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US President Donald Trump. Photo: Supplied

Tariff exemptions signal growing instability in Trump trade doctrine

The quick about-turns expose the internal contradictions – and lack of comprehensive planning – in US trade policy and its broader global economic implications.

US President Donald Trump’s land-for-peace formula feeds into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s revanchism. Photo: File

Markets reel as Trump’s tariffs take a toll

The president’s tariffs were intended to assert US dominance, but they are increasingly a self-inflicted wound that may undermine the economic strength he champions

Mac + iPhone: The Ultimate Productivity Boost with Apple Intelligence

In the world of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), success hinges on efficiency, collaboration, and the ability to stay connected. That’s where Mac + iPhone come in,…

NFI: The South African musical legend Miriam Makeba. Photo: James Andanson/Getty Images

Lies, damned lies and statistics: The many perils of ranking musical taste

Apple’s list of top 100 albums has caused a stir on social media with many unsettled by the ranking

Tyler, the Creator’s album ‘Igor’ makes a great Father’s Day gift.

Objects of Desire: Daddy Cool

If you need a reminder, Father’s Day is on Sunday, 18 June

Game is up: Taron Egerton plays Henk, a Dutch video game designer and entrepreneur, in the movie Tetris. Photo: Angus Pigott/Apple TV

One MOVIE, Two Takes: ‘TETRIS’

Movie about the origins of the computer game Tetris has plenty of action to keep you glued to the screen

Big, bad Apple: Briana Middleton and Justice Smith star as Sandra and Tom in ‘Sharper’. Photo: Apple TV

One Movie Two Takes: Sharper

Capitalising on the world’s obsession with scammers, this thriller is a glamorous take on con artists

Petulant, impatient, perfectionist: Steve Jobs began Apple in 1976 with Steve Wozniak. He left the company for about 12 years but returned to
rescue it in 1997. Jobs died in 2011 but the company, under Tim Cook, continues to flourish.
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The apple of Steve Jobs’ s eye turns 25 this year

More than a decade after his death, the genius behind the brand remains at Apple

Showman: Steve Jobs launches a new iPhone.

Top 10 Apple products of all time

The M&G picks out the brands best products over the past 25 years

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Objects of Desire: Ultimate Gift Guide

The best gifts are always a surprise, but there is a method to the madness of gift-giving.

Iris Apfel in Iris shows off her unique style. Photo: Bruce Weber/Magnolia Pictures

The best fashion documentaries to watch these holidays

Industry documentaries that show the good, the bad and the ugly of this stylish world

Sonos Ray sets the soundbar high enough

While there are other soundbars that deliver better sound quality, this could be a useful addition to your home entertainment set-up

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Guest Column: Why did Volvo decide to team up with Google?

David Holeck explains why the company chose to go the Google route and become the first car manufacturer to team up with the multinational technology company

Google announced plans Wednesday to limit ad tracking on its Android operating system. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Google to overhaul ad tracking system on Android devices

Tech giants are under growing pressure to better balance privacy and ad-targeting, as users complain and regulators threaten tougher rules

Meta’s algorithms have deprioritised news content, reducing organic reach and referral traffic for local publishers.
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The metaverse: colonial fantasies of the wild West

Whether it becomes reality or just another fad, the metaverse misadventure is another indictment of the capitalist system and American empire

Virus fever: The coronavirus has killed over 2000 people in China and the world has been put on high alert, with confirmed cases reported in over 20 other countries. (Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

WHO urges calm as China coronavirus death toll reaches 2000

More than 74 000 people have now been infected by the virus in China, with hundreds more cases in some 25 countries

DJ and Apple Music’s global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B Ibrahim “Ebro” Darden is known for communicating his views with passion regardless of how unpopular they are (Supplied)

How deep can you go in 15 minutes with Ebro?

M&G sat down with ‘Old Man Ebro’ during his Apple Music trip to SA, to see what a few minutes of conversation could produce. Apparently, a lot…

Apple on Thursday removed an app criticised by China for allowing protesters in Hong Kong to track police. (AFP)

Apple pulls Hong Kong app used by protesters after China warning

The tech giant’s pulling of HKmap.live was blasted as bowing to China

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How to (kind of) make it as a M&G columnist

There will be rejection in the form of no replies, which will haunt you for days. Keep going.

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The computer-human relationship is evolving

Many of us already talk to our computers and soon they may suggest better ways for us to work