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‘We would have to sell the lowest-end SKUs at a loss’: Framework says it’s ‘temporarily pausing’ some US laptop sales amid tariff disruption
Modular laptop designer Framework says it is “temporarily pausing US sales” in response to the disruption caused by US tariffs on Taiwanese imports. The sales pause will apply to a limited number of Laptop 13 configurations, the company confirmed in a statement on social media this week, with models impacted by the decision set to be removed from its online…
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Framework delays Laptop 12 orders in the US over tariffs
Framework has confirmed it will no longer be opening US preorders for the new Laptop 12 today, or announcing a price, as it evaluates the impact of Trump’s tariffs. The modular, convertible laptop will still be available later today for buyers elsewhere, including Canada and Europe. The Laptop 12 is Framework’s smallest laptop yet, and its first convertible touchscreen model.…
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Framework stops selling some of its cheapest laptops due to Trump tariffs
Framework says it’s “temporarily pausing” US sales on some of its laptops due to the Trump administration’s tariffs that went into effect on April 5th, according to a post on X. The affected models are “a few base Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5 125H and Ryzen 5 7640U),” the company says, and it has removed them from its website…
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Solo.io targets Kubernetes efficiency gains with new agentic AI framework
Solo.io has released ‘Kagent,’ a new open source framework for DevOps pros and platform engineers to run AI agents in cloud native environments. It works by providing a foundation on which teams can build internal automation platforms inside Kubernetes environments. Agents built using Kagent will be well placed to automate tasks such as configuration, troubleshooting, observability, and network security, Solo.io…
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Repairable future-proofed laptops? The new Framework Laptop 12 can be continually refurbished and upgraded – and it could be a game changer for sustainable hardware
Modular computer manufacturer Framework has unveiled the latest addition to its range of future-proofed sustainable laptops with a new 12in touchscreen convertible notebook. The Framework Laptop 12 is billed as a durable, repairable, and upgradeable alternative to the other small form-factor laptops on the market. The new laptop will feature 13th generation Intel Core processors in both i3 and i5…
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Framework Reveals Upgradable and Affordable 2-in-1 Laptop
Few laptop makers are doing things as exciting as Framework and its modular devices. This week, the company announced a new desktop and an affordable 2-in-1 laptop with a touchscreen. Yes, the Framework Laptop 12 will be just like its larger modular siblings, but it will be more budget-friendly and portable. Last April, Framework confirmed ambitions to expand beyond its…
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‘We’re nowhere near done with Framework Laptop 16’ says Framework CEO
Two years ago, the last time Framework had an event in San Francisco, California, the highlight was the Framework Laptop 16 — a laptop promising the “holy grail” of upgradable graphics cards, and easily one of the most ambitious laptops ever made. But today, the Framework Laptop 16 got little mention at its new event, which focused on the new,…
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A CIO’s guide to using the SPOT framework for people-first transformation
CIOs are often tasked with navigating the complexities of IT growth while ensuring operational improvements and scalability. From advancing traditional IT infrastructure to implementing transformative tools like AI agents, scaling IT is essential for achieving long-term success in today’s dynamic landscape. However, successful IT scaling is not just about technology. It is fundamentally a people-first challenge. This is where the…
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