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Microsoft has revealed significant price increases for Xbox consoles in the EU and UK, following a June announcement that had only covered US pricing. The 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive will rise by over 30 percent, climbing from £499.99/€599.99 to £669.99/€799.99. The 512GB Xbox Series S faces an even steeper hike of over 43 percent, moving from £299.99/€349.99 to £429.99/€499.99. Rising RAM and storage costs, driven partly by surging demand from the AI industry, have pushed prices up across the console market. However, Microsoft's increases are notably more dramatic than those seen from competing console makers.
Skylight is running a back-to-school sale from August 2 to August 9, offering discounts of up to $90 across its range of shared smart calendars. The 10-inch Skylight Calendar is priced at $119.99, the 15-inch Calendar 2 at $259.99, and the 27-inch Calendar Max at $479.99 during the promotion. All models support color-coded family profiles and can sync with major calendar platforms including Google, Apple, and Outlook, while also allowing shared to-do and grocery lists. The larger Calendar Max features the sharpest display and is wall-mount only, whereas the smaller models can either stand on a table or be mounted. An optional Plus Plan at $79 per year adds AI-powered event entry, meal planning, chore management, and a digital photo frame mode.
HP has launched the HyperX Omen 15, a gaming laptop that succeeds the popular HP Victus 15, which was widely regarded as an affordable entry point to laptop gaming at $800. The new model was first unveiled at CES and brings several upgrades, including an RTX 5050 GPU, a brighter 16:10 display with a higher refresh rate, and a 1080p webcam. Despite these improvements, the Omen 15's starting price of $1,200 marks a significant jump from its predecessor. The price increase is partly attributed to broader memory cost pressures, referred to as 'RAMageddon,' making it a harder sell for budget-conscious gamers. While capable of running current games, performance is limited to lower settings, raising questions about its value compared to the Victus it replaces.
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