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Gadgets sold without batteries. Toys sold in slimmed-down boxes or no packaging at all. More household goods that shoppers need to assemble themselves.These are some of the ways consumer product companies are retooling their wares to reduce costs and avoid raising pricesas President Donald Trump leviesnew import taxes on key trading partners as well as some materials used by American manufacturers.The economic environment in which the president has imposed, threatened and occasionally postponed repeated rounds of tariffs is more precarious than during his first term. U.S. consumers arefeeling tapped outafter several years of inflation. Businesses say tariffsadd to their expensesand eat into their profits, but they are wary of losing sales if they try to pass all of the increase on to customers.Instead, some companies are exploring cost-cutting options, both ones that consumers likely would notice in time remembershrinkflation? and ones that exist too far down the supply chain for them to see. The changes may help minimize price increases, yet wont be enough in every case to offset them completely.These are some of the strategies retailers and brands have in mind:A kink in the supply chainAfter putting an extra 20% tariff on all goods from China, as well as a 25% tariff on imported steel, aluminum andautomobiles, Trump said he would announce on Wednesday the targets ofreciprocal tariffsthat mirror the taxes all other nations apply to certain U.S. exports.He argues the tariffs will spur domestic manufacturing, among other goals.Also on the horizon: twice-delayed tariffs on most goodsfrom Canadaand Mexico, and duties on copper,lumberand pharmaceutical drugs.Kimberly Kirkendall, president of supply-chain consulting firm International Resource Development, has told clients U.S. makers of shelving, home goods and food products that given all the uncertainty, this is not the time for long-term moves like seeking factories outside of China.She encouraged them to focus on the short term, particularly the need to scrutinize product lines from every angle for possible savings.Youve got to collaborate and work together with your suppliers in this situation to be able to bring costs down, Kirkendall said.Sourcing concerns are not only a worry for big companies that rely on Chinese manufacturers. Sasha Iglehart, founder of a small online clothing company called Shirt Story, has a collection of upcycled mens shirts that sell for around $235. She said she typically gets her vintage buttons from an Austrian supplier and knows Trump has talked about taxing goods from the European Union.I will continue to look for local vendors and collectors here in the States as back up, said Iglehart, whose company is based in Connecticut.Reworking a productFor many companies, evaluating which components or details they can remove from their products or replace with less expensive ones is the go-to move for absorbing the potential financial hit from tariffs.Los Angeles-based toy company Abacus Brands Inc., which designs science kits and other educational toys, has most of its products made in China. By using slightly thinner paper in an 80-page project book that comes with two of its kits, the company expects to avert a $10 retail price increase, President Steve Rad said.Three or 4 cents here, Rad said. Seven or 6 cents there. Two more pennies over there. All of a sudden, youve made up the difference.Aurora World Inc., known for its plush pets and toy vehicles, is looking at using fewer paint colors as a way to counteract tariff costs, according to Gabe Higa, managing director of the California companys toy division. All of Aurora Worlds toys come from factories in China.This is something that makes it a little bit simpler so that theres less manual labor involved or less material cost, Higa said. (It) doesnt have a lot of incremental value so its easy to take away.The company still may have to raise prices as long as the new tariffs are in effect, he said.Economy packagingTweaking or reducingproduct packagingis another area where importers may cut back and carries the advantage of possibly appealing toeco-conscious customers.Basic Fun CEO Jay Foreman, whose company markets classic toys like Tonka trucks, Lincoln Logs and Care Bears, said he is presenting retailers with three different packaging options and asking them to decide which ones they prefer for the trucks and some other products that will be in stores next spring.The first is the current packaging, which consists of a box with a big open window that lets customers see whats inside. The second option: no box, just a tray attached to the bottom of toys to hold them in place on shelves. The third: unwrapped but affixed with a simple paper price tag that features brand information.The second-tier packaging would reduce the toy companys cost per item by $1.25, and the package-free version would yield savings of $1.75, Foreman said. Both would diminish the appeal of the products and would not come close to canceling out the tariff on goods made in China, Foreman said.He said he would make pricing decisions later this week after Trump provides details about his planned reciprocal tariffs.To further reduce its production costs, Abacus Brands is thinking of switching from plastic to cardboard for the package inserts that keep toy parts in place. Cardboard trays cost 7 cents per unit compared to 30 cents for the plastic version, according to Rad.The change requires finding a new factory to make the inserts, a move that did not make financial sense before now, he said. The various tariff-related modifications should be effective for fall and holiday deliveries to stores, Rad said.The compromises were making are things that do not matter to the consumer, he said.Forget the extrasShoppers will likely have to assemble more of their products at home as companies look to reduce shipping costs, according to Kirkendall of International Resource Development.One of her clients manufactures self-watering planters that are made in China. The product is undergoing a redesign so it can be shipped as separate nesting components instead of fully assembled.Companies also are reevaluating the pieces of their products that are essential or extra. Chris Bajda, managing partner at online wedding gift retailer Groomsday, said accessories like batteries and decorative gift boxes may end up in the latter category.We now carefully assess whats truly necessary and avoid including items that dont serve a functional purpose for the customer, Bajda said.The return of shrinkflation?Reducing the size or weight of products without lowering prices proliferated as a business practice from 2021 through 2024 as companies grappled with rising costs for ingredients, packaging, labor and transportation.Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate and former assistant attorney general in Massachusetts, suspects the makers of consumer goods will embrace shrinkflation again to hide costs given the blast of new tariffs. The additional import tax on Canadian soft lumber, for example, might show up in smaller toilet paper rolls, he said.Shrinkflation has been a little quiet in the last few months, Dworksy said. But I would expect to see both price increases and product shrinkage.Anne DInnocenzio, AP retail writer

