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Trump excludes smartphones, computers, chips from higher tariffs
The Trump administration has excluded “smartphones, computers, and other electronics,” even those imported from China, from tariffs it levied last week, reports Bloomberg. The exemptions don’t free them from all tariffs, though, as the outlet says others from before Trump’s April 9th tariffs still apply. Late last night, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated […]
Published on 12 April 2025 | 7:34 pm
Bungie’s slick-looking Marathon shooter arrives on September 23rd
The creators of Halo and Destiny are finally ready to show off their next big project: Marathon. It’s a long-awaited title from Bungie and revives the classic Marathon IP in the form of a PvPvE extraction shooter. After a teaser nearly two years ago, the Sony-owned studio just spent an hour showing off Marathon gameplay […]
Published on 12 April 2025 | 6:00 pm
Apple’s Mythic Quest has come to an end
Mythic Quest, the Apple TV Plus comedy about a game studio, isnât getting a fifth season, reports Variety. And, like a developer issuing a farewell patch, Apple is updating the final episode of season four with a new âgoodbyeâ ending next week. Variety published a statement from Mythic Questâs executive producers: âEndings are hard. But […]
Published on 12 April 2025 | 5:11 pm
The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life
Few brands are as synonymous with outdoor sports as Garmin. You’ll find these fitness trackers and smartwatches on dozens of wrists at any 5K, marathon, or Ironman. You’ll also find Garmin devotees among divers, thru-hikers, golfers, kiteboarders — you name it. But these devices aren’t just for athletes. The company’s made significant strides in its […]
Published on 12 April 2025 | 3:32 pm
There’s nothing wrong with a thong made out of a keyboard
In December 2024, actor and fashion icon Julia Fox stepped out on the street with a flip-phone buckle strapped across her chest, wires on her nails, and an old Discman-turned-compact mirror hanging from her wrist. Fox didnât start the retro-tech fashion trend. Celebrities and internet fashionistas were already wearing iPod Shuffle Minis as hair clips […]
Published on 12 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
Blue Prince will steal your time just like Balatro
I know, I know. Itâs become a bit of a faux pas to describe one game using another and yet I am compelled. After a few hours with Blue Prince, I realized this game elicits the same feelings in me as Balatro. Not because it has anything to do with cards or passive-aggressive clowns named […]
Published on 12 April 2025 | 1:00 pm
Big Tech cozied up to Trump — it’s not getting much in return
For a while, it looked like President Donald Trump was going to have Big Techâs back. Now, the tech industry is collateral damage in his global trade war. On Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of placing âa levy on the advertising revenues of digital servicesâ if tariff negotiations with […]
Published on 11 April 2025 | 11:59 pm
Netflix is testing a new OpenAI-powered search
Netflix is starting to test search that’s powered by OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. The new search engine will let users “look for shows using far more specific terms, including the subscriber’s mood, for example, the company said,” per the report. This OpenAI-powered search will also allow users to make queries that “go well beyond genres […]
Published on 11 April 2025 | 11:55 pm
The best iPhones
The wait is over — kind of. Apple’s iPhone 16 series is out, including the kinda affordable 16E, and its much-hyped Apple Intelligence has arrived courtesy of iOS 18.1. But if you’re expecting a new kind of iPhone experience, well, I have some bad news for you. The AI features introduced in iOS 18.1 and more […]
Published on 11 April 2025 | 11:43 pm
Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting 12 new subclasses next week
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 8, which brings changes like 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode, launches on April 15th, developer Larian Studios announced on Friday. The patch, set to be the game’s last major update, was originally announced in November 2024, so it’s been a long time coming (though Larian has been stress […]
Published on 11 April 2025 | 9:12 pm