Trump threatens tariffs on imported chips and tech goods despite warnings about higher PC, smartphone prices
Higher tariffs to target TSMC's Taiwan operations
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Is MrBeast planning a TikTok takeover? The YouTube star seems ready to make a move
His rep says no official bid has been made -- yet
Trump announces $500 billion "Stargate" initiative that aims to build largest-ever AI infrastructure project
Elon Musk isn't too thrilled about the project
What just happened? Donald Trump has announced that tech titans OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are joining forces on a colossal $500 billion initiative dubbed "Project Stargate." According to the US president, the goal is to secure AI compute in the country and gain an edge against China, which has been rapidly advancing its own AI ambitions.
Trump addresses speculation over Elon Musk's West Wing office plans
Musk reportedly enjoys broad White House access
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht given full pardon by Donald Trump
"He was given two life sentences, plus 40 years. Ridiculous"
Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban for 75 days
TikTok still hasn't returned to the Apple and Google app stores
TikTok restores US services after Trump vows to save it from ban
TikTok blocked access for US users on Saturday
What just happened? It's been an eventful weekend for TikTok. US users found they were unable to access the app on Saturday, the day before the law banning it in the United States came into effect. But services were being restored on Sunday when President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to delay the ban, giving TikTok more time to reach a deal that will allow it to stay in the US.
Meta could make billions from TikTok ban, but the app's future remains uncertain
In brief: News that TikTok could escape the US ban that will be introduced on Sunday has brought joy to the millions of people who use the app in the US. But it's unlikely that rival platforms, especially Meta, will be celebrating. It's estimated that Mark Zuckerberg's firm would bring in up to $3.38 billion from freed up ad revenue should TikTok disappear from app stores.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts big tech leaders for cozying up to Trump
"After years of pretending to be Democrats, Big Tech leaders are now pretending to be Republicans"
A hot potato: In a scathing critique of tech industry leaders, Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has accused prominent executives of cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump in an attempt to influence anti-competitive policies. Sweeney's comments, shared on the social media platform X, highlight growing concerns about the relationship between big tech and the incoming administration.
Las Vegas police say man used ChatGPT to plan Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel
"We knew that AI was going to change the game at some point or another in all of our lives"
Tech association warns Trump tariffs could reduce US purchasing power by $143 billion
Laptop and tablet sales could decline by as much as 68%
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to delay US ban, CEO meets with Trump
"I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok," said Trump
Donald Trump names David Sacks "White House AI and crypto czar"
Sacks to craft policies for AI and crypto domains
Trump proposes 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, 10% on Chinese goods
New tariffs will almost certainly impact the prices consumers pay for numerous goods
Tech CEOs look to Apple's Tim Cook approach for building ties with President-elect Trump
But then, not every company has the clout of Apple
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's apartment, seizes his phone after platform predicted easy Trump win
"Grand political theater at its worst"
TSMC and GlobalFoundries secure $13B in Chips Act funds ahead of Trump's inauguration
Trump has criticized the grants and a republican-controlled congress will likely restrict them
After $50 million Trump wager payout, France moves to ban Polymarket betting platform
Someone bet $28 million on Trump to win
Zuckerberg and Bezos, despite strained ties with Trump, join other CEOs in congratulating the new President
Trump once threatened to jail Zuckerberg for life
Bitcoin surges to record high as traders rally around Trump victory
A Republican victory could do wonders for cryptocurrencies
Economists warn that Trump's tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket
Study says laptop prices could increase up to 45%, monitors up to 50%, many other products affected
The big picture: If Trump were to implement his proposed tariffs upon becoming president again, it would significantly reshape the landscape of consumer electronics in the US. Economic policy discussions can often seem abstract, but it's important to understand the real-world consequences these tariffs could bring.
Elon Musk blames DDoS attack for delay in livestreamed Trump interview, but X employees say he's lying
A "99 percent" chance he was lying, apparently