The Vergecast How the tech world is responding to tariff chaos
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Apr 11, 2025 
Jake Kastrenakes, a Senior reporter at The Verge, dives into the chaos of current tariffs and their profound impact on the tech industry. He discusses how companies like Sony and Apple are grappling with soaring costs and the tough decisions around production. The conversation shifts to the latest in AI, addressing Meta's questionable benchmarks and Siri's challenges. With humor, they tackle FCC controversies and the whimsical intricacies of tech regulation—echoing the unpredictable future of consumer electronics.
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Giant Speakers
- Sony's new party speakers are so large they look photoshopped in promotional images.
- The speakers are the size of a 10-year-old child, highlighting their unusual dimensions.
Tariff Impact on TVs
- Sony's high-end TVs are subject to price increases due to tariffs, unlike their ULT speakers.
- Samsung's Frame TV, being expensive already, absorbs the tariff impact without a price hike.
Tariff Uncertainty
- Tariffs fluctuate constantly, creating uncertainty for businesses.
- A 90-day pause exists on some tariffs, except for escalating tariffs against China and a base 10% tariff on most goods.