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Chris Welch

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 2, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Chris Welch

    Samsung raises prices of most Galaxy S26 smartphones by US$100 (opens the original)

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    Samsung Electronics Co raised prices across most of its Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, the latest example of consumer-tech brands passing costs on to consumers amid a persistent memory shortage. The Galaxy S26, S26+ and 26 Ultra have all jumped in price by US$100 (RM408), now starting at US$1,000 (RM4,085), US$1,200 (RM4,902) and US$1,400 (RM5,719) respectively. The highest storage tier for the Ultra, a 1TB model, has increased by US$200 (RM817) and now costs US$2,000 (RM8,170).

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Chris Welch

    Younger readers fuel a Kindle boom, Amazon adds new lineup (opens the original)

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    Amazon.com Inc. revealed its latest Kindle e-reader lineup, introducing fresh colors and substantive design changes at a time when it says usage is surging, especially among younger consumers. The devices, announced Thursday, maintain the same prices as their direct predecessors, though Amazon raised the cost of Kindle hardware in August amid an industrywide memory shortage. The new 6-inch Kindle, available now, starts at $150, with an aluminum-encased variant priced at $190. The 7-inch Kindle P

  3. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Chris Welch

    Apple takes on AI wearables with always-listening watch features (opens the original)

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    Apple Inc is adding artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio features and other new capabilities to its devices, including its premium smartwatch, to take on a growing category of AI wearables. The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models will have new Audio Intelligence tools, including Siri Recap, which uses ambient listening to take high-level notes of a wearer’s conversations throughout the day, Apple said on Sept 9 at its product event in Cupertino, California. There is also Live Recap, w

  4. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Chris Welch

    HTC's smart glasses take on Meta with a privacy-first pitch (opens the original)

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    HTC Corp. is rolling out its Vive Eagle smart glasses in the U.S., entering a market where category leader Meta Platforms Inc. is already facing mounting concerns from consumers over clandestine camera recording. The $499 glasses, which let users have voice interactions with artificial intelligence assistants from Alphabet Inc.’s Google and OpenAI, go on sale Thursday with immediate shipping. They come in two styles: a rounded “Pantos” frame and a Wayfarer-style design. They’re being offered in

  5. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Chris Welch

    Samsung's US$700 Galaxy 26 FE gets a price hike even with many tradeoffs (opens the original)

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    Samsung Electronics Co introduced the Galaxy S26 FE, its latest smartphone aimed at consumers who want a device that’s priced well below high-end models but still offers at least a few premium features. The US$700 (RM2,819) device, announced on Aug 27, is US$50 (RM201) more expensive than its predecessor, marking another cost increase at a time when consumers have grown accustomed to routine price hikes amid an industry-wide memory chip shortage. The handset will be available from select carrier

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