Google raises the price of its Google TV Streamer by $50 to $150 in the US, as well as for "select" Nest cameras and doorbells, citing "rising component costs" (Abner Li/9to5Google)
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Google has raised the price of its Google TV Streamer in the United States by $50, bringing the cost to $150 after a 50 percent increase. The hike also applies to select Nest cameras and doorbells, with the company citing rising component costs as the reason for the price adjustment.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·The Google TV Streamer now costs $50 more
Google raised the 4K Google TV Streamer’s price to $149, a $50 increase from its original $99, and listed the new price on the Google Store and Best Buy, while Amazon still shows the lower price. The 2024-launched device serves as a streaming box and smart-home hub. Its hike aligns with broader consumer-electronics price rises caused by component shortages, mirroring a $100 increase for the newly released Pixel 11 phones versus the Pixel 10 models.
- Engadget·The Google TV Streamer now costs $150 after a 50 percent price hike
Google increased the Google TV Streamer price from $100 to $150, a 50% rise, on its website and at retailers like Best Buy. The 2024 successor to Chromecast includes 32 GB storage, 4 GB RAM, 4K 60 fps video, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, and spatial audio for Pixel Buds Pro. Amazon currently lists it at $100, but the price may be updated.
- TechMeme·Google raises the price of its Google TV Streamer by $50 to $150 in the US, as well as for "select" Nest cameras and doorbells, citing "rising component costs" (Abner Li/9to5Google)
Google increased the price of its Google TV Streamer in the United States by $50, bringing the cost to $150, and also raised prices for certain Nest cameras and doorbells. The hikes are attributed to rising component costs affecting production. This adjustment reflects broader supply-chain pressures on Google’s hardware lineup.
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