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Eli Manning Helps TCL Intro 'Best RGB Mini-LED TV' And Two SQD Models
Eli Manning Helps TCL Intro 'Best RGB Mini-LED TV' And Two SQD Models
Former two-time Super Bowl-winning NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning helped TCL kick off a glitzy New York launch event for the company's latest premium TVs, leaning into the company's positioning of the new RM9L as "the best RGB Mini-LED TV" while highlighting the real-world viewing benefits of the new sets' brighter, blacker, and more accurate color and contrast RGB image.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, John Ternus set to replace him
 
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, with the company announcing on Monday that John Ternus will take his place as the head of the technology giant. Cook will become the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, the company said. Ternus will officially become CEO on Sept. 1.
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TWICE Announces Its 2026 Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics And Women on the Rise Honorees
TWICE Announces Its 2026 Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics And Women on the Rise Honorees
TWICE is proud to announce the Honorees of the 2026 Powerful Women in Consumer Electronics Award, an annual program created to recognize and celebrate the women who are redefining leadership, mentorship, and innovation across the consumer technology industry.
TWICE is shining a dedicated spotlight on the outstanding women whose talent, dedication, and influence help move our industry forward - every single day. These honorees lead with vision and integrity, mentor the next generation, and build stronger teams, companies, and communities.
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