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FIFA to Put More More World Cup Tickets on Sale After Adding New, More Expensive Categories

FIFA to Put More More World Cup Tickets on Sale After Adding New, More Expensive Categories

Published by Sam Flores

FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. Soccer’s governing body announced Tuesday it will make more tickets available at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday for all 104 games in Categories 1, 2 and 3 plus the new “front category” pricing it added this month. The new category sparked online complaints from fans who said they thought the better seats in the categories they had bought tickets for were withheld and they were assigned less favorable locations. FIFA did not respond to an April 9 request for comment about the new ticket categories it added. Also Tuesday, The Athletic reported that tickets sales are lagging for the U.S. opener against Paraguay on June 12 at Inglewood, California. It said a document distributed to local organizers dated April 10 said 40,934 tickets had been purchased for the U.S.-Paraguay game and 50,661 for the Iran-New Zealand contest on April 15. FIFA projects SoFi’s World Cup capacity at about 69,650, noting it may change. FIFA’s December sale priced …

Our Favorite Apple Watch Has Never Been Less Expensive

Our Favorite Apple Watch Has Never Been Less Expensive

Published by skeptic

The Apple Watch Series 11 is a smartwatch worth upgrading to. It’s the best smartwatch for iPhone owners, and the base price is reasonable. It tends to swing back and forth in cost between its MSRP of $399 and a sale price of $299. Right now, it’s back to a match of that low price, meaning it’s the perfect time to make the upgrade if you’ve been hunting for a new Apple Watch. Note that this sale price is for the 42-millimeter case size without GPS. If you want cellular connectivity or the larger 46-millimeter case, you’ll pay a bit more. But across all retailer options, nearly every color-and-size combination is discounted. Available finishes include Gold, Natural, and Slate titanium options, and Rose Gold, Silver, Space Gray, and Jet Black if you opt for aluminum. The Apple Watch Series 11 finally has a battery that can last at least a full day. An actual full day, as in 24 hours, meaning you can wear it while you’re at the gym and while you’re sleeping. This …

Victoria Beckham’s lesson in making colour-clashing outfits look ‘expensive’ in your 50s

Victoria Beckham’s lesson in making colour-clashing outfits look ‘expensive’ in your 50s

Published by Daniella Wilson

Victoria Beckham may have rarely been seen without a little black dress in her Spice Girls days, but now her style choices are often a lot more colourful. And while you may shy away from bright colours or believe they’re not something you can pull off, a fashion stylist urges you to think otherwise. From punchy green and purple tailoring combos to more subtle colour pop accessories, Victoria’s street style is a masterclass in how to wear colour. According to Rebekah Roy, a stylist and creative director, Victoria’s bold colour-clashing outfits should serve as inspiration for women in their fifties and beyond – and you don’t need a designer wardrobe to get the look. © GC ImagesVictoria Beckham doesn’t shy away from wearing bold colours We caught up with the fashion stylist to understand what makes the perfect colour clash, and why midlife women shouldn’t be afraid to try it for themselves.  “Victoria Beckham’s colour-clashing outfits prove that bold styling doesn’t have an age limit. It can be incredibly flattering and modern for women over …

The same Microsoft Surface I bought 4 months ago is 69% more expensive now – here’s why

The same Microsoft Surface I bought 4 months ago is 69% more expensive now – here’s why

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Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Memory and SSD costs could rise 130% by 2026, driving PC prices up. Surface prices surged as much as 69% in recent months due to those costs.  Rising component prices may shrink PC demand, especially entry-level options. You think groceries are expensive? Wait until you hear what is happening to the cost of the memory and storage chips inside that PC you were thinking of buying later this year. According to a recent Gartner report, the combined cost of DRAM and SSDs will increase by 130% by the end of 2026. The culprit, of course, is the insatiable demand for memory and storage from cloud providers building AI-related applications, and chip makers will not be able to catch up with demand for another year or two at least. Also: 8GB of RAM is enough for a MacBook in 2026 – here’s why Those soaring prices are already having an effect on the PC market, and the effect on Microsoft is especially …

Americans Have Mostly Stopped Buying These 3 Things, According To Data

Americans Have Mostly Stopped Buying These 3 Things, According To Data

Published by Jenni Sidey

Angelic Lagor, known on TikTok as @quittingdebt, shared a video about things Americans are no longer purchasing as frequently, if at all, because they’re just not worth the money. Since we’re all pinching pennies these days, her observations are spot on. She explained, “The problem is, people are making sacrifices, but because their wages aren’t keeping up with inflation, we’re really starting to see the pain point.” For decades, Americans have found themselves in a pattern of earn, spend, and repeat. Whether it’s buying the latest upgrade or repurchasing a well-used product, people shell out their hard-earned cash at every opportunity. However, this cycle is beginning to break. Here are 3 things that Americans have mostly stopped spending money on because they aren’t worth the price anymore: 1. Cars Standret | Shutterstock “Car sales have fallen for the first time since 2022, and I really feel like it’s accredited to the fact that there are now subscriptions tied to auto,” Lagor said. The costs of owning a car can add up extremely fast. Between lease …

