Topic: product discontinuation
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8K TV's Future in Doubt as Industry Shifts Focus
Major manufacturers like LG, TCL, and Sony are retreating from the 8K TV market due to a persistent lack of consumer demand and compelling native content. The practical visual benefits of 8K resolution are difficult for most viewers to perceive on typical living room screens, undermining the valu...
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Is Asus Exiting the Smartphone Market?
Asus will halt development of new Zenfone and ROG Phone models, entering an indefinite observation period while continuing to support existing customers. The decision follows diminished market momentum, with recent models failing to gain significant traction and a notable retraction from competit...
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Asus Denies RTX 5070 Ti Cancellation Despite Memory Shortages
Conflicting reports have created confusion about the RTX 5070 Ti's availability, with initial claims of it being "end of life" from Asus later contradicted by the company and Nvidia. Asus initially stated supply constraints made the card end of life, but later clarified it was merely streamlining...
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RAM Shortage Now Hits GPUs, SSDs, and Hard Drives
A severe, AI-driven memory shortage is extending beyond standalone RAM kits to significantly impact the availability and pricing of finished PC components like graphics cards and SSDs, a trend expected to last into 2026. The tight supply of GDDR7 memory is forcing manufacturers to prioritize high...
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Dell's XPS Revival: A Refreshing Break From AI PC Hype
Dell has officially revived its XPS laptop line, reintroducing the popular XPS 14 and XPS 16 models after discontinuing the brand a year earlier. The revival addresses past user feedback by restoring a physical function row and refining the touchpad, stepping back from controversial design elemen...
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NVIDIA Revives RTX 3060 in 2026 to Ease GPU Shortages
NVIDIA plans to restart production of its older GeForce RTX 3060 GPU in early 2026, a strategic response to severe global shortages of newer DRAM memory affecting current-generation cards. The decision is driven by a shortage of GDDR7 memory, which is increasing costs and limiting supply for newe...
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SanDisk Rebrands WD SSDs as New 'Optimus' Drives
Western Digital is rebranding its consumer SSDs under the SanDisk name, phasing out WD Blue and WD Black lines in favor of a new SanDisk Optimus family of NVMe drives. The rebranding reverses the SanDisk acquisition, with models like the Optimus 5100 and Optimus GX series directly replacing their...
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Plaud NotePin Gets a New Button Upgrade
Plaud's updated NotePin S AI recorder features a new physical button for more reliable recording, replacing the previous haptic squeeze controls to provide clearer user confirmation. The device retains its compact design and core AI transcription features, while now including accessories like a w...
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What's Next for Google Pixel? New Product Categories We Want
Google is likely to expand its hardware with a more rugged, fitness-focused Pixel Watch, leveraging Fitbit's expertise for advanced health tracking and durability. The company may introduce a premium Pixel laptop or 2-in-1 running a full desktop version of Android, focusing on productivity rather...
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Steam Deck LCD Discontinued: The End of an Era
Valve has discontinued the original, most affordable Steam Deck LCD model, leaving the more expensive OLED version as the new entry point and raising the barrier to entry. The move is likely due to the OLED model's popularity and rising component costs, reflecting a broader trend of increasing pr...
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The LCD Steam Deck Has Been Discontinued
Valve has discontinued the $399 Steam Deck LCD model, making the $549 OLED version the new entry-level option. Industry speculation suggests rising component costs, partly driven by AI sector demand, likely pressured the budget model's viability. The move leaves a gap in the sub-$400 handheld PC ...
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The Vanishing TV Cameras: Where Did They Go?
Sky is discontinuing its Sky Live smart camera, reflecting a broader industry retreat from integrating cameras into TVs due to challenges in realizing interactive features like video calls and motion gaming. The core issue is that TV cameras lack value without robust computing hardware, which man...
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Sky Live Shuts Down in December: Refunds & Free Subscriptions Offered
Sky Live camera will stop working on December 4, 2025, and all customers will receive a full refund for their purchase, regardless of payment method. The camera, launched in 2023, offered features like fitness coaching and gaming but was limited by exclusivity to Sky Glass, leading to low adoptio...
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Epomaker P75 Mechanical Keyboard Deal: Now Only $79.99
The Epomaker P75 mechanical keyboard offers premium features like a durable aluminum chassis, hot-swappable switches, and a volume knob at an affordable price, now discounted to $79.99. It provides versatile connectivity options including USB-C wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless, along with so...
