GoKawiilSamsung Raises Prices on Several Phone Models in the US
Samsung quietly increased prices on some of its smartphones last week without public explanation. New reporting now points to a likely cause tied to trade tariffs affecting device costs.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 44mm Bluetooth model discounted $80 to $249.99 on Amazon
Amazon is selling the 44mm Bluetooth version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $249.99, an $80 reduction from its list price. The deal is open to all shoppers and does not require an Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon ends fall Prime Day sale, but discounts on electronics remain available
Amazon’s fall Prime Day event concluded on October 7, but shoppers can still access a selection of discounted products, including flagship smartphones and laptops. The sale featured notable deals like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $950 and the MacBook Air M5 at its lowest price since June, with verified discounts based on thorough price tracking. These offers are part of Amazon’s effort to clear inventory and attract consumers even after the official event ended.
Samsung Galaxy S26 suffers three security breaches at Pwn2Own Ireland 2026
During the second day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, security researchers successfully exploited the Samsung Galaxy S26 three times, with multiple teams including KAIST Hacking Lab and others demonstrating zero-day vulnerabilities. The event awarded a total of $232,500 for various exploits across different devices and categories.
Amazon Offers $180 Discount on Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus for Prime Day
During Prime Day, Amazon reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus by $180, bringing it down to $519. The tablet features a 13.1-inch display, S Pen compatibility, and has received an average rating of 4.7 stars from users.
Amazon discounts 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 by $300 for Prime Day
Amazon is offering a $300 price cut on the 512GB storage variant of Samsung's Galaxy S26 flagship as part of its Prime Day sale. The deal, representing roughly a 25% discount, is set to expire tonight.
Amazon cuts Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus price to $774 for Prime Day
Amazon is selling the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus for $774.49, a $425 markdown from its $1,199.99 list price, as part of a Prime Day promotion. The phone features a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 12GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, a 50MP main camera system, and a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging. The discount requires an active Amazon Prime membership, though new users can access a free 30-day trial.
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G drops to $399.99 in Amazon Prime Day sale
Amazon is selling the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for $399.99, a $200 cut from its $599.99 list price, marking its lowest price to date and beating the previous year-to-date low of $424.99. The deal requires an Amazon Prime membership, which shoppers can access via a free 30-day trial. The phone features a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, a 50MP main camera, and Samsung's pledge of six years of OS upgrades and security updates.
Amazon cuts Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16-inch laptop price to $1,399.99
Amazon has discounted the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16-inch Touchscreen Laptop 2026 from its $2,699.99 list price to $1,399.99, a 48% reduction. The model runs Windows 11 Pro with Copilot+ PC branding and features a 120Hz WUXGA touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
Pwn2Own Ireland 2026: researchers exploit 32 zero-days, hack Galaxy S26 twice
On the opening day of Pwn2Own Ireland 2026, security researchers chained 32 zero-day vulnerabilities to breach devices across categories including mobile phones, printers, smart home gadgets and AI systems, earning $388,500 in prizes. Samsung's Galaxy S26 was compromised twice, while VinSOC researchers led the leaderboard after chaining seven zero-days against a Philips Hue Bridge Pro and five against Oracle's Autonomous AI Database. Other targets included OpenAI's Codex coding agent, Lexmark and Canon printers, a Sonos Era 300 speaker, and LiteLLM, though an attempt on the Google Pixel 10 failed within the time limit.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hits new low price of $1,699.99 during Prime Day
Amazon has discounted the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to $1,699.99, marking a $400 reduction from its original retail price of $2,099.99. This deal, available exclusively to Prime members, is the lowest price since the device's launch in August 2026. The foldable features a slimmer design, a high-end Snapdragon processor, and a 200MP main camera, making it a flagship device at a significant discount.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB drops to $1,179.99 on Amazon
Amazon is offering the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB at a discounted price of $1,179.99, down from its original $1,599.99, representing a 26% reduction. The device features a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, with additional enhancements like AI features and improved stabilization.