The Ford Mustang has long been a symbol of American muscle and automotive innovation. To mark its 60th anniversary, Ford Bikes has introduced a special, limited-edition variant of its Ford Mustang eBike, drawing inspiration from the original 1964 Ford Mustang. Ford Bikes, launched last year, continues to merge classic Ford design elements with modern electric bike technology, creating a nostalgic yet futuristic riding experience. The Mustang eBike – 60th Anniversary Edition incorporates several design cues from the legendary 1964 Mustang. Most notably, it sports the striking Rangoon Red paint, a color that adorned some of the first Mustangs ever built. Additionally, period-accurate badging and chrome-finished wheels pay homage to the timeless aesthetic of the original car. These classic touches ensure that Mustang enthusiasts and cycling aficionados alike can appreciate the fusion of past and present. Beyond its eye-catching design, the limited edition Mustang eBike is built for performance. It features a powerful 750W rear-hub motor, delivering a smooth yet exhilarating ride. Riders can switch between four distinct power modes – Eco, Normal, Sport, and Track – to tailor their riding experience to different terrains and conditions. With a range of up to 60 miles per charge, the eBike provides ample distance for urban commutes or scenic rides without frequent recharging. Equipped with dual air suspension and 4-piston Tektro hydraulic brakes, the Mustang eBike ensures both comfort and control. The suspension system absorbs road imperfections, making for a smoother ride, while the high-performance braking system offers reliable stopping power in various conditions. At $4,000, the Mustang eBike – 60th Anniversary Edition commands a premium price, but it also offers a unique blend of nostalgia and modern electric mobility. With only 500 units being produced, it is undoubtedly a collector’s item, appealing to Ford enthusiasts and those who appreciate a high-performance eBike with a bit of history. While the Mustang eBike has already been available in 11 color options, including two reds and the Carbonized Gray Metallic Standard (seen below), this anniversary edition distinguishes itself with an exclusive paint finish and detailing that directly nods to the 1964 model. The result is an eBike that doesn’t just perform – it tells a story. For more information on the Ford Mustang eBike – 60th Anniversary Edition in the original Rangoon Red, visit ford-bikes.com. Photography courtesy of Ford Bikes.

Whether you're filling a prescription, rebooking a flight, or asking a question about your taxes, it seems like the first line of defense between you and any sort of real human helper is a never-ending string of automated prompts. But not all questions can be answered by a computer—especially when it comes to your taxes. The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax returns for 2024 to be filed this season, which has a deadline of April 15, 2025. That's a lot of taxpayers on hold. Over the past few years, the IRS has certainly made improvements on its phone service, as well as expanding online tools. Still, anyone who has tried calling the IRS knows it can seem impossible to get a real human to take your call. Of course, the IRS recommends checking its online resources before calling. It has a list of common issues that might answer your question about your tax return, payments, or identity theft concerns. But sometimes you need to talk to a real person. To do this, I used what I like to call the "1-2-3" hack to reach an actual agent within 60 seconds. Here’s how you can reach someone that quickly, too.How long will you have to wait to talk to someone at the IRS?Most callers either get frustrated with the long waits or fed up with the complicated phone tree that only leads from one automated message to another, so they simply hang up. If you do stick it out, the IRS claims this year's wait times average 12 minutes. That's a significant improvement from the 27-minute average from the past few years, but still—it's a headache. Plus, some phone lines may have longer wait times. The IRS also says the longest waits typically fall on Mondays and Tuesdays. How to reach an actual person at the IRS: Use the 1-2-3 hackThe IRS telephone number is 1-800-829-1040, and is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. To speak with someone at the IRS, you have to call, navigate through a menu, and eventually get routed to find an agent if one is available. Here's how I reached an agent as soon as possible.The first question the automated system will ask you is to choose your language. Press 1 for English. Once you’ve set your language, press 2 to select “For answers about your personal income taxes...” instead. Next, press 3 once you hear “for all other questions.” I didn't listen to any of the full prompts, enter my SSN or EIN, or waste any time at all, really. Instead, as soon as I heard an automated voice start the next prompt, I hit the next number. I pressed 1-2-3, and I was speaking with a real person within the minute. At this point, this real person you've reached is the operator who will direct your call to the right department. My operator estimated it would take me about five minutes to reach a real human agent in the right department, and they were right. I didn't have to waste any of my precious time listening to all those damn automated options, either. Make sure you’re prepared before you call the IRS with questionsBefore you call, make sure you’ve gathered everything you might need while talking with the agent. The IRS recommends having the following items ready:Social Security numbers (SSN) and birth datesIndividual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for taxpayers without a Social Security numberFiling status (single, head of household, married filing joint, or married filing separate)Prior-year tax returnThe tax return you’re calling aboutAny correspondence from the IRS What to do if you can’t get in touch with anyone at the IRSIf you live near a local IRS office, you may want to skip the main phone line and call it directly. They probably can’t answer your questions by phone, but your Taxpayer Assistance Center (see the state-by-state directory here) can schedule an appointment.If you’re still having a hard time getting help from a real live person, try contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service. It’s an independent office within the IRS that exists to help people with their ongoing tax issues.

