On Saturday evening, Trump signed executive orders to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with a White House fact sheet claiming the move is meant to hold the US largest trading partners accountable to their promises of halting illegal immigration and stopping poisonous fentanyl and other drugs from flowing into our country. The orders put 25 percent additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, the one exception being that energy products from Canada will be subject to a 10 percent tariff. Imports from China will also face a 10 percent tariff.The broad tariffs are expected to take effect on Tuesday and could have ramifications not only for American businesses, but for consumers too. Mexico, Canada and China are the top suppliers of US goods imports, each accounting for hundreds of billions of dollars worth of products coming into the country each year, data from the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission show. Those products span a wide range of categories, from agriculture to transportation/automotive, fuel, electronics, wood, furniture, alcohol and more.Mexico and Canada dominate US imports of agricultural goods, with Mexico supplying items like fruits, vegetables and nuts, and the bulk of imported animal products like beef coming from Canada, according to Trading Economics and the US Department of Agriculture. The two countries have also been our top suppliers for transportation equipment, including cars and car parts, and crude oil. Canada is responsible for almost 60 percent of US crude oil imports according to the Congressional Research Service, which noted in a report last month that the new tariffs might affect the U.S. crude oil market and consumer fuel prices.Imports of electronics have largely come from China, and Mexico follows closely behind. Trading Economics data also show machinery, toys and games, furniture and plastics among the top goods imported from China in recent years. The electronics sector could take an additional hit down the line, as Trump has said he also plans to impose tariffs on imported semiconductors, along with pharmaceuticals and steel.Leaders from Canada and Mexico have both responded to the tariffs, saying they would impose their own on US goods in retaliation. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday announced a 25 percent tariff on roughly $107 billion (155 billion Canadian dollars) worth of US goods, Reuters reports.In a statement released after the announcement of the tariffs, John Murphy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President and Head of International, warned that Trumps new tariffs could negatively affect both consumers and the supply chains. The President is right to focus on major problems like our broken border and the scourge of fentanyl, but the imposition of tariffs under IEEPA is unprecedented, wont solve these problems, and will only raise prices for American families and upend supply chains, Murphy said. The Chamber will consult with our members, including main street businesses across the countryimpacted by this move, to determine next steps to prevent economic harm to Americans.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-and-china-could-drive-up-prices-of-cars-electronics-fuel-food-and-more-172823156.html?src=rss

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The founders of New York studio BoND have renovated a mid-century house for themselves in Fire Island Pines, in which sightlines to private spaces are intentionally open.After visiting and enjoying the island for years, architects and husbands Noam Dvir and Daniel Rauchwerger bought the 1965 cottage in the infamous queer enclave off Long Island in celebration of Dvir's 40th birthday.During the renovation, BoND retained many original features like the ceiling beams but altered the layout to suit their desiresThe duo set about modernising the house to represent their own architectural style while honouring the modernist masters who designed some of the barrier island's most significant buildings."The island retreat is BoND's personal reinterpretation of the experimental homes that were built there in the 1950s and 60s led by visionary architects like Harry Bates, Marcel Bretos, Earl Combs, and the prolific Horace Gifford," said the BoND team.Large picture windows frame views of the foliage outsideThey settled on a vibe that blends their "signature institutional locker room" style with the celebrated modernism"Calling it a machine for voyeurism, everything is on display," said the team, which aimed to "execute the fine line of both sexual playfulness and desire."Bright yellow square tiles line one of the bathroomsBy that they mean a urinal installed so that it's visible from the front door, and strategic sightlines into the master bedroom or onto the deck and hot tub.The floor plan was tweaked to accommodate these changes, but existing windows and doors were reused to work with the revised layout.A urinal was intentionally positioned in full view of the front doorIn the living room, anchored by a wood-burning stove, a pair of leather-wrapped Knitting Chairs from Audo accompany a large day bed that's striped to echo the rug and cushions.A spherical paper pendant hangs from the existing ceiling beams stained with "smoke and sweat" over the large wooden dining table.Read: BoND revives mid-century Sears Catalog kit house in Fire Island PinesFloorboards both indoors