Samsung rumoured to stop traditional LCD panel production

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This might not be the most unexpected rumour, but the timing might be earlier than expected. Samsung is reportedly planning to stop producing its LCD panels as soon as next month. The Korea Times bases its report on industry insiders, which claim the demand for LCD panels has begun declining and projections for its revenue don't look too good. The Samsung Display business unit had received a stay of execution when the pandemic started a global surge in demand for consumer electronics, but the end seems to be within sight already.

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Razer debuts new Barracuda Pro gaming headset

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There are a couple of new Barracuda series gaming headsets from Razer. But let's take a quick look at the more premium, do-it-all Razer Barracuda Pro. In Canada, it retails for $349.99. And that gives you dual wireless connectivity (2.4Ghz via a USB-C dongle and Bluetooth) and support for two connected devices. Razer calls it SmartSwitch Dual Wireless and lets you switch devices with a double-tap on a dedicated button.

The Barracuda Pro has bigger 50mm drivers than its predecessors and beamforming microphones for noise cancellation. It also gets active noise cancellation, plush leatherette ear pads, and a built-in THX Achromatic audio amplifier that promises more powerful, accurate sound.

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Rogers adds XUMO to Ignite Entertainment offerings

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Rogers is bringing XUMO—a free, ad-supported streaming service—to its Ignite Entertainment lineup. That includes Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream. You are given over 100 channels to enjoy, spanning 12 genres like sports, live events, and kids and family entertainment. You can access XUMO by saying "free to me" in your Voice Remote or the main Apps menu.

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Twitter debuts new emojis for National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month

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In honour of both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, Twitter Canada has a couple of new sets of emojis for you to use. This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Twitter has worked with an Indigenous artist to create a custom emoji for the month.  

This year, Twitter Canada worked with Jaalen Edenshaw, Ts'aahl (Eagle) from Masset, Haida Gwaii, where he makes his home today. Jaalen's work is inspired by the old Haida stories, delving into the stories before he carves out the narrative. He and his brother co-founded K'alts'ida K'ah (Laughing Crow), a collective to tell Haida stories and promote the Haida language through art.

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