Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review — How tariffs impact consumer gadgets, e-commerce and the AI boom
Apr 11, 2025
Paresh Dave, a senior writer at Wired, delves into the tumultuous landscape of tariffs and their far-reaching impacts on the tech industry. He discusses how companies like Apple and Nintendo are adjusting strategies amid uncertainty. E-commerce platforms are feeling the pinch too, with rising shipping costs potentially leading to 'shrinkflation' for consumers. Dave also sheds light on how the AI sector adapts its investments, maintaining optimism despite tariff challenges. Tune in for a smart take on a shifting tech landscape!
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Nintendo Switch 2 Delay
- Nintendo delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 due to tariff announcements.
- This highlights the uncertainty impacting device makers.
Tariff Impact on Pricing
- Companies delay product releases, hoping tariffs are temporary.
- They avoid setting prices now and potentially losing profits later.
E-commerce and Tariffs
- E-commerce platforms relying on low-cost goods from China face challenges.
- Tariffs could make these goods less competitive.