global PC market—particularly Taiwan, Asia's technology hub. A massive price revision implemented by industry giant ASUS on this date fired the starting gun for a "price surge domino effect" that would drag in competitors […]
As 2025 draws to a close, a chill has begun to sweep through the tech industry. Behind the excitement of the generative AI boom, its "cost" is about to hit the smartphone—the device closest to our everyday lives. Market research firm Counterpoi […]
On May 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump, through a post on his social media platform "Truth Social" and remarks to reporters, strongly demanded that Apple manufacture in the United States the iPhones it sells domestically, and made clear his intention to impose an additional tariff of at least 25% if the company fails to comply […]
Reports suggest a possible price increase for Apple's next flagship model, the “iPhone 17” series. Amid the shadow of the tariff dispute between the US and China, Apple appears to be avoiding tariffs as the direct reason for the price hike, instead seeking consumer understanding by emphasizing the product's “new features” and […]
