Tariffs may spike manufacturing costs for leading technology companies such as Apple and Nvidia that assemble and manufacture products outside the U.S.

Almost half of Americans have considered or plan to move abroad to improve their happiness, according to a Harris poll published today.Specifically, the poll found that four in 10 Americans have at least thought about leaving the country within the next few years. And among Gen Z and millennials, almost one in five respondents reported seriously considering an imminent move. The results show that Americans are becoming increasingly disillusioned with the American Dream as the cost of essentials like rent, healthcare, and education continues to rise.Here are three main takeaways from the poll:Home ownership and cost of living are top of mindPer the new poll, 68% of Americans are in agreement about two key statements: These days I feel like I am surviving instead of thriving, and Homeownership is no longer attainable for most American citizens. Of those who said that theyd consider moving out of the U.S., 49% reported cost of living as their primary consideration. Dissatisfaction with the current political leadership ranked as the second highest concern.Sentiments around cost of living revealed in this poll are backed up by several recent reports. In early February, an update from the Labor Department showed that the consumer price indexan inflation barometer that considers essential costs like gas, groceries, and carswas up 3.3% year-over-year, compared to the previous January. For the past six months, inflation rates have hovered above the Feds 2% target. Meanwhile, Zillows most recent Home Value Index found that, As elevated mortgage rates dampen demand for home purchases, many potential buyers are staying renters for longer, predicting a 3.7% rise in single-family rents for 2025.The current economic reality can be even more disheartening for families: Based on a recent analysis by the National Womens Law Center, the average family would need to earn at least $180,000 annually in 2025 to comfortably afford the national cost of infant care.Who is more likely to be eyeing the exit?According to the new Harris Poll, these converging economic factors are more likely to push away younger, non-white, and LGBTQ+ Americans.While only 25% of Gen X and 26% of baby boomers said theyd considered moving abroad, 63% of Gen Zers and 52% of millennials said the same, respectively. Additionally, LGBTQIA+, Hispanic, and Black respondents were all more likely to consider moving.Dual citizenship is attractive for young AmericansYounger Americans also expressed a greater desire than their older counterparts to obtain dual citizenship, with 66% of Gen Zers and millennials affirming that they were at least somewhat interested in pursuing it for travel freedom, economic opportunities, and better access to public services.The top 10 countries that Americans would consider moving to, in order, are as follows:CanadaThe U.K.AustraliaFrance ItalyJapanMexicoSpainGermanyNew Zealand