President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on the sweeping tariff plan that went into effect on Wednesday, April 9, and an increase to 125 percent on the tariff on imports from China. Even with the 90-day pause, there's still also a 10 percent tariff on all other imports to the US. "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125 percent, effective immediately, " Trump posted on Truth Social. For not retaliating, and attempting to "negotiate a solution," the president says he also "authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10 percent" on trade with countries other than China. China originally announced its own 50 percent tariff on US imports on April 8, The New York Times reports, before raising the tariff to 84 percent when Trump's plan went into effect. The European Union recently approved its own set of tariffs to go into effect on April 15. Besides negatively impacting global trade, Trump's tariffs have already had an immediate effect on companies offering consumer products partially or completely manufactured outside of the US. Many companies can no longer afford to pay the tariff to get their products to US customers, or are considering raising prices to account for their losses. For example, Nintendo attributed the pause on Switch 2 pre-orders in the US and Canada to the tariffs. The new import restrictions have also temporarily limited the sales of some products: Both Razer and Framework are no longer selling certain laptops in the US. Framework also delayed pre-orders on its new 2-in-1 convertible laptop and announced that it would be raising prices by 10 percent on the devices that remain for sale.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-announces-90-day-pause-on-tariffs-excluding-china-195630212.html?src=rss

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Trump’s tariffs are currently on hold for all countries with the exception of China. If and when they do go into effect, however, your trip to the supermarket will likely get a whole lot pricier. The tariffs promise sweeping new taxes on imports from nearly all countries; and if past research tells us anything, the cost of those tariffs—taxes paid by businesses on goods from outside the country—will likely be passed on almost entirely to American consumers. Coupled with higher inflation and slower U.S. economic growth, these tariffs are expected to raise prices in the U.S., according to the Budget Lab at Yale. Here’s a look at some of the food items likely to be hit the hardest. What foods will get more expensive? Food that isn’t grown locally will take the biggest hit. However, the price of coffee, seafood, fruit, cheese, nuts, candy bars, and other imported foods, are likely to increase the most, according to experts, as reported by CNN. That’s because the U.S. imports approximately 80% of its coffee and seafood, 59% of its fresh fruit, and 35% of its fresh vegetables, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). While these foods are likely to increase the most, the damage isn’t limited to these grocery store items. Phil Lempert, a food trends reporter, known as the Supermarket Guru, told NPR that “probably almost half of the products in a supermarket—about 40,000 products—will be affected by these tariffs, whether it’s the entire product or just an ingredient.” Other groceries that consumers might want to keep an eye on include: alcohol, beef, and yes, chocolate, per NPR. Coffee The U.S. is the world’s second-leading coffee importer (both Arabica and Robusta varieties); and in 2023, about 80% of unroasted coffee imports came from Latin America (valued at $4.8 billion), principally from two countries: Brazil and Colombia, according to USDA.   Seafood Chile, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam are the largest suppliers of seafood to this country, per the USDA. The U.S. imports about 80% of its seafood, with estimates as high as 85%, by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In addition, Vietnam and Indonesia, could see some of the highest “reciprocal” tariffs, pushing prices even higher. (But with the new 90-day pause on tariffs, the short- and long-term effects are yet to be determined.) Fruit Costa Rica and Guatemala are the leading exporters of bananas to the U.S. According to the USDA, we also get pineapple, avocados, and mangoes from Costa Rica; and from Guatemala, melons, plantains, and papayas. Lempert told NPR that because “these products don’t have a long shelf life,” the tariffs will not only cause higher prices but also availability issues. Cheese Some of our top cheese imports come from Europe—particularly, Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, according to USDA, which were subject to 20% EU tariffs before the 90-day pause. Gouda, brie, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses are among the cheese that could increase in price, according to NPR. Nuts The World Bank reported that in 2023, the U.S. imported a majority of its nuts from Vietnam, Ivory Coast, Brazil, and Thailand. Pecans, cashews, and macadamia nuts could see the greatest price increases due to the tariffs, NPR reported. Additionally, America also exports nuts. The U.S. tree nut industry itself is now anticipating losses as they wait and see if Canada, China and Mexico will slap retaliatory tariffs in the future. The three are this country’s main trading partners for pistachios, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans and macadamia nuts.