and out are laid diagonally against the principal walls, extending to a new circular hot tub recessed into the raised deck. One of the bathrooms is lined with bright yellow tiles that match the patio furniture.Overall, the design celebrates "features that were already there and uses standard materials like clapboard siding and square bathroom tiles, making a home that is so 'The Pines'," the team said.A hot tub is recessed into the raised timber deckFire Island Pines has been a haven for the queer community since the mid-20th century, and still has a wealth of summer homes built during that era.Many have required upgrades over the years, and recent renovations have seen a bayfront bungalow overhauled by Rodman Paul Architects, a Gifford-designed property updated by Andrew Franz, and a Sears Catalog kit house also refreshed by BoND.The house in Fire Island Pines was built in 1965The studio was founded by Dvir and Rauchwerger, who both trained as journalists before shifting focus to architecture.Along with several residential projects in New York City, BoND's other recent projects include store interiors for fashion brands Le Preand PatBo.The photography is by Chris Mottalini.The post BoND turns Fire Island house into a "machine for voyeurism" appeared first on Dezeen.

Guitars have always been about expression, both sonically and visually. From Eddie Van Halens red-striped Frankenstrat to Steve Vais neon Ibanez Jem, design has played a crucial role in shaping an artists identity. But at NAMM 2025, the Voltage DaVinci guitar pushed visual expression to a new level, replacing traditional paint jobs with a dynamic, ever-changing E Ink display. Instead of being locked into one aesthetic, players can now shift colors and patterns on demand, creating a performance experience that feels alive and a guitar that feels like its honestly a main character instead of a humble instrument for human creativity.Developed by Cream Guitars in collaboration with E Ink, the Voltage DaVinci features a series of flexible, ultra-thin panels seamlessly integrated into its wooden body. Unlike LED displays, which require constant power and emit light, E Ink technology reflects ambient light, making the visuals appear naturally embedded rather than artificially lit. This means the guitar maintains a sleek, classic silhouette without the bulky look of screens. The color transitions are smooth and fluid, creating an organic, almost living texture across the instruments surface.Designer: Cream GuitarsThe technology behind this isnt entirely newE Ink displays have been seen in concept devices like the Infinix E-Shift Color phone at CES 2024, where the back panel changed hues based on user preference. But this marks the first time the concept has been applied to a musical instrument, blending digital aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Instead of a static paint job, musicians can now switch between animated designs at the press of a button. The transition is difficult to capture on static images, but is pretty impressive when seen in real life.Beneath the display, the DaVinci remains a serious instrument. Built by Cream Guitars in collaboration with E Ink, it features an alder body for balanced resonance, a maple neck for crisp articulation, and a set of custom-wound humbuckers that deliver everything from warm jazz tones to high-gain aggression. The display is seamlessly integrated into the wood, preserving the natural feel of a traditional electric guitar while offering something no other model doesa customizable aesthetic that evolves in real-time.The integration of E Ink adds no noticeable weight, preserving the guitars balance and feel. Charging is minimal, thanks to E Inks low power consumptiononce an image is set, it stays until changed, requiring only a brief pulse of electricity to update. This efficiency ensures the technology enhances the experience without becoming a distraction or maintenance burden. Meanwhile, a lithium battery on the inside helps power the experience.The guitar is all about personal expression not just musically but visually too. Users can either have the patterns react to the sound the guitar emits sort of like an equalizer that dances to the intensity of the music, or control the colors and patterns using a display and control center built into the top of the guitar. Theres also the option to have the colors change via an app, or a DMX controller that handles lights at concerts. The technology is a little limited given that the displays only work within the geometric pattern programmed into them, but I do envision a future where the displays are dynamic enough to show icons, emojis, text, or more complex visual data that further enhances the music experience. A metronome or strum-guide for learners? Heck, that could be a great idea too!Availability remains the biggest question. The DaVinci is still in the prototype phase, with Cream Guitars suggesting a limited release later in 2025. Pricing hasnt been confirmed, but considering the cost of high-end electric guitars and the added E Ink technology, its likely to sit in the premium category. For collectors, tech enthusiasts, and forward-thinking musicians, the DaVinci represents a glimpse into the future of guitar designone where sound and sight merge in ways that were never possible before.The post This E-Ink Guitar Lets You Change Its Design AnytimeNo Paint Required first appeared on Yanko Design.