President Donald Trump on Monday directed a pause to U.S. assistance to Ukraine as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia.The move comes just days after a disastrous Oval Office meeting in which Trump and Vice President JD Vance tore into Zelenskyy for what they perceived as insufficient gratitude for the more than $180 billion U.S. has appropriated for military aid and other assistance to Kyiv since the start of Russias invasion on February 24, 2022.A White House official said Trump is focused on reaching a peace deal and wants Zelenskyy committed to that goal. The official added that the U.S. was pausing and reviewing its aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the assistance.The order will remain in effect until Trump determines that Ukraine has demonstrated a commitment to peace negotiations with Russia, the official said.The halting of military aid comes some five years after Trump held up congressionally authorized assistance to Ukraine as he sought to pressure Zelenskyy to launch an investigation into Joe Biden, then a Democratic presidential candidate. The moment led to Trumps first impeachment.In the lead-up to the 2024 election, Trump vowed a quick end to the war in Ukraine, even once boasting that he could bring a halt to the fighting in one day. He has shown increasing frustration with Zelenskyy over the war while simultaneously expressing confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he has long admired, can be trusted to keep the peace if a truce is reached.Trump earlier on Monday slammed Zelenskyy for suggesting that the end of the war likely is still very, very far away. Zelenskyy had suggested it would take time to come to an agreement to end the war as he tried to offer a positive take on the U.S.-Ukraine relationship in the aftermath of last weeks White House meeting.This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy, and America will not put up with it for much longer! Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform, responding to comments Zelenskyy made late Sunday to reporters.Trump, at a White House event later Monday, referred to Zelenskyys reported comments and asserted the Ukrainian leader better not be right about that.Zelenskyy later took to social media in an effort to further explain his thinking. He did not directly refer to Trumps comments, but underscored that it is very important that we try to make our diplomacy really substantive to end this war the soonest possible.We need real peace and Ukrainians want it most because the war ruins our cities and towns, Zelenskyy added. We lose our people. We need to stop the war and to guarantee security.Trump administration and Ukrainian officials had been expected to sign off on a deal during Zelenskyys visit last week that would have given the U.S. access to Ukraines critical minerals in part to pay back the U.S. for aid it has sent Kyiv since the start of the war. The White House had billed such a pact as a way to tighten U.S.-Ukrainian relations in the long term.Vance, in an interview with Fox Newss Sean Hannity that aired Monday evening, said European allies were doing Ukraine a disservice by not pressing Zelenskyy to find an endgame to the war.A lot of our European friends puff him up, Vance said. They say, you know, youre a freedom fighter. You need to keep fighting forever. Well, fighting forever with what? With whose money, with whose ammunition and with whose lives?Democrats said the pausing of aid to Ukraine was dangerous and ill-advised.Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania, who is cochair of the Congressional EU Caucus, said the decision is reckless, indefensible, and a direct threat to our national security.The Biden administration provided Kyiv with more than $66.5 billion in military aid and weapons since the war began. It had left unspent about $3.85 billion in congressionally authorized funding to send more weapons to Ukraine from existing U.S. stockpilesa sum that had not been affected by the foreign aid freeze that Trump put in place when he first took office.This aid was approved by Congress on a bipartisan basisRepublicans and Democrats alike recognized that standing with Ukraine is standing for democracy and against Putins aggression, Boyle said in a statement. Yet, Trump, who has repeatedly praised Putin and undermined our allies, is now playing political games with critical military assistance.Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman, who served as counsel to House Democrats in the first impeachment inquiry against Trump, said the pausing of aid was another extortion of Zelenskyy.This is the exact opposite of peace through strength, Goldman said. Instead, what it is is its another extortion of President Zelenskyy, illegally withholding aid in order to get President Zelenskyy to agree to a minerals deal.Trumps national security adviser said Zelenskyys posture during Fridays Oval Office talks put up in the air whether hes someone the U.S. administration will be able to deal with going forward.Is he ready, personally, politically, to move his country towards an end to the fighting? Mike Waltz said Monday on Fox News Americas Newsroom. And can he and will he make the compromises necessary?Waltz added another layer of doubt about U.S. support as other high-profile Trump allies, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Lindsey Graham, have suggested that the relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy is becoming untenable.Angela Stent, a former national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council, said Putin is likely in no rush to end the war amid the fissures between Trump and Zelenskyy and between Europe and the U.S. about the way ahead.He thinks Russia is winning. . . . And he thinks that as time goes on, the West will be more fractured, said Stent, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington.Trump on Monday suggested he hasnt given up on the economic pact, calling it a great deal. He added that he expected to speak about the deal during his Tuesday address before a joint session of Congress.Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Pennsylvania Republican who cochairs the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, spoke with Zelenskyys chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, earlier Monday about getting the mineral rights deal back on track.Key GOP senators also indicated before the announcement of paused aid that they see a path to put U.S.-Ukraine relations back on track.We got to lower the temperature, said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and get to a deal thats economically beneficial and takes care of our interests as well as the interests of the Ukrainian people.Sen. Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican who is a close ally of Trump, said he believes the president and Zelenskyy can move past it.Getting the minerals deal done is a first step, Mullin said. After that, he said, Zelenskyy needs to be realistic on what a peace deal looks like.Associated Press writers Tracy Brown, Lolita C. Baldor and Marc Levy contributed to this report.Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

This gorgeous piece of industrial design is by Grau, a German lighting company whose motto is "Light should be a poem."The lamp is called Fire Table, and Grau's designers have really sweated the details:The shade is made from mouth-blown glass. The lamp's body is aluminum, in your choice of anodized or polished. The light can be set to "Golden," which emulates the tone of a sunset, or "Fire," meant to evoke the tone within a fireplace.Users can activate the lamp's "sunset sleep timer," which gradually dims the light over the course of 30 minutes before extinguishing completely. Fire Table runs 599 (USD $628).

