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All the Companies That Have Paused US Sales Due to Tariffs (So Far)
“Tariff” might be the defining word of 2025. The Trump administration’s crusade to tariff trading partners around the world has upended markets and shaken trust in the United States. The situation isn’t resolving anytime soon, either: Following the U.S.’s decision to impose a 104% tariff increase on Chinese goods, China reciprocated by raising its tariffs on American goods from 34%…
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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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Server sales are skyrocketing – and growth shows no sign of slowing down
The rise in AI has helped push server sales to the second highest growth rate since 2019, nearly doubling since last year. The AI boom has driven a massive rollout in infrastructure, with research suggesting data centres will continue to grow in size and number. That surge is reflected in IDC’s worldwide quarterly server tracker, which showed the overall market…
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Google’s Pixel Tablet is $120 off ahead of Amazon’s spring sales event
The bulk of the discounts we’ve seen thus far are pretty ho-hum — that is, aside from the current promo on Google’s Pixel Tablet, which is on sale at Amazon with its speaker dock starting at $399 ($100 off) or without the magnetic dock for an all-time low of $279 ($120 off). If you prefer a retailer other than Amazon,…
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Microsoft launches genAI sales agents that focus on finance and supply chain – Computerworld
Salespeople spend hours verifying leads, writing to customers and then waiting for responses, said Bryan Goode, corporate vice president for business applications and platforms at Microsoft. “If you can take something that used to take hours and do it in minutes, you can spend more time selling,” he said. One agent, called “sales chat,” can automatically create documents by drawing…
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Global PC sales could face a major hurdle in 2025
Global PC and tablet sales could face a major hurdle in 2025, according to new research from IDC, with the looming prospect of US tariffs stunting growth. IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker shows global PC volume is now expected to reach 273 million in 2025 – slightly less than the previous forecast and only 3.7% up on last…
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Android phones to drive mobile sales in 2025 – Computerworld
Global sales of smartphones will increase by 2.3% in 2025 compared to last year, according to a new report from IDC. Android-based phones are expected to account for most of the increase, including in China, where sales are expected to rise by 5.6% year over year. Apple’s smartphone sales are expected to dip in China, but rise elsewhere. “While iOS…
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Best appliance deals in February 2025 — here’s the sales I recommend on Ninja, Dyson, Roomba and more
Appliance deals are easy to find if you know where to look, but there’s a lot of options out there. If you’re struggling to decide which appliances to spend your money on, I’m here to help. At Tom’s Guide we review hundreds of appliances per year, including everything from the best air fryers to the best vacuum cleaners. I’m a…
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AMD names new VAR and SI commercial sales chief for EMEA
Computer hardware and processor manufacturer AMD has announced the appointment of James Blackman as head of VAR and SI commercial sales for the EMEA region. A seasoned industry veteran, Blackman brings more than 30 years’ experience to the role and has spent more than 13 years at AMD, most recently leading the firm’s HP sales activity across EMEA. In his…
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3 luxury hotel mattresses that are worth their price tag in the Presidents’ Day sales — up to $995 off
If you’ve decided that Presidents’ Day is the time when you’re going to buy a luxury hotel mattress, you’re in luck as there are some good deals to shop today. One of our favorites will help you save 35% on the Westin Heavenly Bed at Westin Stores, with a queen size reduced to $1,621.75 (was $2,495). Many of the best…
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