How Trump’s Tariffs Could Drive Up Tech Prices
U.S. President Trump’s new tariffs are estimated to cost North America $50B and have ripple effects across the tech sector. Continue reading How Trump’s Tariffs Could Drive Up Tech Prices
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Trump’s Tariffs: Will They Affect Your Tech Prices?
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, including a 145% levy on Chinese tech, will disrupt supply chains and raise prices on products like smartphones, computers, and gaming consoles. Continue reading Trump’s Tariffs: Will They Affect Your Tech Prices?
“Some Assembly Required” Makes Us Love Things More
For the maker looking to turn their project into a business, trying to price your widget can be a bit of a conundrum. You want to share your widget with …read more Continue reading “Some Assembly Required” Makes Us Love Things More
Lathe and Laser Team Up to Make Cutting Gear Teeth Easier
Fair warning: watching this hybrid manufacturing method for gear teeth may result in an uncontrollable urge to buy a fiber laser cutter. Hackaday isn’t responsible for any financial difficulties that …read more Continue reading Lathe and Laser Team Up to Make Cutting Gear Teeth Easier
Making Products for Fun and (Probably No) Profit
If you’re like most makers, you have a few product ideas kicking about, but you may not have made it all the way to production of those things. If you’re …read more Continue reading Making Products for Fun and (Probably No) Profit
Hackaday Links: October 27, 2024
Problem solved? If the problem is supplying enough lithium to build batteries for all the electric vehicles that will be needed by 2030, then a new lithium deposit in Arkansas …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: October 27, 2024
US considering ban on ‘connected vehicle’ tech with China/Russia ties
An underreported regulation being proposed in the United States could have a sweeping impact on car drivers in the country, and possibly other parts of the West. But the people feeling its immediate sting will be American motorcyclists.Continue Reading… Continue reading US considering ban on ‘connected vehicle’ tech with China/Russia ties
Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells
Metalworking usually requires very high heat and pressure, but scientists in Singapore have now demonstrated a way to make very pure metal structures at room temperature. It’s inspired by the exoskeletons of crabs and insects.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells
Retrotechtacular: Ford Model T Wheels, Start to Finish
There’s no doubt that you’ll instantly recognize clips from the video below, as they’ve been used over and over for more than 100 years to illustrate the development of the …read more Continue reading Retrotechtacular: Ford Model T Wheels, Start to Finish
Tough new pineapple leather is 60X stronger than other materials
In a breakthrough for bio-based materials, scientists have made leather from the fibers of discarded pineapple leaves that’s comparable to the real thing and also outperforms other existing plant products. The strong and sustainable material, which com… Continue reading Tough new pineapple leather is 60X stronger than other materials