Samsung Q1 Earnings: Chip Profit and Operating Success Exceed Forecasts
April 29, 2025, 9:20 pm more...
Samsung’s latest quarterly report showcased robust performance as both overall operating profits and chip segment earnings beat analysts’ forecasts. Propelled by strong demand in smartphones and PC memory, the results underscore the company’s knack for outsmarting market expectations with numbers that practically float off the page.
wsj.com / Samsung Profit Beats on Strong Smartphone Sales; Trade Curbs Hurt Chip Business
techinasia.com / Samsung’s Q1 2025 chip profit hits $767m, surpasses forecasts
siliconangle.com / Samsung beats profit and revenue targets thanks to strong AI smartphone sales
cnbc.com / Samsung's first-quarter operating profit and revenue beat expectations on smartphone, chip sales
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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 +
Troubled Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders and Accessory Rollout
April 24, 2025, 12:10 am more...
Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 debut is hitting a rough patch as preorders for both the console and its new accessories run into significant glitches, leaving customers frustrated at checkout errors and delays. Retailers are offering these products ahead of the official launch, further underscoring a chaotic rollout.
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theverge.com / GameStop’s Switch 2 preorders started poorly, too
arstechnica.com / Nintendo Switch 2’s gameless Game-Key cards are going to be very common
zerohedge.com / Nintendo Switch 2 Frenzy: "Selling Out" Across US Retailers As Tariffs Won't Impact Pricing
techspot.com / Nintendo Switch 2 teardown confirms Nvidia Tegra T239 chip, SK Hynix memory, and other details
bgr.com / Nintendo Switch 2 sold out immediately, so GameStop is your only chance
theverge.com / Nintendo says invites for its own Switch 2 sales may arrive after launch
permalink / 8 stories from 6 sources in 6 days ago #gaming #entertainment #nintendo #semiconductors #tariffs +
China warns nations amid escalating US–China trade war
April 21, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Beijing’s sharp warning comes as tensions mount over alleged “unfair” US trade deals that could undercut its economic clout. In the midst of aggressive tariff impositions, major tech players like Apple are caught in the crossfire—an unmistakable signal that Beijing is ready to retaliate, adding fuel to the global trade fire.
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techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Korean console plans at risk
techinasia.com / Alibaba’s Cainiao rolls out aid for Chinese cross-border sellers
www.ft.com/ / India under tariff pressure to give Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart full market access - Financial Times
zerohedge.com / Exposing Beijing's 'Gray Trade' Tariff Avoidance Scheme
techspot.com / Logitech quietly raises prices on popular PC accessories by up to 25% after tariffs
techinasia.com / US tariff worries hit Taiwan’s economic sentiment: survey
zerohedge.com / Air Cargo Faces $22BN Revenue Hit When China Tariff Exemption Ends
techinasia.com / Taiwan launches $2.71b relief package over US tariffs
betanews.com / President Donald Trump’s tariffs are killing cheap handheld emulators as Anbernic suspends China shipments
zerohedge.com / Protectionism Is Good
zerohedge.com / Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Disappears
theverge.com / DHL halts international deliveries to US consumers worth over $800
zerohedge.com / What American Hardline Retailers Are Saying about Tariff Fallout
cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Latest on Trump's Shifting Import Tax Plan, and What It Means
theverge.com / Game Boy clone maker Anbernic suspends all shipments to US
tomshardware.com / TSMC says it cannot guarantee that its chips don't end up in China
winbuzzer.com / WD Partners with Microsoft For US-Based Hard Drive Recycling, Reclaims Rare Earths Amid China Curbs
zerohedge.com / "China Will Never Accept It": Beijing Warns Countries Against Trade Deal With Trump At China's Expense
androidheadlines.com / Apple is still not safe from the tariffs
cnet.com / Time May Be Running Out to Buy an iPhone Before Tariffs Hike the Price
techcrunch.com / Tariff turmoil may have killed the tech M&A market’s comeback
arstechnica.com / Trump can’t keep China from getting AI chips, TSMC suggests
appleinsider.com / Trade war escalations between Trump and China to significantly impact Apple
winbuzzer.com / Huawei Readies Ascend 910C AI Chip for Mass Shipment in May as US Curbs Nvidia H20
cnet.com / How Will Tariffs Affect the Switch 2? | Obvious Skill Issue Ep 2 video
permalink / 29 stories from 15 sources in 8 days ago #hardware #semiconductors #techpolicy #apple #fang +
Vivo Unveils X200 Ultra with Top-Tier ZEISS Cameras
April 21, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Vivo officially launched its X200 Ultra smartphone, boasting a cutting-edge ZEISS camera system designed to rival professional imaging gear. The handset promises to redefine mobile photography with its advanced optics and performance, challenging the status quo in smartphone camera technology.