Apple products will continue to come with a year of AppleCare included in the purchase, but the company reportedly intends to move its extended AppleCare+ plan to a subscription-only model.AppleCare logo Image credit: AppleA new report claims that Apple will stop offering extended AppleCare plans at retail worldwide, including its own Apple Stores. The AppleCare+ subscription option will continue to be offered online, as it has since 2019.The shift is expected to take place before the end of February 2025. Rumor Score: Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Your next car purchase is probably going to be more expensive, thanks to President Donald Trump.Around 5.3 million vehicles are built in Canada and Mexico, 70 percent of which are destined for the United States. Those vehicles will soon be subject to 25 percent tariffs, which were just announced by the Trump administration. And the companies paying the higher price to import those vehicles are very likely to pass that cost along to the consumer to you.You may not see higher MSRPs right away, says Mike Wall, executive director for automotive analysis at S&P Global Mobility. But you will likely see fewer incentives and special deals at dealerships as dealers get stingier about their vehicle inventories. Perhaps fewer vehicles even get made as manufacturers weigh the costs of paying 25 percent duties on key parts and components. Eventually, the higher cost of building and selling a car in the US will filter down to the consumer.Around 5.3 million vehicles are built in Canada and Mexico, 70 percent of which are destined for the United States.I cant emphasize that enough, Wall said. A 25 percent tariff is just massive in this industry.A tariff is a tax on goods imported from another country. The Trump administration claims its levying the new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the US. Often, presidents use tariffs as a threat during trade negotiations or to protect domestic industries from cheaper foreign products (as the Biden administration did with electric vehicles from China). But as the New York Times has noted, Trump sees tariffs as a significant source of revenue for the US, perhaps even as a replacement for income taxes.But most economists expect the outcome to be higher prices for a wide range of consumer goods, from clothes, to shoes, to food, to cars. Trump claims foreign companies will eat the higher costs, but dont be fooled.Just listen to the companies who will be bearing those costs. If we get tariffs, we will pass those tariff costs back to the consumer, said Philip Daniele, CEO of AutoZone, on an earnings call in September, according to CNN.Virtually every car company will be impacted: Fords F-series trucks and Mustangs with engines made in Canada; Mazda CX-50s from Mexico; full-size pickup trucks from General Motors and Stellantis; even the Toyota Rav-4.A 25 percent tariff is just massive in this industry.S&P Global Mobility estimates that a 25 percent tariff on a $25,000 vehicle from Canada or Mexico would be $6,450 most of which would be borne by the consumer.As that price goes up, consumers exit, Wall said. Theyre gonna hold off, theyre gonna wait. They may go to the used market. Ill tell you what, if pricing on the new market goes up, guess what? That pricing on the used market is gonna be impacted because its a supply and demand thing.Electric vehicle prices may be impacted as well, especially if the price of certain components go up as a result of the tariffs. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently warned that the tariffs represent a bigger threat to the EV industry than the potential elimination of tax incentives under Trump. And while many EV makers are making huge investments in domestic manufacturing thanks to the Biden administrations Inflation Reduction Act, they are still just as exposed as companies that build combustion engines.Most automakers say they have contingency plans for tariffs but wouldnt say exactly what those plans are. Spokespersons for Ford and BMW declined comment.Volkswagens Puebla factory is Mexicos largest and one of the biggest in the Volkswagen Group, making nearly 350,000 cars in 2023, including the Jetta, Tiguan, and Taos models, all for export to the United States. In a statement, the company said it remains a strong advocate for free and fair trade.We are monitoring the situation and planning for various scenarios, the German auto giant added. We hope for a swift resolution on tariffs across North America.See More:

