#Tech
Trust us — we don’t understand it, but we’re here to regulate it!
#Tech
Trust us — we don’t understand it, but we’re here to regulate it!
Politicians and technology go together like dial-up internet and Zoom calls. Every time a new app drops, half of them think it’s a sandwich and the other half want to ban it just to be safe. Their latest crusade? Banning encryption — because apparently, privacy is suspicious now. You'd think they'd at least Google what encryption is before trying to outlaw it, but then again, half of them still think "the cloud" is something you fly through to get to a committee hearing. Honestly, if they had their way, we’d all be sending emails by carrier pigeon, but with a government-approved tracking chip strapped to its leg — for “national security,” of course.
Apple Seeks Exemption from Trump's Tariffs as iPhone Prices Soar
- Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Apple is adjusting its global supply chain to mitigate the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on iPhones made in China. The company makes most devices in China, which faces a 54% levy, and is shipping more from India, where the tariff is lower. CEO Tim Cook has a good relationship with Trump and hopes to use this to secure an exemption after last week's announcement, just as he did for Apple's smartwatches and components imports in 2018. Without an exemption, analysts estimate the China tariffs could increase iPhone production costs from $580 to $850, while manufacturing in America could make them $1,100-$3,500.