The Core77 Design Awards Tools category features consumer products only. It includes products or services designed for individual use with the intention of improving efficiency and productivity, supporting craft, making, and personal building. Examples include: hardware tools, productivity applications, educational tools.The Lifestyle Accessories category includes consumer products intended for use in daily life. Personal or home items that combine functionality and style, designed to complement an individual's daily routine, support wellness, enhance comfort, improve convenience, organization, and aesthetics. Examples include: handheld products, luggage, desktop toys, jewelry, handbags, apparel, water bottles, or wearable devices.Irina Kovlovskaya wants to understand how your product is making the world a better place. She asks, "Does it bring joy to people's lives, reduce waste, promote inclusivity, create more time for what truly matters, or have another positive impact?"As the Global Head of Industrial Design and CMF at ABB E-mobility, the San Francisco-based design leader pursues those goals by driving transport electrification through best-in-class EV charging solutions. Over the course of her career, Irina has fueled design innovation for companies like Google, Fitbit, Nest, and HTC. Her previous experience included working for Martha Stewart and co-founding the consulting firm Vim & Vigor, where her clients included Barnes & Noble Nook, KitchenAid, Fabbian, Wedgwood, and Waterford. The Rhode Island School of Design graduate believes in fostering a culture of inclusivity and a "one-team" mentality with colleagues and partners, working to create sustainable products that connect with users and help businesses grow. Her work has received numerous honors including Red Dot, IF, ICFF Studio, IDEA, and Spark awards.Irina finds the greatest fulfilment when she feels confident that the products she designs are "genuinely impactful." As she explains, "Whether I am creating a wearable device that helps people lead healthier lives or a charger that alleviates range anxiety and promotes EV adoption, the purpose behind these products is what brings me joy." Given her professional focus, sustainability ranks high on the list of Irina's design-related concerns. Her solution: "As an industry, we need to take greater responsibility for the products we put into the world by focusing on longevity and quality, using clean and renewable materials, building in repairability, and designing for circularity."Logitech Design won the Tools Category in 2024 for Zone Learn.The 2024 winner in the Core77 Design Awards Tools category was Logitech Design for Zone Learn, a wired headset for children to use in classrooms that is designed for sustainability and performance.Vert Industrial Design House & Soft Serve Studio won the Lifestyle Accessories category in 2024 with Joyrolla Cart.The 2024 winner in the Lifestyle Accessories category was Vert Industrial Design House & Soft Serve Studio for The Joyrolla Cart, a sleek, sustainably constructed shopping cart designed for a contemporary audience.Share your products that are making the world a better place. Submit your designs to the 2025 Core77 Design Awards and help that positive impact grow. Enter your work today.