The founder of a San Francisco-based AI startup called On Platform was arrested last week after prosecutors charged that he and his wife had blown millions of dollars worth of investor funds on real estate, jewelry, a Tesla, and even the social club that hosted their wedding.Prosecutors allege that the pair defrauded investors out of more than $60 million, as SFGate reports.Founder Alex Beckman and his lawyer Valerie Lau, who he recently married, appeared in San Francisco court last week after being charged with "conspiracies to commit wire, bank and securities fraud, as well as aggravated identity theft and obstruction of justice," per SFGate.It's a particularly outlandish allegation of tech fraud, highlighting the ludicrous degree of buzz surrounding AI and the potential for greedy investors to get scammed as a result.Beckman allegedly lied to investors about having $13 million in the bank despite only showing an actual account balance of $25.93. Bank statements also showed that Beckman wired a family member $320,000.On its website, ON Platform describes itself as an "industry-leading enterprise-grade conversational AI platform, trusted by the worlds leading brands in retail, sports, and media & entertainment."But judging by the allegations, investors are unlikely to ever see their money again.The alarm bells were already ringing by July, when GamesBeat reported that ON, formerly known as GameOn Technology, had laid off all of its 50 staff members after discovering that $11 million in cash was missing.At the time, Beckman resigned, with the remaining company executives telling shareholders in a letter what had happened."To our shock and horror, we discovered that, in reality, the account balance in that bank was only 37 cents," the letter reads. "This discovery left the company in a liquidity crisis, and the board and management were forced to act quickly, hoping to stave off bankruptcy."Despite Beckman denying the allegations at the time, federal investigators say they've since found that he and Lau spent $4.2 million on two San Francisco properties, on top of his children's private school education.The fantasy Beckman and his wife spun to deceive investors sounds eyebrow-raising, to say the least.Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission accused Beckman of having "provided investors with fictitious customer revenue reports reflecting millions of dollars in recurring revenue from dozens of high-profile customers," including the NBA, NHL, and even Coca-Cola."In reality, GameOn was generating very little (if any) revenue from many of these supposed top customers and was instead paying those entities significant fees for using their branded content," the SEC's documentation reads."But in reality, GameOns annual revenue never exceeded $500,000, the company was never profitable, and GameOn was losing millions of dollars every year," the agency wrote. "In addition, Beckman repeatedly provided investors with fictitious company balance sheets reflecting millions of dollars in cash when the true cash position was a tiny fraction of what was represented and at times close to zero."The pair are facing serious charges and could soon be forced to give up their San Francisco properties on top of a Tesla Model X, according to SFGate.Share This Article

Are Super Bowl ads the nail in the coffin for tech bubbles? We'll soon find out after this year's game, which is expected to feature tons of adverts for artificial intelligence.AI ads are, perThe Hollywood Reporter's insider source, going to make a huge splash during next weekend's Super Bowl."AI is coming. If its not already here in almost every business, it will be coming like a freight train," Mark Evans, Fox Sports' executive VP for ad sales, told the magazine. "So you will see some more AI-focused creative, which I think intuitively would be expected."Evans stayed mum on which companies were buying up expensive ad time during the game, which can run as high as $8 million for a 30-second slot. He did admit, however, that AI companies and others that have invested in the technology will be represented.There's little surprise that AI will dominate the airwaves during the sporting event given the persistent hype surrounding the tech, but what remains to be seen is whether that technology will suffer the same fate as the others that splashed across similar ad spots in years past before going down in flames in spectacular fashion.In early 2000, Super Bowl XXXIV featured a whopping 14 ads from web-based companies that spent an average of $2.2 million per 30-second spot, representing roughly 20 percent of that year's 60 ads per an analysis from Thomas Weisel Partners.Retrospectively referred to as the "Dot-Com Super Bowl," the event was considered the height of the dot-com bubble. As Business Insider reported,at least eight of those 14 companies have been out of business for over a decade and many, like Pets.com and OurBeginning.com, went under within a few years of being founded.Perhaps most egregious of the bunch was Epidemic.com, a marketing company launched in 1999 that encouraged people to put ad links in their emails in hopes of getting a few dollars kicked back. By the end of 2000, the site folded.More than 20 years later, Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles featured a swath of star-studded ads for crypto companies and others invested in blockchain technology, many of which have also fared poorly since then.Perhaps the biggest fail of the "Crypto Bowl," as