The stretching video teaser posted to the company’s Weibo account mentions its Pura smartphone branding and “1610” — likely a reference to aspect ratios. Whatever it’s announcing on March 20th isn’t guaranteed to be a phone, but Huawei has notably patented several rolling phone screen concepts over the last few years.
France has unveiled the fifth generation of its TGV Inoui high-speed intercity trains. The gorgeous retro-inspired ‘Atomic Age’ design influence throughout the interior almost made me overlook that the seat power outlets are still USB-A. Something that will seem all the more dated when these trains enter service in 2026.
After acknowledging unfixable issues impacting the gaming handheld’s display, Retroid opened a six-day return window capped at just 200 returns from customers outside of China. Now, the company is “freely accepting return requests” beyond the 200 limit according to Retro Game Corps, alongside discounted or reimbursed shipping.
Retroid aims to release a revised Pocket Mini with a new AMOLED display within the next 12 months, to be offered at a discount to current Mini owners.
FTC staffers have continued to work on the investigation in recent weeks according to Bloomberg, a sign that Trump-appointed FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.
The probe, launched under Biden in November, is looking into Microsoft’s AI projects (including its partnership with OpenAI), cloud and software licensing business, and cybersecurity services. These investigations can take years to conclude, giving Microsoft plenty of opportunities to kick up a stink about it.
[bloomberg.com]
After filing for Chapter 11 in the US in November, Northvolt — which worked with Volkswagen, Volvo, Audi, Porsche, and BMW — has now filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The company was founded by two ex-Tesla executives and was one of Europe’s leading efforts to rival US and Asian battery manufacturers before racking up billions in debt.
“As the bankruptcy process unfolds, the court-appointed trustee will determine the future of Northvolt’s businesses and their assets, including technology and production facilities.”
[northvolt.com]
