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US-China tariff shakeup spurs diplomatic trade talk drama

April 25, 2025, 3:20 am more...

Recent developments in US–China trade relations reveal a tariff shakeup: the Trump administration hints at potential exemptions on select US imports while Chinese authorities lift duties on semiconductors. Trump’s claim of ongoing trade talks adds extra spice to an already ironic political tussle.

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gizmodo.com / Hasbro Wants Tariff-Exempt Toys as Magic: The Gathering Cards Keep Selling

zerohedge.com / Chinese Delegation Spotted Entering Treasury Department, Demands Photos Be Deleted: Report

zerohedge.com / Trade War Shock Looms For Port Of Los Angeles As Goldman Identifies Most-Impacted Products

zerohedge.com / Stocks Stumble After Trump's China Comments

zerohedge.com / Walmart Opens Channel For Battered Chinese Exporters To "Quickly Expand" In Domestic Market

theverge.com / Shein and Temu raise prices in response to Trump tariffs

zerohedge.com / Beijing Vows To Stabilize China's Sinking Economy

theinformation.com / Temu and Shein Hike Prices in Response to U.S. Tariffs - The Information

bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Xi Is Winning His Tariff Waiting Game With Trump - Bloomberg.com

cnbc.com / Amazon sellers raise prices after Trump's China tariff: 'It's unsustainable'

zerohedge.com / Futures Slide After Trump Interview Reverses Boost From China Tariff Cut Reports

tomshardware.com / China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refunds

technologyreview.com / The Download: how Trump’s tariffs will affect US manufacturing, and AI architecture

zerohedge.com / Who Blinks First? China May Exempt Tariffs On US Ethane & Other Goods

theinformation.com / China Quietly Drops 125% Retaliatory Tariff on Crucial U.S. Semiconductors - The Information

techspot.com / Intel's AI PC chip demand stumbles while older processors thrive amid tariff concerns

techinasia.com / China’s political bureau supports companies hit by US tariffs

techinasia.com / US, India seek trade deal over tariff issues

zerohedge.com / India Throws Trump A Harley-Davidson Olive Branch In Trade Talks

reuters.com/business / Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs - Reuters

techinasia.com / Malaysia hit with 24% US tariff, seeks trade deal

techinasia.com / South Korea, US discuss trade package ahead of tariff deadline

bloomberg.com/technology / China Vows to Ready Emergency Plan, Policy Tools Amid Trade War - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China may exempt some US imports from 125% tariffs

techinasia.com / China reportedly lifts tariffs on US semiconductors

techinasia.com / Trump claims US in trade talks with China as Beijing denies


permalink / 28 stories from 13 sources in 4 days ago #china #politics #trump #tariffs #semiconductors +


Nintendo Switch 2 preorders sell out despite retailer mishaps

April 24, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Consumer frenzy for the Nintendo Switch 2 is evident as major retailers report sold‐out preorders. Even GameStop couldn’t escape the chaos, bungling its launch while demand outpaced supply, underscoring the console’s scorching popularity.

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techinasia.com / Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders sell out ahead of June 2025 launch

theverge.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 upgrades for Mario Party and Kirby will cost $19.99

theverge.com / I got my Switch 2 preorder the old-fashioned way: lining up at GameStop

theverge.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are sold out everywhere

gizmodo.com / GameStop Bungles Nintendo Switch 2 First Day Preorders


permalink / 8 stories from 5 sources in 5 days ago #gaming #entertainment #nintendo #games #walmart +


Windows Update Unmasks 20-Year-Old GTA: San Andreas Bug

April 24, 2025, 10:20 am more...

A routine Windows 11 update has unexpectedly pulled back the curtain on a legacy bug in GTA: San Andreas—a 20-year-old coding oversight that has resurfaced. The incident, described with tongue-in-cheek humor by tech insiders, underscores the quirky collision between vintage game code and modern operating systems.

theregister.com / Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas finally shows itself

tomshardware.com / Windows 11 24H2 reveals a 20-year-old bug in GTA San Andreas related to the Skimmer seaplane


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 5 days ago #software #gaming #windows #games +


Oblivion Remastered now live across platforms

April 22, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Bethesda has officially unveiled its long-awaited remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The enhanced version boasts overhauled graphics and revamped leveling mechanics, delighting longtime fans and new players alike with a refreshed, immersive gameplay experience that transports audiences back to Tamriel with a modern twist.

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techspot.com / The Oblivion remake is real, it's gorgeous, and it's out now

venturebeat.com / Bethesda shadow-drops Oblivion Remastered on a Tuesday

cnet.com / Surprise! Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play Oblivion Remastered Now

arstechnica.com / You can play the Unreal-powered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster today

theverge.com / Bethesda officially reveals Oblivion Remastered, available today


permalink / 9 stories from 6 sources in 7 days ago #gaming #entertainment #games #playstation #bethesda +


Duolingo adds chess lessons to its learning arsenal

April 22, 2025, 3:20 am more...

Duolingo is rolling out a new chess course that fuses interactive puzzles with strategic game lessons, aiming to capture both novices and seasoned players. The platform’s innovative blend of language learning and chess comes as a surprising but clever twist in its educational expansion.

techinasia.com / Duolingo launches chess course in beta for iOS users

cnet.com / Knight Takes Pawn. Chess Lessons Are Coming to Duolingo

theverge.com / Duolingo is getting a chess course

venturebeat.com / Duolingo’s next move is teaching chess


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 7 days ago #games #software #elearning #technology #business +


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