the 2022 games were dubbed in homage to the "Dot-Com Super Bowl," was Larry David's FTX ad, which dropped less than a year before firm founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas for fraud.David himself ended up implicated in a lawsuit against celebrities who shilled for the doomed crypto platform. The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor later admitted that he was an "idiot" for agreeing to do the ad and wished he could join the suit against himself.There are, of course, lots of other similarities between the dot-com and crypto bubble bursts and the current AI boom we're living through but the Super Bowl of it all, especially paired with the timing of the invasion of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that upended Silicon Valley this week with its ultra-efficient AI model, seems particularly telling.In other words, only time will tell if the Super Bowl curse will come after the AI industry and tech investors are likely keen to find out sooner rather than later.Share This Article

It's understandable if the thought of police taking your home video without permission -- or even knowledge -- makes you queasy. Our homes are personal, private spaces, and it makes sense to protect that privacy.While security companies have varying policies about law enforcement, police have ways to supersede even some of the strongest privacy policies and take video from cloud or local storage, usually citing an emergency that could have been captured in your footage.Even trickier, laws vary not just by country but also by state, and they can change over time with new legislation or court rulings. That makes it difficult to find trustworthy and timely advice online, whether you're browsing Reddit, looking up past lawsuits or even thumbing through the official word of law. Let's clear things up: Here are the up-to-date rules about when police can take your home video footage that broadly apply to the US and the latest legal trends affecting this issue. 1. Police can request home security footage for emergencies In emergencies, police have a legal right to request sensitive information like camera footage. Alena Paulus/Getty Images Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. First, law enforcement has the option, as outlined in company privacy policies, to request cloud video footage in case of an emergency. Here an "emergency" typically means a life-or-death situation or something else high-stakes, such as a kidnapping or a manhunt for a violent criminal.Most security companies that offer video storage in North America will field and consider these emergency requests, pulling any of the footage you may have stored on the cloud.Here's an explanation from Google Neston how it handles sharing user data with law enforcement, how it may try to narrow the scope of the request for user privacy and how it may or may not let users know about the request. Security users may not know that their cloud videos were accessed by police."Before complying with a request, we make sure it follows the law and Nest's policies," the company says. "We notify users about legal demands, when appropriate, unless prohibited by law or court order. And if we think a request is overly broad, we'll seek to narrow it."In these situations, law enforcement contacts the cloud video management organization directly (usually your security brand like Arlo or Ring), and requests specific video footage from an area through channels set up to allow for such requests.Important note: There is an option to share stored cloud videos, but security companies do not generally allow law enforcement agencies to look directly through live views on cameras. Thanks to end-to-end encryption and related practices, even security companies themselves may not have this ability except in some cases of professional home monitoring.2. Law enforcement can use a warrant to access home security devices Warrants are a way to seize even local storage on home security devices. Simple Images/Getty ImagesAnother option police have to seize cam footage is via a warrant or similar court order. Warrants allow police to take home security devices and examine them, including any local storage that you have, so avoiding cloud storage won't help very much.Typically, warrants are granted only when police can provide some evidence that a crime may have been committed on the property. It depends on the court and judge where the warrant is requested, but granting warrants is common. The warrant then becomes active and has a specific scope for where and what it applies to (which is why you should always ask to view a warrant if law enforcement wants your security cameras).Warrants raise a further important question: Will you get your home camera back if it's seized during a legal search? That's a subject of some deliberation, although it's generally agreed from cases like these that the Fourth Amendment prevents law enforcement from holding onto digital devices or data indefinitely. Getting