Shares of Newsmax continued to rise on Tuesday following a massive public debut on Monday, in which shares shot up more than 700% for the best-performing first day since 2022.Investors who bought in at the $10 IPO price are reaping a massive potential return. When trading opened on Monday morning, Newsmax shares, trading under the NMAX ticker, rose from $10 to close at nearly $78. After hours, values continued to rise, and when trading opened on Tuesday, the stock saw another surge.As of roughly 2 p.m. ET, shares were trading at around $215, an increase of almost 160%.The trading has been intense, and was even halted numerous times on Monday due to volatility. That volatility has evidently caught the attention of retail investors, some of whom, on social media and trader forums, are comparing it to the GameStop meme stock mania from a few years ago.Newsmax may also have some other similarities to GameStopnotably, that its a company thats been losing money (it lost $55.5 million during the first six months of 2024); and as a cable news network, is competing in a field that is losing steam, similarly to GameStops physical video game retail model.Also, Newsmax is a competitor to Fox News, which has been able to beat its chief competitors MSNBC and CNN in recent years and recently had its best February on record, averaging 3.1 million primetime viewers for the entire month. Newsmaxwhich tends to offer programming that is often even further to the right than Foxis hoping to tap into that audience and pilfer some of those viewers for itself.As for whats playing out in the markets? Its something of a cherry on top for Newsmax. The company was founded by Christopher Ruddy in 1998; its cable news network launched in 2014 and now, with Trump back in the White House, appears to be flying high.

MacworldSitting on an Airtag isnt comfortable, and it ruins your wallet. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card offers the same smart tracking power without the bulge. Now just $23.97 (Reg. $42.99), this1.5mm tracking deviceis just about the size and thickness of a credit card, so it fits flush into your wallet, work lanyard, passport pouch, and luggage tag.MagTag works with the Apple Find My app, accessing the global real-time tracking power of Apples FindMy device network. Whether heading out on vacation or running errands, youll get left-behind alerts, a loud beep to help you locate it, and peace of mind knowing your valuables are protected.The sleek tracker is also rechargeable and holds up to 5 months of battery life per charge. Its Qi wireless charging compatible and IP68 waterproof and dustproof so that it can handle some necessary roughness. The built-in keyring hole even lets you attach it to keys or bags for added flexibility.Slip theMagTag Ultra Slim Tracker into your cart now for just $23.97(reg. $42.99) and streamline your setup before this 44% off deal disappears.MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card Works with Apple Find My AppSee DealStackSocialprices subject to change.

