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Walmart just doubled the price of its cheapest Google TV stick, and you already know why

Walmart has increased the price of its Onn FHD Streaming Stick with Google TV from $15 to $30 for users who are not logged into their accounts.

Key Points

  • The Onn FHD Streaming Stick price has doubled to $30 for guest users on Walmart's website.
  • Logged-in users may still see the original $15 price, suggesting a phased rollout of the increase.
  • Rising costs for memory components, driven by high demand for AI infrastructure, are impacting consumer hardware pricing.
  • Walmart previously increased prices for its 4K Pro and 4K Plus streaming models earlier this year.
  • The company has not issued an official statement regarding the permanent price adjustment for the base model.

Why it Matters

This price hike reflects a broader industry trend where surging demand for AI-related hardware components is forcing manufacturers to raise prices on budget-friendly consumer electronics. As profit margins on entry-level devices remain thin, consumers should expect similar cost increases across the streaming hardware market.
Android Central Published by sanujb6@gmail.com (Sanuj Bhatia) , Sanuj Bhatia
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