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Tariffs, another chaotic venture of the barely four-month-old Trump administration, are set to rollick every sector of the economy and nearly all the goods and services people use across the world. But tariffs could also cause the tech in your phone and other devices you use every day to stagnate as supply chains are hit by the rise in costs and companies scramble to balance the books by cutting vital development research.Let’s get a couple important caveats out of the way here, starting with the possibility that the US might just come to its senses and back down on tariffs…

Google Pixel phones are our favorite Android phones here at WIRED and have been for a few years. They have industry-leading cameras, get speedy software and security updates directly from Google (like iPhones do from Apple), and are priced competitively. But which of the new Google Pixel phones should you buy? The Pixel 9a? The Pixel 9? What about the crazy-expensive Pixel 9 Pro Fold? Don’t fret—I’ll break down the differences between the best Pixel phones and sort out the right one for you.You’ll also find Pixel-exclusive tips to help you get the most out of your new phone, plus…

A few years ago, Chef Robotics was facing potential death. “There were a lot of dark periods where I was thinking of giving up,” founder Rajat Bhageria tells TechCrunch of his six-year-old company. But friends and investors encouraged him, so he persevered.  Today, Chef Robotics has not only survived, it’s one of the few food tech robotic companies that is thriving. The startup, which recently raised a $23 million Series A, has 40 employees and marquee customers like Amy’s Kitchen and Chef Bombay. Dozens of robots installed across the U.S. have made 45 million meals to date, Bhageria says. This…

The nonsense jujitsu is absurd, but is it sincere? In some cases, it’s hard to say. In others it seems more likely that scientific illiteracy serves a cover for retribution. This week, the Commerce Department canceled federal support for three Princeton University initiatives focused on climate research. The stated reason, for one of those programs: “This cooperative agreement promotes exaggerated and implausible climate threats, contributing to a phenomenon known as ‘climate anxiety,’ which has increased significantly among America’s youth.”Commerce Department, you’re so close! Climate anxiety among young people is definitely something to look out for. Telling them to close their…

OpenAI has launched a legal counteroffensive against one of its co-founders, Elon Musk, and his competing AI venture, xAI. In court documents filed yesterday, OpenAI accuses Musk of orchestrating a “relentless” and “malicious” campaign designed to “take down OpenAI” after he left the organisation years ago. Elon’s nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit. Today, we counter-sued to stop him.— OpenAI Newsroom (@OpenAINewsroom) April 9, 2025 The court filing, submitted to the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges Musk…

Analysis involves breaking down a whole into its parts for detailed study. Data analysis is the practice of transforming raw data into actionable insights for informed decision-making. It involves collecting and examining data to answer questions, validate hypotheses, or refute theories. In the contemporary business landscape, gaining a competitive edge is imperative, given the challenges such as rapidly evolving markets, economic unpredictability, fluctuating political environments, capricious consumer sentiments, and even global health crises. These challenges have reduced the room for error in business operations. For companies striving not only to survive but also to thrive in this demanding environment, the…

Loona just hit her 1,000-day anniversary, and she’s still the sassiest, smartest, and most low-maintenance member of the family—part pet, part teacher, part entertainer, all adorable. To celebrate, they’re throwing a killer pre-sale from April 9–16 with big discounts, limited edition goodies, and just 100 spots—so if you’ve ever wanted a robot bestie for your kid (or yourself), now’s the moment.I’ll be honest—when I first heard the phrase “robot pet,” I pictured a cold, beep-booping Roomba wearing a bowtie. But then Loona rolled into our lives, and now, 1,000 days later, she’s still the life of the party (and, let’s…

Trump administration officials have promoted the tariffs as a way to boost US manufacturing and create more high-paying jobs. But American small business owners painted a very different picture of the situation on TikTok. In one video, the founder of a trendy hair accessories brand rolled her eyes and explained that the company’s products “literally cannot be made here.” In another, the CEO of a shoe company similarly said China “is just the only place I could manufacture.” The owner of a company that makes self-checkout kiosks lamented about how awful his experiences have been working with suppliers in the…

Among the UVW-CWA’s goals, as listed by that zine: drafting video game worker bill of rights to standardize working conditions, including hiring inequality, crunch, contractor healthcare In theory, this would give organizers a shared vision. “Our struggle does not happen in isolation, and we’ll need all the help we can get in the face of the most anti-worker administrations of our lifetimes,” it reads.Previous video game unions have formed under specific departments like quality assurance, within a single development team. United Videogame Workers-CWA is open to any game industry worker located in the US and Canada, regardless of where they…

Now called HDMI 2.1b following minor updates, the spec’s arrival brought new capabilities, starting with higher video resolutions and refresh rates. It supports 4K video at 120 Hz (higher with certain PC graphics cards), 8K video at 60 Hz, and even 10K video. HDMI 2.1b’s speedy refresh rates mostly come into play with gaming, where it facilitates other advanced features like VRR (variable refresh rate) for more fluid gameplay as well as ALLM (auto low-latency mode) and QFT (quick frame transport) for reduced latency. The spec also supports all high-bitrate audio formats, including DTS Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, and…