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Meta has expanded its Reels translation feature on Instagram and Facebook to include Hindi and Portuguese, in addition to the existing English and Spanish support. The AI-powered tool replicates the creator’s voice and offers a lip-sync option for natural-looking translations. Dubbed Reels carry a “Translated with Meta AI” label, and users can choose to enable or disable translations or view the original video by adjusting the audio and language settings.

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.