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Tech Giants Make Moves

Updated 2026-05-27 21:05 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Nvidia is discontinuing its Windows XP-era Control Panel, while Facebook introduces a new Plus subscription. Meanwhile, Volvo secures US government approval to bypass a Chinese ban on connected cars.

Coverage timeline — 6 articles
The Verge
After signing a nonbinding agreement in January to spin off its TV business, today Sony officially announced that TCL will pay approximately 75.4 billion yen (over $473 million) for a 51 percent stake in a new joint venture called Bravia Inc., with Sony holding the remaining 49 percent. The new whol
2026-03-31 15:14 UTC
The Verge
Amazon is hosting a fantastic lightning sale on every color of the Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones, offering them for $243 (originally $399) for a limited time. This is one of the biggest price reductions we’ve ever seen. Outside of a February discount at Adorama that briefly sold them for $204.
2026-03-31 15:14 UTC
The Verge
While Meta has released several versions of its AI glasses over the last few years, today it announced it's released two new styles specifically geared toward those of us with less-than-perfect vision. Dubbed the Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles, the new frames come in a rectangular "Blayzer" style and a
2026-03-31 15:16 UTC
The Verge
After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad. The Halide Mark III app's most compelling feature is a new film simulation engine and a collection of five new Looks that can be applied to photos as the
2026-05-27 20:06 UTC
Ars Technica
The ban for model year 2027 onward began under Biden and has been enacted by Trump.
2026-05-27 14:44 UTC
Ars Technica
Nvidia says the Control Panel's features have been migrated to the Nvidia app.
2026-05-27 15:06 UTC
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