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The Coolest Computex Tech You Can Buy Right Now (or Very Soon)

Many products launched at the show are prototypes that might never hit store shelves, while tariff uncertainty is obscuring pricing for otherwise ready-to-launch hardware. So here's what you can actually buy from Computex and how much it costs.

Your Next iPhone Might Be a Lot Pricier: Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple

Annoyed by Apple moving US-bound production from China to India rather than the US, Trump singles out Cupertino with new tariff threats.

FTC Ends Its 2-Year Case Over Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal

This is the end of the FTC's fight to block a $68.7 billion deal that saw Microsoft purchase Activision Blizzard. The deal closed in 2023.

Google's Futuristic Beam Tech Almost Made Me Forget I Was on a Video Call

A Google I/O demo of the system HP is about to bring to market shows an uncanny fidelity, with some amusing glitches, bringing us all a lot closer to the Holodeck.

Verizon Wants to Keep Phones Locked Longer Than 60 Days

Verizon tells the FCC that the 60-day rule is outdated and hasn't helped it prevent device fraud.

Master the Pit: The Best Grilling and BBQ Gadgets

The oldest form of cooking has moved well past the dark ages of kettle grills and charcoal briquettes. These are the best smart grilling gadgets you need to host the ultimate high-tech barbecue this Memorial Day.