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Netflix subscribers can now play games on their smart TVs. The streaming company allow users to play select games on their TVs using their phones as controllers. Along with the announcement, Netflix introduced a new lineup of games, all designed as party titles intended for group play. The latest move is a strategy to expand beyond movies and TV shows.

Intel has unveiled more details about its upcoming Panther Lake chip, officially called Intel Core Ultra series 3. Built using the 18A process at its Arizona facility, it will feature a multi-chiplet SoC design, RibbonFET transistors, and Foveros packaging. The processor promises 50% faster performance, improved efficiency, and 180 TOPS AI capability.

Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025) was launched in Germany on Thursday. It arrives as the successor to the Huawei MatePad 12 X (2024) with several upgrades in tow. The tablet sports a 12-inch 2.8K PaperMatte display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Huawei MatePad 12 X (2025) is claimed to have PCBA-level 3D dispensing for heat dissipation. In terms of connectivity, it ships with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.2, and packs a 10,100mAh battery.

YouTube will now let previously terminated creators request a new channel and build back their communities. The video-sharing platform offers a YouTube Partner Program, which allows users to publish their content on their channel and earn money from it. However, there are Community Guidelines that they need to adhere to, and their channel can get terminated if any violations are found. While there is currently no way to bring back a terminated channel, YouTube’s new pilot programme is said to offer a new lease of life to creators.