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President Donald Trump’s effort to fast‑track AI data center construction is hitting a wall. Developers say aggressive tariffs on Chinese imports have crippled the supply chain for essential power‑equipment components, pushing delivery times from months to years. With U.S. manufacturers unable to meet demand, nearly half of the year’s planned facilities face delay or cancellation, jeopardizing the administration’s goal of keeping America ahead in the artificial‑intelligence race. Weiterlesen

Starling has announced it can no longer produce its Starling Home Hub, citing rapidly rising business costs and U.S. tariffs on essential components. The hub, launched in 2019 as a $99 bridge that enabled Google Nest devices to operate within Apple Home and with Siri, has been praised for its reliability and ease of use. Existing owners will continue to receive support and updates, but the product’s removal leaves a gap for users seeking a simple solution to integrate Nest thermostats and cameras into Apple’s ecosystem. Alternatives now rely on Matter‑enabled Nest thermostats, while camera support remains pending. Weiterlesen

Gartner forecasts that AI‑capable personal computers will become the standard by 2029, with the segment projected to capture nearly one‑third of the global PC market by the end of 2025. The share has already doubled since 2024, driven by strong demand for AI‑enabled laptops and falling hardware prices. While recent tariffs have introduced supply‑chain uncertainty, analysts expect continued growth, and Gartner anticipates multiple small language models running locally on AI PCs by 2026. Weiterlesen