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Yesterday — 13 April 2025Main stream

U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance

13 April 2025 at 17:00
On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.

© Jason Henry for The New York Times

The outcome of the trial could drastically reshape the way consumers share information online.

What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants

13 April 2025 at 17:01
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.

© Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times

Last year, the Justice Department and the F.T.C., above, reached an agreement to divide up responsibility for investigating whether biggest players in artificial intelligence were violating antitrust laws.

Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics

A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

The threat of higher iPhone prices caused some Americans to rush to Apple stores to buy new phones.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics

12 April 2025 at 22:27
Products including smartphones and computers appeared to be getting a reprieve from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a big toll on tech companies like Apple.

As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts

12 April 2025 at 17:02
Many Americans have purchased foreign-made products out of fears that companies could start to raise prices soon.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Fearing increased prices because of tariffs on Chinese goods, shoppers have flocked to Apple stores to buy iPhones, deciding not to wait until the release of new models later this year.

How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?

10 April 2025 at 22:55
With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.

© Kelsey McClellan for The New York Times

From left, the iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, Google Pixel 9A and Google Pixel 9.

DeepSeek Is Embraced in China by Government Nationwide

18 March 2025 at 12:00
Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.
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