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If you, like me, have begun to pick out accessories for your Switch 2 before it arrives on June 5th, here's a money-saving tip: a handful of Hori's upcoming accessories are at least 30 percent off at Amazon. My favorite (and arguably the most stylish) among the bunch is the Puff Pouch carrying case. Its [...]

Spotify is adding some new podcast-focused features to its mobile app to make it easier to help you keep track of podcasts you follow and more easily discover new ones. If Spotify is your main podcast app, the new Following feed the company is introducing might be a welcome change. In a blog post, the [...]

EA's Black Panther game has been canceled. According to reporting from IGN, EA announced the news via an email to employees. IGN also reports that as a result of the cancellation, Cliffhanger Games has been shut down. Cliffhanger Games was a new game studio created to develop Black Panther and run by Kevin Stephens, who [...]

Let's face it: Dyson is better known for vacuum innovation than for selling budget-friendly products. Thankfully, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav - the company's first robot vacuum in more than a decade - is now available from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Dyson for around $799.95 ($200 off), which is easily the best price we've [...]

Apple is going to change how it names its next set of major operating systems, Bloomberg reports. Instead of just notching up the version number, Apple will instead mark them by year. However, the numbers will apparently align with the year after the one the update is actually released in, similar to cars. That means [...]

The US State Department has launched its latest rebuke against Europe and other countries over their attempts to regulate digital platforms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the US would restrict visas for foreign nationals who are responsible for censorship of protected expression in the United States." He called it unacceptable for foreign [...]

Apple's latest Logic Pro update for both Macs and iPads brings a feature that can rescue you when you've just played a perfect take for a song, but forgot to actually hit record. Called Flashback Capture," it's a lot like a gaming feature that lets you retroactively save cool moments by holding down a capture [...]

Anthropic is adding a new person to its board: Reed Hastings, Netflix's chairman, co-founder, and former CEO. Hastings brings extensive experience from founding and scaling Netflix into a global entertainment powerhouse, along with his service on the boards of Facebook, Microsoft, and Bloomberg," Anthropic says in its announcement post. The company adds that as someone [...]

Google Photos is being overhauled with more AI features that help users quickly edit their images without requiring advanced skills or professional apps. The redesigned Photos editor puts several AI editing tools - including two generative AI Magic Editor features that were only available on Pixel devices - in one place, alongside helpful suggestions on [...]

The data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions says it suffered a breach that could have exposed the names, Social Security numbers, contact information, and driver's license numbers of over 364,000 people, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. In a notice filed with the state of Maine, LexisNexis says an unauthorized third party" accessed its data through [...]

For about 15 percent of US households as of 2023, the only internet options are crappy, especially in rural areas. But thanks to the US Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, which aims to connect everyone in the US to high-quality, mostly fiber-based internet, that's close to changing. Or at least, it was. The [...]

AI companies have recently been experimenting with interactive, AI-generated worlds. There's an AI-generated version of Quake. An AI-generated Minecraft. Google DeepMind is also building a team to develop models that "simulate the world." Now, an AI startup backed by Pixar cofounder Edwin Catmull is trying to put its own spin on the idea - something [...]

Satechi has announced four new additions to its FindAll line of trackable accessories, including a collapsible glasses case that increases your chances of finding a misplaced pair of prescription specs or sunglasses. The $49.99 FindAll Glasses Case features a vegan leather exterior paired with a microsuede-lined interior designed to safely store glasses. It folds flat [...]

CD Projekt Red's (CDPR) sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, which the studio is now calling Cyberpunk 2, has moved from a conceptual phase" into preproduction, according to an earnings report released on Wednesday. Cyberpunk 2 isn't the official title, CDPR senior PR manager Ola Sondej tells The Verge. Cyberpunk 2' just means it's another game in [...]

The first several months after Nintendo released the Switch in 2017 have been described as a "gold rush" for independent game developers. The Switch's eShop wasn't exactly barren, but early on there was a lot of room for new releases. To put it into perspective, Nintendo announced in 2018 that around 1,000 games were added [...]

The Switch was a transformative product for Nintendo. Following the dire days of the Wii U, the company came out swinging with a tablet-console hybrid with defining games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Switch went on to sell more than 150 million units, and Nintendo [...]

Microsoft is starting to rollout an early version of its Copilot for Gaming experience on iOS and Android. Testers can now access Copilot within the Xbox mobile app, allowing the assistant to work as a companion for downloading games, listing achievements, and much more. This first version allows you to quickly see recent Xbox achievements, [...]

