Top Audio Deals: Huge Savings on Headphones & More

 

What Hi-Fi? highlights top audio deals, including a significant discount on Grado SR325x headphones (£247, £82 off). Other featured deals include the WiiM Pro Plus music streamer (hoping for under £200), WiiM Ultra streamer (targeting £319), Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 speakers (£449), Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M (£299), and...

Tariff Uncertainty Sends US Stock Futures Lower

 

US stock futures fell Sunday evening as investors reacted to the upcoming expiration of President Trump's 90-day tariff pause. Administration officials indicated tariffs will revert to April levels on August 1st unless trade deals are reached. Dow futures dropped 120 points, S&P 500 futures fell 0.41%, and Nasdaq...

Tariffs Reshape Global Supply Chains

 

US tariffs on Chinese goods are forcing companies to shift global supply chains. Learning Resources, an educational toymaker, is moving production from China to Vietnam and India due to the high tariffs, incurring significant costs and facing uncertainties. Canadian companies are also impacted by retaliatory tariffs, affecting their...

Porsche Unveils Limited 70th Anniversary 911

 

Porsche and the Porsche Club of America (PCA) unveiled the 2026 911 Carrera T Club Coupe to celebrate PCA's 70th anniversary. Only 70 will be produced, with one going to the Porsche Museum and another raffled off by PCA. Based on the Carrera T, it features a unique...

Brex Revamps AI Procurement for Faster Innovation

 

Brex, a corporate credit card company, initially struggled with slow AI tool procurement. Their months-long pilot process proved ineffective, leading to a complete overhaul. Brex now uses a faster data processing agreement framework and a "superhuman product-market-fit test," empowering employees to choose tools. Engineers receive a $50...

Wirecutter's Top Bedding Deals: Mattresses, Sheets & More!

 

Wirecutter recommends several bedding deals. Leesa offers discounts on their Sapira Hybrid and Legend Chill Hybrid mattresses. Brooklyn Bedding's Aurora Luxe Cooling hybrid mattress (medium-firm) is discounted, but has weight and return restrictions. Brooklinen's Classic Duvet Cover, Classic Percale Core Sheet Set, and All-Season Down Comforter are on sale...

Meta's Million-Dollar AI Talent Grab Sparks Outrage

 

Meta is reportedly offering massive salaries, up to \$300 million, to attract top AI researchers, sparking resentment among other tech workers. This intense competition for AI talent reflects the high stakes in the AI race and the growing gap between top earners and the rest. While some Meta employees...

Best Apple 4th of July Sales: MacBook Pro, Mac Mini Deals

 

Apple product deals are still available this weekend, though prices may drop further with the upcoming Amazon Prime Day on July 8th. Current sales offer significant discounts on items like the MacBook Pro (saving $170), and Mac mini (saving $52), compared to Apple Store prices. AirPods prices have...

Loyalty Programs Fuel Restaurant Sales Amid Economic Slowdown

 

Facing economic headwinds and decreased consumer spending, fast-casual restaurant chains are increasingly relying on loyalty programs to boost sales and customer retention. Data shows loyalty program members visit restaurants more frequently, resulting in higher sales. Companies like Chipotle, Starbucks, and Cava are leveraging these programs, reporting significant portions...

EU-US Trade Talks Stalled Amid Tariff Threats

 

EU-US trade talks remain stalled, with disagreements among EU members on negotiation strategy. A US threat of 17% tariffs on EU food imports further complicates matters. Commission President von der Leyen will consult with EU leaders before deciding on a course of action, with all options, including no...