New 'Halo' game debuts as Xbox turns 20
Fans will this week get their hands on the latest "Halo" video game, as Microsoft marks 20 years of the franchise that turned its Xbox console into a hit.
Dec 6, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
The chips are down: why there's a semiconductor shortage
A shortage of semiconductors has sent shockwaves through the global economy, squeezing supplies of everything from cars to headphones.
Aug 1, 2021
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PlayStation 5 owners can finally use extended storage for games with new update
An upcoming update for the PlayStation 5 will make it a lot easier to store your downloadable video games.
Apr 13, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Roku gives video streamers new options: rechargeable remote, soundbar and virtual surround sound
Roku is adding a new rechargeable voice remote to its lineup and has begun rolling out a new operating system bring new features to its vast streaming audience.
Apr 13, 2021
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Business
Sales of video games hit UK record in 2020
The video games market in Britain saw record sales of £7 billion ($9.7 billion, 8.3 billion euros) in 2020, as months of lockdown prompted people to invest in new games and consoles.
Mar 19, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Winter weather closes Texas chip plants, worsening shortages
The winter storm ravaging the United States has forced the shutdown of computer chip manufacturing in Texas, threatening to worsen a global semiconductor shortage.
Feb 19, 2021
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Automotive
General Motors lengthens plant shutdowns amid chip shortage
General Motors plans to shutter three idled plants at least through mid-March due to the global shortage of semiconductors, the automaker said Tuesday.
Feb 9, 2021
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Ford to cut back F-150 production due to chip shortage
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it will cut shifts at two of its U.S. manufacturing plants next week, due to the worldwide chip shortage that has also impacted other automakers.
Feb 4, 2021
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Business
Consumers boosted electronics spending in pandemic year: survey
Consumers around the world boosted spending on electronics last year as the pandemic sparked higher sales of computers, tablets and games consoles, a research report showed Wednesday.
Feb 3, 2021
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Business
Google shutters internal Stadia game studio
Google is closing the internal studio tasked with developing games for its Stadia cloud-gaming service, a move that raises questions about the future of the Stadia service itself.
Feb 2, 2021
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