Politics Home Article | Why The Iran War Is Making Food In The UK More Expensive

Politics Home Article | Why The Iran War Is Making Food In The UK More Expensive

Published by Sam Flores

The British Retail Consortium expects food inflation to rise sharply to around six to eight per cent by next year. (Alamy) 5 min read5 hr Fuel and energy are not the only essentials impacted by the Iran war, with experts warning that grocery prices could rise sharply in the next 12 months. Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with supermarket bosses to discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on supermarket prices. On Tuesday, Reeves expressed her strongest criticism yet of the US decision to launch strikes on Iran, saying it was “folly” to attack the country without a clear strategy. “Obviously, no sensible person is a supporter of the Iranian regime, but to start a conflict without being clear what the objectives are and not being clear about how you are going to get out of it, I do think that is a folly, and it is one that is affecting families here in the UK but also families in the US and around the world,” she …

Microsoft Raises Prices for All Surface PCs, Making Them More Expensive Than Equivalent Macs

Microsoft Raises Prices for All Surface PCs, Making Them More Expensive Than Equivalent Macs

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Microsoft increased prices for all of its Surface PCs this week, with most models priced hundreds of dollars higher than they were when launching. Windows Central highlighted the increases, which now see Microsoft’s mid-range models priced above $1,000 and flagship models priced starting at $1,500. A Microsoft spokesperson said the price increase was due to “recent increases in memory and component costs.” Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface Pro, which was its cheapest modern PC at $799, is now priced starting at $1,049. The flagship 512GB 13-inch Surface Pro is $1,499, up from $1,199 when it launched in 2024 (Microsoft also discontinued a $999 256GB configuration). The 13-inch Surface Laptop went from an $899 starting price to a $1,149 starting price, while the 13.8-inch model went from $999 to $1,499 and the 15-inch model went from $1,299 to $1,599. The 13-inch Surface Pro and the 13.8-inch and 15-inch Surface Laptop models originally launched in 2024, and Microsoft did increase prices for them in 2025, so this is the second price increase. The 13-inch Surface Laptop and the two …

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive

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YouTube is raising subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music in the U.S., the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday. The YouTube Premium individual plan is increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 per month, while the family plan is increasing from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. YouTube Premium Lite, which offers ad-free viewing for most content excluding songs and music videos, is going from $7.99 per month to $8.99 per month. The YouTube Music individual plan is going from $10.99 per month to $11.99 per month. The family plan is increasing from $16.99 per month to $18.99 per month. The Google-owned company said the price increases will apply to both new and current subscribers. Current subscribers will receive an email from YouTube at least 30 days in advance notifying them of their updated subscription price. “We’re updating the price for YouTube Premium plans in the US for the first time since 2023 to continue delivering a high-quality experience that supports creators and artists on YouTube,” a YouTube spokesperson told TechCrunch in an emailed statement. “This …

First AI Model From Zuckerberg’s Wildly Expensive Superintelligence Lab Flops Compared to Virtually All Rivals

First AI Model From Zuckerberg’s Wildly Expensive Superintelligence Lab Flops Compared to Virtually All Rivals

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Late last year, news emerged that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta would be shedding its open source roots to instead work on a closed model like the vast majority of its competitors. Now we’ve finally gotten a first glimpse of the fruit of its labor: Muse Spark, codenamed Avocado and developed by the company’s unbelievably expensive Superintelligence Labs. But there’s a big problem that could undermine its flashy new announcement. Despite investors buying into the enthusiasm, sending Meta’s shares soaring six percent following the announcement, the company admitted it likely won’t be able to keep up with competing models. An executive told Bloomberg that the new model won’t be able to keep up with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude or Google’s Gemini. In a blog post announcing the new model, the company admitted Muse Spark “is an early data point on our trajectory, and we have larger models in development. As such, the announcement is a bit of an enigma: if …

Quote of the day by Willie Nelson: ‘You know why divorces are so expensive? They’re worth it’

Quote of the day by Willie Nelson: ‘You know why divorces are so expensive? They’re worth it’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sometimes, just one onscreen quip can become part of your own wise-cracking legacy, just ask Willie Nelson! The country music legend, 92, is known for several iconic sayings from his lifetime, including many about the meaning of happiness and contentment from his book The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart. © Getty Images“The Dukes of Hazzard” stars Jessica Simpson and Willie Nelson However, a hilarious one that’s often attributed to him came in 2005, which goes: “You know why divorces are so expensive? They’re worth it!” And it turns out, it wasn’t even from Willie himself. The origins The line actually came from Uncle Jesse Duke, Willie’s character in the 2005 theatrical version of The Dukes of Hazzard, co-starring Jessica Simpson, Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, and Burt Reynolds. While the film received negative reviews, it was a box office success, grossing nearly $110 million worldwide. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Meet Willie Nelson’s eight children! Willie’s Uncle Jesse says the memorable line as he escapes during a police chase, …