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Deals & Tech Brief — March 5, 2026: LG OLED pricing, Google Play fee cut, budget MacBook Neo & more

Updated: 2026-03-05 (UTC)

Top deals & price moves

  • LG revealed 2026 OLED pricing and — notably — some premium evo G6 and C6 models didn’t get price hikes.
  • Google ended its 30% Play Store transaction fee and opened the way for third‑party app stores and alternate billing; this could change app pricing and competition but effects will take time.
  • Apple’s new MacBook Neo starts at $599; it’s positioned as a budget option versus the M5 MacBook Air if you want to save ~$500 but accept trade‑offs.
  • The Google Pixel 10a review calls the phone “great value” with only small changes, continuing the A‑series’ budget appeal.

Product updates & freebies

  • Assassin’s Creed Unity is getting a free 60 fps visual patch arriving tomorrow — a straightforward quality‑of‑life upgrade for owners.
  • Ubisoft confirmed an Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake and shared broader franchise plans.
  • Ooni released a rotating stone accessory for Koda 2 pizza ovens to automate pie turning.
  • OpenAI’s Codex coding app is now available as a native Windows app (it previously landed on macOS).

Energy & policy that affect bills

  • Several major tech firms signed a Ratepayer Protection Pledge aimed at preventing AI data‑center growth from increasing residential electricity costs.
  • Bill Gates–backed TerraPower received NRC approval to begin construction on a Wyoming reactor — the first new US commercial reactor start in about a decade.

What this means for shoppers

  • If you were waiting on new TVs, check LG’s announced pricing before buying; lack of increases on some models is notable.
  • App storefront and billing changes may eventually shift prices or promotions on Android, but timing and outcomes remain uncertain.
  • For value buyers, the MacBook Neo and Pixel 10a are both worth comparing against used/refurb and higher‑end alternatives for your needs.

Key takeaways

  • LG’s 2026 OLED pricing avoids increases on some flagship lines.
  • Google’s Play Store policy shift could reshape app fees and competition.
  • Budget hardware (MacBook Neo, Pixel 10a) remains compelling for cost‑conscious buyers.
  • Free patches and accessories (Assassin’s Creed Unity 60fps, Ooni rotating stone) can boost value without big spend.
  • Energy pledges and new reactor builds are longer‑term signals that could affect utility costs down the road.

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