MacworldIf you arent using two-factor authentication to protect your Apple Account and iCloud account, you really should do it. In the past, hackers claimed to have millions of stolen iCloud credentials are demanded that Apple pay a ransom. So even as Apple does what it can to protect your data, events like thisthough unlikelycan happen. And with all the valuable info on your iPhone these days, you want to make sure nobody can get reset it.But guess what? Using two-factor authentication should protect you completely. Its easy to set up, so take a minute and do it now. Whats more, some Apple services and features require you to have 2FA enabled on your account, as an extra security precaution. Heres how to set it up on a Mac or iOS device. (Apple Account users who dont have a compatible device can still use an older two-step verification system. See below for more.)One note: Apple changed the name of Apple ID to Apple Account in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.iPhone and iPadFollow these steps on an iPad or iPhone. These steps are done with iOS 18 or later and should be similar in iPadOS. The device must be protected with a passcode (Settings > Touch ID/Face ID & Passcode).FoundryLaunch the Settings app.Tap your Apple Account profile at the top. Obviously, you need to be signed in with the account you want to protect with two-factor authentication.Tap Sign-In & Security.Find the Two-Factor Authentication setting and turn it on.Next, enter a phone number where you can receive a text message or a phone call with a two-factor code. You can also specify if you want a text or a call. Youll get that text message or call and enter the six-digit verification code on the next screen.Thats it! Two-factor is on, and this is your official Trusted Device. The next time you sign on to iCloud.com, or set up your iCloud account on a new device, youll have to first enter your username and password, and then be prompted to enter a code. That code will come in a pop-up on your trusted devices, texted/phoned to the number you provided, or, you can come back to this screen and tap Get Verification Code.MacSetting this up on a Mac requires nearly the same steps as on an iPhone or iPad. These instructions are done with macOS Sequoia 15.3.2Open System Settings.In your profile at the top, click Apple Account.The Apple Account pane should open. In the mian section, click on Sing-In & Security.Find the Two-Factor Authentication setting and turn it on.You might need to verify your identity by answering your security questions.Enter a phone number you can use to receive verification codes, and choose if you want to get text messages or calls.Enter the code thats sent you to right away to finish up.FoundryIf your Mac is running macOS Mojave or an earlier operating system, here are the instructions.Open System Preferences SelectiCloud. Click theAccount Detailsbutton, and sign in if prompted.In the Security tab, click the button labeledTurn on two-factor authentication. Read the message and click Continue.Verify your identity by answering your security questions.Enter a phone number you can use to receive verification codes, and choose if you want to get text messages or calls.Enter the code thats sent you to right away to finish up.What if my device is too old?If your Mac is using an operating system older than El Capitan, or your iOS device isnt running iOS 9 or later, you can still use two-step verification, which is slightly different than two-factor authentication, mostly because it relies on a text message being sent to a phone number, while the newer authentication is baked more seamlessly into the operating systems. Plus, the older verification method requires you to hold onto a Recovery Key in case you ever lose your password. Two-step verification always sends you a text message. With the newer two-factor authentication, youll get this cool pop-up on nearby trusted devices signed in to the same iCloud account.You can read more about the differences from Apple as well as from our own Glenn Fleishman.Apple still provides a way to enable two-step verification, by following this link, signing in, and following the instructions.

April iPad mini 7 deals have arrived, with the tablet dipping to $399 at Amazon.Save $100 on Apple's iPad mini 7 - Image credit: AppleMarking the return of the best price we've seen on the iPad mini 7, Amazon has dropped the 128GB Wi-Fi model to $399. All four colorways are eligible for the $100 discount, which provides shoppers with the lowest price on the compact model that makes a great travel companion.Buy for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

FromSoftwares Elden Ring Nightreign has received a new trailer showcasing a new Nightfarer the Ironeye. As a ranged DPS, its primary weapon is a bow and arrow (with Legolas-like agility to match. Check it out below.The Ironeye can slide and fire three arrows in a spread, though you can also aim over the shoulder for more precise hits. It can also unleash fire arrows, dash through and slice enemies with a dagger, and fire more powerful shots with a short delay. For those who have ever wanted the power of an Anor Londo archer from Dark Souls 3, its Ultimate Art fires a single heavy piercing arrow with shockwave capabilities. If that wasnt enough, the Ironeye even shoots an enemy at point-blank range and yanks the arrow out as a riposte. Its overall stats are unknown, but it could be on the weaker side when it comes to survivability.Elden Ring Nightreign launches on May 30th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and PC. Stay tuned for more character trailers ahead of release.