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How about Trump tariff live updates — first major price increases hit big tech

President Donald Trump's tariffs been paused for some countries, and we're bringing you live updates on the impact across the tech world.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 9, 2025

Razer seemingly halts US laptop sales, including Blade 16, in reaction to new incoming tariffs

Even though Razer's primary business is selling laptops, it's no longer taking direct orders in the US for its gaming machines, likely due to new tariffs imposed by President Trump.

Windows Central · Apr 8, 2025

Microsoft 50th anniversary protesters fired, tech giant reprimands former employee for not apologizing or showing remorse

Two Microsoft employees were fired after disrupting the 50th anniversary event and accusing the company of being “war profiteers” over Israel ties.

Windows Central · Apr 8, 2025

Microsoft crawls back to Steam ahead of schedule by leaking a screenshot of an app where you can launch Steam games through Xbox

Maybe it'll be good? Maybe?

PC Gamer · Mar 21, 2025

Xbox lets slip major plans ahead of potential handheld launch

Microsoft accidentally posts a marketing image revealing Xbox Steam integration before pulling it down again.

T3 · Mar 21, 2025

Microsoft just "leaked" an Xbox interface mock up which has Steam game integration

Microsoft's Xbox app is undergoing rapid development ahead of its partner handheld "Kennan." This might be an early look at the next big update.

Windows Central · Mar 20, 2025

Huawei's new flip phone blurs the line between foldables

Huawei launched its new foldable, which teeters on the edge of two standard designs.

Android Central · Mar 20, 2025

Samsung’s flagship 2024 soundbar just got bricked by a new firmware update — don’t update

Samsung’s flagship 2024 soundbars just got bricked by a new firmware update, so it’s better to steer clear from any downloads before the problem is amended.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 17, 2025

Apple says it will add RCS encryption to texts with Android following GSMA update

A GSMA press release announced the RCS standard will adopt encryption measures for users, Apple prepares a rollout.

Android Central · Mar 14, 2025

Retailers selling base model RX 9070 GPUs at 22% markup compared to MSRP — 9070 XT now typically starts at $799

Radeon RX 9070 and Radeon RX 9700 XT graphics cards that are supposed to be sold at MSRP sell at prices that are 12%–22% higher in the U.S. And that's assuming you can even find cards in stock.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 13, 2025