05.01.25

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Tariffs will raise prices on essential tech and lead to inflation. Experts say that people who depend on cheap stuff to survive are going to suffer the most.

OpenAI is launching a shopping experience inside of ChatGPT, complete with product picks and buy buttons. WIRED spoke with Adam Fry, the company’s search product lead, to ask how it all works.

Manufacturers in India would need to double production to meet US iPhone demand—and the shift still wouldn’t solve Apple’s China problem.

Perplexity? Gemini? Copilot? The Razr Ultra will have it all optimized for its flippy, folding screen.

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Brain rot is real, and I have it. What does it say about me, er—society—that we need AI to summarize articles, emails, and even texts? Now, watching a YouTube video even seems like too much work. Google Gemini’s new AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, can plug into Google apps like Search, Maps, and YouTube, using AI to summarize necessary information to save you precious time that could be spent playing Candy Crush or solving the Wordle. Use Gemini AI to summarize YouTube videos, and use the time saved to shop for one of those motorized chairs that the characters in Wall-E roll around on, writes Molly Higgins.

Entry-level exercisers will love Aviron’s low profile and tons of addicting exercise content.

Asus’ 15-inch laptop is an uninspiring machine built for creators.

When the Apple Watch launched, it was unclear if smartwatches would pan out. Ten years later, Apple has a $100 billion hit that reshaped the watch industry and ushered in a new age of fitness tracking.

Maximum bass and minimal features make for a beguiling mix from this beautifully made Bluetooth speaker.