Dremels are great at what they do, but I've always found their carrying cases to be chintzy afterthoughts with poor interior organization. In contrast, with the competing SNAPBLOQ line of precision tools, by Chinese manufacturer Hoto, the way the tools are stored are a major point of focus. The designers have come up with a color-coded deconstructed approach that channels the Bauhaus: The red tool is a drill, the blue is a rotary drill and the yellow is a power screwdriver. The cases that store the bits are in two pieces, and all of the pieces can be magnetically attached, every which way. This means you can lay them out together in an open position around your worksurface… …or snap them together for storage. Each tool has an LED light at the business end, so you can see what you're doing. A touch I really appreciate is that the LED is ring-shaped, minimizing the casting of shadows on the work. The tools are USB-C-rechargeable. Each of the three tools retails for $100, and they also sell all three as a set for $270.

AI Visualization of Apple Vision Pro 2 Nothing rushes product development more than market uncertainty! Apple usually takes a long time to launch products to the market, but with tariffs almost entirely derailing every single business across the world, the inner workings of Apple have gone through some changes. Recent whispers suggest that Apple may have commenced mass production of the Vision Pro 2, hinting at a possible release later this year or even next year. This development has sparked discussions among enthusiasts and industry insiders alike, given that Apple has very visibly slowed down production of the existing Vision Pro to move onto ‘bigger things’. According to reports from Chinese outlet IT Home, key components such as display panels, housings, and circuitry for the Vision Pro 2 have entered mass production. Suppliers are reportedly rushing to fulfill orders, indicating that Apple is gearing up for an imminent launch. While IT Home’s track record with Apple rumors is mixed, the specificity of these claims has nonetheless captured attention. Designer: Apple AI Visualization of Apple Vision Pro 2 Contrasting perspectives add complexity to the narrative. In October 2024, The Information’s Wayne Ma reported that Apple had significantly reduced production of the original Vision Pro, with plans to halt its manufacturing by the end of that year. This move was interpreted as a strategic shift towards developing a second-generation headset. Analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have suggested that this forthcoming model will be an incremental update, potentially featuring the M5 chip and enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities. Gurman projected a release window between fall 2025 and spring 2026, which aligns with the current buzz surrounding the Vision Pro 2’s production status. AI Visualization of Apple Vision Pro 2 The anticipated enhancements in the Vision Pro 2 are poised to address some of the critiques faced by its predecessor. The integration of the M5 chip is expected to deliver improved performance, while advancements in hand and eye tracking could offer a more immersive user experience. Additionally, efforts to refine comfort and ergonomics may broaden the device’s appeal. There’s also speculation about a potential price adjustment, making the headset more accessible to a wider audience. However, it’s essential to approach these reports with a degree of skepticism. The mixed-reality market is notoriously volatile, and production timelines can shift due to various factors, even more so with all the market uncertainty over the past week. Moreover, the reliability of sources like IT Home has been questioned in the past, suggesting that while the information is intriguing, it may not be definitive. AI Visualization of Apple Vision Pro 2 Although all eyes are on Apple’s movements to get a better understanding of the market moving forward, it’s worth noting that even when the Vision Pro 2 arrives, it’ll probably see a massive price markup, given the new tariff regime. Reports have indicated the iPhone could see a price hike of more than $500 per unit, propelling higher-end models into the $2000 range – a MASSIVE contrast from the iPhone’s humble $99 beginnings in 2007. For now, the tech community remains on alert, awaiting official word from Apple that could either confirm or dispel the swirling rumors. AI Visualization of Apple Vision Pro 2The post Vision Pro 2 Launch In 2025? Analysts say Apple is already mass-producing the Next-Gen Spatial Headset first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Donald Trump’s tariffs announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.