Ford is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the US due to a software issue causing the rearview camera to display delayed, frozen, or blank images, as reported earlier by Reuters. The recall affects a range of vehicles, including some made between 2021 and 2024, such as the Ford Bronco, Edge, and F-150. The [...]

Anker's Soundcore audio brand has released a new pair of wireless earbuds that may be worth the upgrade for the charging case alone. In addition to a status screen, the case incorporates a hefty 3,000mAh battery that can keep the buds powered for over a week, or it can be used to partially top up [...]

Contrary to widespread concern that Sony was about to increase the cost of the PlayStation 5 in the US, the company is - for now, at least - cutting gamers a break with costs through June 11th. Select PS5 bundles, including the PS5 Pro, PlayStation VR 2 headset, and other hardware are discounted for no [...]

Pokemon Legends: Z-A won't be a Switch 2 launch title, but its release date isn't all that far away. Today, Nintendo announced that Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition are scheduled to debut on October 16th. Per The Pokemon Company International's press release, preorders for digital versions of the [...]

From the worm-like character stretching to the length of the planetary system in Noby Noby Boy, to the tiny Prince hoarding a spherical mass of objects and even buildings in Katamari Damacy, the heroes of Keita Takahashi's games reflect the creator's whimsical vision. To a T is yet another Takahashi title that fits that playful [...]

Discord is beta testing Discord Orbs," a new in-app currency that can be redeemed for digital items, Discord has announced. Users earn Orbs by completing the app's promotional Quests, Discord's initiative that rewards participants who interact with advertiser content like videos or stream specific games to friends. In addition to spending Orbs on regular items [...]

Microsoft finally found its answer to the MacBook Air last year with the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop (formerly known as 7th Edition). That Snapdragon X-powered laptop matched the MacBook in build quality, battery life, and at least some aspects of performance - something Windows laptop makers have been trying to do for ages. The 13.8-inch Surface [...]

Apple is expanding its self-service repair program to cover a range of iPads, including mini, Air, and Pro models. The program opens tomorrow, at which point you'll be able to order spare parts and repair kits for the Apple tablets. The program is mostly limited to the iPad models that Apple currently sells, including the [...]

Microsoft is starting to open Windows Update up to any third-party app that needs to be updated. The software giant is now allowing developers to sign up for a private preview of what it calls the Windows Update orchestration platform, that will enable Windows Update to support any update for apps or drivers in the [...]

Samsung has launched its beta test of One UI 8, the company's customized take on Android 16. The beta is available now on the Galaxy S25, Plus, and Ultra - though strangely not the new S25 Edge - for users in the US, UK, Germany, and South Korea. Unsurprisingly, Samsung is emphasizing the OS update's [...]

Nintendo is adding a trio of new features to the Switch Online versions of N64 games, but you'll need a Switch 2 to get the full benefit. N64 titles on the new console will support the Rewind feature and CRT Filter, but the only upgrade coming to the original Switch is the option to customize [...]

The latest web browser coming to Opera's roster embraces AI agents that aim to use the internet for you. The Norwegian tech company describes Opera Neon as an agentic browser" that has contextual awareness and performs tasks on the users' behalf, including researching, building, and designing whatever you need. Oddly, Opera announced a Neon browser [...]

Apple plans to announce an app focused on video games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV at its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, according to Bloomberg. The app will let you launch games you've installed on your devices and serve as a hub for things like achievements and leaderboards. Apple is expected to [...]

We don't typically report on monthly sales data for one car company in one market, but this one seems particularly notable given all that's going on in the world. In another sign that Elon Musk's company is in a real tough spot, Tesla is getting absolutely demolished in Europe. The company's sales in the EU, [...]

Razer's powerhouse Blade 18 portable gaming desktop replacement is launching today with a surprise price hike from its originally advertised $3,199.99 tag. The company has quietly raised the cost of the base spec, which features an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, to $3,499.99 - a $300 jump from its CES reveal earlier this year. The [...]

eBay is slashing the jobs of 220 workers at TCGplayer's card authentication center in Syracuse, New York, as reported earlier by local news outlet LocalSyr. eBay will move the online trading card marketplace's operations to a warehouse in Kentucky - a decision TCGplayer's union claims is eBay's attempt to evade its bargaining obligations." eBay acquired [...]

