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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 19 MIN

Connecting the Dots - 4-16-2025

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Today we discuss several distinct business and technology news items from April 2025. One topic involves potential new tariffs on computer chips and pharmaceuticals by the Trump administration, including industry concerns about costs and possible exemptions for some sectors. Another set of articles details Infinite Reality's acquisition of Napster with plans to transform it into a social music platform, and its subsequent purchase of AI startup Touchcast, highlighting Infinite Reality's expansion into immersive technologies. Finally, a third topic discusses Lyft's acquisition of the European taxi app FreeNow, marking Lyft's entry into the European market and aiming for a combined service of over 50 million annual riders.

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