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Chris Welch

Chris Welch

Former Senior Reviewer

Former Senior Reviewer

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    Panasonic came back for TV glory at CES 2025

    The company hasn’t been back in the US TV market for long, but the Z95B OLED proves that Panasonic can hang with Sony, LG, and Samsung at the very high end.

    Chris Welch
    Chris Welch
    Chris Welch
    We need a reissue of this Panasonic microwave.

    Often at events like CES, companies will showcase a timeline of their past innovations and memorable products. This vintage microwave is what caught my eye at Panasonic’s booth. No AI gimmicks. No screens. Just good colors, buttons, and four clicky dials.

    There’s also a point-and-shoot camera on display — the DMC-F7, circa 2001 — that I’m sure would be a hit with a certain audience today.

    A photo of a vintage Panasonic microwave oven on display at CES 2025.
    I’d gladly trade a lot of modern features for this style.
    Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
    Samsung claims its Ballie AI robot will actually be released this year

    Is Samsung’s round robot finally ready to roll out of CES demos and into actual homes?

    Chris Welch
    Chris Welch
    Chris Welch
    WWE offers a nostalgic look back at its past before Raw’s Netflix debut.

    Tonight’s a big occasion for WWE and Netflix. Monday Night Raw will make its premiere on the streaming service. The first episode has a stacked card, and many WWE legends will be making an appearance.

    Ahead of the stream, WWE has posted the cold open that’ll air before everything kicks off from the Intuit Dome at 8PM ET.

    Samsung announces The Frame Pro: could this be the perfect TV?
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    The company created a sensation by making TVs that look more like art and less like tech. With The Frame Pro, Samsung is trying to deliver the best of both worlds.

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