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Apex Gaming PCs recalls nearly 18,000 power supplies over missing safety labels — the fix is a warning sticker sent by mail, units are entirely safe

Apex Gaming PCs is recalling nearly 18,000 power supplies due to missing safety labels that identify electrical shock and electrocution hazards. The affected units were sold between December 2021 and February 2026, both as standalone components and pre-installed in gaming desktops. The recall is not due to a hardware defect, as the power supplies are safe to use, but lack necessary warning labels. Customers will receive warning stickers by mail or can request a replacement PSU. The company advises users to stop using the recalled PSUs and not to open or service them.

Hisense TVs force owners to watch intrusive ads when switching inputs, visiting the home screen, or even changing channels — practice infuriates consumers, brand denies wrongdoing

Hisense TVs have been criticized for displaying non-skippable ads when users switch inputs, turn on the TV, navigate the home screen, or change channels, even if ad-related options are disabled. The issue affects mostly lower-end models with Hisense's VIDAA operating system and has sparked frustration among consumers. While Hisense claims the ads were part of a temporary test in the Spanish market and did not impact the devices' standard functionality, user complaints from various countries suggest a broader and longer-lasting problem. Some users have found ways to disable the ads by contacting Hisense support, but the situation raises concerns about intrusive advertising practices on Hisense TVs.

Cancelled Blu-Ray recorder production leads to flood of orders for Panasonic after rivals exit market — last supplier standing apologizes for delays as firm inundated with orders

Panasonic is facing a surge in orders for its Blu-ray recorder system in Japan after competitors exited the market. As the last supplier standing, Panasonic is struggling to meet demand and has issued an apology for delays. The firm is working to strengthen its production system to fulfill orders promptly. With Sony and LG no longer in the Blu-ray market, Panasonic has a unique advantage due to its vertical integration and may benefit from the increased demand. U.S. consumers can still find Blu-ray devices like the Buffalo MediaStation 6X Portable Type-C USB 3.2 Blu-ray Drive on Amazon.

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