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Economists warn that Trump's tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket

Study says laptop prices could increase up to 45%, monitors up to 50%, many other products affected
The big picture: If Trump were to implement his proposed tariffs upon becoming president again, it would significantly reshape the landscape of consumer electronics in the US. Economic policy discussions can often seem abstract, but it's important to understand the real-world consequences these tariffs could bring.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 220 comments
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Electronics

Panasonic unveils world's smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless zoom lens

It goes on sale mid-November for $499
What just happened? Panasonic has announced what it claims to be the world's smallest and lightest mirrorless zoom lens, designed for the Lumix S9 full-frame camera. The 18-40mm lens is compact and portable, measuring only 2.7 inches (67.9 mm) in diameter and 1.6 inches (40.9 mm) in length when retracted. It is also lightweight, weighing just 5.5 ounces (155 g).
Full story By Kishalaya Kundu,
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Gaming Electronics

Raspberry Pi 5 runs Doom 3 at 4K using an external GPU

The Pi 5 can handle PCIe 3.0 speeds and fairly old AMD GPUs
WTF?! The Raspberry Pi 5's expanded PCIe functionality is one of its most enticing upgrades over its predecessors. Most owners likely use it to install fast storage, AI chips, or network cards, but modders have successfully connected it to dedicated graphics cards. Although the Pi isn't a gaming PC, installing a GPU on one could unlock interesting possibilities.
Full story By Daniel Sims,
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Electronics Science

Artificial plant purifies indoor air and doubles as a power source for small electronics

Big if True: Cyanobacteria were the first organisms on Earth to develop the ability to produce oxygen. Through photosynthesis, they convert light into chemical energy and oxygen. According to a team of US researchers, cyanobacteria could even serve as a powerful air filtration system when integrated into a new "artificial plant" concept.
Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, 8 comments
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