Matsushita Electric Industrial (Panasonic) plans to launch its new Let’s Note CF-Y5 laptop with a waterproof protective sheet and drainage system to protect the hard drive and other internal circuitry from mild water damage, the Associated Press reports via the New York Post.The company’s new laptop is also built for durability and can withstand a force of up to 220 pounds, according to the AP.Osaka, Japan-based Matsushita plans to make the Let’s Note CF-Y5 available to the Japanese public on May 19, and it will bear a price tag of roughly $2,300, the AP reports.The electronics maker has been struggling to keep up with competitors in South Korea, China and Taiwan as of late, but it recently posted a jump in profits and boosted its earning expectations due to strong sales of flat-panel televisions, batteries and digital cameras, among other offerings, according to the AP. For related news coverage, read Panasonic to Launch Blu-Ray Disc Drive in June.Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe