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Apple Said to Bear 25% Tariffs, Not Consumers, According to Trump Official

After temporarily avoiding tariffs, Apple is now subject to a 25% tax on all iPhones manufactured outside the United States. A senior advisor to President Donald Trump recently stated that…

Bank of Korea Cuts Interest Rates for Fourth Time, Signals More Reductions

South Korea’s central bank lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, reducing it from 2.75% to 2.5%, marking the lowest level since August 2022. This move…

Elon Musk Departs White House but Pledges to Keep DOGE Going

Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the Trump administration after helping lead an effort to shrink the size of the federal government, which resulted in thousands…

Apple Eyes Mobile Gaming as iOS 19 Approaches

With Apple’s flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just weeks away, the company is signaling a stronger focus on mobile gaming opportunities. Apple already offers Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service that…

Microsoft Plans to Centralize All Windows App Updates

Microsoft is gearing up to revamp the Windows Update experience by creating a centralized platform within the OS that manages updates for all installed applications. This shift aims to replace…

Apple Extends Self Service Repair Program to iPads

Apple has announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair program to include iPads. The program empowers iPad owners to perform repairs at home by providing access to repair manuals,…

Telegram Announces Partnership With Musk’s xAI

AI tools developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI are set to be incorporated into the popular messaging platform Telegram. Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, announced that his company will…

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Raises $600 Million Valued at $9 Billion

Elon Musk’s brain implant startup, Neuralink, has secured $600 million in a recent funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $9 billion pre-money, according to a report from Semafor citing…

Musk Expresses Disappointment Over Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill

Elon Musk has expressed disappointment with a major policy championed by President Donald Trump, signaling a break from the support he offered during Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign. Last week, the…

Trump Administration Moves to Withhold Around $100 Million in Harvard Funding

The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to review Harvard University’s contracts and grants, potentially ending or redirecting funding as tensions escalate between the White House and the nation’s oldest…

Temu’s Chinese Owner Reports Sharp Profit Drop Amid Trade War

PDD Holdings, the Chinese parent company of online marketplace Temu, has reported a nearly 50% drop in first-quarter profits, citing the impact of US trade policies and intense competition in…

Brazil Sues Chinese Automaker BYD Over Alleged ‘Slave-Like’ Conditions

Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and two contractors, accusing them of involvement in human trafficking and subjecting workers to conditions “analogous to…

YouTube Surpasses Disney and Netflix in TV Viewing

Nielsen’s latest report highlights YouTube’s growing dominance in the television viewing landscape. The platform has maintained the largest share of TV audience time for three months straight, marking a notable…

Tesla’s European Sales Continue to Plummet Despite Model Y Refresh

Tesla’s sales in Europe have fallen sharply this year, and recent data suggest the cause is less about new vehicle models and more about CEO Elon Musk’s controversial public behavior.…

Trump Mulls New Sanctions on Russia Amid Rising Anger at Putin

Last week, President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who committed to drafting and sending a “memorandum of peace” outlining Russia’s terms for a ceasefire in…

AI-Generated TikTok Videos Used to Spread Malware

Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok’s viral video format by creating fake tutorials that lure users into downloading malware designed to steal sensitive information from their PCs. According to cybersecurity firm Trend…

KFC Plans to Create 7,000 Jobs in UK and Ireland Expansion

KFC has unveiled plans to create 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland as competition in the fast-food chicken market heats up, with rivals like Wingstop making significant inroads.…

Spotify Introduces New Tool for Greater Playlist Customization

Music streaming has become a key way people discover new artists, and Spotify continues to experiment with tools to improve this experience. Its latest experiment lets users specify subgenres within…

Netflix to End Support for Select Older Amazon Fire TV Devices This June

Netflix is set to end support for some older Amazon Fire TV devices starting June 3. Users of the Fire TV (2014), Fire TV Stick (2014), and Fire TV Stick…

Google Pixel 10 Rumors Everything Confirmed and Speculated

In May, a user on X spotted a commercial shoot for the Google Pixel 10 Pro, offering a first glimpse of the upcoming flagship smartphone. While not a close-up, this…