your camera back during a real-world seizure may not be so cut and dry.3. Voluntary registration of your surveillance equipment Security cameras can deter home break-ins with the right placement, but beware of potential problems. Onfokus/Getty ImagesThere's an interesting third option for law enforcement that's been growing in popularity, especially in certain cities and states where police departments are looking to tap into smart home tech. Home security owners can register their cameras and similar devices with local police departments, letting them know there is a device at a specific property that's recording. We're seeing programs like this everywhere from Buffalo, New York's SafeCam to the Bay Area in California. These programs vary, but there are several important points. First, this isn't the same thing as registering an alarm system via a local permit, it's specifically for video recording devices. Second, registering does not mean police can look through your cams or view any recorded footage. They know where registered residential cameras are, so they can request footage directly from participants with cameras near a crime, etc. Finally, if you do grant permission to police to access a registered camera, they'll be able to view and copy video images, which can be used as evidence in a criminal proceeding. Often, registration programs have requirements like banning you from sharing videos with the media and other fine print. Keep in mind that police may still be able to seek a warrant to take cams and video footage if you deny a request via a registration program.A federal law enforcement request may carry more weightThe acronyms such as FBI, NSA or ICE may be more familiar and more frightening, but the big federal agencies are generally confined to the same requirements as your local police department. They need a warrant, specific permission from the user or a special use of the "life-threatening emergency" clause if they want to view your cam footage. That doesn't mean federal agencies always follow the law --there are examples of ICE, HIS and other agencies breaking surveillance laws-- but they are technically bound by the same constraints. In most cases. "Can the NSA or FBI spy through my home camera?" is another worry we frequently see and here is where things get more unpleasant. The NSA has received surveillance carveouts through Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, an infamous bit of lawmaking that gives the FBI, CIA and NSA the power to seize electronic data when investigating a foreign intelligence or terrorism threat -- all without needing a warrant. While controversial, Section 702 was recently renewed and expanded by the Senate, so it's not going away anytime soon. We don't know a lot about how it's used, but we do know that queries typically focus on internet and cell phone communications. It doesn't appear that the backdoor technologies these agencies use are seizing home security cam data, at least not in any significant way. British webcams are another story. Until we get more transparency about these surveillance methods, that's all we can say for sure. Video doorbells make it easy to share footage, but that can come with costs as well. Chris Monroe/CNETPosting home security footage online Security brands offer ways to post videos online through things like the Ring Neighbors app, dedicated forums, social media groups and so on. If you post a video in a public space like this, even if you're only asking for advice, then it's fair game for law enforcement to use as well. Anything you post in a public forum is just that -- so think twice about what footage you're posting online.Security brands and shifting policies on police requestsFinally, we should mention that security company policies on sharing data with cops are subject to change. Just this year, Ring decided to end its more liberal sharing program with police, limiting them to the life-or-death requests we talked about above. What if I don't want my security cam footage stored on a cloud?That's an option, too. While exploring your options like the top wireless or outdoor home security cameras, you may want to look at cameras without subscription plans that keep video off the cloud entirely, limiting police to warrants as a means to take footage. You can also check out cams with specific extra features, like bright LED lights. Can you stop police from accessing your security cam footage? You can make it less likely by sticking to local storage instead of using cloud video storage. Currently, the Lorex 4k is our top pick for a home security camera with local storage.) After securing a warrant or other court order, police will always have the option to take and view video files. Can a federal agencies like the FBI, NSA or ICE seize my home security footage? Federal agencies, such as the FBI, are generally confined to the same legal limitations as the police. Federal agencies can have more legal flexibility if citing an intelligence or terrorism threat.