
Roku Increases Prices Across Streaming Hardware Due to Memory Shortage
Roku raises prices on all streaming devices by $10-$50 due to a global memory shortage, citing prioritization of AI demand over consumer electronics.

Roku raises prices on all streaming devices by $10-$50 due to a global memory shortage, citing prioritization of AI demand over consumer electronics.

Roku increases prices of its streaming devices by up to 60% due to component shortages, despite previously citing a cost advantage. Devices now priced at $40-$150, with bundles also affected.

The European Union added crypto exchange HTX, linked to Justin Sun, to its 21st Russia sanctions package, imposing a transaction ban from August 23. The move follows a similar UK designation, with the EU accusing HTX of frustrating Russia sanctions and widening its crypto measures.

Adriana Lima e la figlia 16enne Valentina Lima Jarić hanno ricreato un look abbinato in un video TikTok, con Valentina che ha truccato e vestito la madre. Il video ha ricevuto elogi dai fan per la somiglianza tra madre e figlia, che sembrano "sorelle gemelle".
Former wrestling champion Tyrell Fortune expresses strong confidence in his wrestling foundation and overall abilities ahead of his second UFC fight against Rizvan Kuniev in Abu Dhabi. He believes a full training camp and his previous short-notice UFC win have prepared him to climb the heavyweight rankings.

A persistent memory chip shortage is severely impacting budget smartphone makers, making handsets under US$100 unprofitable to manufacture. Analysts predict a 400% surge in memory costs by Q3 2026, forcing major vendors to abandon this segment and pivot to mid-range products, driving up average retail prices.

Chinese political scientist Yan launched the fourth annual International Relations Basic Knowledge Proficiency Test in Beijing. The exam aims to correct "negative one" level understanding of geopolitics, countering misleading narratives prevalent in short-form social media videos, a trend amplified by China's looser online controls on international affairs content.

China and Asean foreign ministers released a joint statement in Manila, addressing the ongoing energy crisis and the Middle East conflict, calling for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution, and welcoming US-Iran negotiations.

Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."

A 56-year-old woman, surnamed Chan, was arrested in Hong Kong's Mong Kok for alleged electricity theft after a fire in her Tung Choi Street flat, believed to be caused by a short circuit, killed three cats and two dogs. Irregularities in the flat's power supply were found.

Imran Perretta discusses his debut feature film "Ish," which follows a 12-year-old boy in Luton and is drawing comparisons to classic coming-of-age stories. Perretta reveals the film is partly autobiographical, inspired by his traumatic experience of being stopped and searched by police at 13, and explores themes of lost innocence and identity.

Coca-Cola has increased prices in India due to severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for aluminum cans and raw materials, following the collapse of an interim truce in the Iran conflict.

NTV Meteoroloji Editörü Dilek Çalışkan ve MGM'nin tahminlerine göre, Türkiye genelinde şiddetli sağanak ve gök gürültülü yağışlar bekleniyor. İstanbul, Ankara ve İzmir dahil birçok ilde sıcaklıklar düşerken, fırtına ve hortum riski de bulunuyor.

New analysis of a previously unpublished short story by World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing, "Pryce's Buoy," reveals a playful, humorous side and an embrace of his homosexuality, challenging the stereotype of him as an isolated genius.

England's reigning Nations League champion men's amputee football team faces missing the upcoming World Cup in Mexico due to a £50,000 funding gap. Former head coach Scott Rogers described the situation as "criminal," highlighting the team's reliance on donations after FA funding cuts in 2006, despite the FA's significant turnover.
IBM's market value plunged after CEO Arvind Krishna reported delayed Q2 software deals and a mainframe sales drop. Krishna asserts these are deferrals, not losses, with a third already closed. IBM also launched Lightwell, a $5B AI security initiative targeting enterprise vulnerabilities.

Cambridge professor Sarah Dillon's study of Alan Turing's previously overlooked short story, "Pryce's Buoy," challenges the popular image of him as an isolated mathematician. The story, written after his 1952 arrest, reveals a playful, literary man unashamed of his sexuality, contradicting portrayals like "The Imitation Game."

The European Central Bank unveiled shortlisted designs for the first euro banknote revamp since 2002, offering themes of European historical figures or nature (rivers and birds) for public feedback until September 21. The ECB's Governing Council will make the final decision by year-end.

NPR's Short Wave presents three science stories: ancient avocados revealing genetic diversity crucial for future sustainability, mummified Egyptian princesses found to be physically strong and active, challenging assumptions, and a global study on birdsong identifying universal communication patterns.

Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, receiving a custom jersey and ring. Key players attended, but Mookie Betts and Kike Hernández notably did not, citing family and injury rehab, amidst controversy over ICE raids in Los Angeles.

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) plans legal action against protesters and the National Election Commission for disrupting operations at Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which houses nine sports federations, due to a ballot-shortage controversy and alleged election fraud.

Southwest Airlines chartered a ship to transport 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel from Texas to California in May, utilizing a Jones Act waiver, due to high prices and supply concerns. The move highlights the volatility in fuel markets, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and impacting airline expenses.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon proposes directing children towards vocational careers such as plumbing and electrical work as early as elementary school. This initiative aims to address the high demand for skilled tradespeople and a labor shortage, particularly with the rapid construction of AI data centers. The proposal revives the divisive concept of 'tracking' students.

La gouverneure de Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, a lancé le «Tokyo Cool Biz» encourageant les fonctionnaires masculins à porter des shorts pour réduire la climatisation. Cette mesure a déclenché une controverse au Japon, des internautes, notamment des femmes, exprimant leur dégoût face aux poils de jambes masculins et jugeant la politique injuste.