Topic: us tariffs
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US to Levy 25% Tariff on AMD, NVIDIA AI Chip Exports to China
The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on specific advanced AI chips, like Nvidia's H200, exported to China, formalizing a revenue-sharing deal where the government receives a quarter of the sales value. The policy is framed as a transactional trade strategy to profit from adjusted export controls, wi...
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Top Gaming Industry News Stories of 2025: Year in Review
Sony scaled back its live-service ambitions after the failure of *Concord*, canceling projects and signaling a shift away from the industry's pursuit of live-service dominance. Microsoft successfully expanded its multiplatform strategy, bringing major titles like *Indiana Jones* and *Halo* to PS5...
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Jaguar Land Rover's $220M Cyberattack Loss
A September 2025 cyberattack by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters caused Jaguar Land Rover a £196 million loss, forcing production shutdowns and operational chaos. The UK Government intervened with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to stabilize the supply chain, enabling production to largely resume by Octob...
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Last Chance: Save $100 on Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro Today
The PlayStation 5 Pro is currently discounted by $100, making it approximately $689.99 at major retailers until December 25th, despite recent price increases in Sony's lineup. This premium console offers enhanced performance over the standard PS5, including higher resolutions, better ray tracing,...
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Porsche Cayenne Electric: Everything We Know (And One Big Secret)
Porsche's operating profit plummeted 99% in early 2025 due to a costly strategic pivot away from in-house EV batteries, compounded by US tariffs and a shrinking Chinese market. The company is launching the Cayenne Electric and Turbo Electric, its first fully electric SUVs, with the Turbo model be...
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Ferrari Testarossa Reborn: 1035hp Plug-In Hybrid
The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid that combines a 4-liter turbocharged V8 engine with three electric motors, producing a total of 1,035 horsepower. It accelerates from 0–62 mph in under 2.3 seconds, reaches a top speed of 205 mph, and offers all-electric driving for about 15 mile...
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Black Friday Deals: Save Up to 58% on Apple, Bose & Sony Gear
This year's Black Friday offers impressive discounts on premium electronics from brands like Apple, Bose, and Sony, including record-low prices on items such as AirPods and PlayStation Portal. Despite some price increases due to tariffs, shoppers can find substantial savings on high-demand produc...
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Games Workshop Bans AI in Warhammer Content
Games Workshop has instituted a formal internal policy banning the use of AI-generated content in all stages of its design process for Warhammer products, emphasizing a commitment to human artistry and IP protection. The company's CEO cited practical concerns over data security and compliance, an...
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What's Next for the Roomba Maker?
iRobot, the maker of Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to be acquired by its contract manufacturer, Picea Robotics, to secure its future. The company's market dominance eroded due to intense competition from rivals like Ecovacs and Roborock, and the collapse of a planned acqui...
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OnePlus 12: Still a Powerhouse in 2025, Now $300 Off
The OnePlus 12 is a compelling, top-tier smartphone in 2025, particularly at a discounted price, as it prioritizes core user experience—like exceptional battery life, fast charging, and smooth performance—over generative AI features. It represents OnePlus's most complete package to date, addressi...
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Evercade Tomb Raider Bundles Are Back In Stock At Amazon
Evercade gaming hardware, including the handheld EXP-R and home console VS-R bundled with the Tomb Raider Collection, is back in stock at Amazon for $130 each after supply shortages and a price increase. The Evercade platform, developed by Blaze Entertainment, offers over 75 cartridges with retro...
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Acer Laptop Debuts Massive Haptic Trackpad with Stylus
Acer's CES 2026 laptop lineup is highlighted by the Swift 16 AI, which features the world's largest haptic trackpad that can be used with a stylus for sketching. The new Swift models are powered by next-generation Intel Panther Lake processors, with expanded OLED options and contextual media cont...
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