Consumer Tech News (Mar 31-Apr 4): China Plans Retaliation Against Trump's Tariffs Change, Meta To Release $1,000 Version Of Its Smart Glasses & More

The White House is set to hold a meeting with key officials to discuss the future of TikTok, as the app faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential U.S. ban.

China announced a series of retaliatory measures on Friday in response to President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the trade conflict between the two largest global economies. 

President Donald Trump‘s 25% tariffs on auto imports have sent shockwaves through the integrated North American automotive supply chain, prompting divergent responses from major manufacturers as United Auto Workers leadership criticizes job cuts.

Gaming & Smartphones

Nintendo ADR (OTC:NTDOY) announced key details surrounding the Switch 2 during Nintendo Direct, revealing a June 5 launch date and a $450 price tag.

The standard console will be accompanied by a $500 bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World, the first installment in the beloved franchise built exclusively for the new hardware.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has officially released iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and VisionOS 2.4, bringing a range of new features to its devices.

Social Media & Auto

YouTube star Jimmy Donalson, popularly known as MrBeast, pulled a dark yet humorous April Fool’s prank that involved burning 20 million trees and blinding 1,000 kids, but it was all ...

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