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Apple Reportedly Scaling Back iPhone Air Plans
Apple is reducing iPhone Air production and shipments due to lower-than-expected consumer demand, despite its praised lightweight design. The demand shortfall is specific to the iPhone Air, with other iPhone models continuing to perform well in the market. This reflects Apple's ongoing challenge ...
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Samsung Reportedly Cancels Galaxy S26 Edge: Here's Why
Samsung has canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge due to significantly lower-than-expected sales and will focus its flagship lineup on the S26 Pro, Plus, and Ultra models. The decision follows the poor market performance of the Galaxy S25 Edge, which sold only 1.31 million units, far less than other model...
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TiVo Ends DVR Production After Decades
TiVo has permanently ended production and sales of its standalone DVR hardware, with the TiVo Edge from 2019 being its final release, following its 2020 merger with Xperi. The shift away from hardware was driven by the rise of on-demand streaming services and integrated recording features in cabl...
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Apple M5 MacBook Pro to Debut Before Pro and Max Models
Apple is planning to release a standard M5 chip MacBook Pro first, followed later by M5 Pro and M5 Max models, returning to a staggered launch strategy. The base M5 MacBook Pro is nearing release, with M5 Pro and M5 Max versions expected in early 2026, supported by regulatory filings and macOS te...
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Google Kills Nest Brand: The Real Reason Why
Google has officially retired the Nest brand, merging all its features and devices into the Google Home ecosystem to streamline the user experience. This move culminates a gradual integration process, with the Google Home app now offering enhanced camera functions, automation tools, and cross-pla...
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Bose Removes Key Features From SoundTouch Speakers
Bose will discontinue cloud services for its SoundTouch speaker line on February 18, 2026, eliminating key features like integrated music streaming and multi-room audio synchronization. After the shutdown, devices will retain local playback via Bluetooth, AUX, or HDMI inputs, but the SoundTouch a...
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iPhone Air: The Ultimate Purity in Design
The iPhone Air is designed for users who prioritize aesthetic elegance and premium design over a comprehensive feature set, standing out with its ultra-thin and lightweight profile. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and delight reminiscent of Apple's earlier products, focusing on simplicity and puri...
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Apple in Talks to Acquire Prompt AI
Apple is nearing an agreement to acquire the talent and technological assets of Prompt AI, a computer vision startup known for its Seemour security camera application. The Seemour app uses AI to identify people, pets, and objects, providing alerts and summaries of unusual activity, but it will be...
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Logitech's $100 Pop Buttons Will Stop Working on Oct. 15
Logitech will discontinue support for its Pop smart switches on October 15, 2025, rendering them non-functional and contributing to electronic waste due to planned obsolescence. The Pop switches, launched in 2016, allowed users to control smart home devices via programmable buttons and a dedicate...
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Bose SoundTouch Speakers Lose Smart Features on Feb. 18
Bose will discontinue all support for its SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers and soundbars on February 18, 2026, rendering the companion app and cloud-based features like music streaming and multi-room audio synchronization inoperable. After the shutdown, the devices will still function via AUX, HDMI, or ...
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Google Teases New Nest Hub Release
Google has confirmed its ongoing commitment to smart displays, with plans to announce new hardware soon, reassuring fans of the Nest Hub line. Smart displays are seen as ideal for interacting with advanced AI like Gemini, offering multi-modal experiences through audio, visual, and camera inputs. ...
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Amazon Echo Dot Max: The Ultimate Smart Speaker
Amazon has launched the Echo Dot Max, a new smart speaker with a spherical design and a flat front panel housing controls and an LED light ring. The device integrates with the Alexa Plus subscription service, enabling natural conversations, multi-device control with single commands, and personali...
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Tariffs Force Starling Home Hub, Google Nest's Apple Home Bridge, to Shut Down
The Starling Home Hub, which bridged Google Nest products with Apple Home, has been discontinued due to rising manufacturing costs from U.S. tariffs. This plug-and-play device enabled seamless integration, including Siri control and automation, for older Nest devices that lack native Apple Home s...
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Apple's New MagSafe Battery: Exclusively for iPhone Air
Apple has launched a new MagSafe battery pack exclusively for the iPhone Air, priced at $99 and incompatible with other iPhone models. The battery is designed specifically for the iPhone Air's slim form factor, preventing it from fitting or functioning properly on bulkier models like the iPhone 1...
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