Topic: tariffs impact

  • Chip Tariffs Loom: Tech Firms Scramble to Adapt

    Chip Tariffs Loom: Tech Firms Scramble to Adapt

    Ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs on semiconductors are creating uncertainty and increasing production costs for tech companies, who are actively seeking strategies to navigate these challenges. A live discussion featuring industry experts will address how businesses are responding to tariff...

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  • Analogue 3D Delayed Again Due to Tariffs, Frustrating Nintendo 64 Fans

    Analogue 3D Delayed Again Due to Tariffs, Frustrating Nintendo 64 Fans

    The Analogue 3D, a premium retro Nintendo 64 console, faces another delay until late August due to unexpected tariffs on imported components, though preorder prices remain unchanged. New tariffs (25%-40%) on electronics from East Asia forced Analogue to adjust its timeline, absorbing costs rather...

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  • GPU Prices Skyrocket Once More

    GPU Prices Skyrocket Once More

    GPU prices are significantly inflated across the market, with AMD cards like the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5080 experiencing price hikes of $250 to $500 above their MSRP. Retailers are driving up prices due to limited supply and high demand, evidenced by low transaction volumes on eBay (around 1,100 Nvi...

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  • The Download: Calculating R&D ROI and AI's Creative Power

    The Download: Calculating R&D ROI and AI's Creative Power

    Government investment in R&D delivers substantial long-term value, positioning it among the most effective uses of public funds, with returns including economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. Despite skepticism over speculative or long-term projects, evidence shows that R&D spe...

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