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I covered the details about these tariffs in a FAQ, as well as a set of highlights for a shorter way to get up to speed on the situation. I also created a breakout of sample cost increases so you could better see what actual purchases could look like.
But most news has focused on the immediate dollars-and-cents effect of these new taxes. What's been talked about less are the other ways tariffs will impact the tech industry—consequences that could dampen or even drive back certain aspects that we currently take for granted. At best, we'll see a temporary blow. At worst, we could feel this hit for years to come.
Harder to obtain
Technology has become more available to the masses over time. Long ago, personal computers were a rare luxury, found only in homes of enthusiasts or the well-to-do. But as popularity rose, devices and hard
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Apple Stores saw a surge in foot traffic over the weekend amid concerns over upcoming tariffs.
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Anyone else feel like half the time their phone rings these days it's spam? Sometimes there's an alert before you even pick up, but other times it takes being in the call to know. Well, Google is now making it easier to do the latter, adding in-call scam detection to the Pixel Watch.
The new AI-powered feature gives a loud beep at the start of the call and every couple minutes afterward. It will give a notification, beep and vibration in cases where a scam is very likely. You can dismiss the notification from the watch if you know it's not a scam. Try it out by turning on scam detection in settings.
There's a few caveats, as the in-call scam detection works only on the Pixel watch 2 or 3. They also need to be connected by Bluetooth to a Pixel 9 or newer phone. It's also only available right now in the US and for English-language calls.
Google first introduced the feature to select phones in beta last November. It's now available on the Pixel 9 and newer devices, but this addition lets you see the notification without ever taking out your phone.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/google-brings-in-call-scam-notifications-to-pixel-watches-120008825.html?src=rss
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 Apple will report its earnings results for the second quarter of its 2025 fiscal year on Thursday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Apple's CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh will discuss the results on a conference call with analysts a half hour later.
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 Apple today announced that five additional games will be added to the Apple Arcade library at the beginning of next month.
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And if you need a power bank, then today's your lucky day. This Baseus EnerGeek G12 model is only $45 on Amazon after applying the JSL7VMNK promo code on top of the current sale price. That comes out to a whopping 50% discount, and it only released two months ago!
The Baseus EnerGeek GR12 has a huge 20,800mAh capacity, which is plenty for pretty much any laptop you could possibly own. That's enough to fully recharge a MacBook Air M3 Pro or Steam Deck, or over three full recharges for an iPhone 16 Pro. Get super-fast charging via either of the two 100W USB-C ports, but you'll need a high-speed USB-C cable capable of such throughput.
There are actually four ports available on this power bank—the aforementioned two fast-charging USB-C ports as well as an additional two USB-A ports. This means you can charge multiple devices at once, but note that this thing can provide a max 145W of charging power that gets split up if multiple ports are in use at once.
This Baseus power bank has a 65W input for recharging itself, so it can go from 0% to 100% in about 2 hours. It also supports pass-through charging, so if you're at home and want to recharge your devices while recharging the power bank, you can.
It's an amazing power bank, especially when you can get it for this cheap. With promo code JSL7VMNK at checkout, the newly released Baseus EnerGeek GR12 is
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Most shoppers feel compelled to buy smartphones and laptops ahead of possible price surges.
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 Anker this week kicked off a new Earth Day sale, offering savings on popular wall chargers, iPhone charging stands, portable batteries, SOLIX solar power stations, and more. This sale includes discounts at both Anker and on Amazon.
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are on sale via Amazon for just $179. This is a record-low price, as they normally cost $229. This deal is available for multiple colorways, including black, pink, beige and green.
These little cuties easily made our list of the best wireless earbuds. We admired the comfortable and secure fit and the addition of the Tensor chip to handle audio and ANC processing. They also offer a hands-free way to initiate Gemini AI.
However, the main reason we recommend these earbuds is that they
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 Ahead of when new reciprocal tariffs go into effect on April 9, Apple customers are scrambling to buy devices before prices go up. Multiple Apple employees that spoke to Bloomberg said their stores have been packed with customers "panic-buying" iPhones. "Almost every customer asked me if prices were going to go up soon," one Apple worker was quoted as saying.
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The weather is turning warmer, so it's about time to hang up that winter coat with the big pockets you use to store everything. That also means things might be a bit harder to keep track of now — I lost my phone, alone, multiple times over this sunny weekend. But, now there's a (cheaper) potential solution: The Chipolo One bluetooth tracker.
Right now, a four-pack of Chipolo Ones is down to $50 from $75 — a 33 percent discount. This sale is a record-low price for this set of our favorite Bluetooth tracker for 2025. It also offers two different color sets to choose between and is a great deal if you want multiple trackers (just one is usually $20).
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