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Best Buy 'repairs' customer's gaming laptop by simply removing half the RAM— claims unit in question only accepts 32 GB of RAM despite listing a 64GB configuration

A Redditor claims that Best Buy ‘repaired’ a blue-screen-afflicted under-warranty laptop by simply removing one of its two SODIMMs, and when it passed tests, simply sent it back with half the memory installed.

Tom’s Hardware

People are paying $2,599 for MSI’s latest handheld gaming PC because apparently RAM shortages, AI demand, and fiscal self-preservation are all optional now

MSI’s latest handheld gaming PC launched at a premium $1,799 price, but early supply constraints — fueled by RAM shortages and AI‑era component demand — pushed resellers into overdrive. Within days, eBay listings hit $2,599 as scalpers capitalized on limited availability and enthusiast hype.

Windows Central

Woman sees Best Buy leaving with her refrigerator. Then she realizes they never knocked or called: ‘FedEx did this to me once’

Sara expected a fridge, not a chase

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The best tech for college students – 25 essentials for campus life

With fall semester due to begin, our tech reviewer lays out the best back-to-school laptops, headphones, writing tablets, smartphones and more to ease back into studies

The Guardian - US

Is Best Buy the AI Winner Hiding in the Electronics Aisle?

Truist Securities upgraded Best Buy to Buy with a $95 price target, citing rising sales of AI-enabled gadgets ahead of the retailer's earnings report due later this month.

MarketBeat

The handheld gaming PC scene might be in tatters, but there's no scenario where I'd pay $750 for one of the worst-received portables

Handheld gaming PC prices are rough, but the MSI Claw from 2024 shouldn't cost anywhere near $750 even within the current climate.

GamesRadar

Best Buy Stock Just Scored a New 'Buy' Rating. Here's Why.

Truist recommends buying Best Buy stock heading into its Q2 earnings on Aug. 27. Here’s why the investment firm is bullish on BBY shares.

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Instacart driver delivers order, gets signature from customer. Then the item gets reported missing: ‘I’m sorry, what?’

He says Instacart's tip protection policy didn't help.

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Asus ROG NUC vs gaming laptops, how does the mini PC top dog fare against portable powerhouses?

I put the high-power Asus ROG NUC up against top gaming laptops to see where your cash is best spent.

GamesRadar

SanDisk's new Optimus line provides more storage options for Xbox players with its new up to 2TB expansion cards

SanDisk has unveiled its brand new Optimus GX C50 Storage Expansion Cards, which are set to provide up to 2TB worth of storage for Xbox Series X/S owners.

GamesRadar

Woman Takes Camry To Toyota For Stereo Fix. They Say It’ll Cost $1,200. Then She Goes To Best Buy

"Please go and speak to an auto tech."

Motor1

Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops

Microsoft has quietly removed its guidance around upgrading gaming systems to 32GB RAM as shortages continue.

GamesRadar

Best Buy opens ‘mini location’ as it turns to new store format to boost sales

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King Crimson unveil 2014 (The Complete US Tour) double Blu-ray set

King Crimson's new two-disc set 2014 (The Complete US Tour) features every date in the tour, plus a family and friends show at The Egg in Albany

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I put the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 to work — it’s a great $799 laptop (if on sale)

Thinking of buying the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 (2026)? With a 15-inch screen and great battery life, it is a killer deal at $799—just skip its $1,299 full price.

New Google Pixel 11 leaks include one from Google itself, see the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and more

Why wait for Made by Google? Google isn't! Here are multiple Pixel 11 phones in all their glory

The Independent UK

Best Buy introducing smaller locations in certain cities — see where

The electronics retailer reportedly opened one of these smaller locations in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this week

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia's fastest graphics cards get US price increase at Best Buy, Amazon — Astral RTX 5080 now costs more than 5090's MSRP, flagship card now commands more than $4,300

Premium Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards are once again selling far above MSRP, with some Asus and MSI models climbing close to $5,000.

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Examining the best options for PCIe SSDs during the RAMpocalypse — capacity trumps raw speed for most tasks

High SSD speeds are helpful in many applications, but should they trump the capacity of the SSD when it comes to gaming?

Tom’s Guide

Some streaming sticks are doubling in price —here's what you'll pay now (and what's driving up costs)

Roku is raising prices here's why and how you can still save some money.

The Guardian - US

Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, it’s the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help

Get rid of subtitles to hear what movies and TV shows are supposed to sound like – for as little as $130

Barchart

Here's What to Expect From Best Buy’s Next Earnings Report

Best Buy is expected to announce its second-quarter results soon, with consensus estimates calling for modest single-digit EPS growth.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung S95H vs S90H: After testing both, here's the OLED TV you should buy

The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs of 2026, but the mid-range S90H is more affordable and offers many of the same features. Here's how they compare — from performance to design and price.

International Business Times UK

'Amazon Can Do Whatever It Wants': Accused of Pressuring Suppliers to Raise Rival Prices

Amazon faces allegations it pressured suppliers to raise rival prices, with court filings claiming the retail giant used its market power to limit competition.

The Guardian - US

The smartest time to do holiday shopping is in July. We found the best, earliest deals

Christmas shopping in July is better. These 12 very early Black Friday deals, on tried and tested products, make the perfect gifts – for yourself or others

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