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Meta, Amazon, and lots of tech firms will be indirectly harmed by tariffs, too

New U.S. tariffs are hitting tech companies hard, even those not directly importing goods. Firms like Meta and Amazon rely on Chinese sellers and advertisers, so these tariffs could reduce their revenue and increase costs. Amazon might lose up to $10 billion in profits, and Meta’s ad income from China is at risk. As these companies adjust, consumers may see higher prices and fewer choices.

iPhone Price Would Surge If Made In The U.S., New Report Reveals

“iPhone cost can increase 25% purely on higher labor cost in the US”

French VC firm Founders Future plans US expansion

French venture capital firm Founders Future is expanding into the U.S. market, backed by a €300 million portfolio and a new 25% equity investment from partners like MACSF and the Dassault family. The firm plans to open offices on both U.S. coasts and launch a growth fund targeting American startups.

The first people to fly in space over the poles got this stunning view

“It’s another kind of desert.”

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Four years of running a SaaS in a competitive market

Max Rozen shares lessons from running his SaaS, “ReferralHero,” in a tough market for four years. He talks about staying small and focused, building a product people actually want, and not chasing trends. He also highlights the value of long-term thinking and how slow, steady growth can win. Most of all, he reminds readers that success can look different for everyone.

Sometimes never compete on price

The author challenges the blanket advice to avoid price competition by examining when low pricing can be strategic and when it leads to failure. He argues that while giants like Costco and IKEA succeed with low prices, they do so by intentionally limiting features or services to serve specific market segments. In contrast, startups often slash prices out of fear or uncertainty, attracting high-maintenance customers and eroding profits.