MWC 2025 is taking place in Barcelona, and it is an impressive spectacle of technological innovation, specifically in the arena of mobile photography this year. With concepts ranging from modular designs to inclusivity-focused algorithms, these top five designs demonstrate a significant evolution in smartphone photography, pushing the boundaries of what mobile cameras can achieve. Each design showcases unique advancements in optics, processing, and user accessibility, redefining our expectations for smartphone photography.This year, MWC has showcased how smartphone manufacturers are challenging the restrictions of traditional mobile photography. These incredible designs offer exciting new possibilities for mobile photographers of all levels, paving the path for a transformative era that will change how we capture and envision the world through our smartphones.1. Xiaomi Modular Optical SystemXiaomi has introduced a game-changing innovation with its Modular Optical System. This remarkable creation alters and transforms how smartphone cameras can operate by integrating easily attachable and professional-grade lenses. This concept utilizes magnetic snap-on lenses that align with the smartphones inbuilt AI and computational power to deliver high-caliber photographic outputs.The magic of Xiaomis Modular Optical System lies in its approach to overcoming the physical limitations of smartphone cameras. Xiaomi cleverly outsources the optics and enhances image quality without incorporating larger and bulkier camera bumps. This approach showcases an ingenious fusion of flexibility and quality, allowing users to have a mirrorless camera experience on the go.What we likeThe modular design allows for the use of professional-grade lenses while maintaining the smartphones sleek form.Xiaomis LaserLink technology ensures rapid, lag-free image data transfer.What we dislikeThephone remains light, but carrying additional lenses may not always be convenient.As a concept design, we are unsure when this technology will become available and affordable.2. realme Interchangeable-Lens Conceptrealmes bold new concept blurs the line between smartphones and professional cameras by allowing users to attach interchangeable lenses. This conceptual phone is equipped to accommodate full-frame mirrorless lenses, offering unprecedented flexibility in mobile photography. The prototype device is equipped with a 1-inch customized Sony sensor and a proprietary lens mount system.realmes concept is an impressive leap towards integrating professional photography tools with smartphone convenience. By introducing a proprietary mount system, support high-end lenses, and empowering users to explore creative photography with ease. This incredible tech empowers users to capture professional-grade images with their phones.What we likeThe interchangeable lens system gives users access to a wider range of photographic styles and techniques.Allows for the use of professional camera lenses, enhancing image quality and creative possibilities.What we dislikeAttaching large lenses can compromise the phones portability and ease of use.Currently a concept, so we are unsure when it will be available to the masses.3. nubia Focus 2 Ultra NOT Final ImagesThe nubia Focus 2 Ultra brings a novel approach to mobile photography with its dedicated camera grip and dual-function zoom ring filter. With an easily accessible price point, the Focus 2 Ultra offers exciting features without breaking the bank. The spinning dial around the rear camera is completely functional. Meanwhile, the camera system is centered around a 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.47 aperture and a 1/1.55-inch optical format.The Focus 2 Ultra enhances user interaction with its unique zoom ring, making quick zoom adjustments tactile and intuitive. The ring is quite easy to rotate with one finger when you hold the phone in portrait mode. This user-centric design, combined with a competitive pricing strategy, represents an inclusive innovation in mobile photography.What we likeThe zoom ring filter tool offers a more engaging and tactile photography experience, offering a user-friendly experience.Offers cutting-edge features, including a dedicated camera grip, at a fraction of competitors prices.What we dislikeSome might find the cameras offerings inferior to pricier models regarding features and processing power.4. Xiaomi 15 UltraXiaomi continues to lead the charge with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra a flagship device that promises a superior photography experience through its advanced quad-camera system. Equipped with Leica Summilux-branded lenses, the 15 Ultra is dedicated to both amateur and professional photography enthusiasts. It features a 50 MP telephoto camera powered by the Sony IMX858 sensor with an f/1.8 lens, delivering incredible detail and vibrant colors.The highlight of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is its 200 MP 4.3x periscope telephoto camera. This offers significant advancements in zoom capabilities, allowing users to capture distant subjects with clarity. The partnership with Leica ensures premium lens quality, significantly enhancing image detail and fidelity.The 15 Ultra aims to provide users with unparalleled detail, dynamic range, and color accuracy, solidifying Xiaomis commitment to leading mobile camera innovation.What we likeThe periscope telephoto camera delivers impressive zoom without significant loss of quality.Leicas lenses reduce reflection and enhance durability, ensuring excellent photo quality in varied conditions.What we dislikeThe absence of a variable aperture in the main camera may disappoint professional photographers seeking greater manual control.Premium pricing will make it out of reach for many consumers.5. TECNO CAMON 40 SeriesTECNO CAMON 40 Series aims to create a more inclusive and accurate representation of diverse skin tones in mobile photography. Their upgraded Universal Tone technology offers advanced algorithms for natural color fidelity. These impressive advancements will facilitate a smoother and more accurate photography experience, eliminating the need for excessive editing or manual adjustments.TECNOs significant advancements in skin tone accuracy are a crucial step towards inclusivity in mobile imaging. By focusing on authentic color reproduction, TECNO is setting new standards in how mobile cameras perceive and represent human diversity, helping users capture professional-quality content on their smartphones.What we likeAugments accurate skin tone representation, addressing a significant gap in current mobile photographer technology.Improves image quality across diverse lighting conditions, ensuring consistency and reliability.What we dislikeThe overall camera capabilities remain traditional compared to other high-tech innovations.The post Top 5 Innovations In Smartphone Photography We Saw At MWC 2025 first appeared on Yanko Design.

The overlooked Xbox game has 11 nominations, ten more than Black Myth: Wukong.

Medieval-era Dr Doom? Yes please.

Business leaders are paying as much as $5,000,000 to meet one-on-one with the president at his Florida compound, sources tell WIRED, while others are paying $1,000,000 apiece to dine with him in a group setting.

The 11-inch and 13-inch tablets have the same look as before but with a minor boost in performance. The new iPads ship on March 12.