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Technics has made many hi-fi products over its 55 years of existence but is perhaps best known for the iconic SL-1200 DJ turntable. Now a special limited edition of the relaunched direct drive vinyl spinner celebrates the brand's 55th anniversary.

Toyota is continuing its big push into the electric mobility space, enlisting the expertise of Panasonic to help develop advanced batteries for electric vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions through the Prime Planet Energy & Solutions joint venture.

Home VR is going to hit the mainstream big time this decade, and it'll be devices like this that get it over the line. Panasonic has demonstrated a set of lightweight, compact, ultra high-def VR goggles that actually look good.

Panasonic's powered exoskeleton will be used by loaders and spotters at World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) events and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

After augmenting its mirrorless lineup with S1 and S1R stills cameras, Panasonic has now released an H version focused on video.

Most home security cameras are either mounted to a wall or sat on shelves, which can rather spoil the living room aesthetic. Panasonic's latest addition to its HomeHawk range is designed to fit in with the decor by integrating a security camera into an ambient floor lamp.

​Though 8K video recording for digital cameras is already on the horizon, 4K is pretty much where it's at for current models. But Panasonic is about to offer something inbetween. Currently in development, the Lumix S1H full-frame mirrorless camera is capable of recording 6K video.​

Panasonic has included a transparent OLED display concept as part of a Salone del Mobile installation from Swiss furniture brand Vitra. Looking like a glass cabinet, the display concept is the first of a number looking at how new technologies can be seamlessly integrated into the modern home.

​Panasonic has today announced the Lumix G95 mirrorless camera. Bigger and better than the G85 before it, the new model has been ruggedized for field use, comes with dual image stabilization, fast autofocus and can record 4K video.​

The soon to be released Lumix S Series full frame mirrorless cameras sound mightily impressive on paper, and we've been itching to see how they stack up in the flesh.

The Organising Committee for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo has revealed the first Tokyo 2020 Robot Project helpers, which will assist spectators in wheelchairs to ensure they have "an experience they are unlikely to forget."​

Panasonic has announced the addition of two new Lumix cameras, which are all about the zoom. The FZ1000 II marries a big sensor with 16x zoom capabilities, while the pocket-friendly ZS80 goes from 24 mm wide angle to 720 mm at the telephoto end.