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Panasonic exits TV manufacturing, hands production to Skyworth
Under the new arrangement, Skyworth takes full responsibility for manufacturing, sales, and logistics across North America and Europe. Panasonic will remain involved in product design, image processing, and quality assurance – areas where it still claims deep expertise – but physical production and go-to-market execution shift entirely to Shenzhen.
Rockstar said to be spreading misinformation about GTA 6 to catch leakers
The most anticipated game in recent memory, Grand Theft Auto 6, finally arrives on November 19 – barring any more unexpected delays.
Microsoft is using NPUs to automatically capture Xbox game highlights
Sources recently informed Windows Central that Xbox Insiders who own Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PCs can test a feature that uses the system’s embedded NPU to capture notable gaming moments. The functionality works without interrupting gameplay.
An expensive hobby: Lamborghini shelves its first EV project
The decision comes after internal debate stretching more than a year, according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann. Market testing and dealer consultations showed that Lamborghini’s core buyers, many of whom collect combustion-powered models for their mechanical character and sensory appeal, had little enthusiasm for a sleek grand tourer without a V8…
Intel's mysterious "Unified Core" team hints at a major CPU rethink
Intel is looking for a new Senior CPU Verification Engineer, a highly skilled position that could introduce some massive changes in the company’s upcoming CPUs. The new hire is expected to work together with the “Unified Core” team, a group that has not officially been introduced. Regardless, Intel is working…
Xbox co-founder warns Microsoft is "sunsetting" the brand, compares new leadership role to "palliative care"
Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the company’s CoreAI Product president, Asha Sharma, had become the head of Xbox, replacing the retiring Phil Spencer. The news came as a surprise: former Xbox president Sarah Bond, who has now resigned from Microsoft, was expected to be the 38-year veteran’s…
A developer accidentally gained control of more than 10,000 DJI devices
An AI strategist recently demonstrated to The Verge how he accidentally gained sweeping control over thousands of DJI robot vacuums and other connected devices scattered across the globe. A remote-control app he had vibe-coded gave him visibility into strangers’ homes, revealed their locations, and allowed him to command their vacuums…
Apple shifting some Mac mini production from Asia to Texas this year
The announcement came from Sabih Khan, Apple’s chief operating officer. During a tour of the Foxconn facility in North Houston, Khan told The Wall Street Journal, “We’re very excited to tell you that later this year we will be beginning Mac mini manufacturing right here in this space.”
US video game sales climb 3% in January, even as layoffs and studio closures deepen
The research shows that the main driver behind this growth was subscription-based gaming. Non-mobile subscription services generated $596 million in revenue during the month, up 23% year-over-year.
The Most Anticipated PC Games of 2026: From Cult Classics to Blockbuster Returns
It may not be the best year to upgrade your PC, but 2026 is packed with games worth the wait. From long-awaited reboots to bold new IP, here are the PC titles we can’t stop watching this year.
After $30 billion in school tech, the laptop classroom experiment may have backfired
The shift began in Maine in 2002, when then-Governor Angus King launched a program that put Apple laptops in the hands of every middle schooler.
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