US President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies will have ramifications for US brands that do business with Latin America. This FAQ addresses the most pressing questions for companies as they navigate new tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and the potential rise of new competitors.

Figure AI shifts into overdrive: Slashing its original timeline, the startup is pushing humanoid robots into homes this year—either a sign of rapid AI progress or a risky bet to stay ahead.

The improved Alexa finally debuts with better conversation skills and smart home features. Can Amazon convince users to pay when smartphones offer similar features for free?

Facing global trade tensions, Apple is pumping billions into US-based production—potentially sweetening the deal for future tariff exemptions.

A budget-friendly premium tier could pull podcast fans away from Spotify, offering ad-free listening where they already watch—on YouTube, and increasingly, on their TVs.

Spotify’s latest AI push gives independent authors a cost-effective way to create audiobooks, but AI narration’s emotional gap could turn some listeners away.

The $599 iPhone 16e is packed with power, but it could steal sales from the iPhone 16. If the cheaper model does it all, what’s left to justify the premium price?

Move to develop AI-powered humanoid robots raises concerns about overextension as the company juggles multiple ambitious projects.

As the clock ticks on a required sale, regulatory risks could upend ad strategies and force brands to pivot.

TikTok returns to US app stores, hinting at a secure future: Regulators and storefronts say they want to keep the app around, putting it on much stronger footing.

X plans first marketing campaign under Musk, but ad revenues will still drop: While brands like Apple are resuming advertising, but it has more to do with politics than ROAS.

Apple launches new health study: Its experience conducting health studies for product development positions the company well to roll out new health-tracking features and capabilities.

With the humanoid robotics market projected to hit $38 billion by 2035, tech giants see a clear path to monetization—offering tangible use cases beyond the AI arms race.

Its impressive growth gives Shopify a volume and cross-sell boost

With iPhone sales tied to AI, Apple’s partnership with Alibaba could be the key to staying competitive against Huawei and other rising local brands.

Apple risks consumer trust—and security breaches—if it gives the UK a back door to iCloud, but noncompliance invites legal action.

With privacy and misinformation at risk, teens worry about tech companies’ failure to manage AI content and prioritize their safety.

Why Amazon is returning to X: Elon Musk’s growing political importance is attracting spenders back to the platform.

While iPhone and wearables sales slipped, Apple’s services revenues grew 13% YoY to $26.3 billion. Apple Intelligence hasn’t paid off yet, but monetizing Siri could give it a boost.

Update adds visual intelligence features, app integrations, and automatic opt-in for Apple Intelligence features—which could boost adoption, or annoy users.