In New York court on May 20th, lawyers for nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety argued that Meta, Amazon, Discord, Snap, 4chan, and other social media companies all bear responsibility for radicalizing a mass shooter. The companies defended themselves against claims that their respective design features - including recommendation algorithms - promoted racist content to a [...]

More upgraded blue slimes are on the way: Square Enix just announced that remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and its sequel are launching on October 3oth. The two games will be bundled together under the name Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakeand will be available on the PS5, Xbox, PC, and both the Nintendo [...]

Memorial Day weekend isn't just for barbecues and beach trips - it's also a chance to score some of the best tech deals you'll find all season. Thankfully, if you neglected to peruse any sales we saw over the three-day weekend, numerous retailers are still slashing prices on many of the items they discounted in [...]

It is as inevitable as a sunrise that in the hours after the Switch 2 launch next week, third-party sites like eBay will be filled with listings for the new console. But in Japan, Nintendo has announced a new partnership with Japanese third-party retail sites to combat fraudulent Switch 2 listings. Mercari, Yahoo Auctions and [...]

The price of the excellent 20th anniversary collection of Scott Pilgrim graphic novels is only going in one direction: down - way down. That's good news for anyone who's looking for an affordable way to get every installment, whether you first got into the series through the 2010 live-action movie, the stellar animated series on [...]

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series is about to introduce the world to a new group of kids tasked with saving the world. Today, HBO announced that newcomers Dominic McLaughlin (Grow), Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout have been cast in the new JK Rowling-produced Harry Potter series. McLaughlin will play Harry, Stanton will portray Hermione Granger, [...]

The Browser Company has said repeatedly that it's not getting rid of the Arc browser as it moves onto its new AI-centric Dia browser. But what the company also not going to do is develop new features for it. A new blog post from CEO Josh Miller explains why, and what happens next. The Arc [...]

NPR sued President Donald Trump over his executive order cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS. The suit, filed in a Washington, DC federal court by NPR and public radio stations in Colorado, claims that Trump's effort to slash the broadcasters' congressionally granted funding is unconstitutional. It also alleges that Trump violated the First Amendment [...]

In the midst of tariff concerns and a cost-of-living crisis, Sony has decided to throw a party. Starting May 28th and lasting till June 11th, Sony's putting on its annual Days of Play summer event in which PS5s, PS5 accessories, and some of the console's most popular games will go on sale. The sale is [...]

President Donald Trump's media company could soon own $2.5 billion in Bitcoin. On Tuesday, Trump Media announced that it's working with approximately 50 institutional investors" to sell and issue $1.5 billion in stock and $1 billion in convertible notes. The company, which operates Truth Social among other services, will be used to establish a large [...]

After exclusively launching its GT 7 smartphone in China last month, Realme has finally announced two global versions of the phone that feature a massive 7,000mAh battery: the GT 7 and the slightly cheaper GT 7T. The GT 7 comes in black and blue color options and starts at 749.99 for 12GB of RAM and [...]

The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for personal social networking services" through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC first brought the case [...]

While the latest phone in the OnePlus 13 lineup is exclusive to India, the AI features that it comes with will be making their way to US users. The most notable is Plus Mind, which allows users to easily save information to a dedicated Mind Space" instead of manually logging important dates or appointments. Schedules, [...]

Meta now has a dedicated iPad app for WhatsApp, more than 15 years after the messaging service and the first iPad launched (2009 and 2010, respectively). Available to download today via the App Store, WhatsApp for iPad supports many of the same features as its iPhone counterpart, allowing users to join audio and video calls [...]

The Nintendo Switch is on the cusp of becoming Nintendo's bestselling hardware ever. In retrospect, it's easy to see why: it's a device that seamlessly transitions from a home console to a handheld, erasing the distinction between the two. It's been so successful that Nintendo isn't changing all that much with the Switch 2. But [...]

The European Union has warned Shein that several of its practices violate EU consumer protection law, including by offering fake discounts" and pressuring customers into completing purchases with phony deadlines. This week, the EU's Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network said the fast-fashion retailer needs to bring its practices in line with the law, or else [...]

Meta has a well-earned reputation as the fastest follower in tech. Did your startup launch a cool feature that people like? Before you can say "Series B," Meta will have built something eerily similar, embedded it into its vastly more popular platforms, and eaten your lunch. This probably isn't how CEO Mark Zuckerberg would like [...]