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Nvidia's Jensen Huang wrapped up a significant visit to Japan this week, leaving Tokyo with deals that stretch across the country's entire technology ecosystem. From semiconductor partnerships to AI infrastructure commitments, Huang's trip signals Japan is positioning itself as a serious player in the next wave of global AI development. The relationships forged there are worth watching closely.

Shifting to your next laptop purchase, Lenovo may have just made a compelling case for patience. The Legion R nine thousand P has launched as the world's first laptop featuring inkjet-printed OLED display technology, developed with TCL CSOT. The manufacturing process could meaningfully reduce production costs over time, which is genuinely good news for anyone who wants premium display quality without a premium price tag.

And a study out of USC is adding some weight to what your parents probably told you growing up. Researchers found that heavy television watching is associated with smaller brain structures in regions tied to memory and cognition. The research doesn't prove causation, but in an era of endless streaming, it's the kind of finding that deserves more than a passing glance.

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