Roland returns to analog with the TR-1000 drum machine


Roland is returning to its analog roots with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, marking a notable strategic shift after years of focusing on digital sound modeling and software recreations of its classic drum machines.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 reviewed: big OLED power, but portability takes a hit


Lenovo's latest handheld, the Legion Go 2 delivers strong gaming performance with its Z2 Extreme APU and a vibrant OLED display with better ergonomics. However, it's bulky, heavy and expensive. Reviewers note Windows 11 still feels unfinished for handhelds.



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Xbox Game Pass users may be canceling subscriptions in record numbers after latest price hike


Several posts on the Xbox subreddit expressed frustration over the rising cost of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Many users said the latest hike was the final straw and that they would not renew once their current plan expires. Others speculated the increase could trigger a mass exodus from Xbox,...

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Intel

Intel in talks to produce AMD chips in its factories


Intel has opened early discussions with longtime rival AMD about producing some of AMD's chips in its factories, people familiar with the matter told Semafor. Such a deal would mark fresh validation for Intel's struggling foundry business.

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No to the US: Taiwan rules out relocating half of its chip production to America


Washington authorities reportedly asked Taiwan to relocate 50 percent of the country's chip production to the US, but Taipei rejected the proposal. According to Bloomberg, Taiwan's Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun confirmed that the relocation idea originated in the US. The country never agreed to it and has no intention of...

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Automakers extend EV discounts after federal subsidy expires


Automakers are moving quickly to extend discounts on electric vehicles following the expiration of a federal subsidy, underscoring the challenges manufacturers face in sustaining momentum in the volatile US market.

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Instagram boss says it's not secretly using your phone's microphone to record you – here's why you still believe it


The belief that smartphones surreptitiously listen to our spoken conversations to serve us targeted ads has been around almost as long as modern handsets; most people have experienced seeing an ad on social media for something they were recently talking about.

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New research from Yale says that AI has not yet disrupted US employment


The research, which draws on federal labor market data and industry figures on AI exposure, suggests that fears of an immediate jobs crisis are overstated. "Despite how quickly AI technology has progressed, the labor market over the past three years has been a story of continuity over change," Molly Kinder,...

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25,000 Texans lose internet after stray bullet hits Spectrum fiber line


The interruption to ISP Spectrum's service affected around 25,000 people in cities across Texas, including Dallas, Irving, Plano, Arlington, Austin, and San Antonio, according to the Dallas Morning News.

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Google Chrome dominance grows, hits record 72% market share


StatCounter's September 2025 browser market share report shows Google Chrome's dominance expanding to an unprecedented 71.86%. The change, amounting to several percentage points over the last two months, is primarily attributed to a slight decline in Safari's user share.

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