A new TMNT VR game, Empire City, is scheduled to launch on April 30. For Lon, this is potentially worth noting as a recognizable licensed VR title that may help gauge whether VR is getting more mainstream software support.

Cord Cutters News reports that QVC Group's financial troubles could put additional cable networks at risk. The decline of legacy cable channels is an important long-term cord-cutting trend and could make for a useful broader discussion about what survives as pay TV contracts.

Data from Ookla's Speedtest.net offers a rare look at the most popular Wi-Fi router brands in the US. Surprisingly, TP-Link isn't number one.

A new report claims Valve is targeting 2028 for the Steam Deck 2 rather than rushing out a short-cycle refresh. That's relevant to Lon's audience because the Steam Deck remains one of the most influential portable gaming devices, and a delayed sequel says a lot about performance-per-watt progress and handheld market timing.

Indie.io has announced Indie Pass, a forthcoming subscription service centered exclusively on indie games. While not a hardware product, it could still be an interesting industry topic if the service launches with strong platform support, a good catalog, or unique economics for smaller developers.

Raspberry Pi has reportedly raised prices again, citing memory shortages. That's notable for makers, educators, and home lab users because Pi boards are often chosen for affordability, and repeated price hikes change the value equation versus mini PCs and other SBC alternatives.

The Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) has informed the FCC that public TV is uniquely positioned to air local sports that professional leagues and streaming services overlook. This could lead to a resurgence of local sports content on free OTA channels.

“Their fast-clock architecture could crack a private key in 9 minutes, while bitcoin blocks take 10 minutes on average. That changes the threat...

Amazon is pairing a Masters of the Universe streaming release with a no-console-required cloud gaming experience on the same day. This crossover between streaming video and cloud gaming could be a compelling topic for Lon because it points to new ways platforms bundle interactive entertainment into TV ecosystems.

The article says a patent fight could lead to some Roku and Hisense TVs being blocked from US import. That matters because it could affect availability and pricing in a mainstream product category Lon covers regularly, especially if specific TV models disappear from shelves.

The new proceeding is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to “unleash American drone dominance,” FCC Chair said

Dish Network is currently facing a massive $31 billion debt crisis that could have major implications for Sling TV and satellite customers. This financial instability comes at a time when the company is also trying to expand its wireless network and maintain its streaming presence.