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The persistent RAM deficit remains a significant challenge for producers, and it’s now impacting two of our preferred VR headsets. Beginning this Sunday, April 19th, the costs of both the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S will rise by $100 and $50, respectively, so if you’re looking to purchase the headsets before the increase, now is your final opportunity to do so.

As per a blog entry from Meta, the “worldwide spike in the cost of essential components — particularly memory chips — is affecting nearly every sector of consumer electronics, including VR,” indicating that the price of the VR devices will be influenced as follows:

• Meta Quest 3 512GB: was $499 now $599 (starting April 19)
• Meta Quest 3S 128GB: was $299 now $349.99 (starting April 19)
• Meta Quest 3S 256GB: was $399 now $449.99 (starting April 19)

The price increase will also impact refurbished units available through Meta’s shop. It’s certainly disappointing, but the silver lining is that you still have a few days to secure your Meta Quest headset before the price hike takes effect.

Unsure about which Meta Quest headset best suits your needs? Take a look at our Meta Quest 3 vs Quest 3S comparison, where we outline all of the advantages and disadvantages of each model.

Essential information

• Samsung is said to have raised prices across its tablet lineup, which appears to be among the most adversely affected in the U.S.
• The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (1TB) experienced the most significant increase, jumping $280 to $1,899.
• Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 price has been raised from $1,219 to $1,299, along with adjustments to the S25 FE and S25 Edge.

Recently, Samsung was observed increasing prices for various Galaxy devices in the U.S., and it did so without prior notice.

A report from PhoneArena indicates that Samsung has been raising prices across numerous products and series in the U.S. this week. The majority of the company’s price hikes range from approximately $50 to nearly $200 more for specific models. Among the most notable price increases are those for Samsung’s tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S11, which now retails at $899 (128GB), $999 (256GB), and $1,199 (512GB). These revised prices are a significant shift from their original values of $799, $859, and $979, respectively.

The most significant impact on consumers is likely to come from the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. According to the publication, its 1TB variant has seen an increase of nearly $280, rising from $1,619 to $1,899. Its 256GB and 512GB variants are slightly more subdued, now priced at $1,299 and $1,499, up from $1,199 and $1,319.

The Galaxy Tab S10 series also experienced these price adjustments, listed as follows:

• Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, 256GB: $1,099 (previously: $999)
• Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, 512GB: $1,299 (previously: $1,119)
• Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, 128GB: $399 (previously: $349)
• Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, 256GB: $489 (previously: $419)
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, 128GB: $699 (previously: $649)
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus, 256GB: $819 (previously: $749)
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE, 128GB: $549 (previously: $499)
• Galaxy Tab S10 FE, 256GB: $669 (previously: $569)

The publication also notes the Galaxy Tab A11 Plus variants, which have undergone smaller increases. Prices for its 128GB and 256GB models have risen from $249 and $309 to $299.99 and $379.99, respectively. However, the A11 Plus 5G has increased to $329 from $279.

While Samsung has definitely put a heavy focus on its tablets this week, a few phones are experiencing similar price adjustments. The well-known foldable, Galaxy Z Flip 7, is increasing from $1,219 to $1,299 for its 512GB variant. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge model is now priced at $1,299 (512GB), marking an $80 increase. The S25 FE sees a rise of around $40, now costing $749.

Worrisome times

It’s intriguing to observe price increases for older models, raising questions about the implications.