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But while the headlines spout flat numbers like a now staggering 54 percent on Chinese imports and 25 percent on steel, the tariffs' effect on tech gear isn't as clear cut. To understand the whole situation, I spoke with industry insiders. What they said is a sobering warning to consumers: We're about to get hit hard.
You can read our full rundown on the tech tariffs to understand the deeper details, but if you only have time for the highlights, read on. You'll get up to speed quicker, so you know how to plan your tech purchases for the coming weeks and beyond.
Spoiler: A bumpy ride is headed our way. Buckle up.
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Commentary: This super fun family comedy is all about the power of creativity, community and friendship. Seriously, what's not to love?
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Create an IRS account to save time when filing your taxes.
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This remote can handle all your needs via voice and physical buttons for all your Amazon Fire TV functions.
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According to Microsoft, the driver "provides encryption protection and is used by specialized security software and enterprise solutions" and "can be automatically introduced into a system as part of the installation process of many different applications" (e.g., antivirus software).
In serious cases, the compatibility problems caused by the latest Windows 11 24H2 update can lead to an increase in blue screen errors or black screen crashes. If a system no longer responds at all, often only on-board resources or repair tools can help with troubleshooting.
What you need to watch out for
Microsoft states that the issue currently affects sprotect.sys drivers with version numbers 1.0.2.372 and 1.0.3.48903. System administrators should check whether these drivers have been installed on devices. As already mentioned, these drivers can be installed and updated by various applications, and there's no comprehensive overview at this time.
To prevent the error on affected devices, Microsoft has instated
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 Anker's lifestyle brand Eufy has already swallowed a big chunk of the robot vacuum market and now it's got its sights on your yard. The company has been sharing details of its first two robot mowers since the start of the year, and now they're ready to start selling them. Eufy's E15 and E18 are designed to automate one of the most tedious jobs around the home — if you're able to pay. I've been testing an E15 for the last few weeks ahead of their retail debut today and I'm fairly impressed.
Early robot mowers needed a boundary wire to tell them where they were allowed to mow. But digging a trench around your lawn is time consuming, costly and less than ideal if you eventually move. It prompted companies to pivot to other methods, such as GPS or RTK (real time kinematics) to navigate. Eufy, however, is harnessing its computer vision know-how to trim your lawn with even less fuss, calling its technology "visual full self-driving," or vFSD. Yes, I know. Anker says there are plenty of benefits in using cameras over GPS, like more reliable mowing and better obstacle avoidance.
Daniel Cooper for Engadget
The E15 is capable of covering lawns up to 800 square meters while the E18 will conquer lands as broad as 1,200 square meters. If you assumed, like I did, that the difference between the two is battery
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Later than expected, Google has begun rolling a pair of new Gemini Live features to Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices. The company first previewed Gemini live video and screensharing during Mobile World Congress in March. As you might have guessed from their names, the two features allow you to take advantage of Gemini's multi-modal capabilities to ask Google's chatbot questions about what you see in front of your or on your phone's screen.
Rolling out to Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices today and available for all Advanced users on @Android in the Gemini app:… pic.twitter.com/fjTD4qhvjz
— Google Gemini App (@GeminiApp) April 7, 2025
If you don't own a Pixel 9 or Galaxy S25, Google says you can still access the new features through the Gemini app on Android. However, you'll need a Google One AI Premium plan, which costs $20 per month.
This article originally appeared on Engad
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While the Nintendo Switch 2 had its splashy debut last week, including details about the hardware and launch games, there's still lots about the console that Nintendo has yet to clear up. For instance, the company hasn't gone into specifics about the CPU and GPU that are powering the Switch 2, other than to touch on the performance enhancements that they offer over the Switch (NVIDIA separately confirmed that the Switch 2 uses its Deep Learning Super Sampling tech).
However, since last Wednesday's blockbuster Direct, Nintendo has touched on some new Switch 2 details in interviews with the press. For one thing, Nate Bihldorff, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Publishing at Nintendo of America, told Nintendo Life that the console's Joy-Con 2 controllers do not use Hall effect tech. "The Joy-Con 2's controllers have been designed from the ground up," Bihldorff said. "They're not Hall effect sticks, but they feel really good."
Switch 2 producer Kouichi Kawamoto separately said that the Joy-Con 2 joysticks "are quieter and don't make noise, even when they're moved
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