Consumer Tech News (Mar 31-Apr 4): China Plans Retaliation Against Trump's Tariffs Change, Meta To Release $1,000 Version Of Its Smart Glasses & More - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

Consumer Tech News (Mar 31-Apr 4): China Plans Retaliation Against Trump’s Tariffs Change, Meta To Release $1,000 Version Of Its Smart Glasses & More – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

The White House is set to hold a meeting with key officials to discuss the future of TikTok, as the app faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential U.S. ban. China announced a series of retaliatory measures on Friday in response to President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating the…

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Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Praises China As A Pioneer In Solar, Batteries, And AI: Warns Tensions Are Stifling Global Innovation - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)

Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Praises China As A Pioneer In Solar, Batteries, And AI: Warns Tensions Are Stifling Global Innovation – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)

Last week, Microsoft Corp. MSFT co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates lamented the growing divide between the U.S. and China, saying it’s blocking access to critical climate and technology innovations. What Happened: In a wide-ranging interview during an Express Adda event, Gates praised China’s leadership in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and battery technology, while expressing concern…

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Jeff Bezos And Nvidia-Backed Perplexity AI Eyes $18 Billion Valuation In New Funding Round — Doubling In Just 4 Months - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Jeff Bezos And Nvidia-Backed Perplexity AI Eyes $18 Billion Valuation In New Funding Round — Doubling In Just 4 Months – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Perplexity, backed by Amazon.com Inc. AMZN founder Jeff Bezos and Nvidia Corp. NVDA is reportedly in talks to raise up to $1 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at $18 billion—double its valuation just four months ago. What Happened: Perplexity is in discussions to raise between $500 million and $1…

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Joe Rogan Once Talked About The Two Billionaires He 'Really' Loves, He Called Elon Musk A Nomad And Jeff Bezos A Yacht King — What These Two Tech Titans Own Reveals A Very Interesting Story

Joe Rogan Once Talked About The Two Billionaires He ‘Really’ Loves, He Called Elon Musk A Nomad And Jeff Bezos A Yacht King — What These Two Tech Titans Own Reveals A Very Interesting Story

Joe Rogan once contrasted Elon Musk’s minimalist lifestyle with Jeff Bezos’ over-the-top luxury, but a closer look at what the world’s two richest men actually own today reveals a much more nuanced reality. What Happened: On an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the podcast host shared his admiration—and amusement—about the wildly different ways Musk…

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Jeff Bezos Said 'Results Were Horrifying' After Amazon Prime's Free Shipping Introduction But He Went Ahead With It Because Good Decisions Require 'Instinct And Risk-Taking' - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Jeff Bezos Said ‘Results Were Horrifying’ After Amazon Prime’s Free Shipping Introduction But He Went Ahead With It Because Good Decisions Require ‘Instinct And Risk-Taking’ – Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc.’s AMZN Prime is today one of the most successful loyalty programs in retail history, but when it first launched, Jeff Bezos and his team faced major concerns about whether the service would work—or even bankrupt the company. What Happened: In a 2018 interview with David Rubenstein, Bezos reflected on how Amazon Prime started…

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Bill Gates' Concerns, Nvidia' Leap In Genetic Research, Elon Musk's Grok Beats OpenAI's ChatGPT, And More: This Week In AI - Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Bill Gates’ Concerns, Nvidia’ Leap In Genetic Research, Elon Musk’s Grok Beats OpenAI’s ChatGPT, And More: This Week In AI – Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

The week was abuzz with news from the tech world, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From Bill Gates issuing a warning to the next generation to Nvidia Corp. NVDA and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. BABA making strides in AI, the weekend was anything but quiet. Let’s dive into the top stories. Bill Gates’ Warning to the Next Generation In…

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Bill Gates Has A Warning For The Next Generation, Says Be 'Very Afraid' Of These 4 Issues

Bill Gates Has A Warning For The Next Generation, Says Be ‘Very Afraid’ Of These 4 Issues

Bill Gates has outlined critical challenges for future generations, emphasizing the importance of addressing bioterrorism, climate change, and artificial intelligence. What Happened: The Microsoft Corp. co-founder, reflecting on his fears from the 1950s, also noted the persistent threat of nuclear war. However, he highlighted additional concerns for younger generations, including the potential dangers of bioterrorism and the…

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Why There's No New Steve Jobs Or Zuckerberg — Bill Gates Names The Only 20-Something Founder Who's Still In The Game

Why There’s No New Steve Jobs Or Zuckerberg — Bill Gates Names The Only 20-Something Founder Who’s Still In The Game

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates couldn’t name many young tech founders leading groundbreaking companies from this era, with only one exception — Alexandr Wang. What Happened: During a conversation with Stripe CEO Patrick Collison at the Computer History Museum, Gates was asked to name any founders in their 20s who are at the top of the…

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Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic Fights US Move To Block Google’s Search Proposal - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic Fights US Move To Block Google’s Search Proposal – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) developer, has filed a plea with a federal court to dismiss a U.S. government proposal that would prevent Alphabet Inc.‘s GOOGL GOOG Google from investing in AI startups. The proposal is intended to address Google’s alleged monopolization of the online search market. What Happened: Anthropic, in a court filing on Friday,…

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Aravind Srinivas, CEO Of Jeff Bezos-Backed Perplexity, Reveals Why Most Startups Fail: 'The Thing That Most People Get Wrong...'

Aravind Srinivas, CEO Of Jeff Bezos-Backed Perplexity, Reveals Why Most Startups Fail: ‘The Thing That Most People Get Wrong…’

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI, believes many startup founders fail because they chase market trends instead of working on problems they truly care about. What Happened: During a June 2024 episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast, Srinivas shared his thoughts on why many startups fail. He argued that passion and personal interest…

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