Japanese Game Developer Key’s Parent Company, Visual Art’s, Acquired by Tencent

July 27, 2023 – Visual Art’s, a prominent Japanese game company, made a surprising announcement today. Their long-standing president, Takahiro Machiba, declared his retirement and transferred his shares to Tencent, effectively making Visual Art’s a subsidiary of the Chinese tech giant. As part of this strategic move, the renowned “Key” brand will also fall under…

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Apple’s Cutting-Edge Patent: The Side-Mounted Touch Bar for iPhones

September 22, 2023 – Apple’s patent game is strong, as recent reports from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveal an intriguing development. Apple has been granted a patent that could potentially revolutionize the iPhone experience. This patent, titled “Electronic Device with Side Display,” introduces a novel concept of incorporating a “Touch Bar”…

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Gurman Insights: Apple Holds Off on Portless iPhone Amid Technology, Regulation, and User Experience Balancing Act

March 18, 2025 – In a blog post yesterday, March 17, renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg revealed that Apple had initially intended to eliminate the USB-C port from the iPhone 17 Air, making it reliant solely on MagSafe wireless charging. However, due to pressures stemming from EU regulations and consumer concerns, the tech…

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