androidheadlines.com / Vivo X200 Ultra launched with top-tier ZEISS cameras
theverge.com / Vivo wants its new smartphone to replace your camera
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago #hardware #mobiletech #innovation #semiconductors #china +
Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions
April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.
zerohedge.com / China's Oil Supertankers Slammed With $5.2 Million Fee Per U.S. Port Call
reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters
appleinsider.com / EU insists Trump won't make it back off Apple
cnbc.com / The biggest questions facing Big Tech ahead of earnings
cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends
reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters
zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar
zerohedge.com / Tesla To Offer "Company Update" With Tuesday's Earnings Report: What To Watch
zerohedge.com / China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It
bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges
zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US
bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com
www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times
techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal
www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%
reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters
permalink / 21 stories from 8 sources in 9 days ago #bigdata #fintech #analytics #techpolicy #china +
Huawei launches Ascend 920 AI chip amid US export controls
April 19, 2025, 3:20 pm more...
Huawei has moved quickly to counter US sanctions that blocked the export of Nvidia’s H20 chip by unveiling its new Ascend 920 AI accelerator. Both reports detail how the company is seizing the opportunity to fill the technological gap in the Chinese market, emphasizing its strategic response to US restrictions. The launch is positioned as a direct challenge to export controls, highlighting Huawei’s commitment to innovation amid increasing trade tensions with American tech firms.
winbuzzer.com / Huawei Seizes Ascend 920 AI Chip Launch After US Blocks Nvidia H20 Exports
tomshardware.com / Huawei introduces the Ascend 920 AI chip to fill the void left by Nvidia's H20
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 10 days ago #ai #hardware #semiconductors #ml #china +
Nintendo Switch 2 U.S. Preorder Launch with Consistent Pricing
April 18, 2025, 9:20 am more...
Multiple reports confirm that Nintendo is moving forward with its U.S. preorder launch for the highly anticipated Switch 2, set to begin on April 24. Despite concerns over rising tariffs potentially impacting costs, Nintendo has kept the base console’s price steady—reported to be around $449.99 to $450—while hinting at a modest increase in accessory costs. The uniform focus across the stories underscores a coordinated announcement about the launch schedule and pricing stability in the face of tariff uncertainties.
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techspot.com / Nintendo finally sets a Switch 2 pre-order date, but its sales restrictions might be over the top
cnet.com / I Played All the Switch 2 Games: What to Look Forward To After April 24 Preorders
venturebeat.com / Nintendo reschedules Switch 2 American pre-orders for April 24
theverge.com / Target announces when its Switch 2 preorders will kick off
tomshardware.com / Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express cards
androidheadlines.com / How and when you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2
wired.com / The Nintendo Switch 2 Price Won’t Get Hit By Trump’s Tariffs
gizmodo.com / Nintendo Sets New Official Date for U.S. Switch 2 Preorders
cnbc.com / Nintendo Switch 2 retail preorder to begin April 24 following tariff delays
techcrunch.com / The Nintendo Switch 2 will still cost $450 in the US, despite tariffs
tomshardware.com / Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start April 24 — the system still costs $449.99
arstechnica.com / Nintendo raises planned Switch 2 accessory prices amid tariff “uncertainty”
cnet.com / Switch 2 U.S. Preorders Starting April 24, Price Staying at $450, Nintendo Confirms
bgr.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will still start April 24 for $449.99
theverge.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 24th and the price is still $449.99
permalink / 22 stories from 13 sources in 11 days ago #hardware #innovation #gaming #semiconductors #techpolicy +
Intel leadership restructure unveils new AI chief appointment
April 17, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
Intel’s CEO Lip‑Bu Tan has initiated a major leadership overhaul at Intel by streamlining operations and directly aligning key chip divisions under his authority. The restructuring includes the appointment of a new AI chief to further drive the company’s innovation in advanced semiconductor and artificial intelligence technologies. This strategic move aims to improve efficiency, expedite decision‑making, and better position Intel to respond to rapidly evolving market demands while bolstering its competitive edge in technology development.
winbuzzer.com / Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Flattens Structure, Elevates AI Focus in First Major Shakeup
techinasia.com / Intel CEO restructures leadership, names new CTO
reuters.com/business / Exclusive: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan flattens leadership structure, names new AI chief, memo says - Reuters
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 12 days ago #ai #cloud #hardware #innovation #semiconductors +
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