President Donald Trump’s major flip-flop on his aggressive tariff plan had global markets rallying on Wednesday. But analysts warned investors to look out for a “dead cat bounce,” a term signifying a brief rebound during a moment of free fall or uncertainty. They were right to be skeptical. While Trump announced a 90-day pause of… Continue reading Tech Stocks Are Collapsing After Trump’s Disastrous Tariff Stunt
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The Amount Amazon Is Actually Making on AI Will Make Your Eyebrows Raise Dramatically
Even as tariffs loom, big tech companies still plan to splash tons of money on AI infrastructure. But the return they’re getting on these moonshot investments should give you pause. In numbers, Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon combined will spend more than $270 billion in capital expenditures to build AI data centers in 2025 alone, according… Continue reading The Amount Amazon Is Actually Making on AI Will Make Your Eyebrows Raise Dramatically
Harvard Professor Quietly Gives His Lab Workers His Entire Salary Every Year
As billionaire tech moguls ravish public research funds and startups siphon knowledge workers into pie-in-the-sky venture capitalist schemes, one professor has found his own key to innovation: scientists who are able to do crucial lab work without going broke. David Liu is a chemistry professor and director of the Merkin Institute of Transformative Technologies in Healthcare… Continue reading Harvard Professor Quietly Gives His Lab Workers His Entire Salary Every Year
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
Last weekend, A Minecraft Movie made $15 million in China in its opening weekend. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on the country, that success story might be the last of its kind, for a while at least. On Thursday, Trump announced 145 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, even as he has placed a… Continue reading Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
One of the largest federations of unions and several former officials of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration have raised concerns about the possibility that Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency could potentially gain access to sensitive information shared with OSHA and the Department of Labor by whistleblowers at the centibillionaire’s… Continue reading Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Sonos appoints software veteran Hugo Barra to its board after app troubles
Barra led Android during a critical phase and also served as VP of Oculus at Meta. Barra led Android during a critical phase and also served as VP of Oculus at Meta. Chris Welch is a senior reviewer who has worked at The Verge since its founding in 2011. His coverage areas include audio (Sonos,… Continue reading Sonos appoints software veteran Hugo Barra to its board after app troubles
Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs
Even with tariffs ‘paused,’ the new rate hikes are reportedly testing tech supply chains around the world. Even with tariffs ‘paused,’ the new rate hikes are reportedly testing tech supply chains around the world. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent… Continue reading Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs
The tariff apocalypse has not been canceled
Which tariffs are on, which are off, and which are still on the way? Which tariffs are on, which are off, and which are still on the way? Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Last week, President Donald Trump… Continue reading The tariff apocalypse has not been canceled
NHTSA’s self-driving safety staff reportedly ‘disproportionally affected’ by DOGE cuts
The cuts that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency made at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in February “disproportionately affected” employees working on vehicle automation safety, according to The Financial Times. That division was formed in 2023 and therefore included a number of staffers who were still in their initial probationary hiring period, which… Continue reading NHTSA’s self-driving safety staff reportedly ‘disproportionally affected’ by DOGE cuts
Polestar EV sales jump in Q1 on discounts like its ‘Tesla conquest’ bonus
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar saw its first-quarter sales jump 76% compared to the same period in 2024 after it began offering discounts and other promotions, including ones geared toward locking in Tesla owners. Polestar sold 12,304 cars in the first three months of the year compared to 6,975 in Q1 2024. Sales were relatively… Continue reading Polestar EV sales jump in Q1 on discounts like its ‘Tesla conquest’ bonus