Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 04/07 – Will Tech Raise Prices Cause Of Tariffs?
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Apr 7, 2025 TikTok gets another 75 days of life as negotiations continue. Meta unveils its latest AI models, and the coding assistant Cursor surges in popularity. Tariffs have sparked concerns among tech firms about potential price hikes. Industry leaders share insights on how these economic pressures could reshape consumer tech pricing. Meanwhile, Microsoft seems to weather the storm better than others, thanks to its enterprise focus. The landscape is shifting, and the fragility of tech pricing remains a hot topic.
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TikTok Deadline Extended
- President Trump extended the TikTok deadline by 75 days, seeking further approvals.
- China expressed displeasure with reciprocal tariffs, potentially impacting the deal.
Meta's New Llama Models
- Meta released new Llama AI models, including Maverick and Scout, with Behemoth in development.
- Llama 4 Scout outperforms competitors while fitting on a single NVIDIA H100 GPU.
Cursor's Rise in AI Coding
- AI coding assistant Cursor reached over 1 million daily active users in March, driven by word-of-mouth.
- Cursor's success highlights the shift towards AI-powered tools rather than just models.