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I'm no economist and my financial acumen is, as my partner would tell you, suspect. But I fundamentally understand one thing: if you charge companies more to make or ship products, they will not eat those extra costs and will instead serve them to you like so much overcooked gruel. With Former President Donald Trump now officially President-Elect in the US and set to take office on January 20th, he will surely fulfill a key campaign promise: import tariffs of between 12% and 60% . On the bleeding edge is China, which is expected to suffer through the most draconian 60% tariff structure. There are no precise numbers of how much technology is produced in China and other countries, but it is a fact that most of the gadgets you love and use are not made in the United States. Amazon, for instance, reportedly makes most of its Fire and Kindle products in China. Apple produces most of its iPhones in China but has been moving some manufacturing of it and other Apple gear to India and

An earlier launch for Android 16 was previously confirmed Now we may have an exact date: June 3 The OS will be ready in plenty of time for the Pixel 10 We've recently heard rumors that Android 16 is going to be launching earlier in 2025 than we might have expected – and now a new leak goes further, putting an exact date on when Android 16 is going to launch. This comes from sources speaking to Android Headlines , and the date in question is June 3, 2025 (a Tuesday). That fits in with what was previously rumored about the operating system making its debut in the second quarter of 2025 (April through June). As you may have noticed, the rollout of Android 15 has been a bit disjointed. After being previewed in May, the core codebase was finalized in September , but it didn't start appearing on Pixel phones until the middle of October . That meant the Google Pixel 9 series originally launched in August with Android 14 on board. Bringing Android 16 further forward in th

Back during CES 2023, Cooler Master unveiled a gorgeous – and unbelievably expensive – gaming PC that’s shaped like a shark . But now, if you’d rather buy just the case without all the components and innards, the manufacturer is happy to oblige. The original Shark X PC was priced at nearly $7,000 and equipped with an Intel Core i7-14700F processor, an Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and 2TB of M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage. But while the case itself is $2,700 less than the full PC, it’s only available in Japan in the Yodobashi Akiba store right now for an eyewatering 658,000 yen, or around $4,300. While this is certainly an expensive PC or even case to own, it’s definitely eye-catching and makes for a stunning centerpiece in one’s living room. It would be a rare centerpiece as well since most gamers would be rightfully priced out of nabbing one for themselves. And if you only want the case, you still have to import it from Japan since there haven’t been an

Google Research is showing off a new way to use AI to read handwriting that might radically change how machines convert what you put on paper into digital letters. The InkSight system transforms photos of handwritten words into digital text by leveraging AI without the need for any devices as intermediaries. The idea is to replace the sometimes fallible optical character recognition (OCR) with AI that can emulate how humans actually learn to read, specifically by rewriting existing text to learn what whole words look like and mean. Doing so required the researchers to tutor the AI in both recognizing and mimicking handwriting by humans. "Digital note-taking is gaining popularity, offering a durable, editable, and easily indexable way of storing notes in the vectorized form, known as digital ink. However, a substantial gap remains between this way of note-taking and traditional pen-and-paper note-taking, a practice still favored by a vast majority," the researchers explain

One of the most popular password managers out there, LastPass, is warning its customers not to fall for the latest scam campaign aimed directly at them. In a blog post, the company explained scammers are targeting users via the Chrome Web Store. In the reviews section for LastPass’ Chrome add-on, the scammers are adding new content that directs the visitors to fake customer support. Therefore, when victims who are having issues with the add-on visit the page, they might think that other users are helping them reach customer support directly. In reality, dialing the number shared there starts a conversation with the fraudsters, who will try to navigate the victims to a malicious website, and download malware . Fake customer support "Individuals calling this fake support number will be greeted by an individual asking what product they are having issues with and then a series of questions regarding whether they are attempting to access LastPass via a computer or a mobile device

Seagate and BAE Systems have tested the first high-capacity data storage solution designed for use in space. The hardened SSD was evaluated aboard the International Space Station as part of a mission aimed at improving data storage for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, addressing challenges such as heat dissipation, unpressurized environments, and the absence of conventional cooling. This technology could ultimately expand CDNs and support AI-driven applications in space. By adding storage to satellite infrastructures, AI inferencing and real-time analysis could reach previously inaccessible regions, providing last-mile connectivity where fiber or cell networks are absent. Drives in space Seagate’s “Space Drive” was part of a broader payload by BAE Systems which included Linux-based software for real-time data processing. This software enables containerized applications that can be updated in orbit, adapting to the evolving demands of space-based systems. Additionally, the payl

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #246) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands? • Today's NYT Strands theme is… In a(n) ... NYT Strands today (game #246) - hint #2 - clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. TOES DIAL FAIL TIME STAIN TOLL NYT Strands today (game #246) - hint #3 - spangram What is a hint for today's spangram? • It won't take long! NYT Strands today (game #246) - hint #4 - spangram position What are two sides of the board t

