Trump plans new tariffs on semiconductors, promises flexibility for some companies
Trump administration is looking at the whole electronics supply chain as part of its tariff investigations
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Trump administration exempts phones, computers, CPUs, memory, and chipmaking tools from sweeping tariffs
The exemptions cover $390 billion in yearly US imports
Why it matters: The Trump administration has granted a reprieve to global technology manufacturers by exempting smartphones, laptops, CPUs, memory chips, and electronics to make semiconductors from its sweeping tariffs on imports – a move that could ease pressure on companies like Apple and Nvidia while offering relief to consumers.
Survey reveals most people panic when their phone battery drops to 38%
Older generations are more lax regarding battery life
Sony stops making 8K TVs, but ultra high-def cameras remain key to future
TV sets designed for 8K content are few and far between now
What just happened? Once positioned as the successor to Ultra HD, the 8K TV format has struggled to gain traction. Sony has been one of the tech's most prominent backers, but is now stepping away from the market. A long-term return remains possible, but only if broader industry conditions shift.
Startup wants to use lasers to cool chips in a weirdly precise way
Using a wonder material that cools down instead of heating up when fired with lasers
Teens and tech: Almost 90% own iPhones, most use Instagram and Spotify
The iPhone is a must-have for most teens
Trump pauses global tariffs but raises China tariffs to 125%, potentially impacting laptops, monitors, and consoles
Back and Forth: President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on new tariffs against all countries except China, just a week after what experts called a "nuclear bomb" on global trade. Global reciprocal tariffs have been reduced to 10%, while anti-China taxes have surged to a historic 125%.
Kioxia new optical PCIe 5.0 SSDs can do 40-meter cable lengths with no performance loss
Collaboration with AIOCore and Kyocera targets AI infrastructure
The 286,000-volt "Bear Blaster" fires fierce 5-inch sparks to scare off bears
Bear sprays weren't cool enough for this electrical wizard
Saddle up: Kawasaki shows off hydrogen-powered robot horse
We checked, it's not an April Fool's joke
China unveils GPMI, an HDMI and DisplayPort rival with 192 Gbps bandwidth and 480W power delivery
It's USB-C compatible and supports 8K video, networking, and high-wattage power delivery
MIT showcases quantum chip communication without physical contact
New technique enables remote entanglement
Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card power cable melts at both ends, bulge spotted at PSU side
This bulge won't boost your performance
Google's new battery tech will lower capacity over time, whether you like it or not
It might actually boost longevity, though
Trump's tariffs could prove to be a "nuclear bomb" on international trade and tech imports, experts warn
Computer chips are exempt from the tariffs, but only for now
Miniature robot takes flight using magnetic fields, no onboard power
Just 21 milligrams - and it flies like a bee
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could debut this year with breakthrough all-solid-state battery
The advanced battery tech will boost performance but also likely raise costs
Nintendo Switch 2 is official with 7.9" 120fps VRR display, 4K at 60fps when docked
Launches June 5 at $450
Finally: This morning's Switch 2 exclusive Nintendo Direct finally answered all the burning questions about the device, including key specs, price, and release date. As expected, many of the rumors regarding the handheld were validated, but let's make it official.
Meta's $1,000+ Hypernova smart glasses may launch this year with tiny built-in display
Hopefully better than Google Glass
NFL to replace chains with Sony's 8K cameras and Hawk-Eye technology for measuring first downs
The chain gangs are not going extinct... yet
Holographic PC fans are here, and RGB may never look the same
The fans are now available for purchase at $45.99 each
Waste fires are on the rise largely thanks to the lithium-ion batteries in vape pens
Apparently, vaping is a literal dumpster fire
Acer's new Predator QD-OLED monitors deliver 240Hz at 4K and 1440p resolutions
The cheapest 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor to date?
Coin-sized nuclear 3V battery with 50-year lifespan enters mass production
The company plans to launch a more powerful single-watt version this year