ChatGPT conversations can accumulate quickly if you regularly converse with the AI chatbot. Finding a particular bit of discussion with ChatGPT has been difficult, though, even with well-labeled thread names. OpenAI has released a new search feature for ChatGPT to address that issue. The feature lets you sift through past conversations by looking for specific terms, making it much easier to find bits you don't totally remember or pull up old threads without having to dive deep into the list of threads. The chat search tool (which should not be confused with the new ChatGPT search feature) is only available to those subscribing to ChatGPT Plus or Teams for now, though free users are supposed to be able to use it starting next month. To use the search tool, you just need to click on the magnifying glass icon at the top of the ChatGPT sidebar. Write in the word or phrase you want to find, and the AI chatbot will sort through your history to locate specific messages. If you have pa

Over 27 million tons of single-use polystyrene packaging are produced worldwide each year, yet only 12% is recycled - most ends up in landfills after its initial use. Researchers at RMIT University and Riga Technical University have developed an innovative way to generate electricity using waste polystyrene, addressing both energy needs and the environmental impact of the ubiquitous packaging material. The invention repurposes discarded polystyrene into a device that generates static electricity from motion, such as wind or airflow. The device is a thin patch, made from multiple layers of polystyrene, each around "one-tenth the thickness of a human hair," according to lead researcher Dr. Peter Sherrell, who went on to explain, “We can produce this static electricity just from air blowing on the surface of our clever patches, then harvest that energy.” Producing electricity consistently The patch, which can capture turbulent airflow from air conditioning units, could redu

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Connections today (game #511) - today's words (Image credit: New York Times) Today's NYT Connections words are… STREET SENSE MOVING MONEY TENDER FEELING HEARING LISTENING PROCEEDING TOUCHING CHAIR INQUIRY SWEET HUNCH TRIAL IMPRESSION NYT Connections today (game #511) - hint #1 - group hints What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? Yellow: Awwww Green: I think this might happen Bl

Macrium, a leading provider of backup , disaster recovery, and imaging software, has unveiled its latest product, Reflect X , designed to support Copilot+ ARM-based Windows devices with native bare metal recovery and boot menu recovery options. The company says Reflect X can be a reliable backup and recovery solution, particularly for businesses that rely on ARM-based devices in their critical infrastructure. Macrium claims Reflect X restores images up to five times faster than its predecessor thanks to changes in compression technique and backup optimization of multithreading processes allowing the system to achieve top performance, thereby reducing the time needed for backups and recovery. Reflect X promises to tackle downtime challenges As businesses become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the ability to quickly recover from system failures or cyberattacks is more important than ever. Disruptions caused by hardware issues or data breaches can result in signific

From streamlining operations to automating complex processes, AI has revolutionized how organizations approach tasks - however, as the technology becomes more prevalent, organizations are discovering the rush to embrace AI may come with unintended consequences. A report by Swimlane reveals while AI offers tremendous benefits, its adoption has outpaced many companies' ability to safeguard sensitive data. As businesses deeply integrate AI into their operations, they must also contend with the associated risks, including data breaches, compliance lapses, and security protocol failures. AI works with Large Language Models (LLMs) which are trained using vast datasets that often include publicly available information. These datasets can consist of text from sources like Wikipedia, GitHub, and various other online platforms, which provide a rich corpus for training the models. This means that if a company’s data is available online, it will likely be used for training LLMs. Data ha

ChromeOS’s latest update has added a host of new features to the operating system, including one convenient tool that’ll make it much easier for users to avoid distractions. The most recent update, ChromeOS M130 , was released for the stable channel and will soon be available on Chromebooks. Arguably the most useful addition is the Focus panel that allows you to set and adjust your focus time, quickly enable or disable Do-not-Disturb (DND) mode, create new or select from existing Google Tasks, and play music with focus sound (YouTube Music Premium if you have a subscription). Other new features include simplifying inserting emojis, GIFs, and Google Drive links with the M130's new Launcher + f shortcut. There’s also the Quick Insert physical key that’s set to be included in the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus in 2025. There are also tons of quality-of-life changes, making navigating ChromeOS more convenient. The new Suggestions section in Tote reduces the time needed to locate fi

AMD’s entire CES 2025 lineup has reportedly leaked, promising a huge range of new hardware - including its new range of next-gen RDNA 4 GPUs. The leak comes from ‘zhangzhonghao’ in a Chinese forum on Chiphell , who suggests AMD will be revealing: laptop CPUs, desktop CPUs, desktop GPUs, handheld gaming chips, and more - phew! AMD’s chief executive Dr Lisa Su previously confirmed that RDNA 4 GPUs will launch in early 2025 ( as revealed to PCWorld ), which adds some validity to this new leak. Here’s everything the leaker claims will be on show at next year’s CES: Ryzen AI Kraken Point (laptop APUs) Ryzen AI Max 300/Strix Halo (laptop APUs) Ryzen HX Fire Range/X3D (laptop APUs) Ryzen Z2/Z2G/Z2 Extreme (handheld APUs) RDNA 4 (desktop GPUs) Ryzen 9950X3D/9900X3D (desktop CPUs) Now, if all that doesn’t mean much to you, don’t worry: I’ll break down the specifics behind each product family below. If accurate, this powerhouse lineup could place AMD as the frontrunner at CES 2025, d